Footrest Collection

Mazda RX8 Japan Japanese

Dentists chair, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd. 1921

2014 MotoGP Championship British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 29th - 30st August 2014. Detail from Dani Pedrosa's Honda. Ref: _W1_7020. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1825. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1825

The Drawing Lesson, 1808. Creator: Louis Moritz
The Drawing Lesson, 1808

Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866

Red Plush Morris Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Red Plush Morris Chair, c. 1937

White Star Line, steamer chair (incised detail)
White Star Line, superb steamer chair by repute from RMS Olympic, of folding form with original foldout footrest. The vendor has had the chair fully restored but in a manner that it has retained its

White Star Line, steamer chair with foldout footrest
White Star Line, superb steamer chair by repute from RMS Olympic, of folding form with original foldout footrest. The vendor has had the chair fully restored but in a manner that it has retained its

Foot Rest, c. 1940. Creator: Georgine E. Mason
Foot Rest, c. 1940

Illusion (colour litho)
3097807 Illusion (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illusion. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 29 May 1904.); © Look and Learn

Scribe at work with quill and knife at a writing desk, seated on a chair with footrest, 9th century
6338982 Scribe at work with quill and knife at a writing desk, seated on a chair with footrest, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Salon chair and library chair, 1810
6339891 Salon chair and library chair, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Salon chair and library chair, 1810)

Regency-era footstools, 1813
6339969 Regency-era footstools, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era footstools, 1813. Grecian footstool designed by cabinet maker Matthew Gregson of Preesons Row)

Sofa for reading and study with tabular cushions, with matching book- or work-table and footrest
6339848 Sofa for reading and study with tabular cushions, with matching book- or work-table and footrest by British School

Regency era wheelchair or gouty chair
6339922 Regency era wheelchair or gouty chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era wheelchair or gouty chair)

Ordonnateur or organizer for musical scores, stool, music stand and footrest in a matching style
6339962 Ordonnateur or organizer for musical scores, stool, music stand and footrest in a matching style by British School

Woman Reading, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR351692 Woman Reading, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 32x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Foot Stool, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Foot Stool, 1938

A Young Sultan reading a Letter, (oil on canvas)
990325 A Young Sultan reading a Letter, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71); 112x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Sultan reading a Letter)

Tea Time, (oil on panel)
651435 Tea Time, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 45.7x55.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Time. Eduardo Leon Garrido (1856-1949). Oil on panel

Maharaja adjustable chaise longue, 1929 (lacquered wood
992323 Maharaja adjustable chaise longue, 1929 (lacquered wood, chromed metal & velvet) by Ruhlmann, Emile-Jacques (1879-1933); 78.5x62x143 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fisherman, 1890 (oil on canvas)
1769875 The Fisherman, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Richards, Frank (1881-1925); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherman. Frank Richards (1863-1935). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1890

1960s dentist chair. Like modern dentist chairs, this one was designed to swivel and tilt to allow the dentist to examine the patients teeth

German soldiers on a camel, South West Africa, WW1
Two German soldiers with a guide, riding on a camel, probably in German South West Africa (now Namibia) during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1915

The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886

18Thc Seated Gentleman
A rather stout man with a stern expression on his face sits in a chair clutching a cane and with his feet on a cushioned foot-rest Date: 18th century

King Charles VI of France on his throne, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873
KW415624 King Charles VI of France on his throne, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy (1783-1859) engraved by D
KW266615 Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy (1783-1859) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

Greek Theatrical Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246071 Greek Theatrical Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Sir Robert Chambers, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Two girls playing with a push cart
Two young girls playing with an elegant push cart, with seating for passengers facing forwards and backwards with foot rests for the short in stature (as depicted here!). Date: circa 1900

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"From Mazda RX8 to Dentist's Chair: The Evolution of Footrests" Footrests have come a long way, originating from the land of the rising sun. In Japan, footrests were not only found in luxurious cars like the Mazda RX8 but also in dentists' chairs. One such example is the innovative design by Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd. But it wasn't just modern inventions that embraced footrests; even historical artifacts bear witness to their existence. Take for instance the steamer chair with incised detail from White Star Line or its counterpart with a foldout footrest - both providing comfort and relaxation during long voyages. Moving on to more recent times, we find an intriguing piece called "Foot Rest" created by Georgine E. Mason around 1940. This artwork captures an illusionary perspective through vibrant lithography, showcasing how they can be both functional and visually captivating. Not limited to transportation or art alone, footrests have been integral parts of various workspaces throughout history. A scribe diligently working at a writing desk in the 9th century relied on a chair with a comfortable footrest for support and stability. In salon and library settings during the early 19th century, elegant chairs adorned with footstools provided utmost comfort while indulging in literary pursuits or engaging conversations. Regency-era footstools further exemplified this trend of sophistication and style. As time progressed, furniture designs catered specifically to readers and scholars emerged - sofas equipped with tabular cushions alongside matching book- or work-tables complete with convenient footrest options became popular choices for those seeking solace within pages or manuscripts. Even mobility aids didn't escape incorporating these ergonomic features; Regency era witnessed wheelchairs designed as gouty chairs offering relief for individuals suffering from ailments such as gout. And who could forget musicians.