A thoughtfully proportioned mid-century piano duet stool by Wilson Peck of Sheffield, retaining its original ochre mohair-style velour upholstery and concealed storage compartment.
The upholstered seat floats above the frame, separated by a recessed shadow line that lends a lightness, lifting it beyond simple practical function. It is a small detail, one that establishes a modernity setting the piece apart from the turned, barley-twist legs of its Edwardian predecessors.
Unlike many piano stools of the period, the design avoids excessive ornament, relying instead on proportion, shadow and material contrast to create visual interest. The result is a piece that feels remarkably contemporary despite its age.
Beneath the seat, a generous storage compartment was originally intended for sheet music but is equally useful today for magazines, textiles, records or everyday household items.
Wilson Peck was a long-established Sheffield piano and furnishing company, and pieces such as this reflect a period when British furniture makers were quietly absorbing many of the same ideas that shaped Scandinavian modernism: simplicity, practicality and an emphasis on proportion rather than ornament.
The original ochre velour upholstery has been retained and remains in good condition, complementing the rich tone of the timber frame. The stool has been gently cleaned in our studio workshop, preserving its character while allowing the warmth of the materials to re-emerge.
A versatile piece that works equally well as a piano stool, hallway bench, bedroom seat or occasional storage bench.
Dimensions: To follow.
