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Dimitri Omersa Rhino Footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimitri Omersa design leather Rhino footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch.
The best condition example available on the market today and the competitively priced. I am confident that you...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Square Black Leather Ottoman w/ Fish Stamp Logo
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede style black leather ottoman with hidden cabin fish stamp logo. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Other leather ottomans are available a...
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD SHOW FRAME CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 16.74 in W 44.89 in D 22.64 in
ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL FOR WINGBACK CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged Oxblood leather Chesterfield tufted footstool
Please note the delivery...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 12.6 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Large Leather Buttoned Stool
Located in Newark, GB
A beautiful quality piece, this large stool has six reeded and turned tapering mahogany legs on brass castors and a lovely chestnut brown buttoned cushion which has a great polished ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Footstools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl
By Robert Thompson
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1934 dated Robert Mouseman Thompson leather woven footstool in sublime period condition
A goo...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 13.59 in W 13.39 in D 10.44 in
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Glass
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H 17 in W 41.5 in D 13.2 in
TETRAD BROWN LEATHER LARGE FOOTSTOOL LARGE ENoUGH FOR TWO PEOPLE TO SHARE
By Tetrad
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Tetrad heritage brown leather footstool
A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice her...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 20.48 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage
Please note the delivery fe...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 19.49 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
1960s Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhino Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch - Restored
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Vintage 1960s leather ottoman / sculpture in form of Rhino, made by Omersa and was retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch. This rhino has been refurbished, including new Omersa factor...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 11.75 in W 26.5 in D 7.75 in
Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool
A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it
We have cleaned ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early 20th Century English Brown Patinated Leather Pig Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Rest your feet on this cheerful and unique antique footstool. Crafted in England circa 1920, and shaped as a pig, the freestanding hog stands on his four legs and is recovered with ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool
By Chesterfield
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
H 14.18 in W 25.4 in D 16.93 in
NEW OLD STOCK LIBERTY STYLE OMERSA BROWN LEATHER PIG FOOTSTOOL LARGE AND MEDiUM
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Pig foo...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 14.57 in W 27.56 in D 12.6 in
PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.07 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in
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...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 16.93 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool
Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 18.51 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in
VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
By Chesterfield
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
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
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 footstool for four people wi...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 19.3 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Huge Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hearth Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, extra large, late Victorian, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool
A very good looking coll...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 14.77 in W 60.04 in D 34.26 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE REGENCY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD BARON X FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed B...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.13 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools
Please note t...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 18.51 in W 48.23 in D 28.35 in
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, hand made in England circa 1780 Georgian footstool with unique Butlers slip serving tray wh...
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 14.18 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
1960s Vintage Leather Elephant Stool, Dmitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Elephant Stool or Ottoman,
Dmitri Omersa,
1960s
The leather footstool is designed in the shape of an elephant in a beautiful leather. The tusks are white leather an...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Leather Pig in the Style of Dimitri Omersa Footstool, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
They are still being made, this one will have been made around 1970. This ottoman in the shape of a pig was first produced around 1930 in England by "Old Bill" (who already made leat...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 20.87 in
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Dimitri Omersa & Co Pig in Leather for Abercrombie, England, 1980
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice Pig by Dimitri Omersa & Co in leather for Abercrombie England 1980
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Handmade Oak Stool with Leather Strap Top, Arts & Crafts Late 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good handmade stool with a well turned solid oak frame and a woven leather strap top, all dating to the Arts & Crafts period of the late 19th century.
The stool is made ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
No Reserve
H 11 in W 15.57 in D 12 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool.
circa 1910
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Brass
George Smith Extra Large Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Ottoman Footstool
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extra large fully restored hand made in Chelsea George Smith brown leather hearth ottoman footstool / coffee table with large amounts of inter...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 20.28 in W 48.43 in D 48.43 in
Very Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Stools
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of early 19th century fruitwood stools, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The padded, deep buttoned seat is of square form and upholstere...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Brass
Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, totally original circa 1810-1820 Regency brown leather with Rosewood frame footstool finished with Lion's hairy paw feet
Please n...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 7.88 in W 16.34 in D 20.48 in
Huge Original Green Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Footstool
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, large, Chesterfield green leather footstool A very good looking collectable and rare stool, depending on your seating arra...
Category
20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
Grasso Footstool, Designed by Stephen Burks for BD Barcelona Design
By Stephen Burks
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Grasso footstool, designed by Stephen Burks for BD Barcelona design,
Measures: foot stool 36 cm D x 75 cm W x 40 cm H.
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Stunning Nos Liberty Style Omersa Brown Leather Pig Footstool Large and Medium
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Pig footstool.
This listing is for one medi...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 10.24 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in
Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in Norwood, NJ
Leather tufted mahogany footstool/ottoman with turned legs olive green/beige weathered leather.
Category
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Footstool with Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim, opening to reveal a wood lined interior, resting on a base with wavy stretch...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 16 in
Antique Edwardian Brown Leather & English Oak circa 1900-1910 Small Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice original hand made in England oak & leather footstool
A good looking and functional small footstool, the ideal size for one person to ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 12.01 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Antique Cabriolet Leg Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed Bordeaux leather footstool.
A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholstered with high g...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 8.27 in W 24.41 in D 8.67 in
George III Mahogany Footstool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular brown leather top with brass tacking, raised on square section legs with box form stretcher. Estate of Douglas S Kramer. TV producer and art collector.
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Footstools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Exquisite Victorian circa 1860 Tan Brown Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian tan brown leather and mahogany ottoman stool
A well made and good looking traditional Victorian Country House Ottoman. The...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 18.51 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in
Antique Hand Carved English Georgian Claw & Ball Feet Footstool Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1820 hand carved English footstool with new leather upholstery
A very good looking and well made piece, the frame is ...
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 16.93 in W 31.11 in D 21.46 in
English Gray Chesterfield Stool / Bench, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
English gray Chesterfield stool / bench, 20th century
Chesterfield stool with a wooden yew frame. Knotted seat. Gray-green leather, England 20th century. Used vintage condition.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English wooden metamorphic footstools from the mid-19th century, with caramel leather tops. Born in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this amazi...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Leather Foot Stool with Nail Head Trim
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An unusual, vintage brown leather foot stool with a wood frame and saddle shape, decorated with brass studs, strong in form with a scalloped base and well formed leg. Newly polished.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
English Mid-20th Century Leather Footstool
Located in London, GB
This handsome stool, with lovely worn leather and original horsehair upholstery, dates back to 1950s England.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
New Distressed Rustic Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Animal Footstool Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This incredibly quaint footstool is made in the shape of a hippo out of beautiful brown leather. It makes a sturdy footstool and beautiful piece of decor for your home. Newly handmad...
Category
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Materials
Leather
Real Leather Horse Pony Animal Footstool Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made of handstitched leather, this horse footstool is a charming piece of furniture that can be functional and beautiful in your home. This stool was newly made in England. The leath...
Category
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Materials
Leather
Rustic Leather Elephant Animal Footstool Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in a dark, distressed leather, this elephant leather foot stool is both charming and functional. This is a new piece, hand sewn and imported from England. At first glance it is ...
Category
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Materials
Leather
Rustic Distressed Leather Pig Footstool Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Done in the likeness of an adorable barnyard animal, this pig leather footstool brings joy to all ages. It provides something perfect for both those wishing to rest their feet after ...
Category
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Materials
Leather
19th Century Oak Stool with Leather Strapping
Located in Boston, MA
19th century turned oak stool with leather strapping.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Commode, Stool, Pot, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Commode, Stool, Pot with upholsterd Top
Originally $ 700.00
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALS
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Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arthur Simpson Oak and Leather Strap "Easy Stool, " English, circa 1920
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Southampton, NY
Arts & Crafts oak stool with concave seat, tapered legs and seat stretchers. Leather straps held with brass tacks. Useful and patented English stool, circa 1920. Arthur Simpson of Ke...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th. C. English Mahogany Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mahogany Stool with cabriole legs and ball and claw feet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Herd of Six Leather Animals by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grouping of animals by Dimitri Omersa include a lion, turtle, duck, hippo, pig and a seal. Each of the animals in this set are "original production years" of authentic Omersa c...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Vintage English Chesterfield Foot Stool Leather Small Bench Tufted Red Oxblood
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Vintage English Oak Chesterfield "Curule" Footstool or Small Bench with Tufted Oxblood Red Leather Top
Classic British flair carved oak decorator piece with red leather tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 15.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
FINE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY MODERN TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Mid Century Modern circa 1970's Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool
A good ...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 11.03 in W 24.41 in D 15.56 in
RESTORED GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale a fully restored very large hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstool
Ple...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 17.72 in W 64.77 in D 2.76 in
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English Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of english leather footstools available on 1stDibs. English leather footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. English leather footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some english leather footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller english leather footstools, measuring 6.3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many english leather footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Dimitri Omersa, Chesterfield and Abercrombie & Fitch produced popular english leather footstools that are worth a look.
How Much are English Leather Footstools?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $283 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Footstools for You
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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