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French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm
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French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

19th century
Sold 7 August 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1V style, 57cm.

A superbly stylish 19th century French, hand carved giltwood stool in the Louis X1V, 18th century style with a 100% wool verdure Belgium tapestry seat and matching cushion.

A handsome tabouret French court stool of elegant form and carved, tapering column supports, unified by an ornate floral basket stretcher with original water gilding. The tapestry upholstery is probably early 20th century.

We believe the stool to be early to mid 19th century, the underside reveals an early frame with evidence of early nails from previous upholstery. The stool sits well and structurally excellent, with no signs of repair, loss or distress.

Please note the cushion has a tear, see images, the cushion is freely detachable from the stool seat, the underside webbing straps may benefit from refixing, these are surface decoration and sold as it is to allow the buyer to decide.

A fine quality French antique stool of charming character and a timeworn patination. A useable antique stool with considerable decorative appeal, an interior design piece that can enhance a classic or contemporary space.

Dimensions

Width 57cm

Depth 47cm

Height 47cm with cushion

Height to seat 38cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Giltwood Tapestry Stool to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157056
Description
French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1V style, 57cm.
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A superbly stylish 19th century French, hand carved giltwood stool in the Louis X1V, 18th century style with a 100% wool verdure Belgium tapestry seat and matching cushion.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
fig 1. French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

A handsome tabouret French court stool of elegant form and carved, tapering column supports, unified by an ornate floral basket stretcher with original water gilding. The tapestry upholstery is probably early 20th century.

fig 2. An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
fig 2. French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

We believe the stool to be early to mid 19th century, the underside reveals an early frame with evidence of early nails from previous upholstery. The stool sits well and structurally excellent, with no signs of repair, loss or distress.

fig 3. An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
fig 3. French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

Please note the cushion has a tear, see images, the cushion is freely detachable from the stool seat, the underside webbing straps may benefit from refixing, these are surface decoration and sold as it is to allow the buyer to decide.

fig 4. An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
fig 4. French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

A fine quality French antique stool of charming character and a timeworn patination. A useable antique stool with considerable decorative appeal, an interior design piece that can enhance a classic or contemporary space.

fig 5. An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
fig 5. French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

Dimensions

Width 57cm

Depth 47cm

Height 47cm with cushion

Height to seat 38cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Giltwood Tapestry Stool to the 19th Century.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157056
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1v Style, 57cm

Archive II An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe. View II
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
French Early 19th Century Giltwood Tapestry Stool, Louis X1V style, 57cm
Ref: SA1157056
An ornate French giltwood footstool featuring carved cabriole legs, an H-stretcher, and a tapestry-upholstered top trimmed with fringe.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XIV
  • MaterialGiltwood, Tapestry fabric, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved acanthus leaves, H-stretcher with central cartouche, Fluted legs, Fringe trim
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The Louis XIV style, also known as French Baroque, is characterised by heavy ornamentation, symmetry, classical motifs, and a sense of royal grandeur using rich materials like giltwood and elaborate textiles.

Traditional pieces typically feature solid timbers such as beech or oak, heavily carved and then coated in gold leaf or gesso, and upholstered with hand-woven wool or silk tapestries secured with brass clout nails.

Authentic items show age-appropriate wear to the gesso and gold leaf layers, hand-cut joinery, traditional hand-forged fixings, and natural fibre webbing or stuffing beneath the upholstery.

This piece works effectively as an accent seating option in a living room, positioned near a fireplace or used as a textural contrast against minimalist, modern furnishings.

Giltwood should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners, moisture, or chemical solvents that could damage the delicate gold leaf finish.
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