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Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot. New upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Pair of Carved Wood Stools
H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Beachcomber Milking Stool in Oiled Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beachcomber milking stool is our take on a Classic, simple form. The hand shaped seat is sculpted for comfort, and the legs are shaved with a block plane lending the walnut a low...
Category

2010s American Shaker Footstools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Lupa Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Needlepoint Footstool / Ottoman
Located in Fulton, CA
1930's William & Mary style footstool. Period hand needlepoint cover with birds and floral detail. Refinished base with excellent craftsmanship and detail to upholstery. Measures 18 ...
Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Ottoman/Footstool in Black & White Woven Jacquard
Located in Munster, IN
A bold woven pattern in a neutral color-scheme makes this a fantastic and versatile textile for this small ottoman. Paired with natural wooden legs and asymmetrically-placed brass ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Milo Baughman Style Parsons Benches
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair Milo Baughman style upholstered Parsons benches in green and cream upholstery. Good overall condition with slight wear from age and use. Would look amazing reupholstered! Plasti...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century American Aesthetic Period Grain Painted Stool with Upholstered Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
American Aesthetic Movement footstool on four tapered legs below a shaped and pierced apron, the legs connected with ball and ring turned x-stretcher centering a large red sphere wit...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Queen Anne Mahogany and Upholstered Storage Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool with storage Newer upholstery in great shape Measures 22" in width, 13" in depth and 13" in height.
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century American Empire Magogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century American Empire Magogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool. Measures 21.75" in width, 15.75" in depth and 9.5" in height.
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Footstools

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

E. 20thc Oval Foot Stool With Vintage blue velvet Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful foot stool, wooden design with original stain. The vintage velvet fabric is clean. This foot stool has wear to the legs from age and use, very minor wear. A beautiful puff...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Footstools

Materials

Wood

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Brass

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
H 18 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern trio of square walnut cube stools number 42102-01 with black faux leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Bea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Victorian Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Mahogany and light yellow Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool with brass nail studded. Measures 16.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 9.5" tall. Very good condition.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Empire Revival Foot Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylis, chic and charming provencial foot stool is the American interpritation of the French empire style with its scrolled legs and simple strealined form. The top fabric is a ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

American Empire Revival Foot Stool
American Empire Revival Foot Stool
H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 10.13 in
Small Vintage Leopard Print Footstool with Tassel Trim and Bullion Fringe
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., small leopard print footstool, unmarked, with rope cord, tassel trim and bullion fringe. This small stool has lots of personality and heaps of decorative elements. The leopa...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming

Classic Low Stools in Brown Leather, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in handsome and mildly distressed brown leather. The solid wooden frames have been refinished in ebony. These modificati...
Category

2010s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique American Empire Classical Greco Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Stool 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** Antique American Empire Classical Greco Flame Mahogany & Floral Needlepoint Footstool 19thC Measur...
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

STUNNiNG VINTAGE FRENCH STYLE RALPH LAUREN BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren French style footstool or ottoman Please note th...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Square in the Egyptian revival style. Curved slat seat with turned legs and stretchers.
Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Footstools

Materials

Oak

American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
H 14.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Edwardian Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool in great condition. Navy velvet Upholstered on the side and Tapestry top Upholstered.
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Faux Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Cream
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Faux Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Cream Contemporary organic form tri-pod stool or ottoman. New comfortable foam cushioning and white faux shearli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Mahogany and Upholstered Footstool in great antique condition with newer upholstery. Measures 17.5" square and stands 9.5" tall. Matching chair available in our Inv...
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

Chene Wood Stool in Oak, Maple or Ash
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 13in (33cm) x D 13in (33cm) x H 17in (43cm). Available in Bleached Ash, Ebonized Ash, Natural Waxed Oak, Fumed Oak, or Oxidized Oak. Also available in Walnut upon reques...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ottoman features a metallic mosaic fabric stretched to form a robust oval. The pouf cushion sturdily sits atop two asymmetrical, geometrical wood feet clad in brass. Li...
Category

2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread

Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
H 17.5 in W 36 in D 49.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat on quarter sawn frame and raised on flared legs, unsigned, c1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Handsome Vintage Newly Upholstered Large Footstool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome rectangular low to the ground antique footstool having dark wood base with stylishly flaired cabriole feet and new neutral geometric woven upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Solid Black Oak Copablanca Stool
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired in a chess piece, this heavy and solid oak stool is 100% handcrafted with a matte black finish.
Category

2010s Mexican Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century Modern Upholstered Footstool with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern footstool features vintage upholstery and removable tapered legs. Matching upholstered lounge chairs with walnut frames available separately. Matching uphol...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Refinished Mid-Century Modern Footstool with Abstract Multicolor Embroidered Fab
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning small Mid-Century Modern footstool that has been fully refinished including new foam and padding, this vibrant multicolor abstract embroidered fabric is the pop of color nee...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Baumritter Stacking Ottoman’s, a Set of 3
By Baumritter
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice set of three stacking ottomans made by Baumritter.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Midcentury Oak & Hickory Bark Woven Footstool
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury Oak & woven Hickory bark footstool Believed to be American, folk-made Like new condition with no broken weave Solid Oak frame Sourced in Colorado Condition ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Hickory, Oak

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, white color striped fabric upholstered sea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Contemporary Ottoman in Caribbean Walnut with Handmade Weaving, 1 in stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The piece incorporates hammock weaving into a comfortable and functional ottoman. Small bronze bolts make assembly and disassembly easy, they also give the piece stability. Káan Otto...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, white color striped fabric upholstered sea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Contemporary Ottoman in Mexican Ebony with Handmade Weaving, 1 in stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The piece incorporates hammock weaving into a comfortable and functional ottoman. Small bronze bolts make assembly and disassembly easy, they also give the piece stability. Káan Otto...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hardwood, Katalox

American Queen Anne Style Slip Seat Mahogany Stool, 1900-1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival Queen Anne style mahogany bench/stool with upholstered slip seat seat. The cabriole legs flow in a sinuous line from the bowed knee through the rounded and tapered l...
Category

Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Petite Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Stools

Materials

Wood, Wool

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Category

Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans. New comfortable foam cushioning and black dyed gen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Handsome Chippendale style upholstered benches/pair
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid century Vintage Chippendale style benches. The Chippendale style legs on these benches have been painted white and have a black cotton upholstery with a large b...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

Antique 1890s American High Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Maple

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
H 37.01 in W 18.04 in D 19.02 in
Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of Set of 4 Rustic Ax Handle counter stools cherry seats steel footrests Dramatically ribbed legs made ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Steel

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
H 23.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of Classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in hand block printed fabric. This particular print was manufactured for Ralph Lauren and is of high quality. The solid ...
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Classic Low Stools in Fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in 'Onetti Chilli' fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection. This colorful fire retardant weaves and velvets is inspired b...
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Vintage Hand Embroidery Suzani and Carved Wood Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage foot stool made of hand carved wood, upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile. Great decorative item for any room.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Footstools

Materials

Silk, Wood, Cotton

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Peabody, MA
A model 2406 lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. Chair measures 31" wide x 32.5" deep x 30" high, 19" seat height. Ottoman measures 25.5"...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Two '2' Ottomans Footstools After Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Deland, FL
This is a pair of ottomans / footstools designed in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The fabric has been newly upholsterd in Knoll Fabrics white bouclé. The wooden walnut bas...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

Antique Hand Carved Suzani Embroidery Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique foot stool made of hand carved wood, newly upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile. Great decorative item for any room.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that we are Custom making in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Extra Wide Country French Lounge Chair W/ Matching Ottoman Beige Upholstery Mint
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Extra Wide Country French Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Beige Upholstery MINT original condition! Chair: 26x36x37 Seat height: 19 Ottoman: 19×36x19
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates. The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Classical Carved Mahogany Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
A Classical carved mahogany footstool, or ottoman, the top newly upholstered in leopard print velvet fabric over scrolled supports joined by a vase and ring-turned stretcher, Boston,...
Category

Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Genuine Hitchcock Federal Style Ebonized Footstool
By Hitchcock
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Hitchcock Federal style stool or footstool featuring an ebonized lacquer finish and parcel-gilt stenciling to decorate the chair. Genuine piece made by and signed by Hitchco...
Category

20th Century American Country Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Walnut and Fabric Pillow Top Ottomans by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s pair of dark walnut and white pillow top fabric ottomans or benches by Michael Taylor. Newly recovered with a white nubby fabric (see detail photos). Measurements: 24” Wide,...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Verellen Danish Modern Walnut & Suede Ottoman
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very handsome, Danish Modern style round ottoman by Verellen, High Point, NC. The Hayes ottmoman, has a solid walnut X base frame with a tufted gray suede top. In very good estate co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and ...

Materials

Suede, Walnut

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North American Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of north american wood footstools for sale on 1stDibs. We have 321 antique and vintage north american wood footstools in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. North american 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. There are many kinds of north american wood footstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical north american wood footstools are of considerable interest. Some north american wood footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller north american wood footstools, measuring 10 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many north american wood footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Jens Risom and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings produced popular north american wood footstools that are worth a look.

How Much are North American Wood Footstools?

Prices for north american wood footstools start at $100 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $1,833.

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.