Antique Elm Country Stool
A charming antique country stool dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. It has a thick, circular elm seat on four splayed, ring-turned legs with bulbous feet, and it keeps the honest signs of long use that make vernacular furniture so appealing.
The elm top has a warm, deep patina, natural age splits and a dark stain at the centre. The turned legs hold the stool firmly on any floor, and it could have been used as a milking stool, a workshop stool or a seat by the fire. It is left in its original, unrestored condition.
A versatile piece for a modern home, it works well as:
- a low seat by the fireplace or in a hallway
- a plant stand or display plinth
- a bedside table, or a step in a kitchen or utility room
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Period: Victorian, circa 1860
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Materials: elm top with turned wooden legs
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Size: 23cm diameter x 18 cm high
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Condition: Good, sturdy antique condition with age-related wear, natural splits to the top, staining and traces of old paint. Very minor play in the legs, no woodworm.
