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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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

Early walnut octagonal footstool box. Wool tapestry to lid;…

Walnut Octagonal Footstool with Tapestry Lid and Marquetry Decoration

Early walnut octagonal footstool box. Wool tapestry to lid; marquetry decoration. Height 15 cm diameter 28 cm

Antique French upholstered foot stool

French Antique Upholstered Footstool

Antique French upholstered foot stool

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

Antique foot stool

Vintage Footstool

Antique foot stool

Victorian walnut footstool with Queen Anne legs

Victorian Walnut Footstool: Queen Anne Legs

Victorian walnut footstool with Queen Anne legs

Antique foot stool & small corner shelf

Vintage Foot Stool and Corner Shelf Set

Antique foot stool & small corner shelf

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 leather and mahogany footstool, the buttoned and studded…

Maroon Leather Footstool with Mahogany Legs

A leather and mahogany footstool, the buttoned and studded maroon leather circular stool supported upon four small cabriole legs. Height 18.5 cm. Diameter 31 cm

Antique 18th century foot stool, original painted gesso…

18th Century Painted Foot Stool from Vaynol House

Antique 18th century foot stool, original painted gesso decoration, standing on turned tapering legs, Ex Vaynol house

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)

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 late Victorian circular inlaid footstool with tapestry top…

Circular Inlaid Footstool with Tapestry Top and Porcelain Feet

A late Victorian circular inlaid footstool with tapestry top and porcelain feet. Diameter 28 cm

Two antique mahogany foot stools (2)

Pair of Antique Mahogany Foot Stools

Two antique mahogany foot stools (2)

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

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

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 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 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.…

An upholstered Victorian mahogany bed Step / footstool on four…

Victorian Upholstered Bed Stool with Carved Legs

An upholstered Victorian mahogany bed Step / footstool on four carved cabriole legs 113 x 30 x 20 cm

A leather upholstered camel saddle & a leather footstool

Leather Camel Saddle and Footstool Set

A leather upholstered camel saddle & a leather footstool

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

Footstool: Australian blackwood with cabriole legs & tapestry…

Cabriole Leg Blackwood Footstool with Tapestry Seat

Footstool: Australian blackwood with cabriole legs & tapestry seat. Height 46 cm, width 43 cm, depth 43 cm

Pair of circular footstools with tapestry upholstery

Tapestry Footstool Duo

Pair of circular footstools with tapestry upholstery

Victorian foot stool, with buttoned upholstery

Buttoned Victorian Footstool

Victorian foot stool, with buttoned upholstery

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

Chippendale style foot stool with tapestry top 41 x 41 x 88 cm

Chippendale Tapestry Foot Stool - 41 x 41 x 88 cm

Chippendale style foot stool with tapestry top 41 x 41 x 88 cm

A pair of Victorian gilt wood beaded tapestry footstools.

Victorian Beaded Tapestry Footstools in Gilt Wood

A pair of Victorian gilt wood beaded tapestry footstools.

Antique footstool with tapestry upholstery, decorated with old…

Parliament Tapestry Footstool

Antique footstool with tapestry upholstery, decorated with old parliament house

Victorian beaded foot stool with floral decoration,W31.5 cm…

Victorian Floral Beaded Foot Stool, 31.5 cm

Victorian beaded foot stool with floral decoration,W31.5 cm approx

An Australian Colonial cedar footstool, with foliate wool…

Australian Cedar Footstool with Needlework Top

An Australian Colonial cedar footstool, with foliate wool needlework top. Width 37 cm

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

An Australian Colonial cedar footstool, circular, with turned…

Circular Cedar Footstool with Turned Feet

An Australian Colonial cedar footstool, circular, with turned feet. Diameter 26 cm

A pair of English oak footstools with upholstered circular tops.…

English Oak Footstools with Upholstered Tops

A pair of English oak footstools with upholstered circular tops. Diameter 33 cm

A Victorian gold upholstered foot stool. 35 cm high, 60 cm wide,…

Victorian Gold Upholstered Foot Stool - Elegant and Chic

A Victorian gold upholstered foot stool. 35 cm high, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep

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 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

William IV mahogany footstool with compartment

Mahogany Footstool with Hidden Compartment

William IV mahogany footstool with compartment

Victorian long foot stool with beaded upholstery, 116 cm x 29 cm

Beaded Victorian Foot Stool (116cm x 29cm)

Victorian long foot stool with beaded upholstery, 116 cm x 29 cm

A small French foot stool, with moulded fruiting vine to the…

French Vine Frieze Foot Stool with Tapestry Upholstery

A small French foot stool, with moulded fruiting vine to the frieze, raised on small splay legs, later tapestry upholstered.

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.

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.

A large foot stool with a long stitch tapestry upholstered seat…

Long Stitch Tapestry Foot Stool - 32cm High

A large foot stool with a long stitch tapestry upholstered seat 32 cm high. 102 cm long, 34 cm deep

Victorian walnut inlaid footstool with tapestry top

Walnut Inlaid Tapestry Footstool

Victorian walnut inlaid footstool with tapestry top

A velvet covered footstool, the circular buttoned footstool…

Velvet Buttoned Footstool with Brass Lion Feet

A velvet covered footstool, the circular buttoned footstool upon a timber platform and brass lion feet. Height 19 cm. Diameter 34 cm

Tapestry upholstered foot stool

Tapestry Foot Stool

Tapestry upholstered foot stool

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

Rococo style foot stool, 46 cm wide

Rococo Foot Stool - 46cm Wide

Rococo style foot stool, 46 cm wide

A antique foot stool on ball and claw feet. 13 cm

Antique Ball and Claw Foot Stool

A antique foot stool on ball and claw feet. 13 cm

An upholstered cherry wood foot stool floral design 40 cm

Cherry Wood Floral Foot Stool - 40cm

An upholstered cherry wood foot stool floral design 40 cm

An upholstered Louis style footstool 40 cm

Louis Footstool: Elegant Upholstered Accent for Any Room

An upholstered Louis style footstool 40 cm

A Victorian walnut Irish footstool, circular with carved…

Victorian Carved Walnut Irish Footstool

A Victorian walnut Irish footstool, circular with carved decoration.

A pair of Victorian footstools with period beaded upholstery.

Victorian Beaded Footstools

A pair of Victorian footstools with period beaded upholstery.

A small footstool with Nature scene tapestry upholstery, 38 x…

Nature Scene Tapestry Footstool - 38x30x26cm

A small footstool with Nature scene tapestry upholstery, 38 x 30 x 26 cm

A faux bamboo footstool, 41 x 40 x 49 cm

Faux Bamboo Footstool

A faux bamboo footstool, 41 x 40 x 49 cm

Large cabriole legged foot / bedroom stool, approx 50 cm high,…

Cabriole Legged Bedroom Stool - 50cm x 78cm

Large cabriole legged foot / bedroom stool, approx 50 cm high, 78 cm wide

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

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 Queen Anne style footstool

Regal Footstool: Queen Anne Style

A Queen Anne style footstool

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

A pair of Victorian tapestry covered foot stools, 19th century,…

Victorian Tapestry Foot Stools with Tunbridge Decoration

A pair of Victorian tapestry covered foot stools, 19th century, the walnut circular stools with Tunbridge style decoration, each with floral tapestry covers and raised on porcelain ball feet. Height 13 cm. Diameter 26 cm

A pair of upholstered giltwood footstools, 20th century, 31 cm…

Upholstered Giltwood Footstools, Pair - 20th Century

A pair of upholstered giltwood footstools, 20th century, 31 cm high, 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Vintage oak barley twist foot stool, 29 cm high approx.

Vintage Oak Barley Twist Foot Stool - 29cm Height

Vintage oak barley twist foot stool, 29 cm high approx.

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

An antique mahogany long upholstered footstool, 19th century,…

19th Century Mahogany Upholstered Footstool

An antique mahogany long upholstered footstool, 19th century, the long footstool with four scrolling feet and a stuffover top upholstered in silvery cream velvet, height 21 cm, length 109 cm, width 21 cm

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…

Carved 19th century footstool with floral tapestry cover

Floral Tapestry Footstool

Carved 19th century footstool with floral tapestry cover

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 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

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

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

An antique English oak foot stool, in original condition

Original English Oak Foot Stool

An antique English oak foot stool, in original condition

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

A late Victorian mahogany & tapestry foot stool, 15 x 36 x 31 cm

Victorian Mahogany Tapestry Foot Stool

A late Victorian mahogany & tapestry foot stool, 15 x 36 x 31 cm

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

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 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 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 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

Large Victorian foot stool/fire seat c.1850

Victorian Fire Seat Footstool

Large Victorian foot stool/fire seat c.1850

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

Rococo style foot stool 56 cm wide

Rococo Footstool - Elegant 56cm Accent Piece

Rococo style foot stool 56 cm wide

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 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