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Mid 19th Century Country Footstool or Candle Stool in Elm, English circa 1840

About the Item

This handmade footstool or candle stool is a very good example of English Country furniture with a lovely polished elm top. This piece is all handmade with a thick rectangular top of solid elm, which is chamfered to its lower edge. The legs are made from ash or elm and are well hand turned, typical of the first half of the 19th century. Provenance: The style and form of the turning on the legs of country chairs and stools can often dictate the area of manufacture and sometimes the exact maker. A similar leg form to this occurs on chairs from the North East Midlands of England - See; The English Regional chair by Bernard Cotton, published by The Antique Collectors Club. This piece is beautifully patinated with a very good figure to the top. We date this piece to the mid/early 19th century, early Victorian period, circa 1840.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 10.2 in (25.91 cm)Seat Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In keeping with use , wear to the feet as expected.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: F 4231stDibs: LU990326517592

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