Black Antique and Vintage Footstools
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Nickel
Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century English Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
20th Century English Footstools
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Adam Style Footstools
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Upholstery
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Animal Skin, Cotton
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s Footstools
Iron
Antique 19th Century Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Steel
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools
Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Footstools
Paint
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Foam
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Tapestries
Wool
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Iron
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Finding the Right Footstools for You
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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