Summary:
• Item: Stool
• Circa: 1930
• Style: Louis XVI
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Wood: Solid beech
• Provenance: France
• Frame painted in taupe colour
• Distressed finish
• Newly upholstered
• Taupe colour structured cotton upholstery
• Removable cushion
• Profuse foliate carvings
• Turned & carved arms
• Turned & carved supports
• Foliate carved frame
• Traditional cane underside
• Turned & carved legs
• 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 French Louis XVI style beech painted duet stool, circa 1930, which has been newly upholstered, and is now in excellent condition. The stool features a taupe colour distressed paint finish. The signs of use and wear to the paint finish lend the item a shabby-chic distressed aesthetic. It has been newly upholstered in top quality taupe colour structured cotton material. The stool features a removable swab cushion, which creates a firm seat; this means that you won’t sink into the seat, but at the same time, it is very comfortable to sit on. The swab cushion incorporates a zip on the back; therefore, the cushion can be removed for cleaning. Beneath the cushion, the stool has been finished with two caned panels. The stool boasts profuse foliate carvings to the entire frame. The stool features turned arms raised on turned supports, attached to the seat frame. The seat frame boasts a spiral carved frieze. The stool stands on six fine turned & carved reeded tapering legs, topped with pretty floral carved cartouches.
This French duet stool 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 = 65.3cm or 25¾” or 2ft 1¾”
Width = 118cm or 46” or 3ft 10”
Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Seat Height (including cushion) = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat Height (excluding cushion) = 43.8cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
Seat Width = 100cm or 39⅜” or 3ft 3⅜”
Seat Depth = 40cm or 15¾” or 1ft 3¾”
Condition Report:
This stool is in excellent condition. The swab cushion has been newly upholstered in top quality taupe colour structured cotton material. The seat 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 base of the stool has been finished with traditional caning. The upholstery is therefore new, clean and free from any wear, dirt or damage. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the beech frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The stool has been painted with a distressed finished, therefore the paint show signs of use and wear, lending a shabby-chic aesthetic. Importantly, there are no breaks to the legs or arms. The cane work to the seat base is also complete and free from damage. This item is solid in joint, stands firm on the ground and is ready to use.
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