Chinese Garden Seat
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted Chinese garden stool.
1960s Chinese Vintage Footstools
Pottery
Chinese Garden Seat
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted Chinese garden stool.
Pottery
COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt The Cosette Ottoman is a one-of-a-kind piece that combines luxurious leather an...
Metal
Mid-Century Style Camel Boucle Triangle Medium 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
$2,156Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Maison Jansen Attributed Mahogany French Directoire Footstools, Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Maison Jansen attributed mahogany French Directoire footstools, circa 1960s, captures the timeless elegance and neoclassical refinement that the renowned Parisian design...
Mahogany
Regency mahogany bedsteps
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A set of Regency mahogany bedsteps With inset fabric to treads, the top one hinged to a void interior and the middle sliding step also hinged to a void interior. The base and sides w...
Mahogany
Norco Mid Century Modern Sculpted Footstool Ottoman Tapered Leg Black Vinyl Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norco Mid Century Modern Sculpted Footstool Ottoman with Tapered Legs and Black Vinyl Seat. Age: Mid 20th Century Measurements: 16" H x 20" W x 16.5" D
Wood
19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Plank Seat stool with three legs similar to shaker style.This super comfortable milking stool is in great condition with a nice mellow patina.
Wood
$2,124Sale Price|20% Off
FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
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
$1,077 / item
High Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
High natural oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: High stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
Oak
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, 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...
Wool, Velvet, Beech
$558 / set
Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstool is a sophisticated piece of design furniture realized in the 1960s by Vittorio Introini (b.1935). Created for Saporiti in Turquoise Velvet. Made...
Leather, Wood
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Sculptural Walnut w Leather Footstools by Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and hard to find as a pair this exceptional pair with new leather cushions and nylon webbing. Walnut frames are tight and sturdy while the finish has a few very minor scuffs. Si...
Leather, Nylon, Walnut
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in...
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming vintage bamboo stool featuring a classic scorched finish and clean, versatile lines. Perfect as a decorative accent on a dresser, layered with stacked books, or used as a pe...
Bamboo
$1,503Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern Woven Rush Ropecord Ottoman Footstool, Accent Seat
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful, original Danish Modern 1960s Ottoman made with solid wood and ropecord / Rush seating, gorgeously woven. Will be shipped promptly, insured, in 7-10 business days. heigh...
Rush, Rope, Wood
$5,000 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860
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...
Linen, Wood, Paint
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...
Velvet, Wood
Victorian Mahogany Stool with Needlework Seat, England, Circa 1860
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid-19th century mahogany stool, of diminutive proportions, having attractive needlework drop in seat to frame with elegant carved decoration, raised on cabriole ...
Mahogany
$523Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nilo, Contemporary Jacquard and Natural Strew Pouf 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, in jacquard tessuto in p...
Velvet
Antiques X-Base Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique carved frame bench with criss-cross base and scrolling arms. Upholstered seat and arms, with hand carved embellishments throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Two Stools 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, Europ...
Velvet, Beech
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
English Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Chinese Chippendale style gilded faux bamboo stool from the mid-19th century, its square crown seat with canted corners upholstered with a leopard print cut velvet in orange ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, 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...
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark 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-...
Brass, Steel
$660 / item
DISCO Footstool, Chrome
Located in Isleworth, GB
Channeling 1970s Italian glamour and decadence, our new Disco Footstool is a bold statement piece that blends luxury with clean, architectural geometry. Upholstered in a high-shine,...
Upholstery
$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
A Pair Of French Green Velvet And Brass Mid Century Foot stools
Located in London, GB
A very smart pair of green velvet footstools from the mid 20th century. Rectangular with tapering legs, brass sabots, brass studs and gold braid trim. Original covering still in ver...
Brass
$683Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pantalon, 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
Set of Two Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful blue high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Fabric
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Modern 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
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
$683 / 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
"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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
De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room. Good vintage condition.
Leather
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
Footstool Silver Steel and Natural Tobacco Leather, Hug Collection
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...
Steel, Brass
Grey Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s – Grey Patinated Version Rare grey-patinated oak footstool designed by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Anna...
Rope, Oak
$2,925Sale Price / set|55% Off
Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates. The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
$523Sale Price / item|20% Off
Las Palmas, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf 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, in velluto stampato in p...
Velvet
$10,933 / set
Pouf pair by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Berlin, DE
These sculptural and avant-garde poufs from the Italian furniture manufacturer Saporiti are sold as a pair. The frame is made of black plastic; the original upholstery is velvet. Wit...
Velvet, Plastic
De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede storage pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Detailed condition: Very good, this vintage item ha...
Leather
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Free DHL shipping
Leather
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
$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
$1,993 / item
Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Stool or footrest lombok indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural rattan. With cushion seat included. Colors finish in taup, brown, or ocher. Lead time production if on ...
Steel
19th Century French Hand-Crafted Velvet Footstool with Ebonized Legs
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
Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion & Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman. Item features a floral needlepoint seat, 2 lion faces, 2 female maiden faces, solid wood constructi...
Mahogany
$683Sale Price / item|20% Off
Casanova, 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
$288Sale Price|20% Off
Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are traditional...
Wood
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, 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
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite Louis XVI-style footstool, crafted in 19th-century France, showcases time...
Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to a bedroom or sitting area with this antique footstool. Crafted in France circa 1960, the oval stool is built of walnut and carved in the graceful Louis XV ...
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Spanish Savonarola with Foot Rest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional pi...
Pine
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
$523Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amami, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf 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, in velluto stampato in p...
Velvet
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.