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French Gilded Faux Bamboo Stool
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French Gilded Faux Bamboo Stool

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 July 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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Description

An attractive aesthetic movement gilded faux bamboo footstool of good size dating from around 1900, embracing style form & function .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Faux Bamboo Stool to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112264
Description
An attractive aesthetic movement gilded faux bamboo footstool of good size dating from around 1900, embracing style form & function .
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Faux Bamboo Stool to the 1900s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112264
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Gilded Faux Bamboo Stool

Archive II A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry. View II
Archive III A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry. View III
Archive IV A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry. View IV
Archive V A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry. View V
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry.
French Gilded Faux Bamboo Stool
Ref: SA1112264
A round antique French footstool featuring a gilded faux bamboo wooden frame and an upholstered cushion covered in pink and green floral tapestry.
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  • ObjectStools & Ottomans
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialBeech, Gilt, Velvet, Tapestry
  • ColourGold, Pink, Green
  • MotifsFaux bamboo turnings, Gilded finish, Floral needlepoint upholstery, Fluted skirting
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

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Faux bamboo furniture gained immense popularity in Europe during the 19th century, heavily influenced by Asian art imports and trade during the Napoleonic era and later the Aesthetic Movement. European craftsmen meticulously carved native hardwoods like beech to replicate the segmented nodes and textures of natural bamboo, often finishing them with gilding or lacquer.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or birch, shaped by hand or on a lathe to mimic natural bamboo stalks. Traditional joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints, secures the frame, while the upholstery often incorporates horsehair stuffing, webbed bases, and hand-stitched details alongside antique textiles like needlepoint or silk velvet.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit signs of age-appropriate wear, such as fine craquelure in the gesso or paint, hand-carved node irregularities rather than uniform machine moulding, and traditional joinery methods visible underneath. The weight of the hardwood frame also differentiates genuine antique items from lighter modern resin or mass-produced reproductions.

An antique stool works effectively as a versatile accent piece, functioning as a vanity seat, a low footrest beside a modern sofa, or a decorative stand in an empty corner. Pairing its intricate gilded texture and patterned upholstery with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Gilded surfaces should be dusted gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any moisture, alcohol, or harsh chemical cleaners that can strip the metallic leaf. For antique upholstery, professional dry cleaning or careful surface vacuuming with a low-suction attachment protected by mesh will help preserve delicate fibres and tapestries.
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