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What is a footman stool?
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A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman stools on 1stDibs.
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19th Century English Brass Footman
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This large brass footman features a shaped frieze with decorative knob fixtures and handles on each
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
$788 Sale Price
29% Off
Vintage Boho Brass Footman Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brass footman stool. Traditionally used to keep teapots or plates warm by the fire, this piece is a
Category
Late 20th Century British Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Brass Footman Trivet Side Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
The footman was used to keep pots warm in the fireplace.
Pair of tall brass footman tables with
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,080 / set
19th Century English Patinated Brass Footman Trivet Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Decorative late 19th/early 20th century English Victorian patinated brass footman trivet or stand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century English Regency Brass Footman Stool or Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Regency brass footman, or fireplace trivet, makes a wonderful and unusual
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Footman
Located in Essex, MA
kettle.The thick rectangular brass top with central head of Victoria flanked by the coat of arms of Great
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,800