Used Footstools
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Used Footstools
Cotton, Polyester
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Zebra Hide
19th Century Unknown Used Footstools
Leather, Wood
19th Century Used Footstools
Fabric, Wood
2010s Used Footstools
Wool
1930s American Hollywood Regency Used Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
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Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Velvet
1960s Swiss Used Footstools
Leather
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Used Footstools
Fabric
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Linen, Wood, Paint
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Velvet, Beech
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Upholstery, Hardwood
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Iron
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Fabric
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Footstools
Leather
1980s South American Modern Used Footstools
Hardwood
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Brass
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Leather, Rosewood
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Wood
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Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Leather, Glass
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Leather
1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Used Footstools
Birch
1930s Czech Art Deco Used Footstools
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Used Footstools
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Used Footstools
Acrylic
20th Century English Chesterfield Used Footstools
Leather, Oak
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Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Country Used Footstools
Cord, Rope, Walnut
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Pine
1930s European Art Deco Used Footstools
Leather
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Linen
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
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20th Century African Used Footstools
Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood
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Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Steel, Nickel
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Country Used Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Leather, Wool, Mohair, Wood
1970s Unknown Directoire Used Footstools
Metal
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Footstools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s Swedish Louis XV Used Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Faux Leather, Teak
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Resin, Velvet
Early 20th Century Used Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Hardwood
1980s French Used Footstools
Textile, Wood
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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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