{"product_id":"victorian-mahogany-footstools-with-bead-work-tonbridge-banding","title":"Victorian Mahogany Footstools with Bead‑Work \u0026 Tonbridge Banding","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved \u003cstrong\u003epair of circular Victorian footstools\u003c\/strong\u003e, each topped with a richly worked panel of \u003cstrong\u003etiny glass beads\u003c\/strong\u003e in soft whites and greys, set against a deep \u003cstrong\u003ered needlepoint background\u003c\/strong\u003e. The floral bead‑work is wonderfully detailed, catching the light with a gentle shimmer , a quiet testament to the patience and artistry of the women who once stitched them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emahogany frames\u003c\/strong\u003e are finely made and raised on \u003cstrong\u003efluted ceramic feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving each stool a pleasing lift and silhouette. Underneath, both retain their original \u003cstrong\u003eturned wooden screws with diamond‑shaped nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e. When unscrewed, the stuffed tops lift away, a practical 19th‑century design that allowed the owner to wax and care for the wooden bases with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally, both stools remain sound. One needlework panel is fully intact; the other shows only a few missing beads from honest age. The colours remain vivid, and the \u003cstrong\u003eTonbridge marquetry banding\u003c\/strong\u003e around the edges is in exceptional antique condition, crisp and beautifully patterned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond their decorative charm, these stools carry a thread of social history. They were likely purchased as a form of domestic craft kit, something Victorian women embroidered at home, either to keep or to gift a loved one. They stand today as touching artefacts of skill, patience and quiet creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese little stools make a wonderfully \u003cstrong\u003eversatile decorative accent\u003c\/strong\u003e in an English country–inspired home. Their warm mahogany, soft bead‑work shimmer and Tonbridge banding bring a gentle layer of texture that works beautifully in rooms with natural materials, painted furniture and collected objects. Style them beside an armchair, under a console, or as part of a fireside arrangement, they add that quiet, lived‑in charm that makes a space feel thoughtfully gathered rather than styled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they come as a pair, they’re especially effective in \u003cstrong\u003esymmetrical arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e: flanking a hearth, anchoring the ends of a low shelf, or sitting beneath a window where the light can catch the bead‑work. They bring a touch of Victorian domestic warmth to any room, softening modern interiors and enriching traditional ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e • Diameter: 28 cm • Height: 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodwood Originals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56839088275834,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/2221\/files\/IMG_4547.jpg?v=1777238450","url":"https:\/\/goodwoodoriginals.co.uk\/products\/victorian-mahogany-footstools-with-bead-work-tonbridge-banding","provider":"Goodwood Originals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}