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Footstools For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Omersa Made in England Handcrafted Leather Rhino Footstool / Ottoman, Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimitri Omersa handcrafted leather rhino footstool or ottoman. Circa 1960's. The leather is very thick and shows patina and wear throughout. ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Spiral Twist Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair. Item features hand woven cane seats, beautiful wood grain, very nice complimentary pair ...
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19th Century Jacobean Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of original circa 1930's Art Deco, super comfortable hand dyed saddle brown le...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

De Sede Cognac Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy and chic cognac leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of browns. Gorgeous accent piece. Go...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Nailhead Keepsake Shoe Shine Box Foot Stool 15
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian quartersawn oak shoeshine box / foot stool / footrest featuring brass nailhead accents and turned column legs. Dimensions: 14.75" x 10.25" x 11" (Width x Depth x H...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Rubber, Oak

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...
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1950s English Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Bamboo

De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...
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20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Category

Early 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...
Category

20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Brass

EXTRA LARGE FEATHER SEAT RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather, extra large ottoman...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ap...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Tan De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and understated tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of sand and tan. Gorgeous acc...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Anglo Indian Teak Stool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A unique Anglo-Indian Teakwood Carved Table/Stool. Its original blue paint, exceptionally carved details, and weathered patina give this piece a distinct personality.
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Teak, Paint

De Sede Multicolored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous multicolored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of red, green, brown, tan, blue an...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Golden Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning golden brown leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Vintage Rosewood Footstool By Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish rosewood footstool by Spøttrup Vintage Rosewood Footstool from 1960s. Manufactured in Denmark by Spøttrup. Seat upholstered in black leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Stool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century heavily carved Anglo-Indian footstool featuring floral, foliage and mythical beast details. This footstool is newly upholstered and is also available C.O.M. with quick t...
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat on quarter sawn frame and raised on flared legs, unsigned, c1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

De Sede Stone Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous stone colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying hues of stone and accents of tan. Gorgeou...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Viridian Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous viridian green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wea...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

FEATHER FILLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather ottoman footstool for two people with overstuffed...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Leather

A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
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.
Category

1920s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Cane, Wood

De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds....
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Long Victorian Footstool
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming long Victorian footstool made of walnut. Raised on cabriole legs with a central scrolling design to the centre of each side. The seat of the stool has been restored with...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany

De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Elegant sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs. A sheep leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true rel...
Category

1980s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of bl...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dark brown leather handmade pouf or decoration animal in the form of a dog. This leather animal with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. It has some scratches in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suit...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

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.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather. Designed in 1958 after drawings of the original ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

De Sede Tan-Colored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic and classy tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of fallow, barley and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
Category

19th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sori Yanagi Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI French 1900s Footstool with Carved Rais de Cœurs and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style footstool from circa 1900 with carved rais-de-cœur and rosettes motifs on the apron, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This charming French Louis XVI style ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th century Italian Painted Footstools
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century Italian painted Footstools standing on cabriole legs with richly foliate carvings and gilt wood decorations.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood, Paint

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Refinished Mid-Century Yellow Asian Footstool
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous small refinished vintage Asian footstool with scroll legs and gold/orange fabric with accent black velvet piping this stool is the...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholst...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Moroccan Style Brown Vinyl Wooden Camel Saddle Ottoman Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Moroccan Style Brown Vinyl Wooden Camel Saddle Ottoman Stool. Item features Brown vinyl saddle cushion, brass accents, wooden base, very nice vi...
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Mid-20th Century Islamic Footstools

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons. Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

19th Century Regence Tabouret in Carved Walnut by A. Dubois, Le Mans, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from rich walnut wood in France during the 1800s, this Regence-style tabouret has a production stamp under the seat that reads “A. Dubois Sculpteur-Ebeniste Le Mans”. The...
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of Two Black and Blue 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 consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian modern antique footstool or pouf, wood and pink velvet, ca. 1960.
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern antique footstool or pouf, wood and pink velvet, ca. 1960. Footstool or pouf with four wooden legs and upholstered seat newly covered with soft pink velvet fabric. 196...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Black and White 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 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rattan Sheaf of Wheat Footstool in the Manner of McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Sheaf of wheat rattan footstool or end table in the style of McGuire. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a shipping quote to...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan

Louis XV Style 19th Century French Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs and double welt linen custom upholstery. Elevate the elegance of your living space with this ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique English Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Carved Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Classic British flair carved oak decorator piece~~great for displaying copper kettles 7" tall x 12" wide x 7....
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1920s English Jacobean Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Paul Frankl Style Rattan Stools.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wooden Top with Bentwood Edging. Rattan Base in the Style of Paul Frankl Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. Square. 14 W ; 14 D ; 9 H ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique and Vintage Footstools

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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