Victorian Brass Fender Stool / Fireplace Footman, England, Circa 1880 adding life and scale to

adding life and scale to the scene

allowing it to function beautifully for fresh florals while protecting the metal interior

supported by winged sphinx figures

pioneered by royal cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732)

now equally beautiful as a jewelry or desk catchall

Victorian Brass Fender Stool / Fireplace Footman, England, Circa 1880 adding life and scale toVictorian Brass Fender Stool Fireplace Footman England, Circa 1880 An exceptional and richly decorative late 19th century brass fender stool, originally designed to sit at the edge of the fireplace as both a warming seat and a functional fireside perch. Pieces like this were staples in grand Victorian interiors, used while tending the fire or simply enjoying its warmth. This example is particularly ornate, featuring a solid brass frame with pierced