Stools in the form of an hour-glass became fashionable in the early 1830s and designs were published in pattern books, intended for use by furniture makers. This stool, and its pair, W.13A-1933, were made by John Kendell & Co., a firm based in Leeds, who introduced a system of labelling their furniture in the 1830s. Their printed paper label is on the underside of the stool and is marked in ink with the name of the workman, Kaye, who made the stools, and a stock number. Unfortunately without the firm's records, which do not apparently survive, it is not possible to identify the original client. The sides of the stool have been re-covered in modern green damask with cords and tassels.