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Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian late 19th century hand carved pine stools in the Aesthetic movement taste
This stools are very decorative and we...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Materials
Pine
H 18.31 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
English Victorian Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in Norwood, NJ
English Victorian leather tufted mahogany footstool/ottoman with turned legs olive green/beige weathered leather.
Category
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
English Bench With Vintage Scalamandré Cheetah Fabric
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined English bench crafted at the turn of the century in the elegant 18th century style. Upholstered in a luxurious vintage silk and cotton Scalamandré cheetah fabric from the 1...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous antique satinwood aubusson upholstered stool is just perfect for a vanity or use as an occasional decorative stool. The stool has beautiful hand-painted decorations and...
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Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Footstools
Materials
Satinwood
ORIGINAL ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL FOR 2 PEOPLE TO SHARE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original George Smith Kilim upholstered two person footstool
Please note the delivery fee liste...
Category
20th Century English Kilim Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 14.97 in W 30.32 in D 20.87 in
Regency Mahogany Serpentine Footstool w/ Chevron Pattern Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size square mahogany footstool features serpentine sides, round bun feet and is upholstered with attractive chevron pattern needlepoint in cream, gold and rust colors. A h...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Footstools
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 7.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
English Tiger Print Footstool
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century wooden footstool from England with great patina and finial feet. Upholstered in vintage Clearance House linen and cotton tiger print fabric with antique nail heads.
Category
Antique 1890s English Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
PAiR OF FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, Chesterfield Tufted Baron f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement oak stool with ash legs
In the Eygptian Revival style
This was knows as the 'Thebes' stool
It was first registered by Liberty & Co in 1884
This is rare and a wonde...
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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Materials
Ash, Oak
1940s English Oak and Jute Footstool
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Circa 1940s England.
With complementary tones of the wood and jute, this large vintage ottoman/stool is perfect to add some warmth to your home. We love this placed in the living a...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Footstools
Materials
Jute, Oak
FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1880 custom made small footstool designed to bit betwe...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 8.67 in W 13 in D 10.04 in
Pair of Claw Foot Stools in the style of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved mahogany, upholstered stool in the mid Georgian manner with shell carved knees, acanthus decoration and hairy paw feet.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools
Materials
Wood
LARGE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN WiTH EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman with vintage Embroidered upholstery...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
19th Century English Oak Footstool with Leather Seat and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak footstool from the 19th century with leather seat and turned legs. This English oak stool from the 19th century boasts a charming rustic appeal with its worn leather s...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820
Ebonised Walnut frame, with cabriole legs.
Traditionally upholstered.
In very good condition commensurate with age.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
FINE PAIR OF ORNATE HAND CARVED VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of small, fully restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools which we...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 7.88 in W 14.38 in D 9.85 in
LOVELY VINTAGE MEDIUM SIZED FOOTSTOOL WiTH SCOTTISH TARTAN CHECK WOOL UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Scottish Tartan wool upholstered footstool
Please note the delivery fee listing is just...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
H 17.13 in W 19.1 in D 19.1 in
Antique Collection (3) English Beaded Needlepoint Ladies Ottoman or Footstools
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Collection of English Hand-Beaded Ladies Footstools or Ottoman's from the late Victorian period. The Beaded Needlework is still In remarkably good condition considering they ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beads
PAIR OF VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIR OXBLOOD LEATHER FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed reddish brown coloured leather vintage Chesterfield footstool...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Arts & Crafts Footstool By Arthur Simpson
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak footstool
With woven leather top
By Arthur Simpson of Kendal
Circa 1905
Height 31cm. Width 48.5cm. Depth 30cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, original English Mahogany Footstool or Ottoman with period Victorian...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 16.54 in W 25.79 in D 24.61 in
ENORMOUS FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD TUFTED HEARTH FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, extra large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool with...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 13 in W 59.06 in D 42.52 in
Hand Carved Wood Pop Art Stool, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand carved footstool, circa 1970s. Hand carved legs with hand carved Oxford shoes. Amazing details throughout. Leather laces. Hand painted with great coloring. Excellent c...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Stools
Materials
Wood, Paint, Leather
Antique English Footstool With Vintage Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 1880s round carved wooden footstool with brass. Upholstered in 1970s silk Scalamandré animal print fabric.
Category
Antique 1880s English Footstools
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Upholstered FootStool
Located in Southampton, GB
Recently upholstered in quality chevron weave fabric with complimenting tassles.
Wonderful turned leg frame.
England, circa 1880.
Height - 52 cm
Top - 36 cm x 33 cm
Please messag...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 13 in D 13 in
ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original late Victorian hand Embroidered mahogany framed small footstool
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Hardwood
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD SHOW FRAME CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 16.74 in W 44.89 in D 22.64 in
A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Lovely Matching Pair of Victorian Floral Embroidered Low Footstools With Wood Carved Bases Set On Four Foot Pads.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 8.27 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Footstool Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III English Oak Foot Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Traditional George III period oak foot stool with new velvet upholstery.
Having some old repairs but solid and sturdy.
In very good antique condition.
England, late 18th century,...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool
Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 18.51 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in
Superb Pair Centennial Carved Chippendale Mahogany Square Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These gorgeous stools are absolutely gorgeous and feature incredible carved ball and claw feet and acanthus leaves on the leaves. The upholstery is not symetrical but is well done an...
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Oak Step Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century English oak step stool.
Category
Early 20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Wood, Oak
PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
A 19th Century X Framed Rosewood Stool
Located in Conwy, GB
The seat upholstered in a worn tumbling block silk work tapestry, particularly well carved rosewood X-frame base.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Rosewood
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
A pair of folding stools. France 80s
By David Hicks
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small folding stools, base in light wood, seat in stretched black skai. France, probably David Hicks design, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s English Footstools
Materials
Wood
Small Victorian Wingabck Armchair Walnut Embroidered Footstool Maple & Co Style
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Maple & Co style Victorian Walnut with ornately Embroidered top, footstool
A good looking well made and decorative piece, the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 6.89 in W 12.21 in D 10.04 in
Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pretty Victorian carved walnut and gilt stool with an elegant shaped carved walnut and gilt frieze It is raised on four lovely carved walnut and gilt shaped cabriole legs, newly re...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Liberty & Co A Large Size Walnut Thebes Stool with ring turned legs & stretchers
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co.
A rare large Walnut Thebes stool with studded leather seat with turned stretchers uniting the turned legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Walnut
H 17 in W 19 in D 19 in
English William IV Black Lacquered X Frame Stool with Original Gold Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV X-Frame stool. This elegant stool retains its original black lacquered surface with original hand painted gold decoration. The finely detailed gold work and ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Footstools
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 17 in W 21 in D 15 in
Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons.
Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Category
20th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Walnut
PAIR OF ANTIQUE REGENCY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD BARON X FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed B...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.13 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
Footstool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive, unusual and original English foot stool from very early in the Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1840.
The foot stool has a rare and very deco...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Footstools
Materials
Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut
H 4.38 in W 11 in D 11 in
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim. The piece opens to reveal a wood lined interior and rests on a wavy stretche...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools
Please note t...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 18.51 in W 48.23 in D 28.35 in
Early 18c Ash Stool
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th century ash stool, beautifully crafted with dowel joinery. The ash wood is so wonderfully worn that the entire piece has the smoothest of finishes.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Footstools
Materials
Wood
Small 18c Rustic Red Stool
Located in New York, NY
A very typical small side stool one would find in a European household, city or country. Lovely as a small side table in a bathroom.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Footstools
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian circa 1840 footstool with nice hand carved Georgian style legs
A good looking and well made piece. These types o...
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 7.68 in W 21.86 in D 15.95 in
SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English Country House circa 1800's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback ar...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian upholstered pitch pine ottoman stool
A well made and good looking traditional Victorian Country House Ottoman. The frame i...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
H 17.72 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, totally original circa 1810-1820 Regency brown leather with Rosewood frame footstool finished with Lion's hairy paw feet
Please n...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 7.88 in W 16.34 in D 20.48 in
Foot Stool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive, unusual and original English Footstool from very early in the Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1840.
The foot stool has a rare and very decor...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Footstools
Materials
Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut
H 4.38 in W 11 in D 11 in
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, hand made in England circa 1780 Georgian footstool with unique Butlers slip serving tray wh...
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 14.18 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery
A very decorative an...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Walnut
H 11.23 in W 18.12 in D 12.8 in
19th Century Mahogany Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid-19th century mahogany stool, of diminutive proportions, having attractive needlework drop in seat to frame with elegant carved decoration, raised on cabriole ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Victorian hand carved Mahogany, Claw & Ball feet, small footstools with floral uphols...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 11.03 in W 15.16 in D 11.03 in
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An assortment of english wood footstools is available at 1stDibs. Find 277 antique and vintage english wood footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. English wood footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. English wood footstools bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large english wood footstools, so small english wood footstools measuring 6.3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. English wood footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Gordon Russell and Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co are consistently popular.
How Much are English Wood Footstools?
Prices for english wood footstools start at $95 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,439.
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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