Large and Rare Double Rail Woven Leather Coffee Table or Ottoman Bench, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and stylish ottoman with top quality leather woven rails. This finest quality and very large ottoman is another one of our recent great fi...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Breton Oak Footstool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French oak footstool from the Breton region of France. The top has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a single welt. The frame of the footstool has wond...
Linen, Oak
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Bach Style Hand-Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bench circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Oscar Bach style hand-wrought iron upholstered window bench, circa 1930, is a remarkable piece that beautifully reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of early 20th century dec...
Wrought Iron
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...
Silk, Velvet
Wicker Bamboo Pedestal Footstool or Plant Stand, Small
Located in New York, NY
A wicker bamboo pedestal or plant stand, circa mid-20th century, Asia. A great piece to hold books, a drink, a plant, etc.
Bamboo, Wicker
The Moreton Footstool with heavy linen cover
Located in London, GB
The Moreton Footstool, with removeable slipcover made in a heavy natural linen with kick pleats. Modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionall...
Linen, Oak
Faux Bamboo (English, 19th Centunry) Stool/Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Faux bamboo (English, 19th century) ebonized and gilt trimmed round stool/bench with a needlepoint seat.
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Giltwood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XVI style petite window bench, crafted in carved walnut, exudes elegance and refinement, making it a charming addition to any room. The bench is designed with grace...
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Polished Brass Drum Stool or Side Table, Mid-Century, 1950s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hollywood Regency Polished Brass Drum Stool or Side Table, Mid-Century, 1950s A striking Hollywood Regency polished brass drum stool, handcrafted in the 1950s with a hammered finish ...
Brass
$1,325 / set
Pair of 1950s Ico Parisi Foot stools
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful pair of 1950s wooden foot stools by the Italian designer, Ico Parisi. The stools have been reupholstered in a neutral Dedar boucle fabric and the pair are in excellent co...
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this stunning Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window Bench. Inspired by the refined aesthetics of...
Walnut
Small Italian Stool
Located in Red Lion, PA
Completely restored and reupholstered Italian Stool 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 Victorian or Edwardian Style Sturdy Hardwood Footstool with Fringe
Located in Lomita, CA
Antique Upholstered Footstool with Fringe on Turned Legs This antique upholstered footstool dates to the late 19th to early 20th century and reflects late Victorian to early Edwardi...
Hardwood
French 19th Century Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
AA lightweight square footstool from the late 1800s, comfortable and portable enough to use as an extra seat on occasion, is wrapped in cut velvet upholstery of diagonal quatrefoil d...
Velvet, Wood
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
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 Ed...
Fabric
English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English adjustable gout stool dates to the 19th century and represents a specialized form of medical and domestic furniture produced for the management of gout and other inflamm...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,800Sale Price|33% Off
Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an upholstered seat and skirt trimmed in nailheads and raised on four splayed cow horns
Horn
$950 / set
Pair of 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
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Light Brown 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
Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with brass studded snakeskin faux leather u...
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Stand "STICKLEY ERA". Shipping: Between $90-$190 depending on your location. Price: $790 willing to negotiate Item number: W7340 SIZE 18 IN HIGH TOP 18X...
Oak
$329Sale Price|55% Off
Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
The wooden footstool has a new upholstery of a high-quality yellow woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brazilian rosewood tan leather upholstery foot stools benches.
Leather, Rosewood
$500 / item
Mid 20th Century Vintage Woven Leather Stool
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage Woven Leather Stool. Some water marks on leather.
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectible Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand in an elegant dark finish. Circa 1950s. You can find this stool featured in the Charlotte Perriand complete works Volume 2.
Wood
Charles Dudouyt France Stool Footstool Fireside Leather Oak
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Stool in oak and leather from the 1950s. Born in 1885, Dudouyt nurtured his artistic passions while studying at the Germain Pilon school. Upon graduating, he painted and earned ...
Leather, Oak
Vintage Spanish Patinated Brown Leather Elephant-Shape Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Rest your feet on this charming vintage elephant stool. Crafted in Spain circa 1970, the freestanding sculptural stool is formed in the shape of a stylized elephant and upholstered i...
Leather
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Eight Antique Unique Hand Crafted Milking Stools Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special collection of eight individual milking stools each with their own story. Assembled set of contrasting Footstools in different degrees of color size age and condition. All are...
Hardwood, Paint
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Upholstered Footstool Ottoman by Troy Sunshade Co
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century footstool, ottoman having a vinyl upholstered pad top, mounted on a wrought iron base. The stool is in very good, clean, ready to use condition. The ottoman is solid...
Wrought Iron
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from rich carved walnut, the stool features graceful cabri...
Walnut
$722 / item
Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic...
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Stools – Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of late 20th century Chinese Chippendale style stools featuring sculptural faux-bamboo legs and classic X-stretchers for a refined, architectural look. Finished in a ...
Upholstery, Zebra Wood
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
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Rattan
$1,795Sale Price|55% Off
Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in England" attached underneath. Brass foot caps. CREATOR Attributed to Dimitri O...
Brass
20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, 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
Gorgeous Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Stool / Footstool in Carved Oak, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully crafted Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts footstool / stool made in the 1900s. Gorgeous European oak with amazing patina, richly decorated with carvings. The seat is fully ...
Oak
Sofa / Couch Chesterfield Luxury Baroque Style Design Velvet Red Alcantara Look
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield sofa with ottoman in beautiful velvet / alkantara look.
Velvet
$1,850 / item
Charlotte Perriand Style Pine Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectible pine stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand. No screws or hardware used on stools. Beautiful joinery and grain details. Four available. Priced individually. Very good ...
Pine
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
Located in New York, NY
Nice circular bamboo footrest, ottoman. Comes with upholstered pad top, in black fabric. Measures: Diameter at top 19" x diameter at bottom 16".
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful cherry Chippendale, ball and claw stool is a bit more unique in size than most. Build in an almost square dimension, this wonderfully carved ...
Textile, Cherry
French Wooden Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden stool made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat and tripod legs with ribs that taper near the bottom. No nails or hardware. Great lin...
Wood
Art Deco Stool, Black Lacquered Oak, White Fabric, France circa 1940
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco stool, black lacquered Oak solid wood, France circa 1940 Elegantly curved legs, glossy black piano lacquer. Upholstered with white fabric and double keder. Dimens...
Fabric, Oak, Lacquer
Set of Two Black 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
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Terracotta 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
$1,200 / item
The Muffin Man (Short) in Navy
Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA
The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid ash wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s topp...
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Circa 1880 French Carved Walnut Tabouret or Sellette with Large Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Crafted by an immensely talented woodworker (circa 1880), this French walnut wood tabouret has wonderfully carved lion paw feet. The large paws, which...
Wood, Walnut
$1,084 / item
Mid Century Hand Tufting 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
Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Johannes Ericsson, Circa 1830
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the late Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with nailhead trim, circa 1830. Signed by Johannes Ericsson, 1803-1865, a chair ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Seagrass Footstool - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seagrass Footstool - Pair stool measures - 11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 smaller stool measures -7 x 9.5 x 8
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Reclining Teak and Leather Footstool Berg Furniture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ottoman by the Danish manufacturer Berg Furniture. The star-shaped base of the stool is constructed from solid teak wood elements. Note the intricate wood joints. The stool can be t...
Leather, Teak
Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and aqua high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Fabric
Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after A M E Fournier Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Chic carved wood rope and tassel footstool, ottoman - after the antique by A.M.E. Fournier, made in Italy, circa 1950/70's. Executed in the Hollywood Regency, Napoleon III style, thi...
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
Birch
1920s Antique Footstool in Thonet & Atelier Hofmann Style, France
By Atelier Hofmann, Thonet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
Cane, Wood
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
19th Century Antique Shoe Shine Stand with Wood Foot Rest, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique antique shoe shine foot rest.
Wood
Midcentury French Artisanal Oak Stool, 1950s, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Prouvé
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautifully French oak stool handmade in 1950s. The stool have nice crafted details such as the organic shaped seating. The solid oak shows an incredible patina in good original condition. We found this unique object at an antique fair...
Oak
Pollen Stool/Ottoman by Herman Miller for Nought One
Located in East Freetown, MA
Ottoman / footstool has powder blue fabric seat pad with chrome metal crossed base. Item is hexagonal in shape
Iron, Chrome
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.