A small, low stool, usually upholstered, either for resting one's feet when sitting or sometimes used as individual seats. Legs on footstools followed the general stylistic changes, although some early 19th century stools were made with X-shaped legs. Many Victorian footstools are circular, covered with Berlin woolwork and other forms of embroidery. Some footstools were made en-suite, replicating the design to the matching chair.

There are two distinct types of stools. The earliest is the simplest type of seat furniture probably devised by human beings, consisting of a short wooden bench standing either on four legs or sometimes a flat-shaped support at either end. The legs may be square or turned, and in primitive versions simply sticks cut from a tree. Round milking stools usually had only three short legs.

The second more sophisticated type of stools, were constructed with a frame joined by mortice and tenon joints. Using this construction method, padded or upholstered stools for use in the drawing room have more...

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A rare set of four French footstools, late 19th early 20th…

French Neoclassical Footstools with Gilt Motifs

A rare set of four French footstools, late 19th early 20th century comprising two graduated pairs, with square tapering legs and hairy paw feet, decorated with white paint and gilt neoclassical motifs, 71 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 45 cm high

A lion foot stool by Hunt leather, height 50 cm and length 60…

Hunt Leather Lion Foot Stool - Excellent Condition

A lion foot stool by Hunt leather, height 50 cm and length 60 cm, in excellent to pristine condition. To the untrained eye, it may appear brand new.

A small walnut barley twist footstool, French, 18th century,…

18th Century French Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Cover

A small walnut barley twist footstool, French, 18th century, covered in tapestry, 36 cm high, 50 cm wide and 38 cm deep. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A pair of Regency mahogany and cane foot stools, English, early…

Regency Mahogany and Cane Foot Stools (10 words)

A pair of Regency mahogany and cane foot stools, English, early 19th century. 56 cm high, 45 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Pair of Georgian footstools, of rectangular form, with…

Georgian Rectangular Footstools with Overcovered Seats

Pair of Georgian footstools, of rectangular form, with overcovered seat, above chamfered legs, united by later stretchers, 41 x 48 x 58 cm (2)

18th century Irish mahogany foot stool. Probably George II, the…

18th Century Irish Mahogany Lion Mask Foot Stool

18th century Irish mahogany foot stool. Probably George II, the aprons with lion masks and swags on a dotted ground, oak secondary timbers, height 48 cm, length 66 cm, depth 50 cm

Joseph Sly Colonial cedar footstool, mid 19th century, stamped…

J. Sly Colonial Cedar Footstool, Mid 19th Century

Joseph Sly Colonial cedar footstool, mid 19th century, stamped on the inside rail 'J.Sly', 17 cm high, 43 cm wide, 43 cm deep

An antique 17th century style oak footstool, covered in green…

17th Century Tartan Oak Footstool from John Dunn Antiques

An antique 17th century style oak footstool, covered in green and red tartan fabric, 45 cm high, 40 cm wide. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A rare Louis XIV walnut and tapestry rectangular footstool,…

Louis XIV Walnut & Tapestry Footstool (1700)

A rare Louis XIV walnut and tapestry rectangular footstool, French circa 1700, 37 cm high, 50 cm wide, 39 cm deep

A George III footstool opulently carved with claw and ball feet…

George III Claw Footstool, 19th Century

A George III footstool opulently carved with claw and ball feet of generous proportion, 19th century. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

An antique Australian blackwood footstool with ornately carved…

Melbourne Blackwood Footstool with French Cabriole Legs

An antique Australian blackwood footstool with ornately carved French style cabriole legs, Melbourne origin, circa 1860, 40 cm high, 70 cm wide, 51 cm wide

A rare Australian cedar footstool with tapestry top, circa 1840,…

1840 Australian Cedar Footstool with Tapestry Top

A rare Australian cedar footstool with tapestry top, circa 1840, labelled 'Hill & Sons, Cabinet, Upholstery and Bedding Warehouse, 48, King Street Sydney, 45 cm high, 49 cm wide, 47 cm deep

An ebonised circular faux bamboo foot stool, French, 19th…

19th Century Ebonised Faux Bamboo Foot Stool

An ebonised circular faux bamboo foot stool, French, 19th century, 37 cm high, 60 cm diameter

A Colonial huon pine footstool, circa 1840, 25 cm high, 37 cm…

Colonial Huon Pine Footstool, Circa 1840

A Colonial huon pine footstool, circa 1840, 25 cm high, 37 cm wide, 37 cm deep

An early Colonial footstool, Australian cedar, circa 1850, 47…

Colonial Cedar Footstool, Circa 1850

An early Colonial footstool, Australian cedar, circa 1850, 47 cm high, 50 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Corner lounge, designed by Grant Featherston, modular five…

Corner lounge, designed by Grant Featherston, modular five piece in coral pink upholstery, including footstool, height 90 cm, depth 85 cm

A set of three French Directoire style footstools, 20th century…

Set of Three Directoire Style Footstools with Gold Silk Upholstery

A set of three French Directoire style footstools, 20th century bespoke made to match lot 34, upholstered in gold Thai silk with down cushion, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 73 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 58 cm high

A Queen Anne floral brocade upholstered footstool, 18th century,…

Queen Anne Floral Brocade Upholstered Footstool with Carved Legs

A Queen Anne floral brocade upholstered footstool, 18th century, the stuffover seat upholstered in a verdure tapestry type fabric with a rope trim and raised on cabriole legs with relief carved acanthus knees and ball and claw feet, 46 cm high, 57 cm wide…

A Victorian mahogany Gothic Revival footstool, 19th century,…

Gothic Mahogany Footstool with Fine Wool Tapestry

A Victorian mahogany Gothic Revival footstool, 19th century, with carved fretwork and pierced spandrels, upholstered in a finely worked floral wool tapestry, 40 cm high, 58 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Chippendale style footstool, the rectangular seat with cream…

Chippendale Footstool with Zig-Zag Upholstery

Chippendale style footstool, the rectangular seat with cream and purple zig-zag upholstery, above four legs carved with acanthus leaves and joined by stretchers, height 50 cm

A Colonial cedar footstool, shaped oval the padded top on four…

Colonial Cedar Footstool with Padded Top and Turned Legs

A Colonial cedar footstool, shaped oval the padded top on four ring turned legs, maker's St 'E Bradley maker 135A Lt. Collins St E. Melbourne', height 15.5 cm, width 32 cm, depth 25 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the…

An upholstered oak footstool, 18th century, with turned short…

18th Century Oak Footstool with Floral Tapestry Upholstery

An upholstered oak footstool, 18th century, with turned short legs and a conforming stretcher base, upholstered in hand worked wool tapestry in a bold floral design, 37 cm high, 48 cm wide, 38 cm deep

A pair of Victorian carved oak foot stools, the fluted, block…

Victorian Carved Oak Foot Stools (Pair)

A pair of Victorian carved oak foot stools, the fluted, block and turned legs joined by x-shape stretcher with central finial, each 40 width x 40 depth x 43 cm height (2)

A pair of antique English oak footstools with bobbin turnings…

Antique English Oak Footstools with Floral Upholstery Tops

A pair of antique English oak footstools with bobbin turnings and floral upholstery tops, early 20th century, 42 cm high, 58 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A Colonial Australian cedar footstool, Tasmanian origin, circa…

Tasmanian Cedar Footstool, 1845

A Colonial Australian cedar footstool, Tasmanian origin, circa 1845, 44 cm high, 44 cm wide, 32 cm deep

A Chippendale style carved walnut footstool, English, circa…

Chippendale Style Walnut Footstool, 1765

A Chippendale style carved walnut footstool, English, circa 1765, 49 cm high, 69 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

Regency mahogany and parcel-gilt footstool, c. 1820, of scroll…

Regency Gilt Footstool with Red & Grey Upholstery

Regency mahogany and parcel-gilt footstool, c. 1820, of scroll shape, with a gilded metal rim, upholstered in red and grey fabric, on bun feet, height 28 cm width 44 cm depth 31 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney

A pair of Georgian mahogany and silk upholstered footstools,…

Georgian Mahogany Silk Footstools

A pair of Georgian mahogany and silk upholstered footstools, early 19th century, with reeded and turned legs, well upholstered in muted green, gold and cream silk with pendant trims, 45 cm high, 58 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A George II style elongated foot stool upholstered in crushed…

Crushed velvet footstool in George II style

A George II style elongated foot stool upholstered in crushed velvet fabric

A small Georgian oak footstool, early 19th century, with a…

Georgian Oak Footstool with Bargello Needlework

A small Georgian oak footstool, early 19th century, with a reeded frame and raised on claw feet, covered in wool bargello needlework, 18m high, 37 cm x 37 cm

A Regency mahogany Egyptian revival footstool, 45 cm high, 53…

Regency Egyptian Revival Mahogany Footstool

A Regency mahogany Egyptian revival footstool, 45 cm high, 53 cm wide, 35 cm deep

A Victorian walnut footstool, upholstered in a maroon velvet,…

Victorian Walnut Footstool with Maroon Velvet Upholstery

A Victorian walnut footstool, upholstered in a maroon velvet, the cabriole legs with floral knees, fruit and floral decoration to the centre of the frame. 112 x 53 x 42 cm.

A carved and pierced wooden footstool with cabriole legs on…

Sage Floral Wooden Footstool with Cabriole Legs

A carved and pierced wooden footstool with cabriole legs on cross stretcher, upholstered in sage floral cut velvet. 42 cm high, 50 cm wide and 50 cm deep

19th century cedar upholstered footstool 28 cm high, 110 cm…

Cedar Upholstered Footstool from 19th Century

19th century cedar upholstered footstool 28 cm high, 110 cm wide, 26 cm deep,

A foot stool, late 19th century, the upholstered square top on…

Late 19th Century X-Frame Foot Stool

A foot stool, late 19th century, the upholstered square top on a curving X frame base, 41 cm high, 56 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Footstool: early 19th century with painted finish with striped…

Painted Footstool with Striped Upholstery

Footstool: early 19th century with painted finish with striped beige upholstery

A Louis XV style linen upholstered bergere and footstool, 20th…

Linen Bergere and Footstool in Louis XV Style

A Louis XV style linen upholstered bergere and footstool, 20th century

An upholstered mahogany footstool of generous proportions, 20th…

Mahogany Footstool with Upholstered Seat and Sabre Legs

An upholstered mahogany footstool of generous proportions, 20th century, supported on sabre legs, 74 cm high, 85 cm wide

Antique 19th century faux bamboo footstool, 19 cm high, 32 cm…

19th Century Faux Bamboo Footstool

Antique 19th century faux bamboo footstool, 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A footstool, fiddleback blackwood and pine with later oyster…

Fiddleback Blackwood Footstool with Oyster Velvet Upholstery

A footstool, fiddleback blackwood and pine with later oyster velvet upholstery, mid 19th century, 18 cm high, 31 cm wide, 30 cm deep

An early footstool with bun feet, Australian cedar, circa 1840…

1840 Australian Cedar Footstool with Bun Feet

An early footstool with bun feet, Australian cedar, circa 1840 25 cm high, 37 cm wide, 36 cm deep

William IV mahogany footstool with compartment

Mahogany Footstool with Hidden Compartment

William IV mahogany footstool with compartment

Two Chippendale style foot stools, 19th century, each raised on…

Pair of Chippendale Foot Stools, 19th Century

Two Chippendale style foot stools, 19th century, each raised on carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet (2), height 45 cm, height 42 cm

A finely carved French gilt wood foot stool with sprung drop in…

French Gilt Wood Foot Stool with Silk Upholstery

A finely carved French gilt wood foot stool with sprung drop in seat upholstered in silk

A rare Tasmanian Colonial period blackwood and cedar footstool…

Tasmanian Gothic Revival Footstool with Cut Velvet Upholstery

A rare Tasmanian Colonial period blackwood and cedar footstool in Gothic revival taste with cut velvet upholstery, circa 1850. 15 x 33 x 30 cm.

Victorian mahogany footstool, on stretcher base with carved…

Carved Mahogany Footstool with New Upholstery

Victorian mahogany footstool, on stretcher base with carved decoration and new upholstery

Pair of Baroque style stained walnut footstools with pink…

Baroque Walnut Footstools with Pink Velvet Tops

Pair of Baroque style stained walnut footstools with pink velvet tops, scroll carved legs and stretchers

A pair of antique English footstools, ebonized timber with gilt…

Antique English Footstools with Bead Work Tapestry Tops

A pair of antique English footstools, ebonized timber with gilt metal trim and bead work tapestry tops, circa 1870, 14 cm high, 31 cm diameter

Antique French Louis style carved oak footstool late 19th…

Louis Style Carved Oak Footstool, Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis style carved oak footstool late 19th century, width 69 cm, depth 32 cm, height 21 cm, original condition

A French gilt bamboo footstool, 19th century, 17 cm high

French Gilt Bamboo Footstool, 19th Century

A French gilt bamboo footstool, 19th century, 17 cm high

A George III mahogany footstool, of square form, with a central…

Georgian Mahogany Footstool with Carved Frame and Cushion

A George III mahogany footstool, of square form, with a central stuffed and upholstered cushion in a finely carved mahogany frame with four ogee bracket feet. England, circa 1800. 94 x 88 x 74.5 cm

A late Regency walnut foot stool, with padded seat above x…

Regency Walnut Foot Stool with Reeded End Supports

A late Regency walnut foot stool, with padded seat above x reeded end supports with turned stretcher

A pair of lappet-carved cedar round upholstered footstools,…

A pair of lappet-carved cedar round upholstered footstools, Australian circa 1860, 30 cm diameter,15 cm high

Foot stool late 19th century, blue upholstered with fluted…

Blue Upholstered Fluted Leg Foot Stool

Foot stool late 19th century, blue upholstered with fluted square legs, on stretcher base, height 40 cm, width 58 cm, depth 47 cm

A pair of small French foot stools, oval with gros point…

French Oval Foot Stools with Gros Point Tapestry Upholstery

A pair of small French foot stools, oval with gros point tapestry upholstery, the walnut frames raised on small cabriole legs.

An antique footstool, carved walnut with cabriole legs and…

1875 Walnut Footstool with Pink Upholstery

An antique footstool, carved walnut with cabriole legs and dusty pink upholstery, circa 1875, 47 cm high, 62 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Victorian foot stool, with buttoned upholstery

Buttoned Victorian Footstool

Victorian foot stool, with buttoned upholstery

A George III linen upholstered footstool 46 cm high, 67 cm wide,…

George III Linen Footstool - 18th Century Upholstered Furniture

A George III linen upholstered footstool 46 cm high, 67 cm wide, 44 cm deep

Footstool: Walnut, mid 19th century with tapestry top. Height…

Walnut Tapestry Footstool, 19th Century

Footstool: Walnut, mid 19th century with tapestry top. Height 42 cm, width 52 cm, depth 52 cm

An English Regency rosewood footstool, circa 1825, 42 cm high,…

Regency Rosewood Footstool, Circa 1825

An English Regency rosewood footstool, circa 1825, 42 cm high, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

Small French walnut carved footstool, 19th century, rectangular…

Small French walnut carved footstool, 19th century, rectangular top with geometric motifs, on turned legs joined by H stretchers, height 18 cm, width 29 cm, depth 18 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

Pair of pine footstools, 19th century, rectangular with blue…

Pair of pine footstools, 19th century, rectangular with blue and white ikat upholstery, on bobbin turned legs (2), height 15 cm, width 31 cm, depth 23.5 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

A fine Georgian ottoman, with shaped apron and cabriole legs…

Georgian Ottoman with Provenance from St David's Cathedral

A fine Georgian ottoman, with shaped apron and cabriole legs with pad foot upholstered in 19th century paisley fabric. Provenance: St David's Cathedral, Hobart

Victorian rosewood footstool, oblong shape on cabriole legs and…

Rosewood Footstool with Gros Point Tapestry Top

Victorian rosewood footstool, oblong shape on cabriole legs and gros point tapestry top

A Victorian walnut Irish footstool, circular with carved…

Victorian Carved Walnut Irish Footstool

A Victorian walnut Irish footstool, circular with carved decoration.

Fabric covered footstool, French, 20th century, 27 cm high, 114…

French Fabric Footstool, 20th Century

Fabric covered footstool, French, 20th century, 27 cm high, 114 cm wide, 63 cm deep

A leather upholstered foot stool, 42 cm high, 64 cm wide, 46 cm…

Leather Foot Stool: 42x64x46cm

A leather upholstered foot stool, 42 cm high, 64 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Tapestry upholstered and painted rocking footstool, height: 45…

Tapestry Rocking Footstool with Painted Finish

Tapestry upholstered and painted rocking footstool, height: 45 cm, width: 39.5 cm, depth: 48 cm

A mid century footstool. C. 1950s, Australia. Green wool…

Green Wool Mid Century Footstool

A mid century footstool. C. 1950s, Australia. Green wool upholstery. 40 cm high, 55 cm wide, 34 cm deep

A Georgian English footstool with turned mahogany legs and…

Georgian Mahogany Footstool with Leather Upholstery

A Georgian English footstool with turned mahogany legs and brown leather upholstery, mid 19th century, 49 cm high, 42 cm wide, 42 cm deep

A Georgian English footstool with ring turned mahogany legs and…

Georgian Leather Footstool with Mahogany Legs

A Georgian English footstool with ring turned mahogany legs and brown leather upholstery, early 19th century, 56 cm high, 27 cm wide, 28 cm deep

A Colonial footstool, Australian cedar and pine, circa 1865, 23…

Colonial Australian Cedar and Pine Footstool, 1865

A Colonial footstool, Australian cedar and pine, circa 1865, 23 cm high, 56 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Pair of antique French Louis XV style carved walnut foot stools,…

Louis XV Style Walnut Foot Stools with Gilt Decoration (2)

Pair of antique French Louis XV style carved walnut foot stools, with gilt painted line decoration (2)

Antique French upholstered foot stool

French Antique Upholstered Footstool

Antique French upholstered foot stool

A Georgian mahogany stool, shell heel and club foot,…

Georgian Mahogany Stool with Grey Stripe Upholstery

A Georgian mahogany stool, shell heel and club foot, upholstered in a grey stripe. 52 x 40 x 42 cm.

A pair of upholstered footstools, of rectangular outline, each…

Green Upholstered Footstools with Castors

A pair of upholstered footstools, of rectangular outline, each with a loose cushion to the top, on castors. Covered in green fabric. 54 cm high, 60 cm wide, 50 cm deep.

A George IV style mahogany stretcher based footstool, with…

Mahogany Footstool with Floral Silk Upholstery

A George IV style mahogany stretcher based footstool, with cross form trestle ends with scroll terminals, and upholstered in floral silk brocade with rope trim, 47 cm high, 94 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A velvet covered foot stool, late 19th to early 20th century,…

Velvet Foot Stool with Gilded Base and Lion Feet

A velvet covered foot stool, late 19th to early 20th century, with maker's plaque of W.H. Rocke & Co, Melbourne, the circular cushion stool with a gilded timber base with a rope twist embellishment and raised on three brass lion's paw feet, upholstered in…

An antique English walnut footstool with beadwork top and…

English Walnut Beadwork Footstool with Brass Decoration

An antique English walnut footstool with beadwork top and applied brass decoration, circa 1870, 16 cm high, 122 cm wide, 25 cm deep

An early 1900s long foot stool upholstered in green velvet,…

Green Velvet Cabriole Leg Footstool

An early 1900s long foot stool upholstered in green velvet, raised on carved cabriole legs. 102 x 35 x 33 cm.

An Australian cedar footstool, Sydney origin, 19th century,…

Sydney Cedar Footstool by Alex W. Norton

An Australian cedar footstool, Sydney origin, 19th century, bearing label 'Alex W. Norton, Cabinet Maker, Sydney, 31 cm high, 71 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A pair of Australian Colonial cedar footstools, each…

Australian Colonial Cedar Footstools with Wool Needlework Tops

A pair of Australian Colonial cedar footstools, each rectangular with wool needlework top, on turned legs. Width each 31 cm

A Victorian footstool and two cushions, 19th century, the…

Victorian Footstool and Cushions

A Victorian footstool and two cushions, 19th century, the footstool with carved Chippendale style acanthus and ball and claw feet, upholstered in a pale green velvet, with a pair of tapestry and green velvet cushions. Height 50 cm, length 89 cm, width 43…

A nest of three mahogany and upholstered footstools. Later 19th…

Mahogany Upholstered Footstools Set

A nest of three mahogany and upholstered footstools. Later 19th century. Of graduating size and with a gently arched profile, carved as 'C' scrolls with a floral and foliate adornment to the centre, upholstered in a textured 'Sampler' style tapestry.…

A vintage mahogany footstool, upholstered in a linen toile de…

Mahogany Footstool with Linen Toile Upholstery

A vintage mahogany footstool, upholstered in a linen toile de jouy fabric, raised on cabriole legs with restrained fluting to the edge. 50 x 50 x 43 cm.

Victorian Brazilian rosewood and mahogany footstool with…

Victorian Tapestry Footstool with Brazilian Rosewood and Mahogany

Victorian Brazilian rosewood and mahogany footstool with tapestry upholstery, circa 1870

A pair of rectangular footstools, upholstered in blue and white…

Blue and White Check Footstools

A pair of rectangular footstools, upholstered in blue and white check linen. 15 cm high, 60 cm wide and 29 cm deep

Three French footstools, walnut and oak, two with cane work (3),…

French Footstools with Cane Work - Collection of Handburys

Three French footstools, walnut and oak, two with cane work (3), approx. Height 21 cm length 32 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

A footstool, fiddleback blackwood and pine with later oyster…

Blackwood Footstool with Oyster Velvet Upholstery

A footstool, fiddleback blackwood and pine with later oyster velvet upholstery, mid 19th century 18 cm high, 31 cm wide, 30 cm deep

An Australian cedar footstool with tapestry covering, mid 19th…

19th Century Cedar Footstool with Tapestry Covering

An Australian cedar footstool with tapestry covering, mid 19th century 23 cm high, 33 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A small Australian rectangular cedar footstool with bun feet,…

A small Australian rectangular cedar footstool with bun feet, 80 cm long 35 cm deep

Victorian walnut oblong foot stool acanthus topped cabriole legs

Victorian Walnut Foot Stool with Cabriole Legs

Victorian walnut oblong foot stool acanthus topped cabriole legs

17th century style oak foot stool with baluster turned uprights…

Oak Footstool with Upholstered Top

17th century style oak foot stool with baluster turned uprights and stretchers and upholstered top

Two antique mahogany foot stools (2)

Pair of Antique Mahogany Foot Stools

Two antique mahogany foot stools (2)

Foot stool mid 19th century, mahogany, turned legs, with new…

Mahogany Foot Stool with New Upholstery

Foot stool mid 19th century, mahogany, turned legs, with new upholstery, height 42 cm, length 45 cm, depth 45 cm

An antique mahogany fold out footstool, hand carved base intact,…

Antique Mahogany Fold Out Footstool with Carved Base

An antique mahogany fold out footstool, hand carved base intact, good working order, 14 x 56 x 42 cm