What is a hearth stool used for?

These low seats were placed directly before the fireplace to rest the feet and keep warm during colder months. Their long, low profile allowed them to sit near the fender without obstructing the heat of the fire. Over time, they also served as convenient extra seating in sitting rooms and parlours when larger chairs were fully occupied.

How do I tell a Victorian stool from a Georgian one?

Georgian stools tend to display restrained classical proportions, often featuring mahogany or walnut with simpler lines or early cabriole supports. Pieces from this era frequently date back to the eighteenth century. Victorian examples often embrace revival styles like Rococo or Scottish Baronial, showing heavier carving, ebonised finishes, or rosewood frames with bolder ornamental details.

Are these stools comfortable to use daily?

Most period stools provide a firm platform due to their traditional construction and historical stuffing methods. They function well as occasional seats or footrests in a modern living space. Placing them in front of a fireplace or sofa matches their original purpose while adding period character to the room.

What woods were commonly used for frames?

Cabinet makers relied heavily on dense hardwoods like walnut and mahogany for their strength and rich grain. Rosewood and oak also appear, particularly on pieces from the nineteenth century. These durable timbers supported the weight and pressure placed on low seating near hearths.

What is an ebonised finish?

Ebonising is a process where wood, often fruitwood or beech, is treated to resemble ebony. This dark, polished finish became popular during the Victorian era for decorative and formal furniture. It provides a striking contrast against bright or patterned textile upholstery on stools.

Search 0

70,704 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 161 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTS

Upholstered Hearth Stool

161 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Upholstered Hearth Stool

20 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

These pieces are an upholstered hearth stool, low seats designed to sit before the fire in comfort, and you want one for the warmth and character they bring to a room.

Victorian Ebonized Upholstered Top Stool

19th century

Save

Victorian Ebonized Upholstered Top Stool

From Affordable Old Furniture

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

stools

1900 - 1920

Save

Large Heavy Oak Upholstered Stool

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

stools

Victorian Oblong Rosewood Stoolon Cabriole Legs.

19th century

Save

Victorian Oblong Rosewood Stoolon Cabriole Legs.

From E W Cousins and Son

£850

3+ MONTHS AGO

stools

19th century

Save

Mid C19th Carved Stool

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£1,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

stools

← 1 2 →

65,624

Antiques For Sale

161

Antiques Approved Today

976

Antique Uploads This Month

441,988

Total Antiques Sold

Upholstered Hearth Stool

Victorian Ebonized Upholstered Top Stool

Large Heavy Oak Upholstered Stool

Victorian Oblong Rosewood Stoolon Cabriole Legs.

Mid C19th Carved Stool

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories