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Fine 17th Century Carolean Stool of Exuberant Baroque Form.
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Fine 17th Century Carolean Stool of Exuberant Baroque Form.

17th century
Description

Boldly carved legs with “horsebone” scrolls. Braganza feet. Covered with period Bargello Flame-stitch needlework.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this 17th Century Baroque Stool to the 17th Century.

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SA1225099
Description
Boldly carved legs with “horsebone” scrolls. Braganza feet. Covered with period Bargello Flame-stitch needlework.
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this 17th Century Baroque Stool to the 17th Century.

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SA1225099
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim.
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Archive I A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim.

Fine 17th Century Carolean Stool of Exuberant Baroque Form.

Archive II A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim. View II
Archive III A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim. View VI
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Spitalfields House

Spitalfields House
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London
United Kingdom
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A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim.
Fine 17th century Carolean stool of exuberant baroque form.
Ref: SA1225099
A 17th-century Carolean stool featuring carved dark timber scroll legs, turned stretchers, flame-stitch tapestry upholstery, and tasselled trim.
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  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period17th century
  • StyleCarolean
  • MaterialWalnut, Tapestry, Textile
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScroll legs, Turned stretchers, Flame stitch fabric, Tasselled fringe
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This seventeenth-century Carolean footstool presents an exuberant baroque form executed in dark brown walnut and tapestry. Boldly carved legs with horsebone scrolls terminate in Braganza feet, joined by turned stretchers that provide structural support. The seat features period Bargello flame-stitch needlework in shades of yellow, orange, and blue, edged with a decorative tasselled fringe in matching tones. Natural wear is visible on the dark timber surfaces, showing age through surface marks and patina. Measuring 42 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the stool functions practically as a seat or rest in living areas. It suits placement by a fireplace hearth or as an accent piece in an English Country House interior.

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Carolean furniture, originating during the reign of Charles II (16601685), is characterised by Baroque architectural forms, intricate wood carving, S-scroll legs, and textured textile coverings.

These stools were typically constructed from solid walnut or oak timber, featuring hand-carved legs, turned stretchers, and wool tapestry or needlepoint upholstery finished with decorative fringe.

Authentic pieces exhibit historical joinery including hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, natural surface wear on turned timber, irregular underside construction, and age-appropriate textile patination.

A Carolean stool functions as a textural accent when positioned beside a fireplace, beneath a console table, or alongside contemporary seating to add architectural depth.

Keep the timber frame away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, vacuum the tapestry fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, and apply beeswax to the carved legs periodically.
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