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Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C
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Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

A large French Empire burr walnut ottoman / centre stool /coffee table, circa 1820 in date.

The rectangular deep seat cushion is covered in blue velvet upholstery and opens to reveal a satinbirch lined storage compartment above a deep seat rail raised on scroll carved trestle supports joined by turned stretchers.

Add an elegant Empire touch to your home with this lovely ottoman.

Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 54 cm x Width 70 cm x Depth 60 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 2 feet

Walnut & Burr Walnut

Walnut is a hard, dense, tight- grained wood that polishes to a very smooth finish. It is a popular and attractive wood whose colour ranges from near white in the sapwood to a dark hew in the heartwood. When dried in a kiln, walnut wood tends to develop a dull brown colour, but when air-dried can become a rich purplish-brown. Because of its colour, hardness and grain, it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.

Burr walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

Walnut "burrs" were often used to make fabulous furniture. Veneer sliced from walnut burl is one of the most valuable and highly prized by cabinet makers and prestige car manufacturers and is also a favourite material for shotgun stocks.

Our reference: A3942

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Empire Ottoman Stool to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1073905
Dealers Internal Reference
A3942
Description
A large French Empire burr walnut ottoman / centre stool /coffee table, circa 1820 in date.

The rectangular deep seat cushion is covered in blue velvet upholstery and opens to reveal a satinbirch lined storage compartment above a deep seat rail raised on scroll carved trestle supports joined by turned stretchers.

fig 1. An antique French Empire ottoman featuring a deep blue velvet upholstered cushion over a burr walnut base with carved curule legs.
fig 1. Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C

Add an elegant Empire touch to your home with this lovely ottoman.

Condition:

“
In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Regent Antiques
fig 2. An antique French Empire ottoman featuring a deep blue velvet upholstered cushion over a burr walnut base with carved curule legs.
fig 2. Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 54 cm x Width 70 cm x Depth 60 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 2 feet

Walnut & Burr Walnut

Walnut is a hard, dense, tight- grained wood that polishes to a very smooth finish. It is a popular and attractive wood whose colour ranges from near white in the sapwood to a dark hew in the heartwood. When dried in a kiln, walnut wood tends to develop a dull brown colour, but when air-dried can become a rich purplish-brown. Because of its colour, hardness and grain, it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.

fig 3. An antique French Empire ottoman featuring a deep blue velvet upholstered cushion over a burr walnut base with carved curule legs.
fig 3. Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C

Burr walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

fig 4. An antique French Empire ottoman featuring a deep blue velvet upholstered cushion over a burr walnut base with carved curule legs.
fig 4. Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C

Walnut "burrs" were often used to make fabulous furniture. Veneer sliced from walnut burl is one of the most valuable and highly prized by cabinet makers and prestige car manufacturers and is also a favourite material for shotgun stocks.

Our reference: A3942

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Empire Ottoman Stool to the 1800s.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073905
Dealers Internal Ref
A3942
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C

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An antique French Empire ottoman featuring a deep blue velvet upholstered cushion over a burr walnut base with carved curule legs.
Antique French Empire Ottoman Window Seat Circa 1820 19th C
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOttomans & Footstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurule legs, Turned stretcher, Tufted upholstery, Greek key carving
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This French Empire ottoman dates from the nineteenth century around 1820. The piece takes the form of a rectangular centre stool and window seat with a deep hinged seat cushion, standing 54 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. The construction uses burr walnut veneer with a warm brown finish, paired with deep blue velvet upholstery on the tufted cushion. Details include scroll-carved curule legs with Greek key carvings on the feet, small brass castors, a turned central stretcher with decorative rings, and stepped mouldings around the seat rail. The interior reveals a satinbirch lined storage compartment. Place this ottoman at the foot of the bed or use it as a coffee table in a living room or dressing room to bring a grand Regency aesthetic to the interior space.

FAQs

French Empire furniture emerged during Napoleons reign, drawing heavily from Classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian architecture. Seating from this era features symmetrical forms, curule legs, carved scrollwork, and rich wood veneers.

Cabinetmakers favoured high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany and burr walnut, often finished with detailed hand carving and metal castors. Upholstery traditionally incorporated rich fabrics including velvet, silk damask, or heavy brocade.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original wood patination, hand-turned stretchers, and period-correct carving motifs like Greek key or acanthus leaves. Inspecting the underside for historical construction methods and original hardware assists identification.

An antique French ottoman acts as a focal accent piece when placed at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or beside a fireplace. Pairing classic carved wood and velvet with minimalist modern furnishings creates a balanced, layered interior scheme.

Keep timber surfaces clean using a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically to nourish the veneer, keeping it away from direct heat sources. Vacuum velvet gently using an upholstery attachment and address spills immediately with a dry cloth without rubbing.
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