19th Century Italian Painted Stool or Bench

19th Century Italian Painted Stool or BenchAn impossibly chic early 19th century Italian sgabello or stool of neoclassical design. Possibly Venice, circa 1830s. Why we like it We love its beautifully aged painted decoration and the highly sculptural quality of its curved paw footed legs, inspired by the bronze furniture of Ancient Rome. Dimensions Height: 16. 75 in 42. 5 cm Width: 19 in 48cm Depth: 19 in 48 cm Condition Reupholstered by hand using traditional techniques. The fabric is a

and the frame itself is original

award-winning work created at the same time as the 1889 Exhibition

and this is one of them: a deep

associated with this table support the attribution to ‘The Dumfries House Cabinet-Maker’

the shogunate family that ruled Japan from 1603 until the Meiji Restoration in 1867

An extremely rare early 18th century George II period parquetry cocuswood tea caddy

850 including premium) they were also made with a more conventional square seat

circa 1826-31

judging that Holland had given them a house 'the image of comfort

exquisitely hand-painted and gilded throughout

Thomas Hope (1769-1831) for his London mansion in Duchess Street

A superb pair of late Regency - George IV period hall chairs in well figured mahogany