C19th Ball Foot Country Stool 19th Century

Name: C19th Ball Foot Country Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217839
Price: 145 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century rustic wooden stool featuring a contoured round seat, splayed turned legs ending in ball feet, and turned stretchers.

C19th Ball Foot Country Stool

Ref: SA1217839

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ObjectStools
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialElm, Ash
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBall feet, Turned legs, Contoured seat, Spindle stretchers
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century Victorian Country stool is constructed from elm and ash with a warm brown, golden timber colour. The rustic farmhouse piece has a contoured round moulded seat, four splayed turned legs ending in ball feet, and turned spindle stretchers connecting the legs for stability. Signs of age and genuine use are visible across the aged wooden surfaces and joinery. The stool measures 51 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 33 cm deep in practical terms. It works well in a home today placed at the end of a sofa, beside a bed, or used as a compact extra seat in a living room, hallway, or study.

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A 19th-century country stool is a utilitarian wooden seating option produced in rural areas, often characterised by splayed turned legs, interconnecting stretchers, and sturdy joinery.

Craftsmen typically utilised locally sourced hardwoods and softwoods, such as elm, ash, oak, and pine, relying on wedged mortise and tenon construction for durability.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-lathe turning, natural shrinkage or minor asymmetry in the timber, and wear around the stretchers and feet consistent with age.

These versatile pieces serve as occasional side tables, plant stands, or accent seating beside a armchair within contemporary, rustic, or minimalist interior schemes.

Maintain the surface by applying a clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber, avoiding placement near direct heat sources to prevent cracking.

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C19th Ball Foot Country Stool

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