I am describing this rare piece as a low table but of course it could equally be used as a stool. It is of conventional form with a one piece moulded edge oak top secured by eight pegs, plain rails with moulded lower edges, bobbin turned legs and plain stretchers. Whilst the top is in oak, the rails, legs and stretchers are are all constructed from wonderfully patinated plum wood. Because of the small size of plum trees it was very rarely used for case furniture but was sometimes used on applied mouldings or turnings due to its wonderful rich red colour. Plum is a very dense and heavy timber which is particularly useful on a piece such as this as it makes it extremely stable and not easy to knock over. The table is in wonderful untouched condition including the remains of its original toes. There is a bit of old worm on one stretcher. The colour and patination are outstanding. The top measures 15 inches x 13 1/2 inches and it stands 16 inches high. It is interesting to contrast it with the little child's stool, stock number 10948.

Ref: 10966

Price: POA