British Metal Footstools
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Brass
Antique 1880s English Footstools
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Brass
Antique 1830s English Regency Footstools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Brass
2010s English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
2010s English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Footstools
Gold, Brass
1990s British Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Steel, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Wire
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Benches
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Footstools
Metal
Antique 1830s English Footstools
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Stools
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Stools
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century British Victorian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1980s British Swivel Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Brass
2010s British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Other
20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Brass
Early 20th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Stools
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Footstools
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Stools
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Stools
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique 1820s English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s English Folk Art Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1970s British Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Antique 19th Century British Footstools
Iron
Vintage 1960s English Footstools
Wire
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century English Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Stools
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Brass, Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
2010s Vietnamese Dressers
Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Glass
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Natural Fiber
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
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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.
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