French Velvet Footstools
20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Other Footstools
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century French Baltic Benches
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Velvet, Holly, Burl
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century French Directoire Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Velvet, Sycamore
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Mahogany, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique 1860s French Renaissance Footstools
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
2010s French Modern Footstools
Goatskin, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Walnut, Silk, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Regency Revival Footstools
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Textile, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Cotton
2010s French Sofas
Beech, Velvet
1990s French Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s French Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood, Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Footstools
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Empire Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Silk, Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Footstools
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood
People Also Browsed
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1720s English George I Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chaise Longues
Gold Leaf
French Velvet Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are French Velvet Footstools?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Read More
All the Furniture in This Organic Modern Soho Loft Can Be Yours
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
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.
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.