Footstool Collection

Young Lady doing a pedicure on herself (before getting dressed!). Date: circa 1920s

Three Sikh men, India. Date: 1843

Lady seated with her umbrella, footstool, and pyxis, or jewel box, from a Greek vase (engraving)
5200822 Lady seated with her umbrella, footstool, and pyxis, or jewel box, from a Greek vase (engraving) by English School

Old Woman Reading the Bible, 1663. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Old Woman Reading the Bible, 1663

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

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century

The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. Creator: Henriette Ronner
The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette Ronner-Knip, renowned for her sentimental depictions of cats and dogs in domestic interiors

Seated young woman with black shawl and purple skirt, 1860-1892. Creator: Angiolo Achini
Seated young woman with black shawl and purple skirt, 1860-1892

Annie Hall at Lissadell, Surrey, 1885. Creator: Jan Toorop
Annie Hall at Lissadell, Surrey, 1885

The Little Seamstress, 1850-1888. Creator: Jozef Israels
The Little Seamstress, 1850-1888

Mother and Child, c. 1815. Creator: Eunice Pinney
Mother and Child, c. 1815

H.K. Brown, 1859. Creator: John Quincy Adams Ward
H.K. Brown, 1859

Embroidered Footstool Cover, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Embroidered Footstool Cover, c. 1938

Foot Stool, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Nelson
Foot Stool, c. 1937

Footstool, c. 1936. Creator: Frank Nelson
Footstool, c. 1936

Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1879. Creator: Richard Josey
Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1879

Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, after Whistler, 1892. Creator: Thomas Robert Way
Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, after Whistler, 1892

Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, after Whistler, 1892. Creator: Thomas Robert Way
Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, after Whistler, 1892

Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s). Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s)

The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette Ronner-Knip, renowned for her sentimental depictions of cats and dogs in domestic interiors

Garden Tea
A painting of a young lady having tea outside in a fine garden, the table is laid with a white cloth, upon which sits a blue tea service and a vase of red flowers

Fashion Plate
An illustration for a coloured fashion plate, showing a seated woman at her desk, with a quill and card. The room has a significant pink theme with the walls, footstool, waste paper bin

Teak footstool recycled from a ship
Teak footstool with small plaque Made by the Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company from teak taken from Esperance Bay. 17.5 inches. Date: 20th century

A tabouret ; a dejeuner or work table ; a footstool ; and a drawing-room chair - in a classical/exotic style which reflects Napoleon's Egyptian expedition. Date: 1809

Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub
3025981 Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

DDE-90026720
The Footstool, Mount Sefton, Mount Cook National Park, Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand. Date: 11/06/2005

Interior of William Merritt Chases Tenth Street Studio (oil on canvas)
1767668 Interior of William Merritt Chases Tenth Street Studio (oil on canvas) by Wiles, Irving Ramsay (1861-1948); 66x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Footstools and stools in carved wood and rich fabric in the Louis XVI style
6338639 Footstools and stools in carved wood and rich fabric in the Louis XVI style by Pequegnot (19th century); (add.info)

Pococks reclining patent chair
6339913 Pococks reclining patent chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Pococks reclining patent chair. Reclining fauteuil chair with sliding footstools and reading desk)

Dejeuner and work table, drawing room tabouret, chair and footstool, 1809
6339901 Dejeuner and work table, drawing room tabouret, chair and footstool, 1809 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Dejeuner and work table, drawing room tabouret)

Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room
6339818 Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room)

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)

Fashionable chairs, Regency era
6339822 Fashionable chairs, Regency era by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable chairs, Regency era)

Fashionable furniture, Regency era
6339810 Fashionable furniture, Regency era by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable furniture, Regency era)

An Interior, 1919, 1919 (oil on canvas)
657273 An Interior, 1919, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interior, 1919. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1919. 24 x 20 in

Gothic sofa, table, chair and footstool for a library, 1810
6339904 Gothic sofa, table, chair and footstool for a library, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Gothic sofa, table, chair and footstool for a library, 1810)

Ladies toilette, fauteuil, footstool, bidet, 1809
6339925 Ladies toilette, fauteuil, footstool, bidet, 1809 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ladies toilette, fauteuil, footstool, bidet, 1809)

Sofa, monopodium with sculpture of the Three Graces, urns, painting, footstool
6339760 Sofa, monopodium with sculpture of the Three Graces, urns, painting, footstool and draperies in the classical Greek style by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Sofa)

Rocker Footstool, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Rocker Footstool, c. 1937

Footstool, c. 1937. Creator: Charles Moss
Footstool, c. 1937

Footstool, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Footstool, 1935/1942

Foot Stool - Mahogany with Horse Hair Covering, c. 1939. Creator: Magnus S. Fossum
Foot Stool - Mahogany with Horse Hair Covering, c. 1939

Pine Footstool, c. 1940. Creator: Henry Moran
Pine Footstool, c. 1940

Footstool, 1939. Creator: Albert Geuppert
Footstool, 1939

Shaker Stools, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Lawrence Foster
Shaker Stools, 1935/1942

Footstool, c. 1939. Creator: Frank Eiseman
Footstool, c. 1939

The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville
1199604 The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville, and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson-Gower, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Perugini

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From self-care to ancient elegance, the footstool takes center stage in various settings and eras. A young lady delicately indulges in a pedicure, finding solace on her trusty footstool. In another scene, a lady seated gracefully under her umbrella enjoys the company of her footstool and jewel box from a Greek vase engraving. The it also finds its place amidst garden tea parties, adding comfort and style to leisurely gatherings. Fashion plates showcase its versatility as it complements elegant attire effortlessly. Even recycled from a ship's teak wood, the footstool retains its charm while embracing sustainability. Traveling back to 1809 during Napoleon's Egyptian expedition, we witness an exotic fusion of classical elements in furniture design: a tabouret, dejeuner table, worktable, drawing-room chair - all accompanied by an exquisite footstool. Waring and Gillow advertisements further highlight this timeless piece's allure. In Victorian times, amidst discussions over letters or witnessing French theatre performances like 'Les Trois Galans, ' the presence of a well-crafted footstool adds sophistication and comfort to any occasion. Venturing into Bombay (Mumbai), India with Bohra merchants or exploring seductive tales through illustrations from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos pub. , we find that even across cultures and narratives, the humble footstool remains ever-present. Whether serving practicality or enhancing aesthetics throughout history and around the world, the versatile footstool proves itself indispensable – offering both functionality and beauty.