$750
H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9.75 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Oval Footstool W Corzine Silk Velvet Stripe
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Empire Mahogany Oval Footstool W Corzine Silk Velvet Stripe
Velvet, Mahogany
Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool
Located in Stamford, CT
Small oval antique giltwood bamboo stool. Black painted banded detailing: Newly upholstered in
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French walnut footstool featuring an elongated oval form supported by six
Brass
Louis XVI Carved Stool
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI carved stool. Neoclassical Louis XVI period carved bleached white oval footstool with
Leather, Wood
$2,250 / set
H 7.5 in W 16 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century Oval French Louis XVI Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Oval French Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Footstools
Upholstery
Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools
Located in London, GB
A fine matched pair of eighteenth century giltwood footstools of oval form, with carved guilloche
Giltwood
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 32 in D 16 in
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and
Walnut
Mid Century Quern Anne Style Mahogany Oval Low Side Table / Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Maddox Colonial Queen Anne Style Stained Mahogany and Upholstered Stretcher Bench MEASUREMENTS: 15″ wide x 10" Dx 12″ in height .
Hardwood, Mahogany
Vintage Six-Leg Oval Foot Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Cotton Upholstery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky six legs foot stool made of hand carved wood in French style newly upholster with beautiful geometric motif fine French cotton , and decorative trimming .
Cotton, Wood
$295
H 7 in W 14 in D 11 in
Antique French Country Provincial Oval Carved Walnut Petite Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Provincial Oval Carved Walnut Petite Footstool Ottoman. Circa Early 20th
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Lacquered Oval Cane Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful caned oval bench or footstool featuring a crimson red lacquered finish. The bench was made
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Italian Oval Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th Century Italian Oval Stools, gilded with turned legs and swagged apron.
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 44.89 in D 29.53 in
Lady B Armchair in White Leather with Gold Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
function. To match, it is available an elegant footstool of oval shape, which padded structure is supported
Metal
Sold
H 19.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Pad Foot, Oval Footstool, English, Late 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Black lacquer chinoiserie pad foot, oval footstool.
Paint
Victorian Upholstered Petite Oval Footstool
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian upholstered petite oval footstool with brown tone upholstered cushion and wood frame with
Wood
Louis XVI Style Painted Oval Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming, oval in shape, Louis XVI style stool in lovely light blue with legs tapered flutings
Linen, Oak
Louis XVI Oval Footstool with French Linen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century hand-carved oval foot stool featuring an organic French linen upholstered seat with a
Linen, Walnut
Sold
H 7 in W 14 in D 11 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Painted Oval Footstools with Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of antique footstools from Paris, France; crafted circa 1870, each oval stool features
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 9.5 in W 22.5 in L 9.5 in
French Country Louis XV Provincial Walnut Small Petite Oval Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French country Louis XV Provincial walnut small petite oval footstool ottoman. Item
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Footstools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of oval footstools, of teak, each carved with stylized floral designs; upholstered in leopard
Wood, Fabric
Petite Louis XVI Oval Needlepoint Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century carved walnut oval footstool made in the Louis XVI taste. Featuring a needlepoint
Wood
Sold
H 9 in W 14 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Small Petite Oval Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron small petite oval needlepoint footstool ottoman, circa 1900
Iron
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
Walnut
Oval Windsor stool with leather seat, c. 1825-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A rare oval shaped Windsor footstool with an upholstered leather seat and splayed bamboo turned
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Oval Tweed Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Mid-Century footstool has an elongated oval cushion and black lacquered legs. Upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
E. 20thc Oval Foot Stool With Vintage blue velvet Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foot stool has wear to the legs from age and use, very minor wear. A beautiful puffy oval foot stool.
Wood
French Louis XV Victorian Style Carved Wood Oval Small Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Victorian style carved wood 22 inch oval small Footstool ottoman. Item features a
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Mid 20th Century Kilim Covered Footstool Ottoman English Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very useful and decorative kilim covered ottoman/footstool. Oval in form with a hinged top, a
Textile, Pine
Sold
H 18 in Dm 42 in
Traditional, Oval Tufted Ottoman or Pouf, Tie Dye Floral Fabric, Wood, USA 2010s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Traditional, Oval Tufted Ottoman or Pouf, Tie Dye Floral Fabric, Wood, USA, 2010s An oval ottoman
Fabric
Petite Louis XVI Oval Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century carved walnut oval footstool made in the Louis XVI taste. Featuring a needlepoint
Wood
Sold
H 4.63 in W 14 in D 10.63 in
Mid-19th Century English Oval Footstool with Walnut Frame and Tapestry Top
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Victorian period, circa 1840-1850. The stool has an unusual oval shape with a solid walnut frame sitting
Tapestry, Walnut
Sold
H 6 in W 14 in D 12 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate neoclassical beauty into your home with this exquisite pair of carved oval footstools
Tapestry, Velvet
Vintage Oval Diminutive Leather Upholstered Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vintage diminutive leather upholstered foot stool supported by four turned splayed wood legs. Featuring a black leather upholstered top bordered by brass nailhead trim.
Brass
Sold
H 5 in W 14 in D 12 in
Victorian Empire Pink Needlepoint Oval Mahogany Petite Small Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Empire Pink Needlepoint Oval Mahogany Petite small ottoman footstool. Item
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 11.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Antique French Victorian Green Floral Needlepoint Oval Mahogany Small Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian green floral needlepoint oval mahogany small footstool ottoman. Item
Tapestry, Mahogany
Sold
H 6.88 in W 14 in D 10.75 in
Mid Victorian Footstool Oval Mahogany with Tapestry Style Woven Top, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality English mahogany framed footstool with hand carved cabriole legs and a woven
Fabric, Mahogany
Louis Seize Footstool, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small oval footstool with carved patinated wooden frame and riveted tapestry cover.
Softwood
Charming French Antique Footstool Ottoman with Birds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming oval antique French footstool having pretty carved walnut base and bird motife upholstery.
Walnut
Vintage Oval Stool Newly Upholstered in Vintage Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage oval stool with newly refinished wood base in a black lacquer finish. Newly upholstered in
Textile
Italian Burl Walnut Oval Leather Top Cherub Foot Stool, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian burl walnut oval leather top foot stool with carved corner cherubs, scalloped skirt with
Brass
Vintage Oval Footstool with Floral Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage oval footstool with floral tapestry upholstery Floral needlepoint tapestry oval shape wood
Tapestry, Wood
Windsor Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual elongated oval footstool with turned legs, dark finished maple wood; American or English
Wood
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Oval Stool
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Louis XVI period stool, the upholstered seat of oval form and set upon a carved
Giltwood
Vintage Primitive Painted Oval Footstool
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive painted oval footstool with round legs. Size: 14" L x 10" D x 9.75" H.
Maple
Victorian Period Oval Upholstered Footstool
Located in Woodbury, CT
Now with tufted upholstery. Raised on turned short legs ending in brass casters.
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$229,620Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$3,238Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
$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
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
Bronze
English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive English Queen Anne style vanity dressing table featuring an Asian lacquer decorated case made in the 19th century Chinoiserie revival period of Western Europe. Th...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,500
H 8 in W 27.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with six carved cabriole legs and upholstery. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th-century French Louis XV styl...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,400
H 91.5 in W 50 in D 2 in
Painted and Giltwood French Régence Trumeau Mirror from Normandy, Circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
This very tall trumeau mirror was recently discovered in the storage attic of a chateau in Normandy, France. The beautiful mirror, which features both hand-painted and giltwood eleme...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chi...
Wood
$5,510Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of distressed dining chairs made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis & Leen Hollywood, CA. The Louis XVI side chairs feature an intentionally aged pain...
Silk, 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.
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