$1,975
H 9 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen
$1,800
H 7.25 in W 28 in D 13 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This
Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut
$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
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,800 / set
H 6 in W 10 in D 8.25 in
Pair of French Steel and Brass Footstools with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French steel and bass footstools with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite pair of
Brass, Steel
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
Napoleon III Stool
Located in Chireno, TX
Napoleon III stool, circa 1870-1889: ebonized frame newly covered in white linen. Note: Regional
Linen, Wood
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 11.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
French Provincial Footstool in Red Linen / Pompoms Hand carved Walnut Base
Located in Malibu, CA
French Provincial Footstool in Platner & Co red linen blend/ Samuel & Sons silk pompoms over a
Walnut, Silk, Velvet
Os D' Mouton Pair of Upholstered Footstools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French pair traditional Os d' Mouton leg foot stools Newly recovered in vintage
Linen
Pair Of 19thC Italian Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19thC footstools covered in vintage Belgian linen. Note the large decorative nailhead
Upholstery, Linen
Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
tapered with flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen
Linen, Oak
Louis XVI Style Painted Oval Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, France, circa
Linen, Oak
Louis XVI Style Painted Round Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, France
Linen, Oak
Pair of French Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair French cabriole leg stools
Wood, Linen
19thC French Napoleon III Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen...this Napoleon III footstool has a Chinese bamboo
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Upholstered Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French foot stool with traditional turned legs Newly reupholstered in vintage homespun
Linen
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
legs. Newly upholstered in linen. France circa 1900.
Linen, Oak
1920's French Os D'mouton Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Classic foot stool with os d'mouton legs. The stool has been covered in linen fabric. A pair
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Upholstery Ottoman, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Napoleon III ottoman or foot stool. The ebonized wood ottoman has been
Linen, Wood
Upholstered Oak Stool in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
blue linen. One Available.
Upholstery, Linen
19th Century Italian Painted X-Frame Stool
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century Italian painted X-Frame stool upholstered in off-white linen.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Louis XV-Style Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French, Louis XV-style footstool featuring six delicately carved cabriole legs and new linen
Brass
19th Century French Painted Benches/Footstools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV style painted benches or footstools. The benches stand on four
Linen, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, France, circa 1900 Here are
Linen, Oak
19th Century French Walnut Linen Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century oval shaped French Louis XV style walnut footstool standing on six cabriole legs
Walnut
French Provincial Footstool
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage French style Handcarved footstool upholstered in fine Italian linen wool blend. The stool
Brass
Diminutive French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming French carved walnut footstool in a diminutive size. Made in the Louis XV style with
Linen, Walnut
Painted Louis XV Style Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
. Upholstered in linen with Classic gimp trim, France, circa 1900. Here are few examples … surprising pieces
Linen, Oak
20th Century French Linen and Wood Folding Stool or Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French folding stool newly upholstered in vintage French linen. This stool is 18.5" W x
Linen, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, France, circa 1900.
Linen, Oak
Napoleon III Upholstered Foot Stool, circa 1890 France
Located in New York, NY
19thC ebony foot stool with classic twisted spool legs. Vintage Belgian linen upholstery.
Ebony, Linen
Antique Upholstered Barley Twist Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Antique barley twisted foot stool, France, early 20th century. Delightful design consists of
Upholstery, Linen
Sold
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Upholstered Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized 19th century French Napoleon III foot stools. The center finials are original
Linen
Petit Foot Stool
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely little oval foot stool of dark wood with scroll feet found in France. Newly upholstered in
Linen, Wood
Louis XVI Style Large Square Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric. France circa 1900
Linen
Ottoman or Footstool
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Our footstools and ottomans are custom made.
Linen
Sold
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Antique French Gesso Stool Bench Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique French gesso stool bench recently upholstered in linen with a later grey paint finish.
Linen, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Cherrywood Footstool
Located in East Hampton, NY
A good-looking footstool in cherrywood with turned legs upholstered in beige linen.
Cherry, Linen
Antique French Gilt and Gesso Stool bench
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique French gilt and gesso stool bench recently reupholstered in a neutral linen fabric.
Gesso, Linen, Wood
A Pair of 1940s-50s Stainwood Upholstered Benches of X-Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
The purple and black weave linen upholstered seats on scrolled x-form satinwood frames ending in
Linen
19th.C. Painted Louis XVI Foot Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Linen
Upholstery, Linen
Pair Bleached Oak Footstools with Taupe Linen
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of footstools in bleached oak with taupe linen upholstery.
Barley Twist Footstools in Linen with Nailhead Trim
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of French footstools upholstered in linen with brass nailhead trim.
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual 19th century French carved walnut footstools. Detailed carving, newly upholstered
Linen, Walnut
Sold
H 7 in W 16 in D 16 in
Two French Round Footstools Padded with Hay, Red Stripe Linen Tops, Late 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
French red stripe linen. The larger footstool is hand-painted a lovely red with gold trim. The smaller
Wood
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
$3,500
H 64 in W 25.6 in D 2 in
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...
Wood
$3,116 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
SGV Mohair Blanket 0307
Located in New York, NY
Playful yet refined our third collaboration with award-winning New York-based designer Giancarlo Valle in here. The capsule showcases our high volume hand woven mohair blankets in tw...
Wool, Mohair
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
Oak
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
$375 / item
H 32.28 in W 16.53 in D 17.32 in
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
Iron
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Wood, Paper
$2,056
H 8.67 in W 14.18 in D 13 in
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
French 19th Century Rococo Style Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
A Rococo style armchair from the 19th century, delicately carved with floral clasps to the crest and seat rails and to the tops of the cabriole legs, and scrolled arm terminals. The ...
Wood
Sold|$19,876 / set
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
EIGHT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WILLIAM MORRIS PHILIP WEBB SUSSEX DINING CHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable suite of eight original William Morris, Philip Webb, Rush seat Sussex ...
Rush, Rope, Beech
$13,500 / set
H 24.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of English Regency Curule Chairs with Swan Motifs and Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English period Regency steel and brass curule armchairs with swan motifs from the early 19th century. This pair of curule Regency chairs circa 1820 features an X-shape stee...
Brass, Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Perfectly aged and weathered cigar leather wing back reclining writers chair made in the manner, style, and size of Ralph Lauren by Restoration Hardware. The iconic chair features a ...
Brass
Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage four-panel hand-painted screen with butterfly and flower motifs. A celebration of artistry and nature, this vintage Chinese four-panel screen brings elegance to any space w...
Wood, Paper
English Vintage Upholstered Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Wrapped in a beautiful ocre and ivory fabric, this three-panel screen will be the perfect piece to customize your room. Use it to create a private area or section off your interior t...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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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