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Beachcomber Milking Stool in Oiled Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beachcomber milking stool is our take on a Classic, simple form. The hand shaped seat is sculpted for comfort, and the legs are shaved with a block plane lending the walnut a low...
Category

2010s American Shaker Footstools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern trio of square walnut cube stools number 42102-01 with black faux leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Bea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Upholstered Footstool with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern footstool features vintage upholstery and removable tapered legs. Matching upholstered lounge chairs with walnut frames available separately. Matching uphol...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Ottoman in Caribbean Walnut with Handmade Weaving, 1 in stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The piece incorporates hammock weaving into a comfortable and functional ottoman. Small bronze bolts make assembly and disassembly easy, they also give the piece stability. Káan Otto...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, white color striped fabric upholstered sea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, white color striped fabric upholstered sea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Category

Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Gold Paint Decorated Faux Bamboo French Benches Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Peabody, MA
A model 2406 lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. Chair measures 31" wide x 32.5" deep x 30" high, 19" seat height. Ottoman measures 25.5"...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

Antique 1890s American High Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Verellen Danish Modern Walnut & Suede Ottoman
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very handsome, Danish Modern style round ottoman by Verellen, High Point, NC. The Hayes ottmoman, has a solid walnut X base frame with a tufted gray suede top. In very good estate co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and ...

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Set of Two '2' Ottomans Footstools After Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Deland, FL
This is a pair of ottomans / footstools designed in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The fabric has been newly upholsterd in Knoll Fabrics white bouclé. The wooden walnut bas...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates. The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Extra Wide Country French Lounge Chair W/ Matching Ottoman Beige Upholstery Mint
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Extra Wide Country French Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Beige Upholstery MINT original condition! Chair: 26x36x37 Seat height: 19 Ottoman: 19×36x19
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically incised drawer above a...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of French Louis XV Painted Foot Stools Ottomans, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of American-made French style stools in a beautiful blue with matching blue accents. The stools are in good condition and measure 20.5 x 20.5 x 19 inches tal...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).      
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Walnut Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A sculptural footstool or bench original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in soft heavy wool by Holly Hunt. Walnut base refinished in dark walnut. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Beige Patterned Upholstery and Walnut Footstool
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a top upholstered in an intricately patterned beige and brown fabric, resting on rectangular walnut legs with a stretcher base. (MILO BA...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery

Classic Antique Style Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.
Category

Vintage 1970s North American American Empire Benches

Materials

Walnut

Classic Antique Style Bench
Classic Antique Style Bench
H 28 in W 44 in D 18 in
Jens Risom Walnut Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Jens Risom designed Walnut ottoman (signed under upholstery), angular framework and in the center sits the cushion that's built into the frame. Ottoman has an edge...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Ottoman
Jens Risom Walnut Ottoman
H 15.5 in W 23 in D 21.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Ottoman in Caribbean Walnut with Handmade Hammock Weaving
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The K ́áan Ottoman incorporates hammock weaving into a comfortable and functional ottoman, which can be taken apart for ease of transportation and to minimize the carbon footprint. ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Baseball Bat Legs Heavy Stomp Live Edge Top Side End Coffee Occasional Table
By Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baseball bat legs heavy stomp live edge top side end coffee occasional table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking an outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utiliz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut
Dovetailed Stool in Walnut
H 13 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Velvet Ottoman with Conical Ebonized Walnut Legs
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern ottoman was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It ottoman offers a rectangular form with piping detailing on the perimeter o...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Devi Footstool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Devi footstool. Inspired by 18th century Indian charpoy beds. This is a wonderful and useful accent piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Devi Footstool
Devi Footstool
H 12 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Glenn of California Walnut and Jack Lenor Larsen Bench
By Glenn of California, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Merced, CA
Well designed bench by Glenn of California, circa 1950s. Constructed with a sculpted walnut base and upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen ‘Aurora’ velvet fabric. Measures 51" L x 16....
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

The Boston Ottoman by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
This ottoman by Thomas Hayes studio acts as both a companion to The Boston chair and a unique standalone piece. This piece is made to order and done in COM/COL only. Lead time: 8-1...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Erickson Aesthetics Solid Walnut Folding X-Base Ottoman with Hide Seat
By Ben Erickson
Located in New York, NY
Solid walnut folding X-base ottoman with hide seat. Can be used for a magazine holder while folded or an ottoman when fully opened. Designed by Ben Erickson for Erickson Aesthetics...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hide, Walnut

Cedric Walnut Frame Ottoman
By Modern Living Supplies
Located in New York, NY
Cedric ottoman on solid walnut tapered leg base. COM requirements: 2 yards. 5% up-charge for contrasting fabrics and or welting. COL requirements:40 sq. feet. 5% percentage up...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Cedric Walnut Frame Ottoman
Cedric Walnut Frame Ottoman
H 17 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Set of Three Thebes Stools
Located in Nashville, TN
Stools in the manner of Liberty & Company
Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Walnut, String

Set of Three Thebes Stools
Set of Three Thebes Stools
H 16 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Jacobean Style Turned Walnut And Leopard Theme Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Jacobean Style Turned Wood And leopard theme re-Upholstered Footstool in great condition. Measures 19" in width, 16" in depth and 17" in height.
Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Stools or Ottomans
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie footstools or ottomans By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1960s Carv...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Eames "Time Life" Turned Walnut Stool, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We have 2 of the Eames "Time Life" turned walnut stools by Herman Miller. Designed in 1960, these iconic stools are perfect for a cocktail table or a stool! See information below fro...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Massive Restored Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Footstool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, fully restored Ralph Lauren, hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian style ottoman with huge amounts of internal storage ...
Category

20th Century American Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Drexel Declaration Walnut Stool
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Denton, TX
Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel solid walnut with original vinyl seat.
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Drexel Declaration Walnut Stool
Drexel Declaration Walnut Stool
H 15.38 in Dm 15.25 in
Danish Modern Walnut Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A sculptural footstool or bench original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in soft heavy wool by Holly Hunt. Walnut base refinished in dark walnut. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Stool or Ottoman, 1960s
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie footstool or ottoman By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Cream lacquered walnut, with light bl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery

Antique Oversized American Empire Style Needlepoint Footstool, Lovebirds, c 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique American Empire footstool offers needlepoint upholstered seat with German Fraktur style design having lovebirds, hearts and flowers over walnut frame raised on ogee b...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associates Footstools in Bouclé, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Set of matching benches designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. Sculptural walnut framing fully restored, re-upholstered in ivory Teddy bouclé by Holly Hunt...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Tufted Paisley Curule Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful bench in a beautiful paisley print. The upholstery as is the rest of the stool are in good condition. The bench measures 24 wide x 19 tall x 17 deep.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Benches

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Footstools by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of footstools by Jens Risom.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Footstools by Jens Risom
Pair of Footstools by Jens Risom
H 17.5 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Footstools by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of footstools by Jens Risom.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Footstools by Jens Risom
Pair of Footstools by Jens Risom
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Antique White Painted Louis XVI Style Ottomans Benches Stools circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Maison Jansen style stools in good condition. They each measure 25 wide x 17 deep x 17 tall. They date to the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Unique Rennaisance Revival Carved Walnut Bench Stool Attributed Pottier & Stymus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous bench most likely made by Pottier & Stymus. The bench is in good condition for its age and has beautiful carved details. The bench measures 32 wide x 18 inches tal...
Category

Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut X Base Upholstered Bench or Footstool
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut X Base upholstered bench or footstool. Newly reupholstered in beautiful ivory fabric with walnut X or cross style base. Excellent original condition. Measu...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Brass Bench by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s lite walnut with polished brass details bench, designed by Renowned California designer Michael Taylor for Baker furniture Co. The cushion is covered with a beige soft vinyl...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Contour Loveseat and Footstool in Tan Leather with Natural Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Resisting the move to ‘modern’ hard angles in the 1950s, the Kagan Contour series is iconic among midcentury designs for its emphasis on natural materials and hand craftsmanship. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Early George Nakashima Mira High Stool American Black Walnut USA circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
George Nakashima Mira high stool American black walnut, circa 1960 Original early production model George Nakashima ’Mira High Stool’ American Black Walnut & Hickory dated 1960, t...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heart Stool Early Green Metal Tag
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar green metal tag, heart tool with splayed legs in very fine condition. Edward J Wormley A leading American furniture designer for over four decades, Edwar...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Pair of Modern Arts & Crafts Style Solid Wood Bell Design Studio Stools
By Wendell Castle, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful pair of nicely designed checkered handmade Bell design stools. Made circa mid-2000s with extreme care to detail. These were originally purchased at DWR. They have a Frank ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

French Neoclassical Style Curule Benches or Stools by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of French neoclassical style Curule form stools or benches with turned stretchers & rosette carvings throughout. Marvelous transitional design suitable for placement in a vari...
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Tufted Bench has been fully restored, made out of walnut wood and features a newly upholstered tufted cushion. This bench has its original dark walnut color s...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bench
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bench
H 19 in W 28 in L 19 in
Set of Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associates Footstools
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Private listing for "Kim". Set of matching ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s. Footstools will be refinished and reupholstered to match a set of chairs, previously p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Twill, Walnut

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North American Walnut Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of north american walnut footstools available on 1stDibs. There are 61 antique and vintage north american walnut footstools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. North american walnut footstools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american walnut footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large north american walnut footstools can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller north american walnut footstools available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 inches in width — may make for a better choice. North american walnut footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jens Risom, Herman Miller and George Nakashima are consistently popular.

How Much are North American Walnut Footstools?

North american walnut footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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.