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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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…

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 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

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.

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 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, with foliate wool…

Australian Cedar Footstool with Needlework Top

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

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

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 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