Summary:
• Item: Stool
• Circa: 1890
• Style: George II style
• Constructed during the late Victorian period
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Provenance: England
• Newly upholstered
• Silk damask upholstery
• Matching braiding
• Solid brass hinged arm
• Internal storage compartment
• Shaped carved frieze
• Cabriole legs with lion paw feet
• Excellent colour & quality
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English George II style mahogany upholstered piano stool with storage space, constructed in the late Victorian period, circa 1890, which has been newly upholstered and is in excellent condition. The upholstered seat is in excellent condition having have been re-padded and newly reupholstered in top quality silk damask, finished with matching braiding. The seat itself is firm, which means that you won’t sink into the seat, but at the same time, it is very comfortable to sit on. The piano stool’s hinged seat lifts open to reveal an internal storage compartment; ideal for the storage of sheet music (if used as a piano stool). The seat lid will remain open until you close the original solid brass-folding hinge. The compartment roof retains the original mahogany panels to the inside of the lid, as well as the original mahogany base. The frieze displays delicate moulded scroll carvings, while the stool is raised on four elegant cabriole legs and terminate on fine ball & claw feet.
This stool features a rich brown mahogany finish. 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 to living room. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Width = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Depth = 41.5cm or 16⅜” or 1ft 4⅜”
Seat Width = 53.8cm or 21⅛” or 1ft 9⅛”
Seat Depth = 39cm or 15⅜” or 1ft 3⅜”
Condition Report:
This stool is in excellent condition. It has been newly upholstered in top quality cream top quality silk damask, finished with matching braiding. The seat itself is firm and is very comfortable to sit on. The upholstery is therefore new, clean and free from any wear, dirt or damage. The stool has been French polished in our workshops. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the mahogany frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The internal compartment is completely original with the original working brass stay. Importantly, there are no breaks to the legs or frame. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
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