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Early 19th Century X-Frame Stool in Period Leather
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England (Gillows of Lancaster and London), George III, circa 1790
Duke of Montrose Hall Chair by Gillows
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About this object
A superb Regency period x-frame stool in beautifully patinated period leather. English, circa 1810–20.
Why we like it
Its form, inspired by classical antiquity, is both timeless and highly decorative. Perfectly proportioned, this handsome stool is an elegant accent piece for a classic or contemporary interior.
This 'Grecian' stool form derives from Thomas Hope's Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807 (pl. XII), which was informed by the ancient Greek and Roman examples, often depicted on pottery and frescoes.
This distinctive form also corresponds to a pattern later featured in the Estimate Sketch Book of Gillows of London and Lancaster (no. 3568, dated 1827), but the design is known to have been manufactured as early as 1812 (N. Goodison & J. Hardy, 'Gillows at Tatton Park', Furniture History, 1970, p. 22).
Dimensions
Height: 16.1 in / 41 cm
Width: 16.1 in / 41 cm
Depth: 16.1 in / 41 cm
Condition
Good original antique condition, structurally sound and ready to use; old, possibly original original studded leather cover.
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