Vintage Footstool
Buy the best vintage footstool selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.
A vintage footstool is a versatile piece of furniture to put in a living space. Footstools can serve as a centerpiece, storage solution, or a place to rest your feet after a long day. They’re also easy to hide under the sofa, coffee table, or other furniture when not in use. Explore some classic vintage and antique selections of footstools below.
Vintage Footstool
Buying Guide
Emily Hilton
Interior Design Expert
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
Your antique footstool should never be taller than your sofa’s seat. Footstools are designed to be low to the ground and should generally be a few inches shorter than your sofa. The standard height of footstools is 12 inches, which provides just the right amount of comfort for most people.
Antique footstools describe the category of any footstool that was made over 100 years ago. (Anything between 20 and 100 years old is referred to as ‘vintage.’) The antique footstools in vogue today have shiny, detailed legs with delicate scrolls and embroidered cushions on top. They can add comfort and a cozy feel to any space!