English Jacobean Revival Walnut Upholstered Footstool, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A generously proportioned English walnut footstool dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Oak Upholstered Footstool on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century English oak footstool with an unusually decorative shaped frame and compact square proportions.
Metal, Brass
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet
Located in Buchanan, MI
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet Upholstered In Black Leather With Nail Head Detail.
Brass
English Regency Style Leather Upholstered Footstool with Crocodile Embossed Seat
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined English Regency–style upholstered footstool, featuring a richly embossed leather seat with a crocodile pattern and floral tooling throughout.
Brass
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 tops.
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 which hot water is poured and the warmer would have rested on the floor of the automo...
Brass
Regency English Antique Gilded Footstool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small Regency gilded footstool with black polychromed stylized decoration, out-swept feet, 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 surface with original hand painted gold decoration. The finely detailed gold work and ...
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 head handles and Regency Blue velvet top A very well made and decorative piece, ...
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 handles to each side, decorative pierced scrolled openwork skirt on all four sides, the...
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
An English leather gout stool from the early 20th century, with out-scrolling back, nailhead trim and brass casters.
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 England during the turn of the century, this oak footstool features a square top co...
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 to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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 with six barley twist legs conjoined by a barley twist stretcher.
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 beautiful cabriole legs.
Brass
English Regency Footstool
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A finely crafted Regency footstool with carved rosewood and early needlepoint cover depicting an armorial design and accented with brass tacks.
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 can achieve a variety of heights and angles. The gout stool was invented for people w...
Brass
19th Century English Walnut Stretcher Base Leather Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather upholstery and brass nail heads complete this tight, neat footstool.
Brass
WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded legs with solid brass castors. ...
Leather, Mahogany
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
$2,596
H 12.21 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool
Located in London, GB
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool C.1880 Walnut carved frame with traditionally sprung and webbed upholstery. Upholstery in very good condition, fa...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Oak Turned Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak turned stool from England with a newly upholstered seat in linen. The linen top has a decorative single welt surrounding the seat, which accentuates the turned butt...
Linen, Oak
Edwardian English Walnut Upholstered Stool, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Edwardian English walnut upholstered stool, circa 1900. The top of the stool has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a double welt. The stool is supported on hand tur...
Linen, Walnut
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 12 in
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Stool 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Stool 19thC Measures - 10.5"H x 26.5"W x 12"D This 19th-century French stool is crafted in the Louis XV style, featuring finely ...
Walnut
Large Antique Victorian Style Leather Stool / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This large antique Victorian style deep buttoned leather stool lends itself to being used as a coffee table too. We have been making these regularly for the last 10 years, normally i...
Leather, Wood
$437
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
$975
H 9.75 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French walnut footstool is a testament to the enduring elegan...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
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
17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
17th-century English oak upholstered stool, dating back to around 1680. The stool features a rich, warm colour and patina. The stool remains fully functional and can be used withou...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Crocodile Leather French Provincial Footstool Ottoman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Crocodile Leather French Provincial Footstool Ottoman.
Crocodile
$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
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 25 in D 16 in
Barley Twist English 19th Oak Stool with Cross Stretcher and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak barley twist stool from the 19th century with cross stretcher and custom linen upholstery. This oak stool, featuring intricately twisted barley legs, a cross stretcher...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,573
H 20.08 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
Late 19th Century English Rectangular Framed Upholstered Stool
Located in Dublin, IE
A good early 20th century English mahogany framed rectangular stool, the padded top covered in a grey velvet and raised on four pierced column duster legs terminating on block feet. ...
Fabric, Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Oak Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. large square oak stool. The whole is raised on elegant scrolled cabriole legs with floral carvings at the top, joined by an X stretcher. A...
Oak
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
Pair 18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Sconces, c. 1770-1790
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative pair of 18th century Italian Gilt and marbelized double candle sconces. Both of the sconces are in overall very good condition. They are finely carved in th...
Giltwood
Marble Bakery Store Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Marble
Marble
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
$1,895
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Monumental Ornately Carved Barrel Back Throne Chair with Figural Details
Located in Perkasie, PA
Title Monumental Ornately Carved Barrel Back Throne Chair with Figural Details, circa 1990s Description A dramatic monumental carved throne chair, dating to approximately the 1990s,...
Mahogany
$7,770Sale Price|30% Off
W 108 in L 144 in
1920s Beige Field Modern Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Walter Nichols Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Chinese, Art Deco 1920s Rectan...
Wool
$5,800
H 38.5 in W 78 in D 29.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Wood, Down
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcel...
Porcelain
$330
H 7.5 in W 5.13 in D 2.5 in
Beautiful Antique Nuremberg Gold Foil Golden Angel Christmas Tree Topper 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Antique Nuremberg Angel Tree Topper / Ornament – Christkindlesmarkt, Germany 1900s or older A rare and charming handmade Christmas tree topper or ornament, traditionally sold a...
Porcelain, Paper
$1,784
H 53.15 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in
Bed in gilded and carved wood, Louis XV style, signed "Alice Courtois"
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XV style bed in gilded and carved wood of very fine manufacture, signed "Alice Courtois". For mattress base 190/130 cm. Missing gilding and upholstery to be redone. Al...
Wood
Antique 1920s Beige Floral Deco Rectangle Chinese Peking Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room Size Ivory Antique 1920s Rectangle Chinese Knotted Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving perfectly captures the transition ...
Wool
Louis XV Style Daybed With Bolsters & Accent Pillows
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style daybed lavishly upholstered with gold damask fabric with gimp and tassels. The head and footboard with scrolling top-rail carved with sweeping acanthus leaves. The sid...
Fabric, Walnut
Lauren Sofa, in COM, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Lauren Sofa. An elegant piece that pairs skirted charm with sophisticated ease. Defined by a gently undulating back and subtly flared arms, its graceful silhouette an...
Upholstery, Wood
$880
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
1960s, Danish cocktail lounge chair, jacquard fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish cocktail lounge chair. Beige furniture jacquard fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-20 years ago. Very good cond...
Jacquard, Beech
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Wardrobe by Hille for Harrods
By Hille, Harrods
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare antique lacquered chinoiserie wardrobe by Hille. This was made in England by Salamon Hille, it was made for and retailed by the famous London dep...
Wood
$88,824
H 66.54 in W 44.3 in D 19.69 in
Important William and Mary Olive Oyster and Floral Marquetry Cabinet on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A highly important late 17th century William and Mary English olive oyster and floral marquetry cabinet on original stand, circa 1690. England The cabinet is veneered throughout in ...
Brass
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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