French Louis XIV Upholstered Carved Walnut Footstool C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Louis XIV style footstool crafted by Colonial Furniture Co., dating to approximately C1880.
Antique Late 19th Century Footstools
Walnut
French Louis XIV Upholstered Carved Walnut Footstool C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Louis XIV style footstool crafted by Colonial Furniture Co., dating to approximately C1880.
Walnut
Small 17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Footstool in Circassian Walnut
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare gem of Louis XIV Provincial craftsmanship! This petite 17th-century footstool brings Old World elegance to a modern interior. Made in Provence around 1690, the piece is finely...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Louis XIV Style Pailles Fauteuils with Footstools
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Louis XIV-style pailles fauteuils with footstools.
Louis XIV petit stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Darling!
Louis XIV Guiltwood Mid 19th Inlaid Rare Wide Footstool
Located in Lakewood, NJ
French Louis the 16th style guiltwood salon suite extra wide footstool, mid 19th century. Best if purchased as a set, along with chairs shown in our storefront. These make for an im...
Brocade, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 40 in W 53 in D 53 in
Set of 19th Century Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs with Matching Footstools
Located in Lakewood, NJ
French Louis the 16th style guiltwood salon suite, mid 19th century. Each piece with rectangular back of beaded and guilloche frame with centered foliate crest, two down swept arms w...
Gold Leaf
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H 8 in W 28 in D 11 in
18th Century French Louis XIV Floral Carved Footstool Frame, Un-Upholstered
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV footstool features floral and scrollwork carved upholstery-ready frame, 18th century.
Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Oval Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat in oval form with floral carved frame having cabriole legs, c1900 Measures- 14''H x 20''W x 15.75''D.
Walnut
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H 9.5 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut and Floral Tapestry Footstool, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool feature floral tapestry seat on carved walnut base having cabriole legs, circa 1890.
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat over carved walnut base having shaped skirt and raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 13''H x 18.5''W x 15''D.
Walnut, Upholstery
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H 10 in W 14.75 in D 12 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Needlepoint Footstool, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style footstool offers shaped foliate needlepoint seat over carved walnut frame with cabriole legs and scroll form feet, c1900 Measures: 10" H x 14.75"...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 9.5 in W 13 in D 12.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Tapestry Footstool with Gilt Metal Legs C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Style Tapestry Footstool with Gilt Metal Legs C1900.
Tapestry
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H 17.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Banquette, Stool, or Ottoman, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This turn of the 20th century French Louis XIV style walnut banquette, stool, or ottoman features hand painted gold detailing on the legs and stretchers. Carved details of rosettes a...
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XIV Tabouret
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved Wood Tabouret with White Leather Seat, Nailheads and Fringe.
Wood
French Louis XIV Solid Hand Carved Walnut Stool
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful antique French Louis XIV stool in solid hand carved walnut with brass nail head trim. High grade linen upholstery.
18th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Bench, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XIV style walnut bench with stretchers and upholstered with double nail border. The bench dating from the 18th century and French in origin.
For many more fin...
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H 17.75 in W 20.25 in D 16.5 in
French Louis XIV Walnut Tabouret with Aubusson Tapestry and Blue Velvet, C. 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A beautiful walnut stool, dating to circa 1700, making this a period Louis XIV French tabouret. The hand-carved wood has a rich brown patina that acce...
Textile, Tapestry, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique French Walnut Os De Mouton Tabouret Stool, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in walnut in France during the early 1900’s, this tabouret stool features os de mouton legs and stretcher. The very distinct shape of os de mouton furniture make it a pop...
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Pair of Walnut Foot Stools with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century Louis XIV walnut foot stools reupholstered with 18th century Aubusson fragments (circa: 1880).
19th Century French Renaissance Walnut Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring lion's paw feet and an X-shaped design that originated in ancient Egypt, this handsome 19th century French walnut footstool was inspired by the Renaissance style, and makes...
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Stool In Walnut
Located in Round Top, TX
French antique Louis XIV style footstool in walnut from the late 19th century.
Walnut
Pair of Petite Leather Top Footstools
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine pair of French leather top footstools from walnut and in the Louis XIV style.
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H 6 in W 25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Footstool with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
From its expertly carved base to its colorful upholstery, this long, antique foot stool would make a lovely addition to a formal living room. Crafted in France, circa 1830, the elega...
Tapestry, Oak
19th Century French Walnut Wood Louis XIV Style Tabouret
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1800’s in France, this walnut wood tabouret has Louis XIV style motifs. The stool has been professionally reupholstered with a nice white cotton fabric, held in pl...
Iron
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H 8.75 in W 49.75 in D 8.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV kneeling prayer bench offers upholstered cushion with brass tacks raised on carved mahogany cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, c1890 Measures: 8...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 18 in W 22.5 in D 20.875 in
Period French Louis XIV Walnut Wood and Tapestry Os de Mouton Tabouret
Located in Dallas, TX
Os de mouton chairs were first produced by French menuisiers during the reign of Louis XIV. The highly shaped legs and stretchers had inherent beauty that reflected the use of promin...
Iron
French Late 19th Century Louis XIV Style Foot Stool in Walnut
Located in Round Top, TX
French antique Louis XIV style foot stool in walnut from the late 19th century.
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Stool With Aubusson Cover
Located in Natchez, MS
French Louis XIV style stool with Aubusson cover with elephant and floral motif
Pair of French Antique Louis XIV-style Carved Walnut Footstools
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of French Antique Louis XIV-style Carved Walnut Footstools
French 17th Century "Joint" Footstool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early French walnut joined footstool with boldly turned legs and stretchers. Lovely patina. Upholstered in a colorful wool needlework in a striking floral design with fringe and bras...
Oak, Textile
$2,650 / set
H 33 in W 26.88 in D 25 in
Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...
Fabric, Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Style Carved Walnut & Upholstered Foot Stool, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French style footstool offers upholstered seat over walnut base having carved skirt and cabriole legs, C1920. Measures- 18'' H x 23'' W x 21.5'' D. A French style walnut f...
Walnut, Upholstery
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 32 in D 16 in
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from rich carved walnut, the stool features graceful cabri...
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
18th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Mahogany Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive or petite footstool from the French Louis XVI period. The stool features a hand-carved mahogany frame with neoclassical motifs. The oval form is supported by acan...
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral lamps fabric. Cabriolet backs, nicely carved and molded arms, and delicately carved flo...
Fruitwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Stool / Upholstery Seat
Located in Carmine, TX
An elegant French Louis XVI walnut stool dating to the 19th century, featuring a finely carved circular frame with fluted, tapered legs and classic neoclassical detailing. The genero...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,075
H 19 in W 25 in D 24 in
Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Provence, Southern France circa 1920, this elegant antique Louis XV stool features a beautifully carved walnut frame with a warm and rich patina. The nearly square form is...
Velvet, 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 exquisite 19th-century French walnut footstool is a testament to the enduring elegan...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$210Sale Price|30% Off
H 9 in W 11 in D 13.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs, 1960s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs dating from the 1960s, featuring gracefully carved wooden frames, shaped cabriole legs, and comfortable upholstered seats and backs. ...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,598Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Refined Fauteuils
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of French Louis XV refined fauteuils, the refined lines and detail carvings makes this pair very elegant and.
Wood
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality carved rosewood stool having a newly reupholstered seat in a quality lavender colour stylish fabric, carved rosewood frieze, standing on shaped carved...
Other
Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900.
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Stool / Upholstery Seat
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant and timeless, this French 19th century Louis XVI stool is crafted from solid walnut and features beautifully fluted, tapered legs with carved rosette corner blocks. Newly uph...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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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