The Moreton Footstool, an English Howard-Style footstool
Located in London, GB
The Moreton Footstool, modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionally hand made in England to the highest standard. The beech frame is raised o...
Linen, Oak, Down, Feathers
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. The stool is generously upholstered in a neutral textured fabr...
Metal, Brass
Fabulous Art Deco Drum Shaped Oak Dressing Stool With Storage, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a rare shaped Art Deco stool. This stylish dressing stool dates to the 1930s, and can be used for either a dressing table or a footstool. Fabulous ...
Oak
The Moreton Footstool with heavy linen cover
Located in London, GB
The Moreton Footstool, with removeable slipcover made in a heavy natural linen with kick pleats. Modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionall...
Linen, Oak
Circa 1880-1900, Antique Victorian Ebonised Lion's Hairy Paw Feet Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, circa 1880-1900 Ebonised footstool with elaborate hand carved Lion’s hairy paw feet. A very good looking well ...
Oak
Rare Antique Georgian circa 1800 Footstool with Angel Cherub Upholstery Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Georgian circa 1800 scroll footstool with Cherub upholstery What a find! This has to be the most sculptural and ornate li...
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Oak Footstool with Leather Seat and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak footstool from the 19th century with leather seat and turned legs. This English oak stool from the 19th century boasts a charming rustic appeal with its worn leather s...
Leather, Oak
English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...
Bouclé, Oak
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk embroidered upholstery This is without question the most iconic, fine furniture, high Vic...
Silk, Oak
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.
Leather, Oak
1940s English Oak and Jute Footstool
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Circa 1940s England. With complementary tones of the wood and jute, this large vintage ottoman/stool is perfect to add some warmth to your home. We love this placed in the living a...
Jute, Oak
19th Century English Oak Curule Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
This English Country house bench is solid oak in the Classic Curule design. This window bench has a warm oak patina and rich red velvet seat. Measures: Seat height 19.75".
Oak
19th Century Oak Stool with Leather Strapping
Located in Boston, MA
19th century turned oak stool with leather strapping.
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 12 in W 15.875 in D 12 in
Arthur Simpson Oak and Leather Strap "Easy Stool, " English, circa 1920
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Southampton, NY
Arts & Crafts oak stool with concave seat, tapered legs and seat stretchers. Leather straps held with brass tacks. Useful and patented English stool, circa 1920. Arthur Simpson of Ke...
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 14 in W 19 in D 16 in
William & Mary Period Carved and Turned Oak Bench Oyster Stretcher, Circa 1690
Located in New York, NY
A rare William & Mary turned oak bench on baluster legs and retaining the original oyster veneered shaped X-form stretcher. English, Circa 1690.
Oak
English Arts & Crafts Period Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Architectural oak stool featuring heavy square supports and exposed joinery, characteristic of the English Arts & Crafts movement. The deep-toned oak shows strong ray fleck throu...
Canvas, Oak
English Gothic Revival Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a upholstered top above a frame consisting of a repeating trefoil shaped apron raised on square legs with slightly block feet
Oak
The Moreton Footstool, an English Howard-Style footstool
Located in London, GB
The Moreton Footstool, modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionally hand made in England to the highest standard. The beech frame is raised o...
Linen, Oak, Down, Feathers
The Moreton Footstool, a bespoke English Howard-Style footstool
Located in London, GB
The Moreton Footstool, modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionally hand made in England to the highest standard. The beech frame is raised o...
Linen, Oak
Sold
H 15.5 in W 29.75 in D 13 in
Antique English Rectangular Oak and Woven Cord Rope Stool Footstool Bench
Located in Pearland, TX
Superb antique early 20th-Century English oak stool / foot stool / bench with hand turned legs and stretchers and hand woven cording seat. This charming stool is a nice large size an...
Rope, Oak
Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement oak stool with ash legs In the Eygptian Revival style This was knows as the 'Thebes' stool It was first registered by Liberty & Co in 1884 This is rare and a wonde...
Ash, Oak
1940s English Oak and Jute Footstool
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Circa 1940s England. With complementary tones of the wood and jute, this large vintage ottoman/stool is perfect to add some warmth to your home. We love this placed in the living a...
Jute, Oak
Arts & Crafts Footstool By Arthur Simpson
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak footstool With woven leather top By Arthur Simpson of Kendal Circa 1905 Height 31cm. Width 48.5cm. Depth 30cm
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 13.59 in W 13.39 in D 10.44 in
SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1934 dated Robert Mouseman Thompson leather woven footstool in sublime period condition A goo...
Leather, Oak
Early English Oak and Woven Rush Footstool, circa 1910
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English oak stool / footstool with hand turned legs and stretchers and hand woven rush seat, circa 1910. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest. DIMENSIONS 14...
Oak, Rush
Sold
H 7 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Antique English Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Carved Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Classic British flair carved oak decorator piece~~great for displaying copper kettles 7" tall x 12" wide x 7....
Oak
A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century With a reeded frame and raised on claw feet, covered in wool bargello needlework. Provenance: Private New South Wales Collection.
Oak
Sold
H 15.95 in W 32.09 in D 27.37 in
RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren Writer's Chesterfield tufted footstool ottoman P...
Leather, Oak
Antique English Oak Woven Cord Rope Stool Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English oak stool / footstool with hand turned legs and stretchers and hand woven corded string seat, circa 1900. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest or a s...
Oak, Rope
Sold
H 15.56 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Large Antique Victorian Oak Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved oak Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and w...
Upholstery, Oak
English 19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely English oak "joint stool" with hand-carved motifs, two scalloped edges, and turned legs. Joint stools were assigned as a test for future craftsmen and often was the first pr...
Oak
Sold
H 19.49 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage Please note the delivery fe...
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Oak Stool with Caned Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak stool from England with a played top which has hand carved sides and pierced decoration for added design interest. The seat retains its original caning. The seat is ...
Cane, Oak
Russell Stool in Original Distressed Leather
By Gordon Russell
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Russell stool, one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, featuring pegged construction with an upholstered seat over chamfered splayed legs an...
Oak
18th Century George III English Oak Foot Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Traditional George III period oak foot stool with new velvet upholstery. Having some old repairs but solid and sturdy. In very good antique condition. England, late 18th century,...
Upholstery, Oak
English Oak Footstool
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 English oak footstool with existing William Morris fabric professionally cleaned but with a few small existing stains. Measures: W 87 x D 34 x H 19 cm.
Oak
English Oak and Cording Footstool, circa 1910
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English oak stool / footstool with hand turned legs and stretchers and hand woven cording seat, circa 1910. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest.
Oak
Sold
H 12.01 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Antique Edwardian Brown Leather & English Oak circa 1900-1910 Small Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice original hand made in England oak & leather footstool A good looking and functional small footstool, the ideal size for one person to ...
Leather, Oak
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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