Arts and Crafts Step Stool

Art and Decorative

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An unusual, possibly American, Arts and Crafts style pine step stool. Hand painted and stained in penwork, a decoration first made fashionable in the early 19th Century, whereby black lacquer would be painted onto light timber before being scratched off with a fine pen. Here in a lovely design depicting leaves and berries.

Some wear to the top, imparting an attractive patina.

Early 20th Century.

Dimensions:

Length: 35 cm (Approximately 14 inches)

Width: 20 cm (8 inches)

Height: 15 cm (6 inches)