Vintage Portuguese Rustic Wood Stool White with Zebra Fabric Upholstery, 1940s

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19th–early 20th-century Portuguese or Spanish provincial carved wooden stool, with Rococo/Baroque Revival influences.

A charming antique European stool featuring an … Read more 19th–early 20th-century Portuguese or Spanish provincial carved wooden stool, with Rococo/Baroque Revival influences.

A charming antique European stool featuring an unusually decorative carved wooden frame. The curved decorative stretchers, along with the delicate scroll and floral ornamentation, reflect the historic Rococo and Baroque Revival vocabulary popular in European furniture of the period.

The substantial, architectural form gives the stool a strong presence, while its relatively compact dimensions make it equally suited to use as a stool, occasional seat, or decorative accent piece.

The frame appears to be carved from solid wood, possibly oak. It has been carefully restored and given a glossy white painted finish, then upholstered in a striking new zebra-print fabric, creating an unexpected contemporary contrast with the traditional carved structure.

The original seat was covered in aged leather, attached with traditional upholstery nails. The frame retains the character of an antique piece while the new upholstery and finish make it ready for contemporary interiors.

Estimated period: Late 19th–early 20th century
Style: Rococo / Baroque Revival
Possible origin: Portugal or Spain
Material: Carved solid wood, possibly oak
Finish: Newly painted in glossy white
Upholstery: New zebra-print fabric

Measurements:
Height: 43 cm
Width: 37 cm
Depth: 37 cm

Condition:
Carefully restored and ready for use. The piece retains the character of its age, with the natural irregularities and signs of its previous life that give antique furniture its individuality. The upholstery and painted finish are new. See less