$680Sale Price|20% Off
DIM/CON Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890 Measures - 14 h x 18 w x 18 w A charming antique Rococo Revival footstool crafted from rosewood, dating to ci...
Rosewood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted stools from the late 19th century with richly carved décor, cabriole legs and newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of Scandinavian Rococo...
Upholstery, Wood
Solid oak Rococo foot stall
Located in NANTES, FR
Adorable Louis XV Rococo foot rest in solid oak, from XIXth Century.
Oak
Italian Painted Stool
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dating from the late 18th century this stool has its original paint of flowers and ribbons on an ochre ground.
Wood
Pair painted and gilded 19th c. stools
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Hungarian Rococo style painted and gilt stools. Hungary circa 1870. Provenance - Szentglosker Manor, Somogy Megye
Giltwood
A Regence Gilded Stool With Pied De Biche Feet.
Located in New York, NY
A Regence gilded stool with pied de biche feet terminating the cabriole legs – foliate motifs and cross-hatched background.
Giltwood
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
Tapestry, Giltwood
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H 15 in W 26 in D 15.75 in
Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Carved Walnut & Upholstered Bench, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Retaining its vintage velvet upholstery on its rectangular top, with a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs joined by a turned stretcher, the shaped feet slightly raised
Walnut
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H 14 in W 19 in D 14 in
Matching Footstool Which May Be Purchased with or Without the Pair of Chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
A 20th century giltwood Rococo carved footstool custom covered in a Rubelli Lampas.
Giltwood
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H 21.5 in W 33.75 in D 22 in
Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style Benches / Footstools / Ottomans, Boucle
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style benches / footstools / ottomans, Boucle Hand carved newly upholstered benches or footstools each having boucle cushioned tops and intricately hand...
Bouclé, Wood
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H 17 in W 27.75 in D 17 in
Pair Italian Rococo Shaped Walnut & Upholstered Benches, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having (differing) leather upholstered seats and shaped aprons, these mid 18th century benches have cabriole legs joined by x-form stretchers and drake feet
Walnut
Italian Wicker Cane Top Walnut Wood Footstool
Located in New York, NY
An Italian cane top wood stool / footstool with carving detail and cabriole leg in the Rococo style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Piece was made for Neiman Marcus as per la...
Cane, Wood, Wicker, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Upholstered Ottoman Stool
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French Napoleon III upholstered ottoman stool. Unusual French ottoman stool in black lacquer with fine gilt decoration. It dates from the 19th century Napoleon III pe...
Textile, Wood
Italian Walnut and Upholstered Rococo Footstool, Mid 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a brown velvet upholstered top trimmed in patinated nailheads, the shaped apron supported by cabriole legs terminating in upturned raised pad feet.
Walnut
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H 20.5 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Pair Italian Rococo Carved & Painted Upholstered Benches, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having loose upholstered cushions above an upholstered deck the benches are of walnut with various layers of paint on their surfaces, with carved moldings and centered scrolls on all...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Carved Stool or Tabouret
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Louis XV style carved stool or tabouret. The base and its gently curved legs are elaborately carved in a Rococo fashion. Italy, circa 1850, weathered, small losses and old...
Wood
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H 18.51 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Stool in Pine and Original Black Paint, circa 1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo stool. Pine and original black color, with carved apron, cabriole legs. Sweden circa 1770. Newly upholstered seat in gray-blue linen blend from Casa Mance.
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Dutch Rococo Walnut Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Each rectangular with upholstered seats with cabriole legs joined by H form turned stretchers.
Walnut
Late 19th Century Pair of Italian Carved Rococo Style Stools
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of ornately carved Italian beechwood stools with a faux leopard fabric seat, late 19th century.
Beech
French Carved Giltwood Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a French or Italian Rococo footstool. The stool features beautifully carved legs ending in hoof feet, double row of serpentine nailheads and Scalama...
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
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H 20.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of 18th Century Continental Parcel-Gilt and Crème Painted Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of venetian style continental stools date from the 18th century, and feature a cream painted finish with gilding, seat rails decorated with carved patera on the front and ri...
Wood
2 Swedish Rococo Taburett
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish Rococo Taburett, they have been restored and painted with milk paints "Oyster White". Seating recovered in Muslin.
Birch
19th Century Italian Gilt and Paint Footstool with Horsehair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Italian gilt and paint footstool with carved fleur de lieu and black horsehair upholstery.
Wood
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H 17.33 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Spanish Gilded Louis XVI Style Carved Stool or Tabouret
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful gilded Louis XVI style carved stool or tabouret. The base and its gently curved legs are elaborately carved in a rococo fashion. Spain, circa 1850, weathered, small losses...
Wood
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H 9.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
19th Century French Rococo Carved Gilt Wood Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV footstool was crafted in France, circa 1850. The carved, rectangular rococo foot rest, features ornate carving with shell and foliage motif, scroll fee...
Tapestry, Giltwood
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H 13.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Late 19th Century French Circular Giltwood Footstool of Large Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
A late 19th century French circular giltwood footstool of large proportions in the Rococo manner. This stool is of circular form and consists of an upholstered top with giltwood b...
Giltwood
Swedish Period Rococo Carved Footstool
Located in Encinitas, CA
Beautiful period Rococo footstool scraped down to the original wood color. Lovely shell carvings with elegant turned legs and feet. Natural patina of hints of soft white. Stolkholm, ...
Pine
$4,200 / set
H 18.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bench-stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches (interchangeable as footstools or ottomans) dating to the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Painted Footstools
Located in Essex, MA
Each with carved seat rail with set in seat raised on carved legs headed by paterae and tapered with reeded tassel and fluting joined by a turned X-form stretcher.
Other
Antique Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV walnut footstool featuring the fluid, curving lines characteristic of the style. The shaped apron flows naturally into four elegant cabriole legs, while the walnut ...
Tapestry, Walnut
$860Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original late Victorian hand Embroidered mahogany framed small footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Hardwood
$300
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 7.63 in
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming antique needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1930s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Pair of Swedish Empire Stools, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of early 19th-century Swedish Empire stools, distinguished by their dark painted finish and crisply carved neoclassical details. The square upholstered seats rest abov...
Pine
$310
H 4.63 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1950s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$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
Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
Wool, Wood
18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Footstool with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Bradenton, FL
Queen Anne Mahogany Footstool with Needlepoint Upholstered Seat. The needlepoint tapestry features a soft palette in greens, corals, and creams, perfectly complementing the warm tone...
Mahogany
$595
H 12 in W 19 in D 15 in
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs. Item featured believed to be a vintage custom made item using Antique French needlepoint tapestry and vinta...
Mahogany
$1,600
H 8 in W 25.75 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
Add authentic French character and rich textile color to an interior with this elegant antique footstool. Crafted in France circa 1880, the long rectangular stool features a carved b...
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Wood Piano Stool With Needlepoint Seat, 19c
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A charming antique Victorian piano stool or bench, crafted in solid carved wood and upholstered in a light green needlepoint textile. The seat features subtle floral embroidery, addi...
Wood
$5,400 / set
H 17.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of French 19th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Neoclassical Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French 19th-century stools reflects the enduring influence of neoclassical design, with a restrained architectural structure enriched by carefully placed gilt ornament. ...
Fabric, Upholstery, 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
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted tables or stools, vanity stool or chair. ...
Wood
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
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.