What periods do these stools cover?

The pieces span from the Regency and Victorian eras through the Edwardian period into Art Deco designs of the 1930s. Materials range across traditional hardwoods and leathers typical of each distinct design movement.

How do I identify a library step stool?

Library steps feature tiered treads, often inset with leather panels, designed to assist in reaching high shelves. Some examples include metamorphic mechanisms that allow the steps to fold down into a chair.

Are animal shaped stools common?

Novelty leather animal footstools, such as pigs, appear from twentieth-century makers like Omersa for Liberty. These pieces use stiffened leather over a frame to create functional seating with whimsical forms.

What wood types are used?

Frames employ hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, burr walnut, satinwood, and yew wood. Metal and brass details frequently accompany these timbers on tall bar stools and revolving piano seats.