Close Stool

Date1700-1799

MediumWalnut, yellow pine, and leather

DimensionsOH: 41"; Seat H: 18"; OW: 20 3/4"; OD: 17 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-714

DescriptionClose stool (commode chair): arched crest rail and rectangular stiles of walnut. Solid, vase shaped splat of pine. Removable rectangular pine seat with central opening and leather-hinged pine cover. Deep, straight skirts of pine. Square walnut legs with chamfered corners. Front, side, and rear rectangular pine stretchers.