Antique Adjustable Victorian Red Walnut Circular Stool (Circa 1840)
This is a very good quality and rare antique adjustable early Victorian red walnut circular artists’ stool, circa 1840.
Summary
• Item Circular adjustable artists’ stool
• Circa 1840
• Period Early Victorian
• Wood Solid red walnut
• Provenance England, UK
• Central steel threaded screw
• Adjustable seat height (10cm)
• Concave shaped seat
• Four splayed legs
• Shaped hexagonal pillar
• Connecting turned stretchers
• Rare item
• Unusual design
• Original polish
• Excellent colour
• Excellent quality
• Free 14 day UK returns period
This is a very good quality and rare antique adjustable early Victorian red walnut circular artists’ stool, circa 1840, which would most likely have been used in an upmarket country house by an artist. The stool features an elegant concave circular seat. The seat can be raised or lowered (by 10cm) with rotating the seat on a central steel threaded screw, which is situated below the seat. Below the seat, there is a hexagonal shaped central pillar, which is connected by four turned geometric stretchers. The stool sits on four classic Regency splayed legs. This is a top quality and very solid stool this is very functional as it consumes very little space. It is rare to see stools constructed of red walnut and it makes this stool quite rare.
This stool features a rich warm red walnut colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, living room, dining or office. This item would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
This item would compliment any home, especially the living or dining room, so don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Extended height = 59.5cm or 23½” or 1ft 11½”
Lowered height = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft7½”
Seat diameter = 37cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”
Feet diameter = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Condition Report:
This chair is in excellent original condition. The stool boasts its original polish. The adjustable seat height mechanism is in excellent working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and legs. There are no breaks to the stretchers or legs. This item is free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
