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Early 20th Century Oak Joint Stool in the 17th Century Style
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Early 20th Century Oak Joint Stool in the 17th Century Style

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 March 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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Early 20th Century oak joint stool in the 17th Century style, the moulded edge rectangular top with a decorative carved frieze below, raised on turned baluster supports united by stretchers and terminating on block feet. Circa 1920.

17 1/2” x 10 1/2” x 20” high

45cms x 26cms x 51cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Oak Joint Stool to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA997143
Dealers Internal Reference
3488
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Early 20th Century oak joint stool in the 17th Century style, the moulded edge rectangular top with a decorative carved frieze below, raised on turned baluster supports united by stretchers and terminating on block feet. Circa 1920.

17 1/2” x 10 1/2” x 20” high

45cms x 26cms x 51cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Oak Joint Stool to the 1920s.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA997143
Dealers Internal Ref
3488
Martlesham Antiques
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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early 20th-century dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, stretcher bases, and a carved arcade frieze under the top board. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Oak Joint Stool in the 17th Century Style

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Archive VI An early 20th-century dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, stretcher bases, and a carved arcade frieze under the top board. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, stretcher bases, and a carved arcade frieze under the top board. View VII
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An early 20th-century dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, stretcher bases, and a carved arcade frieze under the top board.
Early 20th Century oak joint stool in the 17th Century style
Ref: SA997143
An early 20th-century dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, stretcher bases, and a carved arcade frieze under the top board.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Arcaded frieze, Pegged stretchers
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

Joint stools, also known as joined stools, originated in medieval Europe and became common in 16th and 17th-century households. They were constructed using mortise and tenon joints fastened with wooden pegs, primarily used for seating at the dining table or as side tables.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from solid English oak using pegged mortise and tenon joinery. The framework typically features turned legs connected by low stretchers for stability, often accented with hand-carved friezes such as arcade or guilloche patterns.

Authentic 17th-century pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut joinery, iron or wooden peg construction without modern adhesives, and natural wear patterns consistent with centuries of use. Revival pieces made in the 19th or early 20th century often show machine-sawn timber or cleaner internal cuts.

This type of seating works well as a versatile accent piece, functioning as a small side table next to a sofa, a plant stand, or an extra seat in a hallway. Its rich timber grain and architectural form add warmth and historical texture to contemporary or minimalist spaces.

Preserve the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood surface without creating a heavy buildup.
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