Pair of George I Walnut Stools, M. Ford Creech Antiques

M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES

PAIR OF GEORGE I WALNUT STOOLS

England, c1720

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Of rectangular form, the molded seat rail surmounted by a period tapestry upholstered slip-in seat, railed on

cabriole legs with shaped returns and pad feet; peg construction

Condition: Very good; age cracks at the corners of the seat rails, and some old well done repairs; several corner returns replaced;

wear commensurate with age and usage; the tapestry is backed, filling worn corners with the appropriate blue-green color and texture

Note: Pairs of early 18^th century stools are quite rare.

18 ½”H x 20”W x 16”D

Price: Please Inquire

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EARLY 18^TH CENTURY BRITISH STOOLS

Stools were the standard seating furniture from the medieval period through the 17^th century. Chairs were rare, and

reserved for royalty, heads of households - and possibly their wives, or an important guest. The earliest stools were simply

made, having slotted planks which were nailed or pegged together. By the 17^th century, stools were joined (joyned) by

means of mortise and tenon construction, with simple flat tops and three (in cottage furniture for sitting level on uneven floors)

or four turned legs. They were usually of oak.

In the mid 1600’s joined chairs (as backstools or paneled chairs) became fashionable, slowly replacing the stool through

the late 1600’s. The spoon back chair and caning (from the Orient), and the cabriole leg (from France) were introduced

into England in the late 17^th century, along with the use of walnut and exotic woods. These introductions brought the new

very graceful chair quickly to the forefront in fashionable homes by about 1700 - displacing stools to the seating of peasant

classes.

However, high fashion stools continued made -but not with the frequency of the chair. They usually followed the

forms, construction, and woods of the corresponding periods. Interestingly, as small pieces of furniture, they were often

discarded when damaged, rather than being repaired. Remaining stools from the 18th century are highly sought after.

Surviving pairs of stools are far rarer.

We welcome and encourage all inquiries. We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

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