George III Piano Stool by Gillows
Stock No: 11322
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Country: England
Date: Circa 1785 - 1795
Medium: Mahogany
Dimensions
Height: 49.00cm (19.29 inches)
Diameter: 30.00cm (11.81 inches)
Main description
A late George III 18th century period Sheraton mahogany piano stool, almost certainly by Gillows of London and Lancaster.
The circular leather seat is quite possibly the original but is certainly very old and is green faded leather. The seat ascends and descends on a carved turned wooden thread. The piano stool is signed underside in pencil ‘1785’ and the maker’s name. The piano stool is exceptionally fine and stands of four tapered, reeded, ‘Gillowesque’ legs with a centre stretcher. The piano stool is in excellent original condition and has not suffered from any breaks or damage. It is a very early example of a music stool.
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Who Were Gillows of Lancaster and London?
Gillows of Lancaster and London were among Britain’s most celebrated cabinet makers, producing exceptional furniture from the Georgian period through to the early twentieth century. Established around 1730, the firm earned an international reputation for outstanding cabinet making, innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship, with surviving furniture remaining highly sought after by collectors today.
For further information, see our Makers and Retailers encyclopaedia on Gillows of Lancaster and London.
What Is Mahogany?
Mahogany is one of the most important and widely used hardwoods in the history of antique furniture. Celebrated for its strength, stability and rich colouring, it became the defining cabinet making timber of the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods, appearing in everything from dining tables and bookcases to chests of drawers and library furniture.
For further information, see our Woods encyclopaedia on Mahogany.
What Is the George III Period?
The George III period (1760-1820) is widely regarded as one of the finest periods of English furniture making. Influenced by designers such as Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton, furniture from the period is recognised for its elegant proportions, high quality cabinet making and the widespread use of mahogany, satinwood and other fine timbers.
For further information, see our Antique Furniture Periods encyclopaedia on the Georgian Period.
Why Buy From Freshfords Antiques?
Established in 1987, Freshfords Antiques has spent nearly four decades sourcing and curating the finest examples of English antique furniture. Our reputation is built upon a deep-rooted specialism in the Georgian and Regency periods, where we focus on selecting pieces that retain their genuine age, original patination, and unimpeachable authenticity. We believe that an antique should not only be a significant historical object but also a functional and beautiful addition to a contemporary home.
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