Foot Stool Collection

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

CODEX AMIATINUS: EZRA. Ezra the scribe writing in a large codex held on his knees. Illumination from the Codex Amiatinus, Northumbria, early 8th century

Mr Pickwick from 'The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club'
5669018 Mr Pickwick from 'The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club' by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); (add.info.: Charles Dickens (1812-1870)); Photo © AF Fotografie.

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

Foot Stool, c. 1936. Creator: Albert Camilli
Foot Stool, c. 1936

The Wedding
EG38323 The Wedding by Marais-Milton, Victor (1872-1948); Private Collection; Eaton Gallery Fine Paintings, London; out of copyright

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

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

Frontispiece from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club
5668999 Frontispiece from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club published in book form in 1837 by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info)

Baby Shaking Rattle (chromolitho)
733500 Baby Shaking Rattle (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby Shaking Rattle.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

A Kalmuk High Priest with his Ghepi, illustration from Voyage a la mer Caspienne
CHT166590 A Kalmuk High Priest with his Ghepi, illustration from Voyage a la mer Caspienne by Xavier Hommaire de Hell (1812-48) c.1850 (colour litho) by Ferogio

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Baby Indian Elephant and adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi
2639475 Baby Indian Elephant and adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi who is with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Meditation (oil on canvas)
Ma229656 Meditation (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; French, out of copyright

Preaching chair (wood & metal)
LIT389942 Preaching chair (wood & metal) by Thai School; Bangkok, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Girl Giving Medicine To Her Doll (chromolitho)
733438 Girl Giving Medicine To Her Doll (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Giving Medicine To Her Doll.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639470 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639471 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Baby Indian Elephant and adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi
2639469 Baby Indian Elephant and adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi who is with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

The Drawing Room, Wickham Hall, Kent, 1897 (b / w photo)
BAL43948 The Drawing Room, Wickham Hall, Kent, 1897 (b/w photo) by Palmer, Harold (fl.1897); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Miscellaneous Articles
LLM455408 Miscellaneous Articles by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous Articles. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Old Man In Chair Eating With Spoon (chromolitho)
733411 Old Man In Chair Eating With Spoon (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639472 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Tying her Shoe
OLD37285 Tying her Shoe by Russell, Walter (1871-1903); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

The Elder D Israeli, c1840s, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Elder D Israeli, c1840s, (1881). Isaac D Israeli (1766-1848), British writer, scholar and man of letters. Father of Benjamin D?Israeli. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by

The Venetian Ambassadors Rom at Knole. The Bedstead Made for James I, The Chair and Stools of the Pediod of Charles II, All with Green Velvet Upholstery, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III

The Kings Bedroom at Knole. Bedstead Made for James I, 1928
The Kings Bedroom at Knole. With Bedstead Made for James I and Chair and Stools of a Later Period, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E

Henry Laurens, c1758-1770, (1928). Artist: Valentine Green
Henry Laurens, c1758-1770, (1928). From Old Furniture, Volume IV. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1928]

Latitia Bonaparte 1750-1836, 1934. Marie-Laetitia Ramolino (1750-1836), Italian noblewoman, mother of Napoleon I of France. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

Mr John Duncan Millers flat, 1932. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Instruction, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXII. [Otto Limited, London, 1908-9]

The Kings Room Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
The Kings Room Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row, and Edinburgh, 1910

Louis XV at the Age of Five, c1715. Artist: Hyacinthe Rigaud
Louis XV at the Age of Five, c1715

Egypt Cairo museum Wooden chair foot stool inlaid
Egypt. Cairo. The museum. Wooden chair & foot stool inlaid with ivory; upper floor of the museum. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

Interior at 3 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London
Watercolour painting of an interior at 3 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. From left to right are Carry, Count (the dog) and Josephine

Peak of Mount Sefton on left and The Footstool, Mount Cook National Park, Southern Alps, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

London street traders, 1830-40 (pencil on paper)
XJF354254 London street traders, 1830-40 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Marie-Laetitia Ramolino (1750-1836) 1803 (oil on canvas)
XIR168711 Marie-Laetitia Ramolino (1750-1836) 1803 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 200x145 cm; Chateau de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne

James A. Garfield: Family
JAMES A. GARFIELD: FAMILY. President James A. Garfield (1831-1881) at home with his family. Lithograph, American, 1882

Dining Room, New College Lane, Oxford
An unfinished watercolour sketch of Reverend Baden Powells dining room at New College Lane, Oxford, with mother and children sitting round a table

King George V statue, Crystal Palace, London
A statue of King George V at Crystal Palace, London, immediately after its unveiling by the Lord Mayor of London. circa 1911

Silhouette of a woman in an armchair, relaxing with a cigarette and a teatime tray. The caption reads: It takes her from Monday to get fit again for Friday

Artist in his studio, painting a female model

I m in love with my Tailor (2/2) A woman with a definite crush on her tailor, asks him to move his measuring tape a little higher please ! Date: circa 1910s

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Finding comfort and style in every step, the footstool takes on various forms throughout history. From ancient manuscripts to modern-day furniture, it remains a symbol of relaxation and support. In the early 8th century Codex Amiatinus, Ezra the scribe diligently writes in a large codex held on his knees, perhaps finding solace in a makeshift footstool. Meanwhile, a young lady indulges in self-care as she gives herself a pedicure, her feet resting comfortably on a plush footstool. Silhouetted against an armchair, another woman finds respite after a long day. The footstool serves as her loyal companion while she unwinds and enjoys some well-deserved relaxation. Stepping back in time to 1935/1942, Albert J. Levone's creation of the Foot Stool showcases its timeless appeal. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this piece adds elegance to any space. Magnus S. Fossum's mahogany foot stool with horse hair covering from around 1939 exudes sophistication and luxury. Its exquisite design invites one to put their feet up and bask in ultimate comfort. Alexander Anderson's Foot Stool from 1938 embodies simplicity yet functionality - proving that even the most basic designs can provide utmost convenience. The frontispiece illustration from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club depicts characters gathered around an inviting fireplace with their feet propped up on cozy footstools - fostering warmth both physically and emotionally. From baby elephants shaking rattles to Kalmuk high priests donning traditional attire complete with ghepi hats - even they find use for these versatile pieces. A testament to their universal appeal across cultures and generations. Lastly, we travel back to c. 1850 where wood meets brass & Berlin woolwork in an intricately designed footstool masterpiece. This historical artifact not only offers support but also showcases the craftsmanship of its time.