Large Antique French Carved Wood Foot Stool or Bench, Griffen Needlepoint Tapestry Top, Hobnail Trim DeBruyn there is some small waviness

there is some small waviness in a warp to lower left quadrant which has given her a very tight hairline about 1

or gold or agate beads

No real evidence it's ever been used

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Large Antique French Carved Wood Foot Stool or Bench, Griffen Needlepoint Tapestry Top, Hobnail Trim DeBruyn there is some small wavinessThe carving on this one is marvelous and undamaged. Intricately carved and beautifully preserved (note: needlepoint has a few flaws to mend). Thick wood and very sturdy, the legs once had wheels (1 left on to show you) but I think it's best if the small hardware is removed. Can't think of a need for a footstool to have wheels, but it was in fashion in c. 1840 60 when this was created. I have not polished nor treated the wood so you could see any