Carved Mahogany Footstool by Whytock and Reid 1900 - 1920

Name: Carved Mahogany Footstool by Whytock and Reid
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA799029
Price: 890 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFootstools
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian Style
MaterialMahogany, Tapestry Fabric
ColourWarm Brown, Cream
MotifsCabriole legs, Claw feet, Floral needlepoint, Carved knees
SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This 1920 footstool by Whytock and Reid is rendered in a Georgian style from warm brown mahogany. The piece stands 24 cm high, 60 cm wide and 48 cm deep, featuring a lift-out seat upholstered in a cream floral needlepoint gros point tapestry fabric patterned with red, green and blue flowers. The moulded wooden seat rails display carved foliate details at the corners in a Lorimer style, leading down to cabriole legs that terminate in ball and claw feet. In a contemporary home, the low profile and traditional design suit placement by a fireplace hearth to serve as a footrest or occasional seating. The hand-embroidered tapestry and carved wooden framework bring a classic English Country House aesthetic to a living room, study or bedroom setting.

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A traditional mahogany footstool is a low seating support featuring a solid hardwood frame, often detailed with carved legs such as cabriole or ball-and-claw profiles, accompanied by an upholstered padded top. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces were created to pair with armchairs in formal living spaces.

High-quality period footstools typically feature hand-carved solid mahogany or walnut frames held together with mortise-and-tenon joinery and corner blocks. Internal upholstery historically consists of webbing and natural hair filling beneath tapestry, needlepoint, or damask covers.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing, natural timber grain showing age-related patination, and traditional joinery techniques beneath the frame. Examining the underside may reveal maker marks, hand-cut corner braces, and wear consistent with historical use.

A carved mahogany footstool can be styled beside a tailored sofa or within a reading corner to add texture and historic character to contemporary spaces. Its compact design also allows it to serve as a low accent piece beside a fireplace hearth.

Timber elements should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned annually with beeswax polish along the grain. Tapestry fabric requires light vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

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Carved Mahogany Footstool by Whytock and Reid