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Set of Two-Light Crème Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stools were designed by ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Ottoman pouf Drova 6 in Beige color by Woo
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube ottoman pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and funct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Ottoman pouf Drova 6 in Beige color by Woo
Ottoman pouf Drova 6 in Beige color by Woo
H 15.95 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Boucle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted light boucle upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Fun House, 3 Iron Cubes, Ivory White, Green Leaf, Clay Brown
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
Fun House is a handcrafted iron cube. It can serve as seating, a small bedside table or coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepipedon, in the Fun House s...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tournus Benches
By Jacques Tournus
Located in New York, NY
Large Tournus benches in enameled cast aluminum and bronze with newly upholstered tops. Price is for one.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tournus Benches
Pair of Tournus Benches
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool RH-301/05 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Boucle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted light boucle upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Not a Cube Stool, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly influenced by the work of D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Beige Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Beige Stools, 1960s
Pair of Beige Stools, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Not a Cube Stool, COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly influenced by the work of D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Nilo, Contemporary Jacquard and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pouf handmade by Italian expert craftsmen. High quality straw base and unique jacquard covering. The fabric that makes up this pouf has a special processing that leaves the threads ...
Category

2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of rattan. Cleared. Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's
Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's
H 11.42 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Re-Edition Stone Footstool, GE-0003
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Re-Edition stone footstool Item #: GE-0003 Material: Stone Dimensions: 24.5"W x 15”D x 11.5"H.  
Category

20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Stone

Re-Edition Stone Footstool, GE-0003
Re-Edition Stone Footstool, GE-0003
H 11.5 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Weiman-Warren Italian X-Base Yellow and Beige Upholstered Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian mid-century (circa 1970) upholstered stools / benches with beige and yellow waffle-patterned upholstered seats atop x-shaped chrome bases. (WEIMAN-WARREN) (PRICED AS ...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Figueroa Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool. The exquisite stool recreates the profile of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces provide comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

DOOQ Organic Modern Beige Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Footstool with black lacquered iron structure and legs ending in brass sleeves. It has been newly reupholstered in this stunning pink and blue horses galloping for a movement of comp...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

William IV Era Clawfoot Upholstered Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William IV era footstool with decorative brass claw feet and handle rings, upholstered in cream-colored linen. A uniquely charming addition to any seating arrangement. England, c...
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden 51 Poufs in Beige Fabric, 3 Pieces, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden poufs in beige fabric, 1960s. Set of three poufs in beige fabric and wooden structure. The poufs are cylindrical in shape, with a slight curvature ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Leatherette Footstool, 1980's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage leatherette footstool. Made in the 80’s, material wood, leatherette. Very good condition. Measures: height: 47 cm width: 33 cm depth: 54 cm.
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather

Vintage Leatherette Footstool, 1980's
Vintage Leatherette Footstool, 1980's
H 18.51 in W 13 in D 21.26 in
Set of Two Light Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful light beige upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Light Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Light Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Footstool with black lacquered iron structure and legs ending in brass sleeves. It has been newly reupholstered in this stunning yellow print of cotton and linen fabric. Italy, 1970s...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces in cream Pierre Frey fabric provide comfort while retaining a unique aes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Armchair & Footstool Set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces in camouflage Pierre Frey fabric provide comfort while retaining a uniqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pantalon, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This pouf will make a bold statement in any modern or traditional interior thanks to its meticulous silk detailing. The Rococo-inspired motifs drawn from botanical art, including flo...
Category

2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

LUSO Footstool
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO stool is a very delicate and well-balanced piece, upholstered in fabric with a contrasting piping detail and base in antique brass color.‎ Perfectly matches with the Luso sofa, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery

LUSO Footstool
LUSO Footstool
H 16.15 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian 1880 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Feet Piano Stool or Bench Seat
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian hand carved Claw & Ball Cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design A very decorative and well made piece...
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Sofa So Good Footstool in Solis Paper Upholstery & Polished Aluminum Feet
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa so good Demi table is part of the modular sofa so good. It can act as a real centrepiece, or blend into your own Sofa So Good configuration. Versatile and sophisticated, it ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Vague White, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This ivory pouf is the epitome of refined taste and classy designs. Its light silk brightens up the room and would fit well both in a dark and bright interior. The curved shapes toge...
Category

2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Franco Albini Design Large Rattan Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Italian design by Franco Albini rattan ottoman.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan

De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room. Good vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Carpet Matter Beige Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in London, GB
Italian maker and furniture designer Riccardo Cenedella is a 2021 MA in Material Futures graduate from Central Saint Martins in London. As a graduation project, Cenedella created Car...
Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Nylon, Plastic

Carpet Matter Beige Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Carpet Matter Beige Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Minotti Leather Stool Cream
By Minotti
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Minotti leather stool cream. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 83 width: 83 height: 39 seat height: rest height: seat depth: seat width: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Minotti Leather Stool Cream
Minotti Leather Stool Cream
H 15.36 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Koinor Avanti Leather Stool Beige
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Koinor Avanti leather stool beige. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 59 width: 90 height: 43 seat height: rest height: seat depth: seat w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Koinor Avanti Leather Stool Beige
Koinor Avanti Leather Stool Beige
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in
Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Natural Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Laauser Dacapo Fabric Stool Beige
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Laauser Dacapo fabric stool beige. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 58 width: 80 height: 44 seat height: 44 seat width: 63.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Laauser Dacapo Fabric Stool Beige
Laauser Dacapo Fabric Stool Beige
H 17.33 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
Jori Shiva Leather Stool Cream
By JORI
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Jori Shiva leather stool cream. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 53 width: 98 height: 44.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Jori Shiva Leather Stool Cream
Jori Shiva Leather Stool Cream
H 17.33 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
21st Century Mini Pouf in Velvet Flag by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The Mini pouf features a light and versatile design. Small, soft and compact, it adds character to any setting. Pouf with structure in wood and foam. Upholstery in velvet FLAG CO...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool RH-301/05 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Koinor Raoul Leather Stool Cream
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Koinor Raoul leather stool cream.   Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 60 width: 155 height: 45.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Koinor Raoul Leather Stool Cream
Koinor Raoul Leather Stool Cream
H 45 in W 45 in D 60 in
Stool in the George I manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved George I design stool with foliate carved cabriole legs on claw and ball feet. Finished in an aged gesso, and clients own fabric. We are currently working to a 30-36...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Stool in the George I manner
Stool in the George I manner
H 18 in W 48 in D 18 in
Natuzzi 2085 Leather Stool Beige
By Natuzzi
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Natuzzi 2085 leather stool beige. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth 93 Width 93 Height 40.         
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Natuzzi 2085 Leather Stool Beige
Natuzzi 2085 Leather Stool Beige
H 15.75 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
High Chair, Contemporary Artist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
High chair, contemporary artist. Made to order, metal paint, fabric covering choice by client. Measure: H 115 cm, l 47 cm, P 47 cm.
Category

2010s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

High Chair, Contemporary Artist
High Chair, Contemporary Artist
H 45.28 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
George II Mahogany Stool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mid-18th century George II mahogany stool, the over upholstered rectangular seat raised on cabriole legs each carved with stylized shell terminating on pad foot, circa 1755.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Stool
George II Mahogany Stool
H 14 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Painted Footstools
Located in Essex, MA
Each with carved seat rail with set in seat raised on carved legs headed by paterae and tapered with reeded tassel and fluting joined by a turned X-form stretcher.
Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Other

"Precious" Stool in Brass and Mongolian Goat Fur
By DING DONG
Located in Porto, PT
Designed by our studio, this lovely small stool that can work also as a side table. It is an iconic and playful piece that will lighten up every room! The feet is in solid poli...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Benches or Foot Stools, 1920s
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier revival benches or stools. Rendered in golden birch wood with ebonized birch details. In original condition with no instability. In original fabric. Ready...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Birch

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted stools from the late 19th century with richly carved décor, cabriole legs and newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of Scandinavian Rococo...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Italian 1940s Modern Traditional Stools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern traditional stools enameled white with original coverings.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

William IV carved Oak and upholstered Ottoman attributed to Thomas King c1830
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV carved oak and upholstered ottoman stool attributed to Thomas King.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Footstools

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Vintage Lobster Pot Rattan Ottoman by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Ambleside, Cumbria
A vintage wicker foot stool designed by Franco Albini in 1951 & manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in Italy, circa 1950. A well crafted high quality rattan ottoman in very good origi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan

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Beige European Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of beige european footstools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, all beige european footstools available were constructed with great care. Find 55 antique and vintage beige european footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Beige european footstools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Beige european footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Beige european footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, Rolf Benz and De Sede are consistently popular.

How Much are Beige European Footstools?

Prices for beige european footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, beige european footstools begin at $161 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

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.