Wooden Footstools
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.
Our grandparents knew the benefit of a footstool in easing back strain and increasing support for your back and upper body. This fun collection of 10 wooden footstools not only gives you helpful support but also looks good doing so.
Our Picks
Small Wooden Footstool
At 12” square and 10” high, this small wooden footstool is the perfect height and size for a footrest. Handcrafted with a finely carved “tree of life” on its surface, this stool is made of solid wood and can bear an average adult’s weight.
Designer Advice:
Not many little footstools are as highly versatile as this one. Easily moved, it also can be used as a small side table for your coffee or as a candle stand. The removable legs allow you to use it as a tray. The “tree of life” design is a symbol that represents our connection with the physical and invisible, our past as well as our present.
Wood Footstool
Made of solid elm wood and finished with environmentally-friendly paint, this footstool is eco-friendly, moisture-proof, and vermin-proof. Can support up to 1,000 lbs wobble-free. No assembly is required. This small footstool stands 6” tall and measures approximately 10” by 6”.
Multi Purpose Wooden Footstool
Crafted from 100% natural mountain bamboo, this wood footstool is easy to assemble and put to work. The bamboo ensures its weight is under three pounds but it can support up to 200 lbs of weight. The top measures 11” by 9”.
Designer Advice:
Ten inches of height allows your feet to take the strain off your back and the surface area provides ample room for both your feet to get a lift. The initial assembly should allow for extra tightening of the hardware once the entire stool is assembled. Can also be used in the shower for a footrest without water damage.
Rustic Wooden Footstool
While this lightweight footstool has a rustic and retro design, it also has a smooth surface with rounded corners and edges to prevent scratches and clothes snags. Anti-slip rubber pads come attached to each leg for extra stability and security. Made of natural environmentally protected wood.
Teak Wooden Footrest
This wooden footrest is made with a durable Meranti wood construction in an acorn-color finish. It requires assembly using common household tools. The support area measures 21.5” square with the high end measuring 13.5” high. Also comes in a 100% polyester material, available in red or white.
Designer Advice:
The Adirondack style of this teak footrest is perfectly suited for outdoor use with your deck chairs, but also works well indoors as a footrest. You can position either the high end or the low end against your armchair for varying degrees of support with its subtle degree of curve. Color can be changed by refinishing the stain.
Elephant Wooden Footstool
At 10” high, this charming elephant footstool is made of mango wood and measures eight inches round. Handmade by Asian Indian craftsmen, the elephants are stained dark brown with gold paint detailing on the back, uplifted trunk, ears, and head and side decoration.
Designer Advice:
Let the flattened back of this whimsical elephant carry the weight of your resting feet. This stylized elephant carving adds an exotic touch to your decorating. Its unique design personalizes any room and adds interest while adding support. Not recommended for adults to stand on. Master artisans handmake each stool which creates slight natural variations.
Small Hardwood Footstool
Able to carry more than 800 lbs with angled legs for greater stability and support, this solid elm and walnut wood footstool only weighs a surprising 4.4 lbs. The stool is constructed entirely without nails or glue and is joined with wood dowels.
Ethnic Wooden Footstools
At 11” square, these wooden footstools give you enough surface to comfortably rest your feet on but are sturdy enough to hold a person’s weight. They are also the ideal height for resting your feet on and are easily cleaned with a soft cloth or brush.
Designer Advice:
These beautiful tables are handmade and hand-painted. Originating in India, they are called “Chowki” and used in worship places, wedding ceremonies, and as low seats. The Parisian blue border along with the yellow and orange accent colors in the motif design is also reminiscent of some Scandinavian folk designs. The design would look on point in either an Indian- or Scandinavian-inspired decor.
Book Spine Hardwood Footstool
This acacia hardwood footstool is only one of a selection of unique footstools with an identical leg structure but delightfully different seat tops. They all measure approximately 11” square and 11” high. This stool features four hand-painted book spines on its surface.
Tree Stump Wood Footrest
Reclaimed cedar stumps and roots are finished with an easy-care natural lacquer finish in these true one-of-a-kind footrests. Each piece is carved retaining its natural shape and color. The average size measures 13” by 12” and stands 14” high.
