$565Sale Price|24% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the warm tones and simplicity typical of e...
Oak, Walnut
Carved Walnut Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Bench C. 1930's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce timeless European elegance into your home with this exquisite Italian Biedermeier style hand-carved walnut bench or stool, a beautifully balanced piece that combines refine...
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany.
Walnut
$484Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful old kneestool footstool with embroidery Biedermeier around 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier Knee Stool, Gobein Good condition Flower Gobelin
Walnut
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Burr Walnut Footstool Upholstered in Horsehair
Located in Savannah, GA
A Biedermeier footstool with a pleasing Silhouette and beautifully grained wood, newly upholstered in bottle-green dyed horsehair.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Footstool Upholstered Horsehair Covered
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This fantastically restored, cherrywood, footstool was made from a original Biedermeier side chair, circa 1830!
Cherry
Unavailable
H 19 in W 14 in D 21 in
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Footstools in Golden Birch, circa 1910
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival stools or benches, circa 1910. Rendered in golden birch with ebonied birch wood spindles. These have just been recovered in a neutral colored wove...
Birch
Biedermeier Footstool, 1830ca
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice original condition.
Wood
Biedermeier Foot Stool, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Biedermeier foot stool of oval form having burled walnut frame with splayed legs, circa 1820.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 17.33 in W 23.04 in D 13.39 in
Small Biedermeier Stool, Beech Wood, Austria / Vienna, circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier stool from Vienna, Austria circa 1850. Beech solid wood, shellac hand polished. Newly upholstered with black textured fabric. Dimensions: H 44 cm x W 58,5 cm x D ...
Fabric, Beech
Antique footstool, France, around 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Footstool from the end of the 19th century, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height ...
Oak
Pair of Biedermeier Carved Footstools with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair of hand-carved footstools made in the Biedermeier taste of 19th century Europe.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Large Biedermeier Stool, Walnut Veneer and Solid, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Biedermeier stool, walnut veneer and solid, South Germany circa 1820 Walnut veneered frame. Walnut solid legs and intermediate bar. Newly upholstered and covered with black...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 7.88 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1825, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
It works equally well as a footstool, a decorative accent piece or as a complement to other early Biedermeier furniture.
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Biedermeier Stools in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of early 19th Century fruitwood window benches with ebonized details atop graceful curved legs. For many other fine antiques, please visit our website.
Sold
H 18.51 in W 18.31 in D 13.19 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Stools, Cherry Wood, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of early 19th century stools, cherry wood, France circa 1820 A beautiful pair of small neoclassical Biedermeier scissors stools or tabourets. Solid cherry wood, hand polished...
Brass
Biedermeier Footstool, circa 1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Biedermeier foot stool with bronze capped cross bar legs, burlap cloth covered cushion, circa 1940 Paris, France
Birch
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Located in Santander, ES
Pair of period Biedermeier stools in mahogany with S shaped sabre legs and well curved tops, decorated with ebonized ball finials. The seats are also quite curved at their lower beam...
Pair of Fine Quality Viennese Biedermeier Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of fine quality Viennese Biedermeier stools is exemplary for this type of Curule-base stools. Cherry-wood, turned stretchers, padded seats with platforms and loose cushions...
Cherry
Pair of Antique Biedermeier Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of antique Biedermeier style stools are made out of maple wood and in good condition. The stools feature an X-design pedestal legs with a maple and ebonized color...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple and beautiful fruitwood bench from the first half of the 19th century.
Wood, Upholstery
A Pair of Scissor-Shaped Viennese Biedermeier Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare pair of oversized (25 1/4" w) Viennese Biedermeier stools (tabourets) with rare scissor-shaped feet and padded saddle-seats. Veneered with mahogany on pine, inlaid with maple ...
Maple
PAIR BIEDERMEIER STOOLS
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of wonderful Klismos style stools of fruitwood veneer.
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier style stools
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Biedermeier style stools. Fruitwood with ebonized details.
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Foot Stools
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival foot stools, ca 1900. Rendered in golden birch wood with ebonized detailing. Covered worn black leather.
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France with a wonderfully thick top which has a handle design cutout of the top and a multi-level beveled edge, following down to a lovely hand scallop...
Walnut
$300
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 7.63 in
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming antique needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1930s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$2,400
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,495
H 36 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...
Textile, Walnut
$310
H 4.63 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1950s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating. These benches are also known ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,800
H 35.5 in W 73 in D 26.25 in
Biedermeier Chaise Lounge, Maple Wood, Hand-Carved, Sweden, Circa 1820
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An expressive Biedermeier period chaise lounge–also called a “recamier”--dating to circa 1820 Sweden, in the manner of the famous maker Karl Johan. Resembling a gondola in silhouette...
Textile, Maple
$1,680
H 18.9 in W 36.62 in D 18.12 in
Danish Rococo Style Bench, Cabriole Legs & Lambswool Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Rococo-style bench crafted in the early 20th century, distinguished by its graceful cabriole legs and refined silhouette. Made by a skilled Danish Cabinetmaker. The fram...
Lambskin, Oak
$1,395
H 25 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Stretcher Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Stretcher Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Vanity / window Bench Measures 30.5" in width, 16" in depth and 25" in height. Seat height is 18".
Upholstery, Mahogany
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 18 in D 18 in
DIM/CON Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890 Measures - 14 h x 18 w x 18 w A charming antique Rococo Revival footstool crafted from rosewood, dating to ci...
Rosewood
18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Footstool with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Bradenton, FL
Queen Anne Mahogany Footstool with Needlepoint Upholstered Seat. The needlepoint tapestry features a soft palette in greens, corals, and creams, perfectly complementing the warm tone...
Mahogany
Early 19thc Small Foot Stool Old Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THc Original surface small & early foot stool.Great to use as a country pedestal for folk art or Americana. Fine condition.
Wood
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Tapestry Stool
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique stool was crafted in Southern France circa 1850 and exemplifies refined late 19th century French craftsmanship. Constructed from solid fruitwood, the square form...
Wool
$1,862
H 20.08 in W 36.62 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Style Upholstered Walnut Bench or Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
Early 20th century elegant English Queen Anne style upholstered bench or long stool, most likely dating from the early 20th century. The rectangular upholstered seat is set within a ...
Linen, Walnut
$2,742
H 28.94 in W 30.32 in D 16.74 in
Restored Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier console table originates from Austria and dates to the early 19th century. It is a beautiful and very well-preserved original model, embodying the classic el...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$1,650
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Accent Bench, Vanity Seat or Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant 19th century French carved walnut bench featuring a shaped upholstered seat, gracefully scrolled open arms and cabriole legs. The carved frame is detailed with scrolling foli...
Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$29,700
H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 47.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Extendable Dining Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...
Walnut
Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
Wool, Wood
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.