Early 19th Century X-Frame Stool in Period Leather

Early 19th Century X-Frame Stool in Period LeatherA superb Regency period x frame stool in beautifully patinated period leather. English, circa 181020. Why we like it Its form, inspired by classical antiquity, is both timeless and highly decorative. Perfectly proportioned, this handsome stool is an elegant accent piece for a classic or contemporary interior. This 'Grecian' stool form derives from Thomas Hope's Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807 (pl. XII), which was informed by the

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