$814
H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Country House circa 1800's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback armchair Please note the
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,711
H 11.42 in W 27.76 in D 14.77 in
Antique Edwardian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and well made
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,985 / set
H 8.27 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Lovely Matching Pair of Victorian Floral Embroidered Low Footstools With Wood Carved Bases Set On
Upholstery, Wood
$2,670
H 20.67 in W 26.97 in D 17.92 in
VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 KILIM EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Kilim Embroidered fabric Please note the delivery fee listed
Upholstery
$1,027
H 11.23 in W 18.12 in D 12.8 in
Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and well made piece, the
Walnut
$1,088
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original late Victorian hand Embroidered
Hardwood
$477Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Victorian Embroidered Footrest – Ornate Carved Giltwood Base with Floral Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Victorian Embroidered Footrest – Ornate Carved Giltwood Base with Floral Needlework Add a
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
$2,600
H 17 in W 27 in D 16 in
Small 17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Footstool in Circassian Walnut
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare gem of Louis XIV Provincial craftsmanship! This petite 17th-century footstool brings Old
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Hardwood Embroidered Footstool Ottoman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand Embroidered mahogany framed William & Mary
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 7.09 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Victorian Walnut Embroidered Footstool with Tapered Ottoman Sides Lovely Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut with ornately Embroidered top
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 10.44 in
SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Country House circa 1920's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback armchair Please note the
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 15.56 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Large Antique Victorian Oak Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and well made piece, the
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 5.52 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
Stunning Vintage Mahogany Large Footstool with Embroidered Elephant Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage mahogany footstool with Embroidered Elephant
Mahogany
Sold
H 7.49 in Dm 13.59 in
Antique Pair of Regency Hardwood Round Footstools Silk Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very nice early pair of Regency Rosewood footstools with silk
Silk, Hardwood
Circa 1880 Queen Anne Style Footstool or Small Bench, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Queen Anne style footstool or small bench, English. Walnut. Very well executed cabriole
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
William IV 1830 Rosewood Stool Embroidered with Floral Upholstery Nicely Carved
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rosewood stool with embroidered upholstery This is a very ornate and decorative stool, the timber is
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
George II Hand Carved Mahogany Floral Embroidered Stool for Dressing Table Piano
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original floral embroidered upholstery A very good looking well made and decorative piece, this is like
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Suzani Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Suzani textile and exceptional hand embroidered trimming. Great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Suzani Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Suzani textile and exceptional hand embroidered trimming .great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Hand Carved Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique French style foot stool made of hand carved wood, upholster with beautiful printed floral textile. Great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Wood
Antique Chinese Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique foot stool made beautifully hand carved wood base upholster with quality cotton textile, and antique hand embroidery Suzani textile trimming. One of a kind objec...
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Sold
H 7.68 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Antique Embroidered Footstool, English, Gilt Brass, Fireside, Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered footstool. An English, gilt brass fireside or bedroom stool, dating
Brass
Hand Embroidered Footstool, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful footstool is in great condition with the original hand embrodiery still in excellent
Cotton
Sold
H 6.11 in W 13.29 in D 9.45 in
Rare 18th Century Very Small circa 1780 Georgian Sheraton Embroidered Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Georgian Sheraton Embroidered footstool A lovely decorative piece expertly made and with a timber patina
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 10.83 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Stunning Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Hardwood Embroidered Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand Embroidered mahogany framed William & Mary
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 6.89 in W 12.21 in D 10.04 in
Small Victorian Wingabck Armchair Walnut Embroidered Footstool Maple & Co Style
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ornately Embroidered top, footstool A good looking well made and decorative piece, the top has an almost
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 13.98 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in
Stunning Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Walnut Embroidered Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand embroidered walnut framed William & Mary style Victorian
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 9.85 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand embroidered Regency footstool with ornate
Bronze
Sold
H 6.89 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Lovely Pair of George III circa 1800 Walnut & Kilim Embroidered Small Footstools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
footstools with embroidered Kilim upholstery These are very early stools that were designed to sit under
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Belle Époque Walnut Hand-Embroidered Tapestry Accent Footstool, France, 1890s
Located in Valencia, VC
Trés Chic Belle Époque Walnut Footstool with Hand-Embroidered Tapestry A charming Belle Époque
Wool, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Embroidered Footrest
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful footstool is in great condition with the original hand embrodiery still in excellent
Cotton
Sold
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Exquisite Hardwood Framed Silk Upholstered Victorian Ottoman Stool Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian ottoman footstool with Hardwood
Silk, Hardwood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
George II Hand Carved Mahogany Floral Embroidered Stool for Dressing Table Piano
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
embroidered upholstery A very good looking well made and decorative piece, this is like art furniture to me
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Suzani Hand Carved Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
embroidery Suzani textile and exceptional hand embroidered trimming. Great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Suzani Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique foot stool made of hand carved wood upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
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.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Suzani American Hand Crafted Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique foot stool made of hand crafted wood, newly upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile. Great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Sold
H 7 in W 12 in D 10 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bamboo Footstool Original Embroidered Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period giltwood footstool features faux bamboo legs and
Giltwood, Upholstery
Victorian Footstool Mahogany frame Hand Embroidered wool-work Top, Circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
top is made from a burgundy colored wool-work which has been hand embroidered with a stylized flower
Wool, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Embroidered Footstool
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 19th century embroidered lit of a ottoman transferred into a footstool and in the middle the
Oak
Sold
H 6 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Antique Embroidered Footstool, Needlepoint, Victorian, Scotland 1880, B1733
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique embroidered footstool, low foot stool, needlepoint footstool, Victorian, inlaid, Scotland
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Footstool
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1890s Louis XVI carved wood footstool. Needs reupholstering.
Wood
Footstool Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or ...
Brass
Petite Antique Carved Wood Low Footstool
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very charming small antique Louis XV style low blue upholstered carved wood tabouret or foot stool. The stool is covered in a blue canvas like fabric with a velvet look.
Wood
$650
H 3.75 in Dm 12.41 in
Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...
Upholstery, Walnut
$350Sale Price|48% Off
H 4.38 in W 11 in D 11 in
Foot Stool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive, unusual and original English Footstool from very early in the Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1840. The foot stool has a rare and very decor...
Ceramic, Walnut, Tapestry
$995
H 4.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Late 20th Century English Ebonized & Upholstered Footstool with NailHead Trims
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Ebonized and Upholstered Footstool with NailHead Trims in great vintage condition. Measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 4.5" high.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,300
H 16.93 in W 16.34 in D 16.54 in
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk embroidered upholstery This is without question the most iconic, fine furniture, high Vic...
Silk, Oak
Antique Hand-Carved Low Table with Kazak Upholstery, Wood, 1920s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautifully hand carved Antiqe piece professionally restored , exceptional vivid carving with one side Mythological face , upholstered with exceptional antique Kazak rug with geometr...
Wool, Cotton, Wood
$349Sale Price|48% Off
H 4.38 in W 11 in D 11 in
Footstool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive, unusual and original English foot stool from very early in the Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1840. The foot stool has a rare and very deco...
Ceramic, Walnut, Tapestry
$650
H 7.68 in W 21.86 in D 15.95 in
Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian circa 1840 footstool with nice hand carved Georgian style legs A good looking and well made piece. These types o...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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