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Paire de tabourets en fer Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels , BE
Iconic design from Harry Bertoia.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Wire

Paire de tabourets en fer Bertoia
Paire de tabourets en fer Bertoia
H 39.38 in W 21.07 in D 20.48 in
Funky Vintage Brass Suzani Seat, Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage swivel stool made of solid brass , upholster with beautiful hand embroidery vintage Suzani textile , silk embroidered flowers and vine with wine and turquoise c...
Category

20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
High model stool from the 'Wire series' by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll International in nickel execution with a chartreuse green mohair velour Knoll fabrics upholstery...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Brass

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
H 18 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Brass Paul McCobb Planner Group Style Square Upholstered Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of brass square mid century modern stools in the style of Paul McCobb for Planner Group. They don't have the x stretcher that most McCobb stools have and more clo...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho low stool. A chic camel in a cast brass design. An amazing all over patina from time. Perfect as is or polish to a high shine. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand. Ottoman w...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ottoman features a metallic mosaic fabric stretched to form a robust oval. The pouf cushion sturdily sits atop two asymmetrical, geometrical wood feet clad in brass. Li...
Category

2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread

Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
H 17.5 in W 36 in D 49.5 in
Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
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 Stools

Materials

Brass

Alex Outdoor Ottoman Stainless Steel Powder Coated Upholstered Sunbrella
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, the Alex Ottoman is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and light...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bamboo Rattan Wicker Swivel Footstool in the Paul Frankl's Style. Circa 1970s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Wicker Swivel Footstool /Ottoman in the Paul Frankl's Style by Classic Rattan Inc. Circa 1970s Features a swivel cushion with the original cream upholstery and ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass Souffle Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two ottomans attributed to Karl Springer. Brass base shows some wear. Upholstery needs to be replaced.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Katavolos Style Woven Leather and Iron Stool After Lila Swift & Donald Monell
By William Katavolos, Swift and Monell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven leather and iron stool, in the manner of Lila Swift and Donald Monell. Incredibly strong and sturdy. In beautiful vintage condition having well maintained leather and wonderful...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Footstools

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb midcentury iron stool This stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 16.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
H 16.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
We’re selling these as a pair or individually - the timeless Classic Barcelona stool by Knoll. We've replaced the latex filling in both seat pads. The wear on the leather cushions...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Barcelona Chromed Steel Red Vinyl Ottoman Footstool 1980
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe attributed steel X base Barcelona style ottoman in tufted rust red vinyl upholstery. This Footstool is almost like the authentic Barcelona Serie...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Ivory Bouclé Karl Springer Style Modern Soufflé Poufs Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of Karl Springer style Post Modern poufs ottomans by Weiman newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé that's rated highly durable. The ...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage brass poufs/ottomans designed by Marge Carson in the United States, circa 1970s. Each pouf features a brass base, and each cushion seems to have the design ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
H 17.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically incised drawer above a...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Montage Faux Fur Ottomans on Brass Hairpin Legs, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
The perfect addition to any space! Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a cream colored faux fur. These work in a multitude of spaces: in a living space, under a ...
Category

2010s North American Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of Set of 4 Rustic Ax Handle counter stools cherry seats steel footrests Dramatically ribbed legs made ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Steel

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
H 23.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Arena Steel With Rope Weave Footstool
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Arena Footstool appears as a creative challenge of turning an elemental object into a design piece. Composed of a steel structure in electrostatic black paint and handcrafted wov...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Luggage Racks

Materials

Steel

Arena Steel With Rope Weave Footstool
Arena Steel With Rope Weave Footstool
H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a rectangular beige upholstered top with a faint floral pattern. (DIA DESIGN INSTITU...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL).  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron, Metal

Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Pink Floral Upholstered X-Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century bench with a pink tessellated floral pattern fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates American Mid-Century Wooden Slat T-Bar Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on a beige powder coated metal frame with four legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

1960s Black Leather Tabouret with Brass Accents
Located in Marietta, GA
I love this tabouret! Classic styling, with black leather and nailheads. My favorite part is the 4 brass ball feet. Original NY label. In very good condition., great in a library!
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Scoop Vanity Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century brass scoop vanity stool This stool Measures: 22 wide x 11.5 deep x 17.25 inches high This set is in Good Vintage Condition with minor marks on brass and wear. W...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Scoop Vanity Stool
Mid Century Brass Scoop Vanity Stool
H 17.25 in W 22 in D 11.5 in
Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Beige Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in an aluminum frame that sits low to the ground. (BROWN JORDAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by polished chrome bases. (PRICED AS PAIR...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by four posts topped with gilt ball finials and an x-base (missing cushions). (JOHN SA...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Design Institute of Chrome and Raspberry Upholstery Square Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist square bench with a thin chrome frame and x-shaped stretcher and a patterned raspberry pink upholstered seat. (DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)
Category

20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brass and Leather Sling Seat Scissor Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scissor bench with a polished brass x-shaped frame and a brown leather sling seat.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chrome Tube and Beige Upholstered Square Bench 'Manner of DIA'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century square bench with a chrome tube frame with x-shaped stretcher topped with a double cushioned beige fabric upholstered seat. (manner of DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA).
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
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 and Tibetan Mongolian lamb...
Category

2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Design Institute of Chrome and Button Tufted White Vinyl Square Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist square bench with a thin chrome frame and x-shaped stretcher and button tufted white vinyl upholstered seat. (DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)(Same bench with raspberr...
Category

20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Selig Grey Fabric Upholstery and Brass Scoop Chair Footstool
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century scoop chair footstool with a faintly striped grey upholstered rectangular top resting on a brass stretcher base. (SELIG)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid Century Iron Stool
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Countryside, IL
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid Century iron stool This stool measures: 17.25 wide x 17.25 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Stylish Black Iron and Tan Leather Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish mid-century black iron hand-forged bases with gracefully curved legs. Beautifully upholstered in a saddle color tan/ brown leather. The pair would make an ideal extra seating...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
Inspired by Milo Baughman this pair of high quality Foot Stools is newly upholstered in a quality olive green fabric. The Cantilever heavy chrome x-shape legs are inspired by Milo ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
H 15.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed tops. Made by note American leisure furniture company, Hauser, in the style of Brow...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Bench Upholstered in Boucle
By Shelby Williams
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern bench with polished aluminum legs. Legs are repurposed from "Gazelle" chairs designed by Shelby Williams in 1960's. Upholstery is in boucle.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Located in Ballard, CA
An eye catching bench made with an upholstered seat floating on a Lucite base, affixed with custom engineered hardware. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
H 18 in W 30 in D 16 in
Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
By Contempo
Located in New York, NY
Three ottomans selling either as a lot, or individually, priced individually. These will need to be reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, uphol...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Marge Carson Mid-Century Brass Souffle Poof Ottoman, Pair
By Marge Carson
Located in Countryside, IL
Marge Carson mid-century brass souffle poof ottoman - pair. Each ottoman measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 16 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great gilded gold leaf base Hollywood regency "souffle" ottoman pair in the manner of Karl Springer with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Mea...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Suzani Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage foot stool made of solid brass upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile . great object of art for display.
Category

20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boucle Stools: A Fusion of Craftsmanship & Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern boucle stools, a testimony to timeless charm and impeccable craftsmanship. Originating from the iconic 1960s, these stools have been s...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Polish Brass and Fabric Poufs by Weiman Company
By Weiman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric on casters poufs by Weiman Company. This came out of a Steve Chase design estate and are in beautiful original condition. Measurements: 23...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Soufflé Ottoman in Black Velvet with Chrome Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Hollywood Regency soufflé ottoman in the style of Karl Springer. Pleated black velvet upholstery and chrome plinth base.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Leather and Brutalist Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of custom leather poufs with a Brutalist brass base design by Marge Carson in the 1970s. The poufs have been newly recovered with a soft lite rose champagne color leather (see...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass over Steel and White Upholstered Zig Zag Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage zig zag stool is brass toned in color over steel. It is not brass. It has not been re-plated in brass either. The seat has been re-upholstered in a white textural cotton...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Swift and Monell Woven Leather Iron Stools
By Swift and Monell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare cognac leather and iron stools designed by Lila Swift and Donald Monell. The seat is made of woven leather straps and secured with cord and iron ring on the underside. Minimal w...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wicker Child Armchair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky child armchair and pillow crafted in wicker or reed with braided front pattern, all with solid piping support Beautiful vintage needlepoint pillow is included.     
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wicker Child Armchair
Vintage Wicker Child Armchair
H 21 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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North American Metal Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of north american metal footstools available on 1stDibs. Find 197 antique and vintage north american metal footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of north american metal footstools available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. North american metal footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large north american metal footstools, so small north american metal footstools measuring 10 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made north american metal footstools over the years, but those made by Knoll, Paul McCobb and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are North American Metal Footstools?

North american metal footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,233, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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.