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Victorian Walnut X Frame Stool with Beadwork Seat
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Victorian Walnut X Frame Stool with Beadwork Seat

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A Victorian walnut X frame stool, the square top with beadwork seat and moulded edge.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Walnut X Frame Stool to the Victorian era.

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SA1227141
Description
A Victorian walnut X frame stool, the square top with beadwork seat and moulded edge.
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Walnut X Frame Stool to the Victorian era.

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SA1227141
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A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut X Frame Stool with Beadwork Seat

Archive II A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork. View V
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork.
Victorian Walnut X Frame Stool with Beadwork Seat
Ref: SA1227141
A Victorian walnut stool featuring curved X-frame legs, a turned central stretcher, and a red textile seat embellished with floral glass beadwork.
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  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool, Glass Beads
  • ColourRed, Dark Brown
  • MotifsX-frame legs, Turned stretcher, Floral beadwork, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This Victorian footstool stands on curved X-frame walnut legs terminating in scroll feet and joined by a central turned stretcher. The dark brown timber supports a square top with a moulded edge, upholstered in a red textile seat. Elaborate floral beadwork in white, grey, and muted tones embellishes the centre of the fabric surface. Measuring 38 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, the compact piece offers a practical perch in a living room or bedroom. The traditional styling suits placement beside a fireplace hearth or as an accent seat beneath a dressing table, adding historic character and texture to an interior.

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The X-frame or curule stool originates from ancient Roman seating used by magistrates, which was revived during the Renaissance and later popularised in the 19th century during the Gothic and Rococo Revivals. Victorian makers adapted the form using solid hardwoods, pairing curved legs with decorative textiles like needlepoint and glass beadwork.

Victorian footstools were typically constructed from solid woods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, joined with mortise and tenon craftwork. Upholstery frequently featured hand-stitched wool canvas, Berlin woolwork, or beadwork secured with braided cord or brass studs.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-stitched glass micro-beads sewn onto heavy canvas, often depicting floral motifs. Look for period-appropriate joinery on the wooden frame, natural wear to the underside finish, and hand-cut screws or traditional webbing inside the upholstery framework.

An antique X-frame stool functions well as an accent piece placed beside a fireplace hearth, at the foot of an armchair, or beneath a dressing table. The bold textile work and dark timber provide visual contrast within both contemporary and traditional rooms.

Keep textile seating out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and fibre degradation. Vacuum the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, and apply a natural beeswax polish to the walnut frame while avoiding contact with the fabric edges.
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