Stool - Walnut - Embroidery sampler





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Victorian samper stool in walnut with boxwood, circa 1850–1900, featuring fine marquetry and a red embroidered needlepoint seat, 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 15 cm high, from the United Kingdom, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
Victorian Samper stool in William IV style.
This mid-19th-century samper stool is a magnificent example of the refined decorative taste characteristic of the William IV style, a transitional period between Regency elegance and Victorian exuberance.
Highlighted features
• Noble materials: Crafted from walnut and boxwood, a combination highly valued in British cabinetmaking of the era for its chromatic contrast and its excellent suitability for fine carving.
The base features meticulous marquetry work, executed with precision and balance, that lends it a distinctive character and bears the mark of an experienced craftsman.
• Samper design: Its low, sturdy frame, topped with small wheels, fits the Samper stool typology, designed to accompany dressing tables, salons or rest spaces.
• Needlepoint upholstery: The seat, decorated with a Victorian-inspired floral embroidery, adds warmth and a homely touch characteristic of fine period furniture.
Historical and aesthetic value.
It is a museum piece, well preserved and representative of a moment when British craftsmanship achieved a notable balance between functionality and ornamentation. Its condition, the quality of the materials, and the delicacy of the decorative work make it an exceptional object within 19th-century furniture.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateVictorian Samper stool in William IV style.
This mid-19th-century samper stool is a magnificent example of the refined decorative taste characteristic of the William IV style, a transitional period between Regency elegance and Victorian exuberance.
Highlighted features
• Noble materials: Crafted from walnut and boxwood, a combination highly valued in British cabinetmaking of the era for its chromatic contrast and its excellent suitability for fine carving.
The base features meticulous marquetry work, executed with precision and balance, that lends it a distinctive character and bears the mark of an experienced craftsman.
• Samper design: Its low, sturdy frame, topped with small wheels, fits the Samper stool typology, designed to accompany dressing tables, salons or rest spaces.
• Needlepoint upholstery: The seat, decorated with a Victorian-inspired floral embroidery, adds warmth and a homely touch characteristic of fine period furniture.
Historical and aesthetic value.
It is a museum piece, well preserved and representative of a moment when British craftsmanship achieved a notable balance between functionality and ornamentation. Its condition, the quality of the materials, and the delicacy of the decorative work make it an exceptional object within 19th-century furniture.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

