European Wood Footstools
23
2,673
166
39
to
228
1,493
1,274
2,862
2,724
2,749
548
273
158
128
121
113
95
64
50
27
25
23
20
18
12
8
6
3
177
905
1,583
205
271
1,044
117
53
12
35
100
74
264
313
63
21
7
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1,296
529
179
225
157
213
155
202
149
196
139
189
51
26
25
17
17
Sort By
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s.
The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool
Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 18.51 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 19.49 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf or Stool Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria.
An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Beech
Poltroncine pieghevole in corda stile Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Napoli, NA
Coppia di poltrone restaurate in perfetto stato
Attribuite a modello JH 512, disegnata da Hans J. Wegner per Johannes Hansen, 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Rope, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Sunny Yellow Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or tabouret from beech and upholstery new covered with sunny yellow textile fabric and yellow cords Austria, 1930s.
An amazing Art Deco vintage pouf st...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base
Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any living area or current ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stool was designed by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery.
The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Tabouret by UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody. Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, fabric. Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholstered in unique vintage hand woven ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Antique Stools, Ebonized Beech Wood, Creme Fabric, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of petite stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period.
Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covered with cream-white structure...
Category
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Antique Petite English Oak Woven Cord Rope Footstool Riser or Stand circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming diminutive antique english oak woven cord rope footstool, riser, or stand, circa 1920. This petite stool has hand turned bobbin legs and a hand woven corded string seat an...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Footstools
Materials
Rope, Oak
H 7.25 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
STUNNiNG & COLLECTABLE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA KILIM FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman
Please note the delivery fee list...
Category
20th Century English Kilim Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
English 19th Century Upholstered FootStool
Located in Southampton, GB
Recently upholstered in quality chevron weave fabric with complimenting tassles.
Wonderful turned leg frame.
England, circa 1880.
Height - 52 cm
Top - 36 cm x 33 cm
Please messag...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 46 cm width 46 cm depth 38 cm
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Wormley Footstool by DUISTT
Located in Geneve, CH
Wormley Footstool by DUISTT
Dimensions: W 67 x D 66 x H 44 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Darkened Sikomoro and Brass details
The WORMLEY foot stool, crafted with great attention to ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
William 1Vth English circular Footstool / Sewing Box Inlaid Hardwood, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare example of an English Combination Lidded Foot Stool complete with an integral sewing box, hardwood with inlaid detail and dating to the early 19th century, William 1Vt...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
H 6.63 in Dm 11.2 in
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Low Stools in the manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools, inspired by the style of Ico Parisi, encapsulates the essence of sleek design and timeless elegance.
Crafted during the mid-20th cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.93 in W 21.66 in D 13 in
Italian Set of Side Chairs with Footstool in Wood and Bouclé, 1950
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and very rare set of three pieces composed of two low slipper chairs and one stool or footstool.
Made in Italy in the 1950s, original pieces.
The peculiarity of this set i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
Category
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Birch
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its high...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
Deep buttoned leather seats. recently
covered in leather & coloured to chestnut
Walnut Cabriole shaped legs with turned H cros...
Category
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY.
Measures 24” x 24...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movement from o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid century stool, footrest by Krasna Jizba, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage stool/footrest was made by Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovakia in the in the 1960´s. They features an unconventional design, irregular shaping. It´s made o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Antique English Footstool With Vintage Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 1880s round carved wooden footstool with brass. Upholstered in 1970s silk Scalamandré animal print fabric.
Category
Antique 1880s English Footstools
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century, Danish Round Tripod Footstool
Located in Bristol, GB
A charming, round footstool with tapering teak legs and a padded cushion which has been newly upholstered in black faux leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Stools in the manner of Ingvar Hildingsson
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in New York, NY
Small stools or side tables that are inspired by the Swedish ski chalet stools of Ingvar Hildingsson.
Tall stool is 18x11 inches. Also available as 12 inch tall stool.
Great for pl...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Hardwood
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual stool in oak and fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Round Continental Stool With Scalamandré Cheetah
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 19th century round carved wooden foot stool thats upholstered in very old Scalamandré cheetah silk velvet fabric. The legs are a heavy porcelain very nicely detailed with in...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Wool Hand Tufting Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s.
The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
The stool is after full ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Low Hunting Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hunting lounge chair with ottoman, oak, rope, fabric, Germany, 1960s
This relaxing chair shows a minimal design combined with great woodworking. An open character is created by the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Rope
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in dark red.
France, circa ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960's, Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of straight simp...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hexagonal Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stubby wooden hexagonal stool, made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat with three rounded legs. No nails or hardware. Great lines and shape. Petite stool with great presence. Great v...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Bauhaus Chrome teak fabric Dressing table stool footrest , 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Vintage footrest ottoman is made in typical mid-century style.
The stool was made most probably in the 1960/70s.
Designed in the manner of Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Footstools
Materials
Chrome
H 16.54 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Safari rosewood and leather Erik Worts Ottoman for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Wørts
Located in Braga, Braga
Safari Ottoman designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960. Made of solid rosewood and leather. Very nice patinated leather seat but still in good vintage condition.
S...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Superb Pair Centennial Carved Chippendale Mahogany Square Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These gorgeous stools are absolutely gorgeous and feature incredible carved ball and claw feet and acanthus leaves on the leaves. The upholstery is not symetrical but is well done an...
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
Rare oak hunting footstool by Heinz Heger, Germany 1950s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Crafted from oak and fabric in Germany during the 1950s. Manufactured by PGH Erzgebirgisches Kunsthandwerk Annaberg Buchholz. To accompany the the Heinz Heger hunting lounge chair or...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
A 19th Century X Framed Rosewood Stool
Located in Conwy, GB
The seat upholstered in a worn tumbling block silk work tapestry, particularly well carved rosewood X-frame base.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Rosewood
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, c.1960s, Sweden. The ottoman was originally paired with the Ingrid armchair. This piece features a tufted caramel leather seat on a bent beech wood...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
20th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Spanish Savonarola with Foot Rest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola
You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional piece. Very sturdy and resistant.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional and rare 19th century Irish oak stool, with beautifully rich patination and grain. The padded brass studded seat is of rectangular form and upholstered in beautiful go...
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Stool for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cane stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The stool features a woven cane seat and tapered teak dowel legs.
Dimensions
22" width x 16" dept...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Cane
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Rope, Oak
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. W...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Velvet
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 13 in
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "European Wood Footstools", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
European Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of european wood footstools available for sale. We have 1271 antique and vintage european wood footstools in-stock, while there are 73 modern editions to choose from as well. European wood footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian european wood footstools are consistently popular styles. European wood footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jindrich Halabala, Hans J. Wegner and Etro are consistently popular.
How Much are European Wood Footstools?
European wood footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
Finding the Right Footstools for You
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
More Ways To Browse
Antique French Wood Architectural Elements
Brass Vanity Legs
Walnut Display Victorian
Louis Xv Style Bombe
Louis Style Vanity
Nice Vanity
French Oak Antique Chair
French Painted Wardrobe
Large Gilt Friezes
Antique French Carved Dining Chairs
Antique Painted Vanity
Antique Vanity Painted
Painted Antique Vanities
Painted Antique Vanity
Retro French Country Chairs
Walnut Entrance
Louis Xv Style Gold Frame
Wood Vanity Chair