Stool
1700-1740 (made)
Small portable stools of this type were used as additional seating in 18th century interiors. The craftsmanship on this stool is of high quality. The cabriole legs are finely shaped with shell carving on each knee. The legs are carved in solid walnut and the frame under the seat has a thick piece of applied walnut, enabling the curve of the legs to be continued around the sides of the seat. The curving scrolls at the top of the legs were evidently carved after the frame had been constructed. The spade foot is finely carved, with tapering hollows providing an extra decorative feature.
This object is on loan to Sewerby Hall.
This object is on loan to Sewerby Hall.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | stool, Irish, 1700-40 |
| Physical description | A stool of carved walnut, with replacement top cover. The rectangular moulded frame has a shell on each long side. The cabriole legs are carved on the knees with shells, and terminate in hoof-shaped feet. The underside of the stool reveals that substantial repair work has been carried out on the frame. |
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| Object history | The stool was bought for £22 10s from the antique dealers W.D. Hodges & Co., 247 & 249 Brompton Road SW7, nearby the Museum. Its previous history is unkown. Reupholstered c.1965 in modern yellow damask |
| Summary | Small portable stools of this type were used as additional seating in 18th century interiors. The craftsmanship on this stool is of high quality. The cabriole legs are finely shaped with shell carving on each knee. The legs are carved in solid walnut and the frame under the seat has a thick piece of applied walnut, enabling the curve of the legs to be continued around the sides of the seat. The curving scrolls at the top of the legs were evidently carved after the frame had been constructed. The spade foot is finely carved, with tapering hollows providing an extra decorative feature. This object is on loan to Sewerby Hall. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.87-1910 |
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| Record created | November 24, 2005 |
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