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...

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.

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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

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 walnut and tapestry footstool circa 1900 48 cm high, 46 cm…

A walnut and tapestry footstool circa 1900 48 cm high, 46 cm wide, 34 cm deep, circa 1900, 48 cm high, 46 cm wide, 34 cm deep

An antique Colonial blackwood footstool with cabriole legs,…

An antique Colonial blackwood footstool with cabriole legs, 19th century, 40 cm high, 50 cm wide, 49 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

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

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 small Victorian footstool, 19th century, with cabriole legs…

Victorian Blue Velvet Footstool with Cabriole Legs

A small Victorian footstool, 19th century, with cabriole legs and whorl feet, upholstered in blue velvet

An antique footstool with grey upholstery, 19th century, 15 cm…

19th Century Grey Upholstered Antique Footstool - 15x35x35cm

An antique footstool with grey upholstery, 19th century, 15 cm high, 35 cm wide, 35 cm deep

An antique English walnut footstool with geometric marquetry…

English Walnut Footstool with Marquetry Inlay, 1870

An antique English walnut footstool with geometric marquetry work inlay, circa 1870, 15 cm high, 114 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A Louis XV style tabouret stool, circa 1900, the elegant carved…

Carved Walnut Tabouret Stool, Louis XV Style

A Louis XV style tabouret stool, circa 1900, the elegant carved walnut (foot)stool of serpentine profile with upholstered seat, raised on carved cabriole legs. Height 50 cm, length 75 cm, width 45 cm

A Victorian upholstered mahogany footstool, 19th century with…

Victorian Pink Velvet Footstool

A Victorian upholstered mahogany footstool, 19th century with four short cabriole carved legs and upholstered in pale pink velvet. Height 45 cm, length 50 cm, width 50 cm

An Australian cedar and pine circular footstool, South…

Antique Australian Cedar and Pine Footstool

An Australian cedar and pine circular footstool, South Australian origin, 19th century, 16 cm high, 32 cm diameter

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 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 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 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.

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…

Victorian mahogany oblong footstool, with upholstered top

Mahogany Footstool with Upholstered Top

Victorian mahogany oblong footstool, with upholstered top

An adjustable footstool with cabriole legs and olive green…

Olive Green Adjustable Footstool with Cabriole Legs

An adjustable footstool with cabriole legs and olive green velvet adjustable top, late 20th century, 22 cm high, 52 cm wide, 32 cm deep

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 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 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 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

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 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

Antique mahogany foot stool with tapestry upholstery, 36 cm x…

Mahogany Tapestry Foot Stool

Antique mahogany foot stool with tapestry upholstery, 36 cm x 36 cm, 26 cm high

Antique foot stool with turned supports and tapestry upholstery,…

Antique Tapestry Foot Stool with Turned Supports

Antique foot stool with turned supports and tapestry upholstery, 31 cm x 31 cm, 13 cm high

Victorian beaded upholstered foot stool, with floral decoration,…

Victorian Floral Beaded Foot Stool (8 words)

Victorian beaded upholstered foot stool, with floral decoration, diameter 32 cm

A carved oak upholstered foot stool with check upholstery with…

Oak Upholstered Foot Stool with Check Upholstery and Button

A carved oak upholstered foot stool with check upholstery with button, 18 x 35 x 30 cm

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

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

An Australian cedar footstool with turned legs and upholstered…

19th Century Cedar Footstool with Upholstered Top

An Australian cedar footstool with turned legs and upholstered top, 19th century, 23 cm high, 75 cm wide, 32 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

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.

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

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

Small Victorian walnut oval foot stool

Victorian Walnut Oval Footstool

Small Victorian walnut oval foot stool

Pair of antique mahogany footstools upholstered to centre, on…

Antique Mahogany Footstools with Bun Feet

Pair of antique mahogany footstools upholstered to centre, on wooden base, with three bun feet, diameter 35 cm.

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)

Two antique mahogany upholstered footstools, 19th to early 20th…

Antique Mahogany Upholstered Footstools

Two antique mahogany upholstered footstools, 19th to early 20th century, of typical low profile, a round stool with toupie feet with handworked tapestry and delicate beadwork upholstery, and an oval stool with petite cabriole legs with dusky plum cut…

A Victorian walnut footstool, 19th century, the long stool with…

Victorian Walnut Footstool with Chippendale Carving

A Victorian walnut footstool, 19th century, the long stool with carved Chippendale style acanthus and ball and claw feet, upholstered in diamond patterned pale gold fabric, height: 28 cm, length 117 cm, width 39 cm

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

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

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

Round tapestry top footstool with maker's label R.D. Kirkman &…

Round Tapestry Footstool by R.D. Kirkman & Co

Round tapestry top footstool with maker's label R.D. Kirkman & Co, 31 cm diameter

Antique upholstered wood footstool upholstered in Burgundy…

Burgundy Velvet Upholstered Wood Footstool

Antique upholstered wood footstool upholstered in Burgundy velvet, to a carved wood quad-footed base, length 35 cm

A round Victorian mahogany footstool, 19th century, the padded…

Victorian Mahogany Footstool with Floral Mounts

A round Victorian mahogany footstool, 19th century, the padded footstool with an undulating skirt and short cabriole legs with whorl feet and floral mounts, upholstered in a beige, tan and sage striped silk, height 17 cm, diameter 33 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 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.

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

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

Oak Arts & Crafts foot stool, embossed and studded leather top

Embossed Leather Arts & Crafts Foot Stool

Oak Arts & Crafts foot stool, embossed and studded leather top

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 Australian ebonized cedar footstool, 19th century, 14 cm…

19th Century Australian Ebonized Cedar Footstool

An Australian ebonized cedar footstool, 19th century, 14 cm high, 29 cm wide, 24 cm deep

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…

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

A circular footstool with plum velvet button upholstery, 19th…

Plum Velvet Button Footstool, 19th Century

A circular footstool with plum velvet button upholstery, 19th century, 10 cm high, 32 cm diameter

A long antique footstool with upholstered top, 19th century, 10…

Antique Upholstered Footstool, 19th Century

A long antique footstool with upholstered top, 19th century, 10 cm high, 130 cm wide, 26 cm deep

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

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 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 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

A Victorian mahogany tapestry foot stool, timber legs with a…

Mahogany Tapestry Foot Stool with Floral Design

A Victorian mahogany tapestry foot stool, timber legs with a floral tapestry, 21 x 38 x 33 cm

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

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.

A vintage upholstered footstool, early 20th century,…

Vintage Striped Upholstered Footstool

A vintage upholstered footstool, early 20th century, rectangular with turned legs and upholstered with a striped and patterned, red, gold and black textured fabric, height 20 cm, length 32 cm, width 27 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

Colonial cedar foot stool on bun feet, 35.5 cm, 35.5 cm

Colonial Cedar Foot Stool on Bun Feet

Colonial cedar foot stool on bun feet, 35.5 cm, 35.5 cm

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 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 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 pair of leopard print circular foot stools

Leopard Print Foot Stools - Circular Pair

A pair of leopard print circular foot stools

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

Pair of late Victorian round footstools with tapestry…

Victorian Tapestry Round Footstools (Pair)

Pair of late Victorian round footstools with tapestry upholstery, 32 cm diameter

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

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 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

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

Rococo style foot stool 56 cm wide

Rococo Footstool - Elegant 56cm Accent Piece

Rococo style foot stool 56 cm wide

A Victorian footstool, claw and ball feet, cross stitch…

Victorian Embroidered Footstool with Claw Feet

A Victorian footstool, claw and ball feet, cross stitch embroidery, height 46 cm, width 54 cm, depth 42 cm

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

A Victorian green velvet covered footstool, 40 x 60 x 60 cm

Victorian Green Velvet Footstool - 40x60x60cm

A Victorian green velvet covered footstool, 40 x 60 x 60 cm

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

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

An Australian ebonized cedar footstool, 19th century 14 cm high,…

19th Century Australian Ebonized Cedar Footstool

An Australian ebonized cedar footstool, 19th century 14 cm high, 29 cm wide, 24 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

A footstool, Australian cedar inlaid with pine, circa 1850 23…

Cedar and Pine Inlaid Footstool (1850)

A footstool, Australian cedar inlaid with pine, circa 1850 23 cm high, 39 cm wide, 25 cm deep

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

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

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

Vintage embroidered footstool, hand embroidered floral pattern…

Floral Embroidered Wooden Footstool

Vintage embroidered footstool, hand embroidered floral pattern tg top. Inlaid decoration to edge of wooden base. Diameter 28 cm

Large Victorian foot stool/fire seat c.1850

Victorian Fire Seat Footstool

Large Victorian foot stool/fire seat c.1850