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Georgian Revolving Piano Stool
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for sale €228     $248
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Georgian Revolving Piano Stool

19th century
Description

Georgian Revolving Piano Stool probably 'Gillows'. Leather topped studded seat and fully adjustable in height.

Approx 50cm high x 35cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Georgian Revolving Piano Stool to the Regency era.

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SA1223801
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Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
Georgian Revolving Piano Stool probably 'Gillows'. Leather topped studded seat and fully adjustable in height.

Approx 50cm high x 35cm deep

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Georgian Revolving Piano Stool to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223801
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A Georgian revolving mahogany piano stool featuring a circular dark brown leather upholstered seat secured with brass studs over reeded turned legs.
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Archive I A Georgian revolving mahogany piano stool featuring a circular dark brown leather upholstered seat secured with brass studs over reeded turned legs.

Georgian Revolving Piano Stool

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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
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16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 95
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Mark Davis Antiques
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A Georgian revolving mahogany piano stool featuring a circular dark brown leather upholstered seat secured with brass studs over reeded turned legs.
Georgian Revolving Piano Stool
Ref: SA1223801
A Georgian revolving mahogany piano stool featuring a circular dark brown leather upholstered seat secured with brass studs over reeded turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPiano Stool
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsReeded legs, Threaded wooden screw, Studded leather seat, Turned legs
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This Regency piano stool stands on a marble-topped surface inside a room. The piece is constructed from dark brown mahogany and upholstered in dark brown leather, finished with a row of brass studs around the perimeter of the circular seat. The design incorporates turned and reeded legs, a threaded central wooden screw mechanism for height adjustment, and subtle horizontal mouldings beneath the cushion. The dimensions are 50 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this adjustable stool functions effectively as extra seating in an empty corner, a compact dressing table seat, or a functional perch beside a desk in a gentleman's library. Its modest scale allows it to fit easily into smaller domestic spaces while providing historical character.

FAQs

Piano stools from the Georgian and Regency periods were developed to accommodate changing musical fashions as the fortepiano gained popularity in domestic settings. They typically feature central threaded wooden screws for height adjustment, turned or reeded mahogany legs, and upholstered circular seats often finished in leather or textile.

High-quality hardwoods such as dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany were predominantly used for the framework and mechanism due to their structural integrity. The central column features hand-cut wooden screw threads, while seats were padded using horsehair, upholstered in leather or wool damask, and secured with brass studs.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut wooden screw threads along the central post rather than cast-iron or modern steel mechanisms. Look for natural wear along the wooden thread, traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery on the leg stretchers, and original brass studding around the seat frame.

Compact piano stools serve as versatile occasional seating in contemporary living rooms, bedrooms, or dressing areas. Their compact footprint and rich wood tones make them suitable as vanity seating, desk companions, or accent pieces alongside mid-century and traditional furnishings.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent the timber from warping or splitting. Apply natural beeswax sparingly to the wooden framework and central screw mechanism to ensure smooth rotation, and clean the leather seat with a dedicated leather conditioner applied with a soft cloth.
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