19th Century Stools

An adjustable height walnut piano stool patented Henry Brooks & Co and named the "Rondlet". Seat upholstered in red leather. Underside stamped: THE RONDLET PATENT HENRY BROOKS & COMPANY LIMITED The height is adjusted by turning the iron fan shaped disc under the seat. From 21 inches to 23 1/2 inches (54 to 60 cm). Henry Brooks & Company Ltd of 31 Lyme Street, Camden, London. Established 1810. Manufacturer of piano actions, hammer heads...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Rosewood and walnut Piano Stool with iron fitting stamped H. Brook Patent, London to adjust the seat height The seat can normally be raised by 3 1/2 inches by turning the 2 knobs to the sides however then handles are missing so the height adjustment isn't working, you can fit new handles and then everything would be well again. The seat has a rosewood on plywood apron below the upholstery which covers the beech secondary wood which is painted to resemble rosewood. The turned and fluted walnut legs have wooden threads to allow them to be removed for ease of transport. It would not be uncommon for musicians to travel in their work and such a portable stool would be useful. It is likely the maker is Henry Brooks who formed his company in 1810 at 31 Lyme Street, Camden, London and was primarily known for making piano actions, hammerheads and keyboards. In 1920 Brooks amalgamated with Herrburger. Round piano stools...

This is an adjustable antique piano or music stool, English, Victorian and dating to circa 1880 produced by the prestigious piano action manufacturer, Brooks Ltd. Offering a gener...