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Nino Pouf with Brushed Brass Plinth and Buttons
Located in Frazão, Porto
In our Nino stool we can appreciate the beautiful details and finishes like the buttons and the plinth in brushed brass. Upholstered with grey Siège 886 (structure) and camel safety...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Nino Pouf with Brushed Brass Plinth and Buttons
Nino Pouf with Brushed Brass Plinth and Buttons
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Contemporary Black Stool Upholstered with Fur Top & Gold Spheres Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Stool is a luxury stool ideal for any contemporary interior design project. A modern stool design, upholstered in fur with polished brass details, made to enhance your home e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Souffle Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two ottomans attributed to Karl Springer. Brass base shows some wear. Upholstery needs to be replaced.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Camber Stool, Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Camber stool, Paul Coenen Dimensions: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel The Camber bench and stool originated from the idea of manufacturing a piece of furniture ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Camber Stool, Paul Coenen
Camber Stool, Paul Coenen
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in
Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Vanity Stool
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel vanity stool with a gilt iron frame and unattached purple pink and green plaid seat cushion. (Palladio, Italy).
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in an aluminum frame that sits low to the ground. (BROWN JORDAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by four posts topped with gilt ball finials and an x-base (missing cushions). (JOHN SA...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Symphony Stool, Fur and Rustic Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Ludwig Van Beethoven is recognized as one of the most exceptional composers of all time. As an ode to the genius behind the music, the symphony stool captures the tumultuous essence ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Ottoman/Pouf Ardmore Sabie Forest Velvet Moonlight
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
This ottoman's velvet upholstery, inspired by the fauna and flora of South Africa's Kruger National Park, sits atop a gleaming golden base. Ample high-density foam fill ensures long-...
Category

2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Modern Tufted Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tufted bench with a boxed velvet tufted seat cushion on a gold-plated metal box frame with stretcher. Practical, yet sophisticated, this is a must-have addition to update any ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Modern Tufted Bench
Modern Tufted Bench
H 17.5 in W 44 in D 17 in
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a rectangular beige upholstered top with a faint floral pattern. (DIA DESIGN INSTITU...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed tops. Made by note American leisure furniture company, Hauser, in the style of Brow...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ottoman-Cube Ardmore Line Monkey Bean
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT INFORMATION DIMENSIONS: 18" x 18" x 21.5" H COLOR: Stone / Brass MADE OF: Top Stitched Linen (70% Linen / 31% Viscose) / Brass MANUFACTURER: Ardmore MADE IN: Johannesbu...
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2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Selig Grey Fabric Upholstery and Brass Scoop Chair Footstool
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century scoop chair footstool with a faintly striped grey upholstered rectangular top resting on a brass stretcher base. (SELIG)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, 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

TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
The Trend Module lounge ( Foot stool sold separately) The best in Australian furniture design. One of Australia’s all-time design Icons! The Trend Lounge was designed by Peter ...
Category

2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
H 30.91 in W 30.32 in D 37.41 in
Fun House, Iron Footstool, White
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

Fun House, Iron Footstool, White
Fun House, Iron Footstool, White
H 13 in W 13 in D 13 in
Bago Cube Pouf with Antique Brass Structure
Located in Frazão, Porto
The enveloping structure of the Bago pouf, in antique brass, makes it even more exquisite. Upholstered with grey Key fabric.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bago Cube Pouf with Antique Brass Structure
Bago Cube Pouf with Antique Brass Structure
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
TH Brown Trend Foot Stool, Boucle
By Peter Brown (Australian), TH Brown
Located in Adelaide, SA
Trend Foot stool The best in Australian furniture design. One of Australia’s all time design Icons! The Trend Lounge was designed by Peter Brown in 1970 to meet the emerging m...
Category

2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

TH Brown Trend Foot Stool, Boucle
TH Brown Trend Foot Stool, Boucle
H 17.72 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
H 14.325 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Bench Upholstered in Boucle
By Shelby Williams
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern bench with polished aluminum legs. Legs are repurposed from "Gazelle" chairs designed by Shelby Williams in 1960's. Upholstery is in boucle.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Located in Ballard, CA
An eye catching bench made with an upholstered seat floating on a Lucite base, affixed with custom engineered hardware. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
H 18 in W 30 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boucle Stools: A Fusion of Craftsmanship & Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern boucle stools, a testimony to timeless charm and impeccable craftsmanship. Originating from the iconic 1960s, these stools have been s...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

NINO Pouf
Located in Frazão, Porto
A delicate piece, NINO stool is highlighted by the sophisticated details and finishes like the buttons and the plinth in brushed or antique brass. Shown upholstered with Siège 01 an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

NINO Pouf
NINO Pouf
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
French Art Deco Jean-Pierre Laporte Design Tubular Circle Stool or Table
By Jean-Pierre Laporte
Located in Las Vegas, NV
6 seamless tubular steel circles make up this stool/table attributed to Jean-Pierre Laporte. Seating top fits into any circle. Naugahyde cushion on one side and faux wood grain to...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Steel

Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant stool/bench, model EJ 141 designed by Morten Ernst & Anne Mette Jensen for Erik Jørgensen, Denmark. It's a bench with legs made of chrome-plated and upholstered seat in black...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Maison Jansen Attributed Metal and Brass Foot Stool circa 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a sophisticated Maison Jansen attributed foot stool. The stool is supposed to have a cushion on top of the vinyl webbed supports. The piece has brass and steel elements and i...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Iron

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Polish Brass and Fabric Poufs by Weiman Company
By Weiman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric on casters poufs by Weiman Company. This came out of a Steve Chase design estate and are in beautiful original condition. Measurements: 23...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Modern Grey Leather De Sede Footstool or Stool 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede vintage footstool or stool from grey leather and steel 1980s Switzerland. Through the pleasant light grey color tone the footstool or stool works with each color tone in you...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Rondel Design Cast Aluminum Peanut Foot Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare cast aluminum peanut footstool or ottoman designed by Stephane Rondel for Rondel Design. Limited production design by Paris born designer who now resides in New Zealand. Makers ...
Category

20th Century New Zealand Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Handmade International Style Upholstered Mary Stool Brass, Textured Black/White
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Playing with dichotomies between rough materials and soft textures, cold and hot materials, round and straight shapes is what Mary stool is all about. A great accent piece that can b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese International Style Footstools

Materials

Brass

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle 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

Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Mid-Century Modern "twisted" rope window bench with green upholstery.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Set of Stools
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern Paul McCobb style footstools with iron frames and thick colored cushions. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).    
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Set of Stools
Midcentury Set of Stools
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black 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

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle 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

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle 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

1970s Modern Italian Brass Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern Italian brass ottomans. Newly upholstered.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

1970s Modern Italian Brass Ottomans
1970s Modern Italian Brass Ottomans
H 18.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue 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

Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown 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

Mid-Century Modern Pier Luigi Colli Wrought Iron Foot Stool
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wrought iron hammered dotted design gold leaf finish foot stool attributed to PierLuigi Colli Made in Italy, foam fabric cover seat.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

Eco Pouf in Aqua Green with Capitoné on Top and Brushed Brass Base
Located in Frazão, Porto
An elegant piece, with a base in brushed brass and a beautiful detailed top. Upholstered with green nature 2767 combined with brushed brass base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

1970's Restored Mid-Century Modern Benches with Chrome Bases & Hexagon Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a pair of 1970’s Mid-Century Modern-style benches, artfully combining style and functionality. Their chrome bases exemplify the sleek design aesthetics of the era and ens...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oversized steel wire ottoman in bouclé, designed by Warren Platner for his namesake Platner collection for Knoll. Now a Classic modern form that is at once Industrial and organic. Up...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Shoe Stool with a Seat, and a Mirror Stand Set, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Shoe stool with a seat, and a mirror stand set, Vienna, circa 1920s. Only the mirror glass and the leather on the seat are replaced ( new ) ( The footrest is original ) Everything ...
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Nickel

Whole Stool Minimalist Sculpture in Milled Anodized Aluminium by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Designed by Jonathan Nesci, whole stool is a sculptural seat made as an exercise in local production. Fabricated exclusively using material and knowledge from modernist-cradle Columb...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Whole Stool Minimalist Sculpture in Milled Anodized Aluminium by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Designed by Jonathan Nesci, whole stool is a sculptural seat made as an exercise in local production. Fabricated exclusively using material and knowledge from modernist-cradle Columb...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Footstool, Brass Steel and Blue Saddle Leather, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

21st Century Samarcanda Pouf in Bukhara Fabric and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Available in two different shapes and sizes, Samarcanda pouf is a versatile and functional piece of furniture able to fit into any environments. The bamboo canes legs, natural elemen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dunbar Style Ottomans with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic midcentury ottomans or foot stools. Very heavy and thick brass legs, in the style of Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Bouclé Wool Italian Footstool, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
Footstool made of four legs and metallic structure upholstered with bouclé wool, Koala model edited by Pierre Frey. Edited by Artflex, Italy, 1960s. Every item LA Studio offers is c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Arteriors Woven Suede and Brass Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in India. A square brass footed frame with gray suede webbing overall. Good condition, just some expected tarnish to the brass but a nice patina.
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Arteriors Woven Suede and Brass Stool
Arteriors Woven Suede and Brass Stool
H 19.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Bench with White Velour Top
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom silver trim mirrored X-band bench with French stitch white velour top. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and fabrics.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

Machine Age Art Deco Helene Curtis Ottoman Stool Footstool Original Beauty Shop
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine age Art Deco Helene Curtis ottoman stool footstool original beauty shop barber shop Original vintage advertising piece with tubular chrome legs and cast aluminum footrest....
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Bench of Suede Leather with Industrial Forged Iron Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Early 20th century suede leather bench with rock solid, Industrial, forged iron base. Rock solid construction with highly-textured hand of leather. An early weight/barbell bench. Com...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Stool with Biomorphic Surface
By Dafi Reis Doron
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
75% Control is an innovative process to create furniture, which explores experimental ways to work with polyurethane foam. The stool is made by casting the foam in an open mold with ...
Category

2010s Israeli Other Stools

Materials

Other

Contemporary Stool with Biomorphic Surface
Contemporary Stool with Biomorphic Surface
H 16.54 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
French Mid-Century Modern Stool Taureau by Pierre Guariche, 1950s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Taureau by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Footstools by Woodard, Wrought Iron
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
A pair of wrought iron footstools by Woodard Mfg co. In the Orleans pattern, showing details of acorns and leaves The white painted finish is worn and is as found. Pairs of footstoo...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Gray Metal Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of gray metal footstools available on 1stDibs. We have 50 antique and vintage gray metal footstools in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray metal footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray metal footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gray metal footstools over the years, but those made by Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner and Jover + Valls are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gray Metal Footstools?

Prices for gray metal footstools start at $161 and top out at $18,792 with the average selling for $1,806.

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.