Two-layer Foot Stool

Two-layer Foot Stools

Steel-welded silver construction. 

Non-skid ribbed rubber platform.

Reinforced rubber tips.

A footstool is a piece of low furniture, or a support, designed to elevate the feet to a comfortable position, providing comfort and relaxation. They are often upholstered and can resemble a low ottoman, though they are specifically designed to be a height for resting your feet, not necessarily for seating. Footstools can also be functional, used for other purposes like a makeshift step stool to reach higher places or for improved blood circulation. 

Types and Uses

Comfort:

Primarily used to relax the feet and legs after a long day, making them a popular addition to living rooms alongside armchairs and sofas. 

Function:

Can serve as a small stool for children, the elderly, or pregnant women to step onto, or as a step to reach higher objects. 

Decorative:

Footstools can add a touch of style and color to a room, acting as a versatile decor piece. 

Key Features

Low Height: Designed to be lower than a regular stool to provide the proper elevation for legs. 

Material: Can be made from various materials including wood, plastic, or upholstered with fabric, leather, or other materials. 

Versatility: Some designs can be used for extra seating, a side table, or even storage. 

Related Furniture

Ottoman:

.While often used interchangeably, an ottoman is typically a larger, upholstered seat with or without storage, whereas a footstool is specifically for resting feet. 

Pouffe/Hassock:

.These are other terms for a similar low piece of furniture, sometimes used for the same purpose as a footstool. 

To use a foot stool, position it on the floor to place your foot on it, which is common for guitarists, or place it by your toilet to support your feet for a better squatting posture to aid in bowel movements. A foot stool can also be used with a chair or desk to support your feet, preventing unsupported legs, improving circulation, and encouraging better posture by allowing your hips to shift. 

For Guitar Playing

Position the foot stool on the floor next to you.

Place your foot on the stool to elevate your leg.

Rest the guitar on the raised leg.

Adjust the height of the stool so the guitar is at a sharp angle. 

For Better Bowel Movements

Place the foot stool in front of the toilet.

Sit on the toilet and place your feet on the stool.

This creates a more natural squatting position, helping the rectum to align with the colon for easier and more complete emptying. 

For Desk or Chair Use

Place the foot stool under your desk or in front of your chair.

Place your feet flat on the stool.

Adjust the foot stool's angle and height to achieve a comfortable posture where your heels are supported and your hips are in a comfortable position.

The support encourages active sitting by allowing your hips to shift occasionally, which can relieve discomfort from long periods of sitting.