Antique-shop.com

Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: sapphire on September 13, 2012, 07:58:25 AM

Title: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: sapphire on September 13, 2012, 07:58:25 AM
Now that I've gotten a start on cleaning out a bedroom downstairs I can finally get to work on some of my long waiting projects. In the meantime, I found this at my (where else) fav. thrift shop.  I thought it would look fairly good with my Eastlake style rocker.


16" X 8 1/2" and 5 1/2" high (excluding padding)

I can find no sign of screws/nails so assuming it is glued. Hoping the top isn't also.  Base of the top appears to be plywood, don't know if is a replacement or original.

I'm thinking 50's or before ??  I don't know as there was much call/use for such a small and 'ladylike' style any later on.

Any opinions?
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: sapphire on September 13, 2012, 08:01:45 AM
Doesn't want my pictures with it and sending them separate it's say even 1 is too large. Resizing now  :P
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: sapphire on September 13, 2012, 08:11:35 AM
Trying again.......
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: mart on September 13, 2012, 08:17:13 AM
newer style and wood !!  i would say 50`s or later !! looks like a nice stout little thing !!
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: frogpatch on September 13, 2012, 08:24:49 AM
I have heard them referred to as gout stools because the person who suffered from the pain could keep the foot of the floor. It is severe at times and keeping the foot elevated helps a little. Been there.
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: sapphire on September 13, 2012, 09:04:28 AM
I have two requirements in life (besides pepsi and cigs  ;) ) and that is I MUST have a rocker and footstool. My eastlake is very low so requires an equally matched stool and this height is perfect. Age wise they are far apart but once cleaned up and recovered they should be ok together.

Thanks mart, knew it wasn't 'old' but seemed to be inline with late 40's early 50's furniture I grew up with.
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: mart on September 13, 2012, 09:55:30 AM
lines are OK,, i think it would go well with an Eastlake rocker !!
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: ghopper1924 on September 13, 2012, 10:36:14 AM
Long and low, late 50s-early 60s.
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: bigwull on September 13, 2012, 10:42:57 AM
Now that I've gotten a start on cleaning out a bedroom downstairs I can finally get to work on some of my long waiting projects. In the meantime, I found this at my (where else) fav. thrift shop.  I thought it would look fairly good with my Eastlake style rocker.


16" X 8 1/2" and 5 1/2" high (excluding padding)

I can find no sign of screws/nails so assuming it is glued. Hoping the top isn't also.  Base of the top appears to be plywood, don't know if is a replacement or original.

I'm thinking 50's or before ??  I don't know as there was much call/use for such a small and 'ladylike' style any later on.

Any opinions?
It,d look even better sitting next to my Woodburner.....wait ing its turn!...... ;D...
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: greenacres on September 13, 2012, 04:26:17 PM
Oooh harsh, lol
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: bigwull on September 13, 2012, 05:42:12 PM
No doubt she,ll pounce....just when i least expect it..... ;D
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: greenacres on September 13, 2012, 06:15:52 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: sapphire on September 13, 2012, 07:53:23 PM
Now that I've gotten a start on cleaning out a bedroom downstairs I can finally get to work on some of my long waiting projects. In the meantime, I found this at my (where else) fav. thrift shop.  I thought it would look fairly good with my Eastlake style rocker.


16" X 8 1/2" and 5 1/2" high (excluding padding)

I can find no sign of screws/nails so assuming it is glued. Hoping the top isn't also.  Base of the top appears to be plywood, don't know if is a replacement or original.

I'm thinking 50's or before ??  I don't know as there was much call/use for such a small and 'ladylike' style any later on.

Any opinions?
It,d look even better sitting next to my Woodburner.....wait ing its turn!...... ;D...

Does the term 'shit disturber' translate??




 :D
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: KC on September 13, 2012, 08:20:33 PM
Foot stool from mid 90's. 

Gout stools were usually much more unique, typically padded and adjustable!  Gorgeous pieces in their own right.
Title: Re: Small footstool.......approx. age?
Post by: bigwull on September 14, 2012, 04:51:55 AM
Now that I've gotten a start on cleaning out a bedroom downstairs I can finally get to work on some of my long waiting projects. In the meantime, I found this at my (where else) fav. thrift shop.  I thought it would look fairly good with my Eastlake style rocker.


16" X 8 1/2" and 5 1/2" high (excluding padding)

I can find no sign of screws/nails so assuming it is glued. Hoping the top isn't also.  Base of the top appears to be plywood, don't know if is a replacement or original.

I'm thinking 50's or before ??  I don't know as there was much call/use for such a small and 'ladylike' style any later on.

Any opinions?
It,d look even better sitting next to my Woodburner.....wait ing its turn!...... ;D...

Does the term 'shit disturber' translate??..




 :D
Maybe...... :D