$2,600
H 11 in W 19.5 in D 11.5 in
English Arts & Crafts Period Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Architectural oak stool featuring heavy square supports and exposed joinery, characteristic of the English Arts & Crafts movement. The deep-toned oak shows strong ray fleck throu...
Canvas, Oak
$520
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Stand "STICKLEY ERA". Shipping: Between $90-$190 depending on your location. Price: $790 willing to negotiate Item number: W7340 SIZE 18 IN HIGH TOP 18X...
Oak
$695
H 16.25 in W 18.25 in D 12.75 in
Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with brass studded snakeskin faux leather u...
Brass
$570Sale Price|40% Off
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool - W7978 Stickley era 50% OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool circa 1910 - W7978 This is a very nice antique footstool made circa 1910 by "Lakeside Shops." The original upholstery is in good condition with gr...
Oak, Cotton
$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
$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
$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
$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
$1,175
H 11.82 in W 16.34 in D 13.78 in
Gorgeous Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Stool / Footstool in Carved Oak, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully crafted Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts footstool / stool made in the 1900s. Gorgeous European oak with amazing patina, richly decorated with carvings. The seat is fully ...
Oak
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"d An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat ...
Upholstery, Oak
Russell Stool
By Gordon Russell
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Russell stool, a handcrafted recreation of one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, crafted in white oak by Wooster and Essex having an uphol...
Oak
English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...
Bouclé, Oak
Country View Amish Handcrafted Mission Oak Low Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A solid pair of country view amish handcrafted mission oak low stools or footstools in great vintage condition. Measure 15 inches in width, 13.5 inches in depth and 15 inches tall.
Oak
$1,375
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
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
Sold
H 15 in W 21.75 in D 16.25 in
Gustav L&JG Stickley Footstool 89-2591 2014 Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Craftsman
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Gustav Stickley 89-2591 footstool made in 2014. Original finish, quarter sawn oak, arched stretchers, pegged joinery with the original faded fabric. The footstool matches our listi...
Fabric, Oak
Arts & Crafts L&JG Stickley Mission Oak Footstool 20th C
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An Arts & Crafts style Mission footstool by L&JG Stickley offers upholstered seat on oak frame having arched skirt, square legs and maker...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Foot Stool Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission footstool offers oak construction with upholstered seat, c1910 Measures - 17.25"h x 20.25"w x 16.25"d
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Stool, circa 1905
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gustav Stickley stool, circa 1905 #300. Oak with arched aprons & through tenons. Old finish (not original). Provenance: Estate of Katharine Reid, former director Cleveland Museum of ...
Oak
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
Antique Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Footstool, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts JM Young footstool overs upholstered seat over quarter sawn oak base with slat sides, c1910 Measures- 15''H x 20''W x 13.5''D. Catalogue Note: Ask about ...
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Footstool, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts footstool in the manner of Stickley offers quarter sawn oak frame with straight and square legs having pyramidal capitals and h-stretcher, leatherette upho...
Oak
Antique Arts & Mission Oak Footstool circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Ant antique Arts and Crafts Mission footstool offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered seat over base with slat sides and flared feet, c1910 Measures- 17''H x 18.75''...
Oak, Upholstery
Sold
H 16 in W 20.75 in D 13.75 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool or Ottoman Attributed to Stickley
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman. Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House. Attributed to L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa...
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 15 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House In the manner of L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circ...
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Large Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Ottoman, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Arts & Crafts Mission ottoman in the manner of Stickley Bros. offers upholstered seat within oak frame having square and straight legs, circa 1910. Measures: 20...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 15.5 in W 18 in D 13.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Footstool, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission footstool in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with straight and square legs having H-stretcher and supporting upholstered seat, origina...
Upholstery, Oak
Oak and Rush Long Stool
By Heal's
Located in Chireno, TX
Oak and rush long stool, or double footstool, constructed circa 1910-1930 in joined construction with rush seat.
Rush, 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
Sold
H 15 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Upholstered Footstool
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission oak footstool features upholstered swayed seat raised on straight and square legs with pyramidal tops having slat sides and cross stretc...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Liberty & Co Attr an Oak Side Stool with Sea Grass Seat, Turned Handles and Legs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak side stool with sea grass seat and extended bobbin turned handles to the sides. On tapering legs united by six turned stretchers on ...
Seagrass, Oak
Sold
H 14.75 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Gordon Russell, an Arts & Crafts Cotswold Oak Stool with Carved Cross Stretcher
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
Gordon Russell. An Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with carved sculptured cross stretcher with pegged joints.
Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Signed Footstool, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts and Crafts Mission oak footstool by Gustav Stickley features traditional simple form with pegged construction, faux leather upholstery and pyramid upholstery tacks, signed Gusta...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Foot Stool, England, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and rustic oak Arts & Crafts caned long foot stool, England, circa 1900.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Gordon Russell of Broadway Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Stools with Original Fabric
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
Gordon Russell of Broadway, a pair of Arts & Crafts oak stools with original Aztec style fabric.
Oak
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
English Arts and Crafts Oak Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Arts and Crafts period oak stool, the molded top with through tenon construction, over shaped "boot jack" sides, the whole with pleasing color and rich surface.
Oak
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
English Oak Rush Seat Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English stool in oak with chamfered legs and stretcher base, having original woven rush on curved seat.
Oak, Rush
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.