17th Century Oak Joint Stool

Name: 17th Century Oak Joint Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA937984
Price: 900 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectStools
Period17th century
Style17th Century
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Pegged joinery, Perimeter stretchers, Moulded edge top
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This seventeenth-century oak joint stool takes the form of a small rectangular seat constructed from dark brown timber with a dry surface. The piece incorporates a moulded edge top, a moulded top rail, and gun barrel turned legs joined by lower perimeter stretchers, showing visible pegged joinery. An old handle hole sits cut into the top, while the underneath and rails display original pegs projecting through the wood. The stool measures 51 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. In a modern interior, this practical antique suits placement at the end of a sofa or functions as a compact side seat in a hallway or living room. The sturdy proportions and traditional English country house design allow it to serve as a versatile accent surface or occasional stool within a period or transitional scheme.

FAQs

A joint stool, also known as a joyned stool, is an early form of timber seating assembled using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs.

Period joint stools were typically crafted from solid English oak, constructed using wooden dowels, turned legs, and sturdy box stretchers near the base for structural strength.

Authentic period examples display hand-planed oak surfaces, hand-cut mortise joints, uneven hand-carved pegs, and natural wear patterns on the lower stretchers from historical foot placement.

A joint stool functions effectively as a versatile occasional side table alongside modern seating, a compact bedside stand, or an accent piece in an entryway.

Keep oak furniture clear of direct heat sources, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain timber hydration.

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