Find a variety of american aluminum footstools available on 1stDibs. Find 12 antique and vintage american aluminum footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. American aluminum footstools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American aluminum footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco and
Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some american aluminum footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller american aluminum footstools, measuring 10 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many american aluminum footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but
Herman Miller,
Charles and Ray Eames and
Jonathan Nesci produced popular american aluminum footstools that are worth a look.
Prices for american aluminum footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, american aluminum footstools begin at $725 and can go as high as $9,212, while the average can fetch as much as $1,725.
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.
