Used Foot Stool
1830s English Used Foot Stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s Indian Used Foot Stool
Fabric, Teak
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Used Foot Stool
Berlin Iron
1960s American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Used Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
1930s French Louis XV Used Foot Stool
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Used Foot Stool
Beech
1950s British Victorian Used Foot Stool
Leather
20th Century American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1960s American Used Foot Stool
Animal Skin, Cotton, Wood
1960s American Used Foot Stool
Wool, Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Used Foot Stool
Teak
1910s American Used Foot Stool
Wool, Wood
1920s British Georgian Used Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
1960s English Used Foot Stool
Hardwood, Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Foot Stool
Teak
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Used Foot Stool
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Victorian Used Foot Stool
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century English Used Foot Stool
Linen, Mahogany
1910s American Used Foot Stool
Wood, Wool
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Leather
1950s French Modern Used Foot Stool
Wood
20th Century American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1880s Art Nouveau Used Foot Stool
Walnut
1920s Louis XV Used Foot Stool
Upholstery, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Indian Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Foot Stool
Oak
19th Century British Anglo-Indian Used Foot Stool
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Used Foot Stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
20th Century French Renaissance Used Foot Stool
Oak
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Used Foot Stool
Leather
20th Century American Used Foot Stool
Brass
20th Century American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Wood
1930s Swedish Karl Johan Used Foot Stool
Leather, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Chrome
Late 19th Century American American Empire Used Foot Stool
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Used Foot Stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
19th Century English Régence Used Foot Stool
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Bamboo
1830s English Regency Used Foot Stool
Brass
Early 19th Century American Edwardian Used Foot Stool
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Maple
20th Century Indian Romantic Used Foot Stool
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Used Foot Stool
Stainless Steel
20th Century American American Craftsman Used Foot Stool
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Used Foot Stool
Leather
1970s Unknown Used Foot Stool
1960s American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1920s American Used Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Foot Stool
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Foot Stool
Oak
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Foot Stool
Velvet, Birch
19th Century French Aubusson Used Foot Stool
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Foot Stool
Wood
1870s French Victorian Used Foot Stool
Linen, Walnut
19th Century British Used Foot Stool
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How do I use a ceramic stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ceramic stools are great for sitting, but you can use them for other things like holding plants in a garden or inside your home. The right use for a particular stool is really a matter of preference. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ceramic stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a step stool used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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