George II Red Walnut Stool

A small English George II period walnut caddy-top chest. Ca 1740-1760. Nb. These compact proportions, caddy top, four graduated long drawers, and its original handles, locks and fe...

A fine and rare English parcel-gilt walnut stool. Early 18th century, George I period, circa 1720. Upholstered in 17th-century tapestry and partially clo...

A Queen Anne period walnut stool. Early 18th century, circa 1710. Upholstered in 17th century tapestry, and close-nailed. Original stretchers and ra...

An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...

A George II-period mahogany scalloped-top tripod table. Mid-18th century, circa 1740-1750. The carved, lobed-edge, one-piece top is supported on a birdcage, tapering fluted column, ...

An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color. George II period, circa 1740. The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centered by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore, the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak. The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well-figured mahogany panels of very good rich color which reflect beautifully in the candle light. The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality. The beautifully-drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet / bookcase. In excellent condition overall. Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture. Nb. Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US. Information on pediments: 'Illustrated Dictionary...

A fine mid-18th century walnut stool raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, the seat upholstered in a later petit point needlework.

A fine early 18th century walnut stool with cabriole legs with carved shells and terminating in pad feet. Now upholstered in a green velvet.

George II Walnut Stool (formerly the property of Nelson A Rockefeller & before that John D. Rockefeller) The stool with a shaped slip seat raise...

A finely carved George II (Thomas Chippendale) style saddle seat stool with carved rosette.

A vintage George II style giltwood carved stool. The elegant stool has an upholstered seat of gold trellis floral design with nail head trim. The beautiful legs are cabriole shaped...

Nicholas Wells antiques is pleased to present for sale a 19th century stool with bold carved details and ornament around the apron consisting of acanthu...