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Mahogany Stool in Red Leather with Carved Cabriole Legs C.1890
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Mahogany Stool in Red Leather with Carved Cabriole Legs C.1890

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A late 19th century antique rectangular footstool, with mahogany cabriolet legs ending in claw and ball feet and carved details, the seat covered in deep red leather with naturally weathered patina, and finished with brass studs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Footstool to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1052994
Dealers Internal Reference
42859
Description
A late 19th century antique rectangular footstool, with mahogany cabriolet legs ending in claw and ball feet and carved details, the seat covered in deep red leather with naturally weathered patina, and finished with brass studs.
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Footstool to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052994
Dealers Internal Ref
42859
The Old Cinema
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Archive I An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany Stool in Red Leather with Carved Cabriole Legs C.1890

Archive II An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View V
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Mahogany Stool in Red Leather with Carved Cabriole Legs c.1890
Ref: SA1052994
An antique mahogany footstool featuring a red leather upholstered top trimmed with brass tacks and supported by four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Brass studding, Carved shell knee
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

Footstools featuring cabriole legs and ball and claw feet draw heavy inspiration from 18th-century Georgian designs, which were frequently revived during the Victorian era. These pieces reflect a continued appreciation for classical woodworking motifs adapted for comfortable domestic interiors.

Authentic pieces from this period are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring traditional joinery methods. Upholstery often utilised genuine leather, horsehair stuffing, and hand-tacked brass studs secured to a sturdy wooden frame.

Authentication involves examining the timber for age-related patination, hand-carved detailing, and traditional hand-forged or early machine-made fixings. The underside often reveals period hand-stitched webbing and aged secondary woods consistent with Victorian manufacturing techniques.

This type of versatile occasional seating works effectively as a functional fireside footrest, a low coffee table alternative with a tray, or positioned thoughtfully at the end of a sofa to introduce texture, history, and warmth.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood and leather from drying out and cracking. Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate leather conditioner maintains the materials integrity.
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