Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue 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
Victorian Fruitwood and Full Grain Leather ReUpholstered Rolling Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Victorian Fruitwood and Full Grain Leather Re-Upholstered Rolling Footstool Measures: 27" W x 23" D x 14.5" H.
Leather, Fruitwood
$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Ebonized Carved French Maison Jansen Style Zebra Print Upholstered Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking pair of ebonized carved stools, executed in the manner of Maison Jansen, blends classical French design with bold modern flair. Featuring richly carved X-form bases wit...
Walnut
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco 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
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
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue 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
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black 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
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco 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
Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Natural 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-...
Steel
Mid Century Orange Melange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality melange upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Fabric
Victorian Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool in great condition. Navy velvet Upholstered on the side and Tapestry top Upholstered.
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Jitona Mid-Century Upholstered Footstool, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
A charming original Jitona upholstered footstool from Czechoslovakia, dating to the 1960s. The stool features a beautifully shaped wooden frame with slender tapered legs and curved ...
Fabric, Wood
Footstool, Black Smoke Steel and Black Saddle Leather, HUG COLLECTION.
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Black Smoke Steel and Vegetable Tanned Black Saddle Leather The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod...
Brass, Steel
$538Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alchimie Contemporary Printed Velvet and MDF Pouf by Vito Nesta #1
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, in velluto stampato in p...
Velvet, Wood
Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Black Leather, Modern Style, Wanderlust
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
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
Swedish 1830s Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Stool with Spindle Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Empire style painted wooden Curule stool from the mid-19th century, with spindle arms, X-form base and new upholstery. Created in Sweden during the first half of the 19th c...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,147Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fireside stool. An English, walnut footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Generously sized stool with an attractive frame Displays a d...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
Velvet, Beech
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Modern Style, Wanderlust
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
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue 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
Set of 2 Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue 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
$578Sale 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
Midcentury Mustard Yellow Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful mustard yellow high quality velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
Fabric
Very Fine Vintage Upholstered Foot Stool Hassock Ottoman on Gilt Legs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Vintage Upholstered Foot Stool Hassock Ottoman on Gilt Legs MINT!
Upholstery
Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Brown 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-...
Steel
Set of Two Light Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful light beige upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
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
Pair of Mid Century Modern Footstools in Ash wood and boucle, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern footstools, made in Austria during the 1950s. Each stool features a generously padded, softly rounded seat raised...
Bouclé, Ash
$585 / set
Pair of Beige Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Velvet
Funky Vintage Drum Stool with Wood and Suzani Textile, USA, 1980
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant stool made wood, originally was Yamaha drum, upholstered with beautiful antique hand embroidery Suzani textile, great decorative stool.
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Brown Leather Pouf with Sheepskin Shearling Foot Stool
Located in Dural, AU
What a great way to add a stylish addition to your living room comfort with this brown leather pouf. Featuring an Italian grained leather trimmed with Australian curly wool shearling...
Sheepskin
Footstool, Silver Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Brass, Steel
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
Footstool, Black Steel and Vegetable Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Brass, Steel
Footstool Brass Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Hug Collection
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Vegetable Tanned Dark Brown Saddle Leather The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic,...
Brass, Steel
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
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
John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new upholstery.
$702Sale Price / item|20% Off
Candalù, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, i tessuti sono un'esclus...
Velvet
White Vintage Stool and Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool and the table from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful shape and fabric on stool. They are in good original vintage condition - as you see on pictures. Only one unique set.
Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech
$826Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern round COM natural oak Niemeyer II ottoman by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archite...
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Antique Foot Stool, Hand Carved Wood with Vintage Silk Suzani, India
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional foot stool multiple sides, made of hand carved solid wood that was base of Indian wood pillar, newly upholster with beautiful vintage silk hand embroidery Suzani. Great d...
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf with Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan brown leather pouf. Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather. Hand tooled Moroccan ...
Leather
$292 / 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
Set of Two Mid Century Mustard Yellow Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful mustard yellow high quality velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
Fabric
$702Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alchimia Blue by Gio Ponti, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, i tessuti sono un'esclus...
Velvet
French Louis XVI-Style Footstool, Cut Velvet Upholstery, 19th Century
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
Mid-Century Style Light Boucle Triangle Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. Beautiful boucle upholstery in light cream white color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color.
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Sculpted Mahogany Tripod Theben Stool after Adolf Loos
Located in Denton, TX
Three legged tractor style seated stool in the style of Adolf Loos. The seats are sculpted of one piece of mahogany.
Mahogany
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Stools
Located in Red Lion, PA
Completely restored and reupholstered Italian Stools from the 1960s Great for guests to sit on during a gathering or as a foot stool for relaxation Nice Mid Century Modern look
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Stools
Located in Red Lion, PA
Completely restored and reupholstered Italian Stools from the 1960s Great for guests to sit on during a gathering or as a foot stool for relaxation Nice Mid Century Modern look
Brass
Antique Foot Stool, Walnut, English Regency, Circa 1800–1820
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
This charming antique footstool features deep, warm tones in the walnut frame, with a desirable color and an attractive aged patina. The original hand-knotted upholstery, showing sig...
Fabric, Walnut
Walnut Finished and Hand Woven Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Walnut Finished and Upholstered Foot Stool. Measures 16" width, 16" in depth and 10" in height.
Upholstery, Walnut
Snow White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouf
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine relaxing with this real fur ottoman! Whether styling a living room for seating or foot comfort or adding a little glam to a bedroom, this snow white Mongolian fur pouf will look and feel amazing in any interior setting. Each fur ottoman features the most luxurious and silky Mongolian sheepskin...
Sheepskin
Pair of Mini Black Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful black velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
Velvet
Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...
Wood
Stool Art Deco in Walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo Upholtered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy antique stool Art Deco in walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo new Upholtered, wax polished Measures cm: H 45, W 50, D 34.
Walnut
Mid 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Footstool Measures 16.5" in width and 9" in height and 12.5" in depth.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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.