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Cutler’s  Stool (Industrial Folk Art Stool) in Elm and Ash, C1880
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Cutler’s  Stool (Industrial Folk Art Stool) in Elm and Ash, C1880

19th century
Description

A cutler’s stool in elm with ash legs. The design originated in the 19th century in the Sheffield based steel and cutlery making industry and is also known as a ‘buffer’s stool’ referring to use at the polishing wheel / buffing wheel in this 19th century industrial setting. They were almost always made with three legs to accommodate the uneven nature of the wooden factory floors and were often made ‘in house’ using offcuts from the main work benches. This particular stool has faceted ash legs, tenoned through the seat and a wonderful underseat chamfer - both signs of being early in the tradition. The 32mm thick elm seat (25mm at seat edge, due to the chamfer) has an interesting and attractive grain.

Restoration / condition: in original condition and finish

Width of top: 33cms (13”)

Depth of top: 23cms (9”)

Width of legs: 33cms (13”)

Depth of legs: 31cms (12.25”)

Height: 33cms (13”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Elm Cutlers Stool to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242782
Dealers Internal Reference
10486
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
A cutler’s stool in elm with ash legs. The design originated in the 19th century in the Sheffield based steel and cutlery making industry and is also known as a ‘buffer’s stool’ referring to use at the polishing wheel / buffing wheel in this 19th century industrial setting.
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They were almost always made with three legs to accommodate the uneven nature of the wooden factory floors and were often made ‘in house’ using offcuts from the main work benches.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

This particular stool has faceted ash legs, tenoned through the seat and a wonderful underseat chamfer - both signs of being early in the tradition. The 32mm thick elm seat (25mm at seat edge, due to the chamfer) has an interesting and attractive grain.

Restoration / condition: in original condition and finish

Width of top: 33cms (13”)

Depth of top: 23cms (9”)

Width of legs: 33cms (13”)

Depth of legs: 31cms (12.25”)

Height: 33cms (13”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Elm Cutlers Stool to the 1800s.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242782
Dealers Internal Ref
10486
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top.
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Archive I A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top.

Cutler’s  Stool (Industrial Folk Art Stool) in Elm and Ash, C1880

Archive II A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top. View II
Archive III A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top. View III
Archive IV A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top. View IV
Archive V A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top. View V
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top.
CUTLER’S  STOOL (INDUSTRIAL FOLK ART STOOL) IN ELM AND ASH, C1880
Ref: SA1242782
A rustic nineteenth-century three-legged wooden stool with a shaped elm seat and wedged tenon joinery visible on the top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Industrial
  • MaterialElm, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWedged tenon joinery, Three-legged tripod base, Shaped elm seat
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This nineteenth-century cutler’s stool is an industrial folk art piece from the 1800 period, following a rustic industrial style with a rustic farmhouse design vibe. The object combines a shaped elm seat with ash legs, presenting a warm brown colour and an original finish that highlights an interesting grain. Visible details include wedged tenon joinery on the top, faceted ash legs tenoned through the seat, and an underseat chamfer on the 32 mm thick elm seat, along with a three-legged tripod base. Measuring 34 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, this practical small stool is suitable for placement by a fireplace hearth in a home today.

FAQs

A cutlers stool is a specialised utilitarian seating piece traditionally used by knife-makers and metalworkers in industrial workshops during the nineteenth century.

These stools were commonly constructed from regional hardwoods such as elm for the seat due to its cross-grained resistance to splitting, and ash or oak for the sturdy turned legs.

Authentic pieces feature signs of manual hand-tooling, visible through-tenon or wedged-tenon joinery on the top of the seat, and natural wear patterns consistent with age and work environments.

A rustic stool functions as a versatile accent piece, serving as a plant stand, a low side table alongside contemporary seating, or a decorative display feature near a fireplace hearth.

Preserve the natural wood patina by keeping the stool away from direct heat sources and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year.
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