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More than somewhere to put your feet

Choosing the right footstool

A footstool does more than provide somewhere to rest your feet. Placed at the centre of a seating arrangement, it anchors the room and adds an opportunity to introduce fabric, texture, and personality that a coffee table may not match. As our design director Fred notes, an upholstered footstool is one of the most effective ways to bring pattern and warmth into a living room without committing to a larger piece.

Neptune's collection spans three distinct approaches. For those who want a footstool that doubles as a practical surface, the Arthur's tufted top and crisp tailoring work equally well as a coffee table alternative, with the large format offering generous space to display books and objects. The Milo takes a similar approach in a contemporary circular form, softening the straight lines of architecture and furniture around it. The Ophelia goes further still, concealing two solid oak trays beneath its cushioned frame that lift out to create a surface for drinks, display, or board games: a footstool that genuinely earns its place at the centre of the room.

For simpler footstool use beside a sofa or armchair, the Rupert offers a modern silhouette versatile enough to work as a bench, while the Long Island's removable loose linen slipcover and kick-pleated skirt bring the same Belgian-inspired relaxed character as the Long Island armchair and sofa. The Alex stands apart as the only solid oak footstool in the collection, its cross-legged Curule-inspired silhouette allowing the fine joinery of the timber to take centre stage.

Upholstered with care, built to last

Neptune's footstools are built on natural timber frames throughout, with no MDF or chipboard in the construction. The Ophelia and Alex both use solid oak, while the wider collection is built on tulipwood frames chosen for their structural reliability and smooth surface. The designs are expertly upholstered using traditional joinery techniques, with each piece built to hold its form and character through years of daily use rather than softening over time.

The fabric range spans natural linens, Harris Tweed, cotton velvet, leather, and boucle, with most designs offering a broad choice across the collection. Each fabric has been chosen for how it performs on upholstered furniture as well as how it looks. Every footstool in the collection carries Neptune's lifetime guarantee, reflecting the same founding commitment to solid materials and considered construction that runs through the wider furniture range.

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The distinction comes down to function and scale. A footstool is typically a smaller, simpler piece designed to rest your feet or provide occasional seating alongside a sofa or armchair. Neptune's Alex and Rupert sit firmly in this category, each bringing their own character without demanding attention. An ottoman tends to be larger and more central to the room, often serving multiple purposes. The Eloise adds discreet storage, while the Ophelia's concealed tray system makes it as useful as a surface as it is as a seat.

The frame is the foundation. Neptune's footstools and ottomans are built on solid timber throughout, with the Ophelia and Alex using solid oak and the wider collection built on tulipwood, chosen for its structural strength. No MDF or chipboard is used anywhere in the construction. The upholstery is applied using traditional techniques that prioritise long-term form rather than shortcuts, and every fabric in the range has been tested for performance as well as appearance. Every piece carries Neptune's lifetime guarantee, which covers the frame and upholstery alike.

Three designs in the collection work particularly well in place of a coffee table. The Arthur's firm, tufted top and crisp tailoring give it the surface stability needed for everyday use at the centre of a seating arrangement, with the large format offering generous space for books and objects. The Milo brings the same functionality in a circular form, better suited to rooms where softer shapes are needed. The Ophelia goes furthest, with two solid oak trays concealed beneath the frame that lift out to create a practical surface without losing the comfort of an upholstered footstool.

Several designs suit rooms beyond the living room. The Eloise ottoman works naturally at the end of a bed, beneath a hallway window, or in a dressing room, its pared-back design and recessed hinges keeping it elegant from every angle. The Montague Lloyd Loom blanket box is designed with the bedroom in mind, pairing with the Montague headboard while providing storage. The Rupert's bench-like silhouette suits a hallway or bedroom window seat as naturally as it does a living room.