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Pair of Small Antique Oak Stools
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Pair of Small Antique Oak Stools

1900 - 1920
Description

A matching pair of small oak stools dating from the early 20th Century. They have four turned legs joined by crossed stretchers below a thick dished seat. They have a lovely patina and are solid and sturdy.

They are in good condition for their age. There are a couple of small knocks and marks but no major damages and they display well.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 9 1/2” / 24cm

Top Diameter : 8” / 20cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £12

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Pair Antique Oak Stools to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09446207
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Medullary rays across the dished seat: quarter-sawn oak cut for stability.
Baluster-turned legs socketed into the solid top: early twentieth-century country furniture work.
Crossed stretchers halved together: standard early twentieth-century joinery.
Dark polish accumulated in the turning hollows: decades of regular waxing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206601
Description
A matching pair of small oak stools dating from the early 20th Century. They have four turned legs joined by crossed stretchers below a thick dished seat. They have a lovely patina and are solid and sturdy.
fig 1. A pair of small antique oak stools with circular dished tops, turned baluster legs, and cross stretchers.
fig 1. Pair of Small Antique Oak Stools

They are in good condition for their age. There are a couple of small knocks and marks but no major damages and they display well.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 9 1/2” / 24cm

Top Diameter : 8” / 20cm

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £12

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Pair Antique Oak Stools to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09446207
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Medullary rays across the dished seat: quarter-sawn oak cut for stability.
Baluster-turned legs socketed into the solid top: early twentieth-century country furniture work.
Crossed stretchers halved together: standard early twentieth-century joinery.
Dark polish accumulated in the turning hollows: decades of regular waxing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206601
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of small antique oak stools with circular dished tops, turned baluster legs, and cross stretchers.
Pair of Small Antique Oak Stools
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A pair of small antique oak stools with circular dished tops, turned baluster legs, and cross stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned baluster legs, Dished circular seat, Cross stretcher frame
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

This matching pair of small antique stools originates from the early 20th century in a rustic farmhouse style. Constructed from solid oak, the timber displays a rich warm brown colour with a natural grain and a visible patina developed from age. Each stool comprises a thick dished circular seat positioned above four turned baluster legs that are connected by an intersecting cross stretcher frame beneath. Small knocks and marks on the wood reflect their age and history while maintaining their solid and sturdy construction. Measuring 24 cm high and 20 cm wide, these compact pieces suit practical use in a home today as low footstools, plant stands, or occasional seats positioned within a fireplace alcove or beside a fireside chair.

FAQs

Small oak stools were traditionally utilised in rural English households and farmsteads as versatile, portable seating or footrests, constructed by local carpenters using native timber.

These stools were typically constructed using solid oak, featuring turned baluster legs secured with mortise and tenon joinery, reinforced with cross stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic examples demonstrate natural wear around the stretcher rails, uneven lathe work on the turned legs, minor shrinkage along the wood grain, and an unrefined, aged patina.

They can serve as low side tables beside low-profile seating, placed within a hearth alcove, or used as elevated stands for indoor planters to introduce organic wood tones.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually to preserve the timber grain, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners and direct heat sources.
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