Victorian-era piano stool with adjustable seat and glass ball-and-claw feet by Charles Parker Company

This piano stool was manufactured by the Charles Parker Company of Meriden, Connecticut, a prominent American manufacturer of furniture and hardware during the Victorian era (circa 1860s–1900s). The company was known for producing high-quality adjustable piano stools featuring ornate turned legs and distinctive glass ball-and-claw feet, which became a signature design element. The adjustable mechanism allowed pianists to customize seat height for optimal playing comfort. Victorian piano stools are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors, interior designers, and music enthusiasts who appreciate both their functional design and decorative appeal. These pieces represent an important era in American furniture manufacturing and are valued for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and the elegant aesthetic they bring to period-appropriate interiors or eclectic modern spaces. The glass ball feet, in particular, are a distinctive feature that makes Charles Parker stools especially desirable among collectors.