Footstool

Editing footstool
An Ottoman footstool
Self-portrait of William Notman (with one foot resting on a footstool)
Automobile pedals in a Subaru Legacy. From left to right: foot rest, clutch, brake, accelerator.

A footstool (foot stool, footrest, foot rest) is a piece of furniture or a support used to elevate the feet. There are two main types of footstool, which can be loosely categorized into those designed for comfort and those designed for function.