English Arts and Crafts Oak Footstool by Wheeler of Arncroach Of Fife Scotland
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb original example of a sought after and rare Arts and Crafts footstool by the workshop of William Wheeler of Arncroach, Fife. This diminutive oak foot stool retains the orig...
Cowhide, Leather, Oak
$343Sale Price|44% Off
Natural Wicker Antique Footstool Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Co. w/Leather Seat
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome natural wicker footstool is woven with round reed in a rolled edge fashion with closely woven skirting.
Leather, Wicker
Unavailable
H 13 in W 25 in D 19 in
Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting
By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Ottoman/ Foot Stools Designed by Mars and Ronn Jaffe in a Floral Tapestry Woven Linen Upholstery, with Black Leather Double Welt Trim and Bun Feet. circa 1980 Noted artist a...
Leather, Linen
19th Century Oak Stool with Leather Strapping
Located in Boston, MA
19th century turned oak stool with leather strapping.
Leather, Oak
Woven Leather Footstool, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English woven leather foot stool with brass stud works oakwood frame.
Leather, Oak
Wicker Leather Top Footstool
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Footstool with a lush leather top embossed with a classical scene over a woven wicker base having an hourglass form.
Wicker
English Arts & Crafts Woven Leather Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
English oak Arts and Crafts stool by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, circa 1910, having original inset woven leather seat with studded edges, on dished seat rails, the four legs joined by ...
Leather, Oak
Mid 20th Century Vintage Woven Leather Stool
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage Woven Leather Stool. Some water marks on leather.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 13.59 in W 13.39 in D 10.44 in
SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1934 dated Robert Mouseman Thompson leather woven footstool in sublime period condition A goo...
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Footstool By Arthur Simpson
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak footstool With woven leather top By Arthur Simpson of Kendal Circa 1905 Height 31cm.
Leather, Oak
Woven Leather Strapwork Stool, England, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
English Classic woven leather foot stool, circa 1860 Walnut with brass tacks.
Sold
H 16.875 in W 19.125 in D 11.125 in
Katavolos Style Woven Leather and Iron Stool After Lila Swift & Donald Monell
By Swift and Monell, William Katavolos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven leather and iron stool, in the manner of Lila Swift and Donald Monell. Incredibly strong and sturdy. In beautiful vintage condition having well maintained leather and wonderful...
Iron
Mid 20th Century American Rustic Handwoven Leather & Wood Stool
Located in Wainscott, NY
American rustic stool with a handwoven leather strap seat over a wood frame. Constructed with turned legs and stretchers, reinforced by additional leather wrapping. ---- A finely pr...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 10.44 in W 36.23 in D 12.01 in
Small Early 19th Century Leather Woven Bench Style Footstool Hand-Carved Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian handmade leather woven footstool with hand-carved detailing A good looking little stool, the leather is nicely wov...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Woven Leather Poufs by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari
Located in New York, NY
Cube form woven leather strap pouf, stool or ottomans. Both in excellent original condition, both marked "Idento De Enzo Mari Realizzato Por Arte Cuomo De Oscar Mashera." Black leat...
Leather, Wood
Woven Leather Footstool circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
# X017 - Woven leather stool surmounting English oak frame having turned supports in slightly tapered feet. English, 1910 See similar examples of benches, taborets, ottomans, pou...
Woven Leather and English Oak Double Footstool
Located in Woodbury, CT
A lovely and classic piece that looks great near a fireplace, the leather sports a beautiful, worn patina, as does the sturdy and well-loved oak frame. Handmade and with bold nailhe...
Leather
Woven Leather and Iron Stool by Max Gottschalk
By Max Gottschalk
Located in Providence, RI
Woven leather and iron stool, designed by Max Gottschalk, circa 1966.
Steel
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Folding Stools of Woven Italian Leather on Steel Frames 'Pair'
Located in Madison, WI
Pair of Mid-Century folding seats - footstools of woven Italian leather on black-painted steel frames.
Steel
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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