Rococo Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique walnut footstool, circa 1880, with a colorful floral needlepoint upholstered seat and carved Rococo-style frame.
Walnut
Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside footstool. An English, needlepoint over walnut lounge stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian circa 1900-1910 hand carved Walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorati...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Blue Tufted Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Blue Tufted Upholstered Footstool Ottoman Stool.
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman Stool with Blue Needlepoint Floral Upholstery.
Tapestry, Walnut
Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative an...
Walnut
$2,118Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fireside stool. An English, walnut footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion & Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman.
Mahogany
French Louis XV 19th Century Carved Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style carved walnut footstool from the 19th century with tapestry upholstery.
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820 Ebonised Walnut frame, with cabriole legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
EXQUISITE CHERUB PUTTI CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FOOTSTOOL CIRCA 1840-1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite English Walnut ornately hand carved footstool with period castors and Embroidered top A very...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery.
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Foot Stool, Walnut, English Regency, Circa 1800–1820
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
This charming antique footstool features deep, warm tones in the walnut frame, with a desirable color and an attractive aged patina.
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Thebes Stool from the Egyptian Revival period which borrowed ( heavily) from the days of Cleopatra. Constructed from Walnut with numerous precision made lathe turnings. Cros...
Walnut
Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair in a handsome deep amber tone walnut with good graining. Rounded rectangular benches raised on carved cabriole legs with shell knees and ball-and-claw feet. The slip seats n...
Walnut
$210Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...
Upholstery, Walnut
18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 18th century English George II walnut foot stool with original brass bail handles at each side.
Walnut
Antique Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV walnut footstool featuring the fluid, curving lines characteristic of the style.
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman.
Tapestry, Walnut
$1,304Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of Antique Footstools, English, Walnut, Cushioned Stool, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique footstools. An English, walnut and boxwood cushioned stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Boxwood, Walnut
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool
Located in London, GB
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool C.1880 Walnut carved frame with traditionally sprung and webbed upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Walnut Footstool
Located in Honiton, Devon
Late 19th century walnut foot stool French circa 1890, with original tapestry cover Measures: Height 21 inches Width 20 inches Depth 20 inches.
Walnut
Antique french Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine carved walnut 6 leg foot stool.
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Queen Anne walnut stool with cabriole legs joined by carved and turned H-shaped stretchers raised on pad feet.
Wire
Large 19th c walnut footstool
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite 19th-century footstool from Hutton-Clarke Antiques. This one-of-a-kind treasure showcases a masterfully carved frieze in rich, fi...
Walnut
Pair of Antique Walnut Claw and Ball Footstools
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of antique walnut claw and ball hand dyed leather stools in very good condition having been polished by hand and recently leathered.
Walnut
Pair of Antique Walnut Claw and Ball Footstools
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of antique walnut claw and ball hand dyed leather stools in very good condition having been polished by hand and recently leathered.
Walnut
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H 11 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Footstool C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Rococo Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Footstool C1890.
Tapestry, Walnut
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H 6.11 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique footstool. An English, walnut and needlepoint tapestry covered stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Walnut
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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 12.8 in
Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Textile, Bedroom, Lounge Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique footstool. An English, walnut and textile bedroom or lounge stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Textile, Walnut
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H 6.3 in Dm 11.42 in
Antique Crewel Work Footstool, English, Walnut, Embroidery, Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique crewel work footstool. An English, walnut and embroidered textile stool, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Textile, Walnut
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H 7.68 in W 43.12 in D 10.04 in
Long Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Upholstered Footstool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique fireside stool. An English, walnut upholstered footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Orange Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Orange Footstool Ottoman.
Walnut
Antique French Country Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman.
Walnut
Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Long Footstool C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Long Footstool C1890.
Tapestry, Walnut
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H 5.71 in W 10.04 in D 10.44 in
Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Lounge Stool, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique footstool. An English, walnut and upholstered lounge stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Walnut
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H 11.5 in W 19 in D 15.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Walnut Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style footstool offers floral needlepoint seat over shaped carved walnut frame, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, circa 1900.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat over carved walnut base having shaped skirt and raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 13''H x 18.5''W x 15''D.
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique French Louis XIV Oval Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat in oval form with floral carved frame having cabriole legs, c1900 Measures- 14''H x 20''W x 15.75''D.
Walnut
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H 11.5 in W 17.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Spiral Twist Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair.
Walnut
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H 16.34 in W 56.89 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Large Italian Walnut Upholstered Footstool / Country House Antique
Located in Southampton, GB
Super quality, Large Scale 19th Century, Italian Lion Paw Walnut Footstool. Traditionally upholstered in hessian with a " pie crust " edge finish. Hand carved detailed edge all round...
Walnut
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H 8.5 in W 14.75 in D 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman Foot Rest Stool 15
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian walnut footstool with hand stitched blue needlepoint cushion showing a wreath of roses and morning glories on a blue ground.
Wool, Walnut
Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut & Tapestry Footstool C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Footstool C1890 (11" x 12" x 14 1/4").
Wood
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H 7 in W 15 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century French Walnut Footstool with Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Put your feet up with style and comfort with this elegant Louis XVI foot stool. Crafted in France circa 1920 and oval in shape, the antique stool stands on tapered legs over a carved...
Tapestry, Walnut
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H 16 in W 21 in D 17 in
Antique William & Mary Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Footstool, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique William and Mary style footstool features carved walnut frame with turned legs and x-form stretcher having central final, upholstered seat, circa 1930.
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Petite French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Upholstered Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Petite French Louis XVI footstool features carved walnut frame with cabriole legs below upholstered seat, circa 1900 Measures: 7.5" H x 13.5" W x 9.5" D.
Walnut
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H 15.5 in Dm 19 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Floral Tapestry Walnut and Burl Footstool, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake footstool offers found form with floral needlepoint seat surmounting carved walnut base with burl panels and raised on turned legs, circa 1890 Measures- 15.5" ...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
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H 8 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Footstool with Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
The small bench is upholstered with the original 19th century floral needlepoint tapestry in the green and beige palette. The footstool is in excellent condition with a rich walnut p...
Tapestry, Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Footstool, circa 1750
Located in Faversham, GB
Louis XV French walnut footstool. With slender cabriole legs and an antique floral needlepoint top.
Walnut, Cotton
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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