A one-off pair that you won't find again!
Some antique finds are beautiful; others have a little personality of their own. This charming pair has both.
Dating from the Victorian period, these small oval footstools are crafted from carved mahogany, with wonderfully shaped little legs and the rich, warm patina that only comes with age.
The seats are upholstered in Berlin woolwork, each depicting a curled-up cat resting contentedly against a soft sage-green ground, surrounded by a faded rose border. I particularly love that the cats face in opposite directions — a lovely detail when the stools are placed together.
There is something delightfully eccentric and very English about them. Place them beside a favourite armchair, in front of the fire, or simply somewhere they can be enjoyed as decorative pieces in their own right.
As with all my antique finds, their signs of age and previous life are part of what makes them special.
Details
• Victorian period
• Carved mahogany
• Berlin woolwork upholstered seats with cat motif
• Sold as a pair
• Approx. size: 13cm H × 32cm W × 26cm D
• Antique condition with age-related wear
• Beautiful variations and signs of age are part of their original character