Gilt Foot Stool
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Beech
Early 20th Century French Victorian Stools
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Beech
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Stools
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Stools
Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Wood, Giltwood, Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Stools
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Footstools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Antique 19th Century Asian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 1840s British Victorian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s French Candelabras
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Benches
Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Antique Early 1900s British Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Alpaca, Linen
Antique 1720s English Jacobean Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
2010s American Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Wood
Vintage 1910s Ukrainian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Fabric, Mohair
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Stools
Giltwood
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Tapestry
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Vintage 1950s Italian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Stools
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Stools
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Early 20th Century Danish Stools
Antique 1830s French Empire Stools
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Footstools
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Footstools
Mohair, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Footstools
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s European Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Footstools
Early 20th Century Italian Footstools
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Dry Bars
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
20th Century American Modern Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Footstools
Tapestry, Giltwood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Footstools
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century French Stools
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1920s Ottomans and Poufs
Gilt Foot Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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