$8,400 / set
H 7.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English wooden metamorphic footstools from the mid-19th century, with caramel leather
Brass
English Edwardian Brass and Carpet Foot Warmer and Footstool
Located in Savannah, GA
Foot warmer probably used in a Rolls Royce automobile. The brass canister has an opening through
Brass
Regency English Antique Gilded Footstool
Located in Sheffield, MA
, upholstered in English blue horsehair fabric with brass nailheads.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17 in W 21 in D 15 in
English William IV Black Lacquered X Frame Stool with Original Gold Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV X-Frame stool. This elegant stool retains its original black lacquered
Gold, Brass
Sold
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 13.19 in
Antique Late Victorian English Oak Footstool / Ottoman Lions Head Brass Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice antique hand made in England oak footstool with Lions
Brass
Walnut Footstool with Grass Cloth Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
English wooden footstool. Grasscloth Upholstery, brass nailheads.
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Brass Trivet Footman
Located in Forney, TX
A good quality antique Victorian brass trivet footman, having a solid rectangular top, faceted
Brass
Sold
H 13.25 in W 12.25 in D 7 in
English 1920s Leather Gout Stool with Out-Scrolling Back, Nailheads and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this stylish English 1920s footstool will be a lovely touch to any décor.
Brass
Sold
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
English 1900s Oak Footstool with Bobbin Legs, New Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak footstool from the early 20th century, with bobbin legs and new upholstery. Born in
Brass
Sold
H 7.68 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Antique Embroidered Footstool, English, Gilt Brass, Fireside, Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered footstool. An English, gilt brass fireside or bedroom stool, dating
Brass
Country English Walnut Barley Twist Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive country English low footstool crafted from walnut. The stool features a trestle base
Brass
19th Century English Brass Footman
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th Century heavy brass fireplace footman. Has two brass handles, a flat surface and
Brass
English Regency Footstool
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A finely crafted Regency footstool with carved rosewood and early needlepoint cover depicting an
Brass
Sold
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Adjustable Gout Stool with Old Leather Upholstery
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period mahogany metamorphic gout stool. This stool has two separate risers so it
Brass
19th Century English Walnut Stretcher Base Leather Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful English walnut footstool with cross stretchers connecting a wonderfully turned and
Brass
$17,075 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Regency Style Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style side table with a wooden gallery top, molded edge, with a pull-out slide about a lower shelf with drawer and turned legs all in a warm country wood tone and hand rubbed...
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Footstool
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1890s Louis XVI carved wood footstool. Needs reupholstering.
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Sold|$653
H 6.89 in W 12.21 in D 10.04 in
Small Victorian Wingabck Armchair Walnut Embroidered Footstool Maple & Co Style
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Maple & Co style Victorian Walnut with ornately Embroidered top, footstool A good looking well made and decorative piece, the ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Footstool Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or ...
Brass
Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
Located in Hanover, MA
***FALL SALE*** A very smart pair of 1940's Italian foot stools or small benches. The walnut has been refinished and the gold velvet is original. Elegantly carved legs. The wood bas...
Velvet, Walnut
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI style footstool repose pied, gilt gold Large footstool, highly decorative, can also be used as extra seating or as an ottoman instead of a coffee table. A great complement ...
Upholstery, Wood
$653
H 3.75 in Dm 12.41 in
Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...
Upholstery, Walnut
$653
H 7.68 in W 21.86 in D 15.95 in
Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian circa 1840 footstool with nice hand carved Georgian style legs A good looking and well made piece. These types o...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$34,270
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Hand Embroidery Suzani and Carved Wood Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage foot stool made of hand carved wood, upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile. Great decorative item for any room.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now 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.
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