Antique Wooden Nursery Stool 19th Century

Name: C19th Nursery Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194864
Price: 148 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectStools
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialOak, Hardwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBaluster turned legs, Circular seat, Turned stretchers, Splayed legs
SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This nineteenth-century nursery stool is a Victorian country piece made from alder and birch woods with a warm brown finish. It stands on four splayed, baluster turned legs linked by horizontal turned stretchers and topped with a circular solid wood seat. The timber displays visible grain, minor surface marks, and natural weathering from age and use. Its compact proportions measure 33 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. This low stool functions well as a decorative accent or a fireside seat in a traditional farmhouse or rustic living room. It fits neatly beside an armchair or near a fireplace hearth for additional low seating.

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A 19th-century nursery stool is a small, low seating piece designed primarily for children or nurses in Victorian households. These practical items were crafted for everyday utilitarian use within domestic nursery spaces.

These stools were typically constructed from durable British hardwoods such as oak, elm, or beech. They feature turned legs joined by stretchers and a solid timber seat, ensuring stability and longevity.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned or early lathe-turned leg profiles, subtle variations in symmetry, and genuine wear patterns on the stretchers where feet rested. Look for authentic joinery techniques and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A low wooden stool functions as a versatile accent piece, suitable as a plant stand, low side table beside an armchair, or decorative riser in a living area or hallway.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the stool away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber warping or splitting.

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