Black Footstool: 3 Small Options Compared

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Quick answer

Three black footstool options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot lists 16″ D × 12″ W × 12″ H; 13in Small Round Foot Stool lists 13″ D × 13″ W × 10.2″ H; Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool lists 12.21″ D × 16.9″ W × 10.2″ H. By listed floor footprint, 13in Small Round Foot Stool is the smallest (1.17 sq ft) and Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool the largest (1.43 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 5, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot	16″ D × 12″ W × 12″ H	192 sq in (1.33 sq ft)	Middle
13in Small Round Foot Stool	13″ D × 13″ W × 10.2″ H	169 sq in (1.17 sq ft)	Smallest
Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool	12.21″ D × 16.9″ W × 10.2″ H	206.35 sq in (1.43 sq ft)	Largest

1. Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot Rest, Velvet Ottoman with Storage and Side Pocket, Black Foot Rest for Couch, Foldable Footstool for Chair, Living Room&Dorm, 16″x12″x12″ — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 16″ D × 12″ W × 12″ H; item weight 1.64 kg; material Velvet; frame Engineered Wood; color Black.

The Zoes Homeware is a small black velvet footstool listed at 16″ D × 12″ W × 12″ H, with a seat height of 12 inches. The title and bullets call it a storage ottoman with a side pocket meant for books, magazines or remote controls, and the title also says foldable. The listing names a velvet cover, an engineered wood frame and “4 layer construction.” The item weight is given as 1.64 kg, and the bullets describe it as light enough to move easily. Footprint works out to 1.33 sq ft (16 × 12 ÷ 144). The bullets do not say how large the storage space is or how much weight it holds.

Pros

• The side pocket is listed for books, magazines and remote controls, so it holds small items near the couch
• It is the tallest of the three at 12 inches, 1.8 inches above the other two (12 − 10.2)
• At 1.64 kg it is listed as light enough to move easily

Cons

• The listing never states the weight capacity, so you cannot compare its load rating with the oakvivo’s 440 lbs
• It is called both a storage ottoman and foldable, yet the bullets give no interior size or fold details
• Velvet in black shows lint and pet hair, and the listing gives no cleaning guidance

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a footrest with a small pocket for remotes beside the sofa. Skip it if you will put weight on it or want to know how much fits inside.

2. 13in Small Round Foot Stool, Faux Leather Footrest, Black Footstool Ottoman — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 13″ D × 13″ W × 10.2″ H; item weight 4.8 pounds; material Solid wood+Sponge + faux leather; frame Wood; color Black.

The oakvivo is a round black footstool listed at 13″ D × 13″ W × 10.2″ H, with a seat height of 10.2 inches. The bullets open with a warning that it is small and meant for compact spaces and temporary use, and ask the buyer to check the size. It has a solid wood frame, a sponge pad and a faux leather cover, with an item weight of 4.8 pounds. The listing gives a maximum static load of up to 440 lbs. Felt pads on the legs are meant to protect floors. The footprint is 1.17 sq ft (13 × 13 ÷ 144), the smallest of the three.

Pros

• The only one of the three with a stated load figure, a maximum static load up to 440 lbs
• The smallest listed footprint at 1.17 sq ft, and its 13″ width is 3.9 inches less than the Vintage Style’s 16.9″ (16.9 − 13)
• Felt pads on the legs are listed to avoid scratching floors

Cons

• The listing itself warns it is small and for temporary use, so it is not built to be an everyday seat
• The bullet text calls the legs “rubber legs” in one place and “wood leg” in another, so check the photos
• No storage or pocket, unlike the Zoes Homeware, and the 13-inch width of the round top leaves little room for stretched legs

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a solid-wood round stool that fits under a desk or by an entryway and need a stated load rating. Skip it if you want storage or a larger foot area.

3. Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool – Wooden Frame, Upholstered Interior, Multi-Use Footrest for Living Room, Entryway, Office (Black) — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 12.21″ D × 16.9″ W × 10.2″ H; item weight 14.08 ounces; material Hardwood; frame Wood; color Black.

The listing for this Generic-brand black footstool calls it vintage style, with a wooden frame, faux leather upholstery and metal legs. It is listed at 12.21″ D × 16.9″ W × 10.2″ H, an oval shape, which makes it the largest listed footprint at 1.43 sq ft (12.21 × 16.9 ÷ 144). The bullets suggest it can serve as a footrest, an extra seat for guests or an accent piece, and say the faux leather is easy to clean. The spec table gives a hardwood material type and an item weight of 14.08 ounces, which looks too light for a wood-framed stool. The listing states no load rating.

Pros

• The widest of the three at 16.9″, so there is room for both feet side by side
• The faux leather cover is described as easy to clean
• The bullets suggest use as a footrest, extra seat or accent piece in a living room, entryway or office

Cons

• The listed item weight of 14.08 ounces does not fit a stool with a wood frame and metal legs; verify on the current listing
• No weight capacity is stated, even though the bullets suggest extra seating for guests
• The spec table says hardwood and the bullets say wooden frame with metal legs, so the actual build is unclear

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want the widest top and a vintage look, after confirming weight and construction. Skip it if you plan to seat people on it, since no load rating is given.

What to check before buying black footstool

1. Seat height against what you rest your feet on. Two of these are 10.2 inches high and the Zoes Homeware is 12 inches. A footstool in front of a couch or chair should sit a bit below the seat. Measure the front edge of your seat from the floor and compare it with 10.2 and 12 inches. Under a desk the lower stool usually has more room, and the oakvivo listing names under-desk use.

2. Top size and shape. Footprint ranges from 1.17 sq ft (oakvivo, 13 × 13 ÷ 144) to 1.33 (Zoes, 16 × 12 ÷ 144) to 1.43 (Vintage Style, 12.21 × 16.9 ÷ 144). The round and oval shapes use their bounding box, so their real top area is smaller than these figures. For resting both feet, width matters more than footprint: 16.9 inches is the widest, 13 the narrowest.

3. Stated load. Only the oakvivo gives a number, a maximum static load up to 440 lbs. The other two say nothing. If a footstool may also serve as an extra seat, a missing load rating is a real gap, and the Vintage Style listing suggests guest seating without giving one.

4. Storage or no storage. Only the Zoes Homeware lists a side pocket. If your goal is to clear remotes and magazines off the couch, that outweighs a slightly smaller top. If it is purely a footrest, skip it.

5. Cover and upkeep. Velvet (Zoes) feels soft but picks up lint. Faux leather (oakvivo, Vintage Style) is described as easier to clean. Black hides dirt but shows dust.

6. Listing consistency. The Vintage Style item weight of 14.08 ounces conflicts with a wood frame, and the oakvivo describes its legs two ways. When a listing contradicts itself, trust the photos and the current Amazon page, not the summary here.

Decision rule. Need storage: Zoes. Need a stated load rating or a compact round stool: oakvivo. Need width and a vintage look: Vintage Style, after resolving the weight figure.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot: 36 − 12 = 24 inches spare; centred, 12 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• 13in Small Round Foot Stool: 36 − 13 = 23 inches spare; centred, 11.5 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool: 36 − 16.9 = 19.1 inches spare; centred, 9.55 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot: 36 + 16 = 52 inches of total path width.
• 13in Small Round Foot Stool: 36 + 13 = 49 inches of total path width.
• Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool: 36 + 12.21 = 48.21 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot: 16 × 12 = 192 sq in, or 1.33 sq ft.
• 13in Small Round Foot Stool: 13 × 13 = 169 sq in, or 1.17 sq ft.
• Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool: 12.21 × 16.9 = 206.35 sq in, or 1.43 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Choosing by shape alone. A round 13-inch top and an oval 16.9-inch top give very different foot room, so compare width, not just the photos.
• Assuming it will hold a person. Only the oakvivo states a load (up to 440 lbs). Without a stated rating, use the other two as footrests only.
• Ignoring seat height. At 12 inches versus 10.2, the Zoes sits 1.8 inches higher, which changes how it works with a low sofa or under a desk.
• Believing odd spec fields. A 14.08-ounce weight on a wood and metal stool is probably an error. Check the current listing before you rely on it.

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Frequently asked questions

What size black footstool fits a small living room?

All three are compact. The oakvivo is 13″ × 13″ (1.17 sq ft), the Zoes Homeware 16″ × 12″ (1.33 sq ft) and the Vintage Style 12.21″ × 16.9″ (1.43 sq ft). The oakvivo takes the least floor space, and the Vintage Style gives the widest top.

Is any of these black footstools a storage ottoman?

Only the Zoes Homeware is described that way. Its listing mentions a side pocket for books, magazines or remote controls, and the title says storage ottoman and foldable. The listing does not give the size of any interior space, so check the photos and current Amazon page.

How much weight can a footstool hold?

Only the oakvivo states one: a maximum static load up to 440 lbs. The Zoes Homeware and the Vintage Style listings give no load rating. If you may sit on the footstool, treat the two without a rating as footrests only.

Will a footstool work under a desk?

The oakvivo listing names a foot rest under a desk as a use. It is 10.2 inches high and 13 inches across. The Zoes Homeware is 12 inches high, so measure the clearance under your desk and the position of your chair before ordering.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for Zoes Homeware Small Storage Ottoman Foot Rest, Velvet Ottoman with Storage and Side Pocket, Black Foot Rest for Couch, Foldable Footstool for Chair, Living Room&Dorm, 16″x12″x12″
• Amazon listing for 13in Small Round Foot Stool, Faux Leather Footrest, Black Footstool Ottoman
• Amazon listing for Vintage Style Faux Leather Ottoman Footstool – Wooden Frame, Upholstered Interior, Multi-Use Footrest for Living Room, Entryway, Office (Black)

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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