Antique French Giltwood X Frame Curule Stool

A Beautiful  early antique French X Frame giltwood Curule Stool.  Circa 1840. This statement piece of furniture is of good age.  Carved detailing and traces of original gilt.  Sprung seat cushion, carved detailing throughout with Heart motif to central stretcher. 70cm x 50cm x 48cm Height. 

A curule seat is a design of chair noted for its uses in Ancient Rome and Europe through to the 20th century. Its status in early Rome as a symbol of political or military power carried over to other civilizations, as it was also utilized in this regard by kings in Europe, Napoleon, and others. In the Roman Republic and Empire, the curule chair (sella curulis, supposedly from currus, "chariot") was the seat upon which magistrates holding imperium were entitled to sit.

As a genuine antique / vintage item there is wear and use commensurate with age. Some wooden products may have signs of historic woodworm. As a precaution we apply a clear triple action woodworm treatment that also kills wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. Please look at all the images carefully and ask any questions pre purchase as we do not unfortunately offer refunds due to the size and shipping costs of our antiques/items.  All our items are available on line at Search & Rescued and other online stores.