Antique Shoe Salesman’s Seat sconce The massive iron frame is

The massive iron frame is pierced by a heavy screw

and scattered staining consistent with age and storage

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The shaped apron with scrolled brackets exemplifies regional craftsmanship

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Antique Shoe Salesman’s Seat sconce The massive iron frame isWood and iron shoe salesman's seat featuring its original velvet upholstery and distinctive forward cutout platform used for presenting and fitting footwear. These compact showroom fixtures were staples of early department stores and specialty shoe shops, allowing traveling or in store salesmen to kneel or sit while customers tried on shoes. This example combines a sculpted oak upper with period velvet panels in russet and black, trimmed in matching