Pair of Claw Foot Stools in the style of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved mahogany, upholstered stool in the mid Georgian manner with shell carved knees, acanthus decoration and hairy paw feet. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Wood
$1,460Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Thomas Clarkson & Son Ltd circa 1940 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Foot Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Thomas Clarkson & Sons LTD circa 1940 hand carved claw & ball cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design. A very d...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Brass Lion Claw Furniture Feet made into a Foot Stool
Located in Troy, MI
This foot stool is a real statement piece made with salvaged 19th century heavy cast brass, beautifully rendered lion paw feet. New upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 15.95 in
Victorian Aubusson Needlework Footstool Claw & Ball Carved Wood Foot Bench
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An antique early Victorian footstool with finely detailed hand-carved claw and ball feet made of walnut wood, upholstered with a rich ornated Aubusson tapestry with an heraldic lion ...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wool, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Sold
H 17.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Chippindale Style Leopard Upholstered Foot Stool, Bench, Claw Feet Cabriole Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
Chippindale style leopard upholstered foot stool or bench. Fine carved Claw Feet with Cabriole Legs stands this lovely finely upholstered bench. Removed directly from Dr. Shawn Ga...
Wood
Antique Piano Stool with Claw and Glass Ball Foot
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique oak piano stool with a unique "honeycomb" spiral design and clawed glass ball feet. Solid wood, gently reconditioned, circa 1920s. Dimensions: 14" diameter seat, 18" height.
Oak
Antique Music Stool with Claw and Glass Ball Foot
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique oak piano or music stool with a raised swivel seat and tall slat back. Seat is stained a lighter ash contrast color against a cherry stain back and legs. Solid wood, gently r...
Oak
$1,600 / set
H 6.75 in W 11.5 in D 10.75 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood and Tapestry Foot Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in the style of Louis Philippe, this pair of fruitwood footstools dates to the mid- to late-1800s. The stools have recently been reupholst...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in IT
This pair of center stools was made in Naples towards the end of the 18th century, during the Neoclassical period. The rectangular seats are upholstered in blue velvet fabric, which ...
Wood
French Pair of Louis XV-style Stools with Needlepoint
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Louis XV-style footstools with floral needlepoint upholstery. Each stool features a unique but coordinating design of ornate urns overflowing with colorful and lush bouquet...
Mahogany
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 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 20th century / (foot) stool / wood and fabric / Antique A delightful example of early 20th‑century French decorative craftsmanship, this footstool combines a richly texture...
Fabric, Wood
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Hardwood
$1,250
H 20 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Walnut
$432
H 11.82 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique Queen Anne Style Footstool William Morriss Upholstery Cabriole Legs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
This antique footstool features a Queen Anne style design with cabriole legs. It is upholstered in William Morris fabric. The approximate creation date is around 1900. The footstool ...
Oak
$1,080 / set
H 18.71 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Rococo Style Wooden Stools with Cabriole Legs, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming pair of stools crafted in the Rococo style, featuring elegant cabriole legs and softly curved forms that reflect the refined decorative tradition of the 18th century. Th...
Textile, Birch
Antique Victorian Carved Wood Piano Stool With Needlepoint Seat, 19c
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A charming antique Victorian piano stool or bench, crafted in solid carved wood and upholstered in a light green needlepoint textile. The seat features subtle floral embroidery, addi...
Wood
Victorian Hand Carved Walnut and Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Hand Carved Walnut and Upholstered Foot Stool Measures 20" in width, 14.75" in depth and 16.5" in height.
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,190 / set
H 22 in W 17 in D 15.25 in
A pair of Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI st. Mecca stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and unique pair of Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI st. Mecca stools. Each stool is raised on four turned, circular, tapered and fluted legs. Above each leg are f...
Giltwood
$950 / set
H 20 in W 23 in D 18 in
Pair of Country French Style Cabriole Leg Hoof Foot Upholstered Stools Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Country French style cabriole leg hoof foot upholstered stools. Items feature solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, floral upholstered seats, distressed finish, cabr...
Fabric, Wood
$440
H 7.88 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
French Art Deco Low Foot Stool with Vintage Upholstery Made in the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming low Art Deco stool with a rectangle form. Crafted in the 1940s by a French cabinetmaker, the piece is made from elm wood and upholstered in a blue vintage fabric adorned w...
Fabric, Wood, Elm
$850
H 18.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique Victorian Adjustable Oak Ball & Claw Piano Stool Bench Ottoman 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa late 19th century piano stool / foot rest / ottoman featuring four turned legs with glass ball and claw feet and rectangular seat upholstered in purple and gold floral brocade ...
Fabric, Oak
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
European Oak Night Stand with 3 Drawers
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted from premium European oak, this three-drawer nightstand brings timeless elegance and subtle sophistication to any bedroom. Its gently flowing serpentine front adds a graceful...
Oak
Vintage Laverne Muses Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970 rectangular Laverne coffee table. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Width: 48" Depth: 36"
Metal, Bronze
$4,449
H 34.26 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Mahogany Chaise Longue with Duck Egg Blue Upholstery and Scroll Arm
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautifully proportioned 19th century mahogany chaise longue, retaining a wonderfully rich, warm wood patina and upholstered in an elegant duck egg blue fabric. The chaise has a g...
Brass
$860Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original late Victorian hand Embroidered mahogany framed small footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Hardwood
$2,800Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
Velvet, Wood
$3,378
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
$1,920
H 0.3 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...
Gold
$2,700
H 40 in W 22 in D 2.38 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mirror, Giltwood Carvings, Antique
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A grand, 19th century French mirror of the Louis XVI taste, with incredible giltwood carvings over the green-painted back panel. At the top of the piece, foliate carvings of laurel a...
Gold
Waterfall Shelves
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Chippendale design provincial three tier waterfall wall shelves with three central drawers, profusely decorated with both blind and pierced fret. Finished in a lightly aged gesso a...
Mahogany
Rococo Style Hand Carved Walnut Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rococo style hand carved walnut mirror attributed to Labarge. Made in Italy.
Walnut
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$1,890 / set
H 36.82 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
New Pair of Chairs in Wrought Iron with Silinog Fabric by Etro in Back and Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor. Price per item Paint: Color Epoxi paint of the...
Wrought Iron
Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
About the size of a dining chair, this little bench tucks neatly under a sideboard or table until such time that it is needed. On four well-executed cabriole legs with deeply carved ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...
Wood
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
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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