20th Century Vintage Leather Stool with Nailhead Trim
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage 20th-century stool featuring a wood frame, aged leather with nailhead trim, and a vintage needlepoint seat. The deep patina of the leather and subtle wear add to its appeal. ...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 15 in W 16 in D 20 in
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812 SALE 20% OFF
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Gustav Stickley Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made of oak, the footstool has spindles on two sides, as pictured. The piece has its original f...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163 This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool is a great looking item in excellent condition. This item is a very well done piece!...
Leather, Oak
$236Sale Price|60% Off
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool Stickley era SALE SALE extra OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool from circa 1910 in Very Good condition. No repairs or replacements. It is Sturdy & Strong and Ready to use in your home or office...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$392Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 18 in D 13 in
Arts & Crafts Footstool by J.M. Young - W7172 stickley era.
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice antique J.M. Young Arts & Crafts Foot Stool from the early 1900s. The piece is in very good condition. The leather was recently recovered with top quality black leath...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
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.
Brass
$5,840
H 20.08 in W 28.15 in D 14.18 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool. circa 1910 In very good condition commensurate of age.
Brass
1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Knaus Furniture Co Wood Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY 9 tall x 12 x 12 Maker's brass label Knaus Furniture Mfg. Co Knaus Weisterwerk Furniture Oneida NY Preowned original ...
Leather, Wood
$1,358
H 17 in W 12 in D 12 in
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.
Leather, Oak
Wrought Iron and Leather Stool with Saber Legs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Strips of leather are woven to form the seat on this Classic stool which sits atop Saber legs. The curves of the legs lend a gracious air to the rustic leather.
Metal
Unavailable
H 12 in W 15.875 in D 12 in
Arthur Simpson Oak and Leather Strap "Easy Stool, " English, circa 1920
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Southampton, NY
Arts & Crafts oak stool with concave seat, tapered legs and seat stretchers. Leather straps held with brass tacks. Useful and patented English stool, circa 1920. Arthur Simpson of Ke...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - stickley era W7339, SALE TOTAL OFF 30%
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - W7339 This is an antique Charles Limbert Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Original fume black finish with top quality hand-...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool (B). Item features a brown leather loose cushion, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, orig...
Leather, Oak
ANTIQUE nice GUSTAV STICKLEY Footstool with Spindles W7573
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley footstool with fume black finish and spindles. The piece is in excellent condition. The leather on the footstool has been replaced wi...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 15 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool - WITH RED DECAL and PAPER LABEW8111
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Superb Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool with eight (8) instances of thru-tenon construction. The item has the original burlap backing on the bottom with the remnants of...
Leather, Burlap, Oak
Arts & Crafts Footstool By Arthur Simpson
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak footstool With woven leather top By Arthur Simpson of Kendal Circa 1905 Height 31cm. Width 48.5cm. Depth 30cm
Leather, Oak
STICKLEY Mission Cherry & Leather Footstool 91-495 - A
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., William Morris (English)
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style footstool by Stickley Furniture. Solid cherry wood, tan color leather upholstered seat, slatted sides, stretchers, and square straight legs. Made in Ma...
Leather, Cherry
STICKLEY Mission Cherry & Leather Footstool 91-495 - B
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., William Morris (English)
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style footstool by Stickley Furniture. Solid cherry wood, tan color leather upholstered seat, slatted sides, stretchers, and square straight legs. Made in Ma...
Leather, Cherry
Circa 1880-1920 Arts & Crafts Footstool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1920 Arts & Crafts footstool, probably Gustav Stickley. Oak with original leather covering. The side rails are gently arched. Square legs tapering at ends. Mortise & tenon...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts brown leather ottoman footstool. Item features brown leather loose cushion, model no. 403, solid wood construction, beautiful wood gr...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved Arts & Crafts stools, the unique and rare pair have been kept in the original condition with intricate woven seams. The cracked and patinated red leather has expo...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved Arts & Crafts stools - the unique and rare pair have been kept in the original condition with intricate woven seams. The cracked and patinated red leather has exp...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Leather Top Footstool
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission oak Gustav Stickley leather top footstool, circa 1910 Measures: 16.5" H x 19.5" W x 15.5" D.
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Leather Webbed Stool, England 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's English Arts and Crafts brown leather webbed stool. The stool has nail head accents on the sides of the top and legs. Excellent condition.
Leather
Woven Leather Arts and Crafts Oak Stools
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a pair of Arts and Crafts oak stools with woven leather seats. Rare to find a pair and retaining original metal studs, these stools would make a handsome addition to any room.
Oak, Leather
$7,995
H 50.75 in W 48.5 in D 13 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts and the premier Craftsman Gustav Stickley. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the...
Iron
$1,295
H 36.25 in W 25.75 in D 22 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts club chair or dining armchair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat. Measures:...
Leather, Oak
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
H 69 in W 32 in D 28 in
ANTIQUE Set of three Stickley Brothers Seating, c. 1900 - W8018 20% OFF SALE
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ANTIQUE Set of three Stickley Brothers Seating, c. 1900 - W8018 THE LOCAL WE SELLING FOR ARE MOVING TO CA and ALL MUST SELL. This seating group is in very good condition with a gre...
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Extremely Rare Model 238 Gustav Stickley Table - W7996
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Extremely Rare Gustav Stickley Table Model # 238- This is a RARE antique Gustav Stickley table MODEL #238 in very good condition. The top has been refinished. The table is sturdy a...
Oak
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 28.5 in
Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538 20% SALE
By Harding and Sons
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique oak Arts & Crafts Settle. It features a SUPERB selection of quarter-sawn oak. It is the original finish with a well made original spring seat. (Th...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
Located in Denton, TX
Small solid oak Arts and Crafts stool / table. with mortise and tenon joinery.
Oak
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 48 in D 22 in
Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs r...
Upholstery, Oak
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
H 22 in W 80 in D 31 in
ANTIQUE EARLY GUSTAV STICKLEY Lounge day bed c1902-04 - W7327 SALE
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an extremely nice Gustav Stickley Lounge Model #216, made c 1902-04. The Lounge is in pristine condition with a cane seat as pictured. It shows real through tenon constructi...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 15.75 in D 4.25 in
Antique Roycroft Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Foot Stool C1910
By Roycroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Roycroft Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Foot Stool C1910 Measures- 10"H x 15.75"W x 4.25"D
Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 73 in D 31.75 in
SUPERB ANTIQUE C Limbert Settle WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER UP Stickley Era - W7060
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare antique Model 569 settle by Charles Limbert in pristine condition. The piece has a great section of oak, with original spring seat, and the original brown leather. Th...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$5,500
H 34.25 in W 76 in D 31 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Oak Settle #281
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & Crafts movement 120 years ago. ...
Steel
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
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.