Antique Brass Footstool
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1880s English Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Footstool
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Footstool
Walnut
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Brass Footstool
Fruitwood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Walnut
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Footstool
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Brass Footstool
Gold, Brass
1830s English Regency Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century Antique Brass Footstool
Zebra Hide, Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Footstool
Rubber, Oak
1860s British British Colonial Antique Brass Footstool
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Footstool
Beech
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Brass Footstool
Leather
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Footstool
Leather
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Footstool
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1830s British William IV Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Antique Brass Footstool
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Antique Brass Footstool
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Footstool
Walnut, Leather
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Footstool
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English High Victorian Antique Brass Footstool
Leather
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Footstool
Yew
Early 1800s English George III Antique Brass Footstool
Mahogany
19th Century Gothic Antique Brass Footstool
19th Century British Antique Brass Footstool
Oak
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Oak
1920s English Edwardian Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Footstool
19th Century English Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century American Antique Brass Footstool
Pine
19th Century American Empire Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
19th Century English Antique Brass Footstool
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century American Edwardian Antique Brass Footstool
Hardwood, Velvet
19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Footstool
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Footstool
Beech
19th Century French Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Footstool
Brass
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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.
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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