Black Wood Footstools
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut, Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Ash
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak, Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Textile, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Textile, Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Animal Skin, Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Footstools
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Footstools
Leather, Wood
2010s English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Footstools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Antique 19th Century Stools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools
Fabric, Elm
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Ash, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wood
1990s European Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Teak, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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Finding the Right Footstools for You
Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.
Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.
Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)
Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.
During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.
Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.
The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.
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