Jean-Charles Moreux Footstool/Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco gilt hand forged iron footstool/bench by Jean-Charles Moreux, circa 1936. Inspired by Louis XV, part of Moreux’s antidote to functionali...
Iron
Oversized Art Deco Ottoman/Footstool, Stepped Nickel Chromed Legs
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elusive Art Deco ottoman/footstool. Stepped nickel chromed legs..Retains original oil cloth fabric,(worn) as well as original chromed ziggurat plinth feet, Classic deco, Machine Age ...
Nickel
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812 SALE 20% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Gustav Stickley Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made of oak, the footstool has spindles on two sides, as pict...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool Stickley era SALE SALE extra OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool from circa 1910 in Very Good condition. No repairs or replacements. It is Sturdy & Strong and Ready to use in your home or office...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
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
$2,616Sale Price|20% Off
FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, original English Mahogany Footstool...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,443 / item
La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
Rattan, Foam, Maple
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Ottoman Footstool
Located in Nottingham, GB
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Togo is one of the most iconic seating collections of the 20th century. Introduced in 1973, its sculptural silhouette, deep channel qu...
Wool
1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A vintage 1960s "Lamino" sheepskin footstool ottoman by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom. Both ‘’Lamino’’ armchair and stool were listed among the greatest designs of the Scandinavian...
Sheepskin
Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...
Leather
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman in Turquoise Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
Bouclé, Velvet
$3,783 / item
Contour modern velvet pouf
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Contour velvet pouf with a soft and unique shape. Metal feet. Upholstery available in a variety of fabrics and velvets
Metal
Vintage Bohemian Rustic Handcrafted Wooden Stool with Leather Seat & Brass Bells
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a small, rectangular wooden stool with four turned legs. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in worn brown leather. The sides are covered with a woven textile featuring a r...
Leather, Wood
Restored "X" Rattan Vanity Stool with Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1970s three-stand rattan vanity stool with wicker seat features an "X" rattan base. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo, and ...
Rattan
LOVELY HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London leather hand ...
Leather
$6,500 / set
A Fine Pair of Regency Ebony Caned Footstools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each with scrolled arms and fluting throughout.
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs. This pair cre...
Walnut
Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides
Located in Seattle, WA
A charming vintage handcrafted step stool seemingly made of solid oak, featuring a slatted top surface and smoothly curved side panels that lend a sculptural, handcrafted quality. Li...
Wood
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Date, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Wool, Silk
$938
Gilded Stool
Located in London, England
Cabriole leg French stool with original gilded finish. Circa 1880 H 46cm x W 57cm x D 47cm
Beech
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
Wool, Beech
English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools
Located in Tampa, FL
A rare and beautiful pair of English beaded velvet stools, dating to circa 1840s. Each stool features a richly beaded velvet upholstered top measuring approximately 10 1/2 inches in ...
Velvet, Mahogany, Beads
Antique 19th Century Heywood Wakefield Wicker Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield wicker footstool or ottoman from specifically the 1890’s era. It features a classic close-woven rattan frame, ornate open-weave apro...
Metal
$417 / item
Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 47 x H 48 cm. Materials: Leather and chrome. Finish: Grass Green leather and chrome frame. Weight: 5,5 kg. Availabl...
Chrome
Ejner Larson & Axel Bender Madsen Stool for Pontopiddin, Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ejner Larson & Axel Bender Madsen design stool for Pontoppidan, Denmark. Refined looking stool or foot rest in solid teak and new black leather, stamped.
Leather, Teak
A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
The seat rail with C-scrolls and a scallop shell on cabriole legs headed by a foliate clasp and terminating in raised foliate scroll feet Height 15 in. Width 18 in. Depth 18 i...
North African Camel Saddle Stool, Mid-20th Century
Located in Wien, AT
A charming and highly decorative camel saddle stool handcrafted in North Africa, combining carved hardwood, brass capped uprights and a padded leather seat embossed with Egyptian-ins...
Leather, Wood
FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Regency Green leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool Pl...
Leather, Hardwood
Kreef Footstool in COM, Made in UK by Sister - Elegant & Charm
Located in London, GB
Our Kreef stools, are inspired by the coastal beauty of South Africa, where the West Coast rock lobster, locally known as "kreef" or crayfish, thrives. Crafted from solid walnut and featuring butterfly detailing in ebonised oak, these stools bring elegance and natural charm to any space. This item is made to order, so please allow 12-14 weeks for production and it is shown here in Customers Own Material. Sister by Studio Ashby...
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
$2,800 / set
A Pair of Moroccan Stools, 20th century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Moroccan stools with octagonal leather-upholstered tops and kilim centers. The hinged lift-top seats open to compartment interiors. The sides are decorated with raised meta...
Metal
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian stool was made in Sweden around 1810 in the restrained neoclassical taste of the period. The Gustavian style, the Swedish interpretation of neoclassicism, is reflected...
Linen, Wood
$588Sale Price|24% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...
Oak, Walnut
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in Sweden around 1810, this Gustavian stool shows the restrained neoclassical character of the style. The Gustavian style, the Swedish interpretation of neoclassicism, is expres...
Linen, Wood
LOVELY LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL WiTH GLASS EYES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please note t...
Leather
Pair of Foot Stools in Walnut and Leather Seat with Tacks
Located in Miami, FL
The structure forms a rectangular form with both sides of the base intersecting and supporting each other. The seats are natural cowhide and attached to the frame by large round bron...
Bronze
LARGE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN WiTH EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman...
Upholstery, Hardwood
DECORATIVE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please ...
Leather
Large Victorian Leather Stool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Victorian leather stool, of long rectangular form, the deep buttoned top reupholstered in blue-black leather, the frieze pierced with a band ...
Leather
18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 18th century English George II walnut foot stool with original brass bail handles at each side. Highly figured walnut with exceptional color and patina. Upholstered with Pier...
Walnut
Lena Stool – Sculptural Brass Frame with White Upholstery by Misaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Lena Stool – Sculptural Brass Frame with White Upholstery by Misaya Dimensions: W 61 x D 42 x H 31/38 cm Materials: Brass Also available: Different colors (gold, polished brass. bla...
Brass
Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare original early Victorian circa 1840 hardwood piano stool with internal storage A very good looking collectable and rare stool. As you...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Contemporary Multicolour Floral patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular pouf upholstered in floral-patterned fabric with base made of brass. Italian. This circular stool combine a brass base with floral-pattern upholstery, making it a versatil...
Brass
$3,350 / set
Set of Three Anglo Indian Brass Foot Stools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of three Anglo Indian foot stools having a pair and a single crafted in brass and decorated with enamel in lovely floral motifs. Pair measures H: 11.5 DM: 12 Single mea...
Brass
Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular pouf upholstered in floral-patterned fabric with base made of brass. Italian. Measurements: Diameter 37 cm x H 38 cm This circular stool combine a brass base with floral-pa...
Brass
French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare, Louis XV carved walnut bench with original finish and original leather upholstery. Such a wonderful state of preservation, yet strong and ready to be used. Please contact me wi...
Walnut, Leather, Oak
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 1920s Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Stool Side Table Plant Sculpture Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A Mission oak stool, table or stand. Made from oak with jointed legs. Given as a gift in 1929. Dimensions: 12.5" x 13" x 11.5"h
Oak
$5,045 / item
Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
Leather, Maple
"Harry" footstool with sheepskin and beech legs
Located in Hägersten, SE
The "Harry" footstool is our take on an essential interior piece which much to often is missing or so hard to get, the footstool. A perfect complimentary piece for all lounge chairs...
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s pair of Swedish Scandinavian design leather stools.
Leather, Wood
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Leather Footstool, American no. 302, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts footstool, model No. 302, often referred to as the “Monk,” executed in quarter-sawn oak with its original leather seat. American...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Italian Footstools in Solid Wood and Green Faux Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of footstools with a solid wood structure, upholstered in green faux leather, and metal legs with brass ends. Italy, 1960s. This pair of Italian footstools from the 1960s featu...
Metal, Brass
Flexform Large Sofa Table Ottoman Footstool - In Grey Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a sublime, immaculately-presented Sofa Table/Ottoman/Footstool dressed in a divine, smooth, matt-Grey leather, manufactured by the leading Italian Interi...
Leather
Vintage Danish teak footstool with patterned fabric - mid-century design
Located in Torino, IT
Original vintage Danish teak footrest from the 1960s, covered with patterned fabric that gives the piece personality and style. Compact, functional and elegantly designed, it is a ty...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1910 hand made milking stools that work well as little side tables. A very good looking and well made pair with a wonderful t...
Walnut
$996Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pretty Victorian carved walnut and gilt stool with an elegant shaped carved walnut and gilt frieze It is raised on four lovely carved walnut and gilt sh...
Walnut
$2,886 / item
Spalted Maple Stool by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Spalted Maple stool, by Fritz Baumann Dimensions: Top 29 x 26 x h 52 cm Materials: Maple *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please note that the ...
Maple
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Alivar
By Alivar, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Alivar, Italy. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features a black leather tuf...
Chrome
FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1880 custom made small footstool designed to bit betwe...
Leather, Hardwood
LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please ...
Leather
Oversized Black and White Woven Indian Pouf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large ottoman or pouf in rustically woven wool.
Wool
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.