{"product_id":"early-19th-century-three-legged-milking-stool","title":"Early 19th Century Vernacular Three Legged Dairy Stool","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"64\" data-section-id=\"1jvtp5k\"\u003eEarly 19th Century Vernacular Three Legged Dairy Stool\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"129\"\u003eA beautifully proportioned early 19th-century (Possibly Welsh) vernacular three legged dairy stool, hand-crafted from sycamore with a deeply dished seat, boldly splayed turned legs and an exceptional surface developed through generations of everyday use. Rich in honest country craftsmanship, it is a fine example of rural furniture where practical engineering and simple design work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"513\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"530\" data-section-id=\"1nfci66\"\u003eEarly 19th-century vernacular dairy stool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"580\" data-section-id=\"1u16iv4\"\u003eSolid sycamore construction throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"621\" data-section-id=\"lao0aq\"\u003eDeeply hand-dished circular seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"656\" data-section-id=\"so5tos\"\u003eThree boldly splayed turned legs with incised ring decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"720\" data-section-id=\"tcvaa7\"\u003eDeep under-seat boss allowing substantial angled leg sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"783\" data-section-id=\"yo1j2m\"\u003eTraditional hand-crafted construction with individually fitted legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"853\" data-section-id=\"14f26ac\"\u003eBeautifully worn surface with exceptional colour and natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"923\" data-section-id=\"wvoq8s\"\u003eCompact proportions ideal as a stool, occasional table or display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"997\" data-section-id=\"1j8mgmq\"\u003eStrong sculptural silhouette from every angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1045\" data-section-id=\"gv6s7p\"\u003eGenuine country furniture retaining outstanding character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1106\" data-section-id=\"n4f84w\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eThis early 19th-century vernacular three legged dairy stool is a fine example of rural craftsmanship where thoughtful construction takes precedence over ornament. Although modest in scale, every element of its design appears carefully considered, producing a stool of remarkable stability, strength and visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003eCrafted from solid sycamore, the circular seat has been deeply dished rather than left flat, creating a comfortable seating surface framed by a gently rounded edge. Centuries of honest use have softened every contour, producing the warm honey-brown colour, tactile surface and rich patina that only prolonged handling and daily life can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eCloser examination reveals the practical intelligence of its maker. Beneath the seat, the timber thickens into a pronounced under-seat boss, allowing the three legs to be socketed deeply at a wide angle. Whether intended to increase strength, improve stability or achieve both, the construction demonstrates an economical yet highly effective engineering solution developed through experience rather than formal design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003eEach leg has been individually turned with restrained incised rings and subtle bead details. Rather than serving as elaborate decoration, these simple turnings bring rhythm and proportion to the stool while reflecting the confidence of the country turner. The legs remain individually fitted, preserving the original relationship between each mortice and its corresponding leg, an important characteristic of traditional vernacular furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2965\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003eThe stool possesses an unusually low, broad stance, giving it a strong architectural presence despite its compact size. Whether originally made as a dairy stool, milking stool or for wider domestic use, its construction suggests an object designed first and foremost for practical daily service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3231\" data-start=\"2967\"\u003eToday it works equally well beside a chair, as a lamp table, plant stand, display pedestal or occasional seat, while remaining an authentic example of early country furniture whose appeal lies as much in its thoughtful construction as its exceptional patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3233\" data-section-id=\"1l95z2l\"\u003eDimensions (approx.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3275\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3269\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3293\" data-start=\"3277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3287\" data-start=\"3277\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3311\" data-start=\"3295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3305\" data-start=\"3295\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"3313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3331\" data-start=\"3313\"\u003eSeat Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3351\" data-start=\"3339\" data-section-id=\"10kmwe5\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3525\" data-start=\"3353\"\u003eSolid sycamore with traditional hand-turned construction, deeply dished seat, integral under-seat boss, angled mortice-and-tenon leg construction and original aged surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3539\" data-start=\"3527\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3945\" data-start=\"3541\"\u003eGood antique condition with excellent structural integrity. The stool retains a superb naturally aged surface displaying honest wear, minor knocks, edge bruising, shrinkage and handling marks consistent with over two centuries of use. The legs have been sympathetically re-seated into their original sockets to restore firm stability while preserving the stool's original construction and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3723\" data-start=\"3706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3723\" data-start=\"3706\"\u003eGeneral Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4120\" data-start=\"3725\"\u003eOur pieces have lived a life before coming to Campbell Vintage. As genuine antique and vintage items, they will naturally display signs of age, use and character, including minor marks, minor losses, wear, fading and patina acquired over time. These characteristics form part of their authenticity and history. Please refer to the detailed condition report and photographs for a full assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3965\" data-start=\"3947\" data-section-id=\"vl9257\"\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4010\" data-start=\"3967\"\u003ePossibly Welsh. The construction, proportions and form closely resemble documented Welsh vernacular dairy stools, although a definitive regional attribution cannot be confirmed. Early 19th Century, circa 1800–1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4034\" data-start=\"4012\" data-section-id=\"qkxodk\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4282\" data-start=\"4036\"\u003eIdeal beside a country armchair, inglenook fireplace or farmhouse table, this vernacular dairy stool also works beautifully as a low side table, plant stand, bedside stool or display stand within both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4290\" data-start=\"4284\" data-section-id=\"1hryhf7\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4341\" data-start=\"4292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4341\" data-start=\"4292\"\u003eIs this an original early 19th-century stool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4485\" data-start=\"4343\"\u003eYes. The construction, wear, hand turning and naturally developed patina are all consistent with an early 19th-century vernacular stool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4519\" data-start=\"4487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4519\" data-start=\"4487\"\u003eWhat timber is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4659\" data-start=\"4521\"\u003eThe stool is made from solid sycamore, a timber widely used for domestic dairy furniture due to its durability and fine working qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4699\" data-start=\"4661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4699\" data-start=\"4661\"\u003eCould it still be used as seating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4805\" data-start=\"4701\"\u003eYes. The stool is solid and stable, making it suitable for occasional seating as well as decorative use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4838\" data-start=\"4807\" data-section-id=\"4ibvq1\"\u003eWhy This Object Stands Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5318\" data-start=\"4840\"\u003eRather than relying on decorative embellishment, this vernacular dairy stool derives its character from intelligent construction. The deeply dished sycamore seat, substantial under-seat boss and boldly splayed legs work together to create a remarkably stable form, while the beautifully worn surface records generations of practical use. It is this combination of engineering, craftsmanship and authentic patina that distinguishes it from more conventional country stools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57300097302903,"sku":"1002122","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF6656_4d823b4d-c449-491f-b3d7-8f0b152bd31d.jpg?v=1784028124","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/early-19th-century-three-legged-milking-stool","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}