Exquisite Hand-Embroidered Suzani Footstool / A Touch of Central Asian Artistry
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with this unique hand-embroidered suzani footstool, a true conversation piece that blends traditional artistry with functional elegance. This captivating piec...
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Six-Leg Oval Foot Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Cotton Upholstery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky six legs foot stool made of hand carved wood in French style newly upholster with beautiful geometric motif fine French cotton , and decorative trimming .
Cotton, Wood
$950 / set
Pair Of 1960s Ottomans On Casters
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s ottomans on casters.
Wood
Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant antique-style stool or footstool, this piece features a finely carved wooden frame and traditional detailing that evokes the refined aesthetics of the Neo-Renaissance peri...
Metal
Vintage Wicker Child Armchair with Needlepoint Pillow, 1960, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky child armchair and pillow crafted in wicker or reed with braided front pattern, all with solid piping support Beautiful vintage needlepoint pillow...
Metal
$850 / item
Tulipan Ottoman Pouf in Ember Red
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
The Tulip ottoman in fiery red leather is a modern take on a beloved classic. With its metal frame and soft cushion top it is the perfect accent piece.
Metal
Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool. Recently reupholstered. Measures: 21.5" W x 16" D x 10" H.
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Vintage Camel Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Edmu...
Fabric
20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stool con...
Velvet, Beech
Footstool Bird Design
Located in New York, NY
An upholstered footstool or low bench with nailhead and bird design, circa early-21st century. Piece is rectangular with nailhead design around upholstered cushion; textile upholster...
Metal
Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 47 x H 48 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Wild grey sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 5,5 kg. Avai...
Chrome
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Brass, Steel
Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky foot stool made of wood, upholstered with beautiful hand woven antique Kurdish bag face collectable rug , repeating geometric Diamond motifs . firm, and great decorative small ...
Wood, Wool, Faux Leather
Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful beige high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Guillerme & Chambron ‘Grégoire’ Stool in Black Oak and Pink Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, stool, lacquered oak, wool, France, 1960s This stool in black lacquered oak construction is the perfect example where functionality and aesth...
Oak, Wool
Chinese Garden Seat
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted Chinese garden stool.
Pottery
Victorian Floral Needlepoint Walnut Footstools, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Victorian Floral Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Footstools. 20" W x 19.5" D. Provenance: From a Connecticut Estate.
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Regency Mahogany Serpentine Footstool w/ Chevron Pattern Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size square mahogany footstool features serpentine sides, round bun feet and is upholstered with attractive chevron pattern needlepoint in cream, gold and rust colors. A h...
Wool, Mahogany
Modern white lamb fur bronzed brushed brass Tree Branches bench by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. This bench...
Brass, Metal
Set of Two Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful beige and yellow upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characterist...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Camel Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Edmu...
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool.
Leather, Wood
"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Victorian Hand-Carved Stool in Bennison Paradise Linen, Circa 1860
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Virtuoso Mid-Victorian Hand-Carved Stool in Bennison ‘Paradise’ Linen An exceptionally fine mid-19th-century stool of circular form, showcasing the pinnacle of British Victorian ca...
Wood
Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Fabric
Set of Two Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in red color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, charact...
Velvet, Wood
Louis XVI Style Yellow Silk Upholstered Footstool
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Yellow Silk Upholstered Oval Foot Stool, ebonized wood frame, fluted tapering legs. 18.5" H x 21" W x 16" D. Provenance: From an East 74th Street Estate.
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Glossy Purple Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful glossy purple color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stool also in another color of fabric...
Velvet, Beech
Chinoiserie Damask Upholstered Footstool in Cranberry Silk Iris Apfel Collection
By Stark
Located in Morristown, NJ
A compact upholstered footstool covered in richly colored cranberry damask woven with a chinoiserie landscape motif featuring figures, pagodas, and stylized foliage. The tonal weave ...
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Braid
1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Knaus Furniture Co Wood Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY 9 tall x 12 x 12 Maker's brass label Knaus Furniture Mfg. Co Knaus Weisterwerk Furniture Oneida NY Preowned original ...
Leather, Wood
$465 / item
Mocca and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available, OX DE...
Steel
$859Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Restored Belle Époque Hand-Carved Oak Footstool with Handwoven Cane Top, Spain, Circa 1900 This elegant footstool originates from Spain and dates to the Belle Époque period, around ...
Cane, Wood, Oak
1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Ed...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, USA, 21st c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools or Ottomans, USA, 21st c. A one-of-a-kind pair of handcrafted tripod ottomans inspired by Nordic and Swedish modern...
Sheepskin, Maple
Vintage Mid Century Modern Adjustable Ottoman Footstool with Wooden Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Adjustable Angle Ottoman Footstool with Wooden Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 22.5" W x 17.5" D.
Wood
Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stools in great v8ntage condition. Measure 17.5" in width x 14" in depth and 15.5" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Fantastic Brass Steel & Leather Folding Footstool, attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This brass, steel, and leather folding footstool attributed to Maison Jansen exemplifies the elegance and versatility of mid-20th-century European design. With its sleek X-form base ...
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Oval Low Side Table / Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Oval Low Side Table / Foot Stool MEASUREMENTS: 15″ wide x 10" Dx 12″ in height .
Hardwood, Mahogany
Mid-Century Biggs Furniture Mahogany and Upholstered Rolling Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Biggs Furniture Mahogany and Upholstered Rolling Footstool Ottoman. Measures 20" in width, 16" in depth and 15" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Vintage IKEA Black Woven Plastic footstool Round Pouf ottoman 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage IKEA Black Woven Plastic footstool Round Pouf ottoman 1980s
Plastic
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Indian Brass Three Legged Foot Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
Indian brass three legged foot stool in brass, circa 1970s. Great patina finish and enscibed circular design in blue; Legs unscrew for easy storage. A very interesting, decorative an...
Brass
Mid-Century Quartersawn Oak and Upholstered Storage Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Quartersawn Oak and Upholstered Storage Footstool. Storage area is 9" x 9" x 5.5"H Outside Measurements are 13"W x 13" D x 8"H
Upholstery, Oak
Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 stools in pine. This model was designed by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age of the stools. FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...
Pine
Art Deco Yellow Fabric Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or tabouret from beech and upholstery new covered with sunny yellow textile fabric and yellow cords Austria, 1930s. An amazing Art Deco vintage pouf st...
Fabric, Beech
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
$298 / item
20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two Black and Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...
Velvet, Wood
$250 / item
Carved and Fluted Empire Style Foot Stool
Located in Bronx, NY
Carved and fluted Empire style foot stool ready for finish and upholstery. Finish an upholstery quotes are available on request.
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully proportioned, 19th century Louis XVI-style French footstool. The pillowy quatrefoil shape bows out on the sides to make for an comfortable vanity bench or even as an oc...
Upholstery
Set of Two Blue and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a sea...
Velvet, Wood
Two Mid-Century Style Burgundy Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Brass, Steel
$1,385Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Black Forest footstool. Design attributed to Matthijs Horrix for the famous Dutch cabinet makers Horrix Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1880s. Solid hand-carved walnut base and re-upholstered with a quality velvet fabric. This wonderful Black Forest footstool attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The Horrix company was established in Den Haag or The Hague and gained fame during the so-called eclectic period during the 19th Century. Their work was inspired by older styles of furniture but with fashionable features that was then considered new. The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...
Velvet, Beech
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.