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Title: Anyone remember what these are actually called ?? Footstool or Bench or both
Post by: mart on October 21, 2019, 07:57:25 am

https://www.kovels.com/discussions/is-it-a-footrest.html

I remember they had a cushion originally !!  Mid century !!  I have always called them a utility bench because they could be used for either one !!

Title: Re: Anyone remember what these are actually called ?? Footstool or Bench or both
Post by: cogar on October 21, 2019, 10:40:34 am

(https://img0.etsystatic.com/065/0/10010462/il_570xN.787194392_5vz3.jpg)

Antique English Fireside Bench / Wooden Bench / Antique Stool

Title: Re: Anyone remember what these are actually called ?? Footstool or Bench or both
Post by: KC on October 21, 2019, 12:28:06 pm

Agree with cogar.  Also have seen these referred to as a saddle bench because of the curved seat.

Title: Re: Anyone remember what these are actually called ?? Footstool or Bench or both
Post by: mart on October 21, 2019, 02:33:43 pm

 Also have seen these referred to as a saddle bench because of the curved seat.

Now  why didn`t I think of that !!  Lord knows I had several saddle  seat chairs in my shop !!