Why not add 6mm toughened glass to the top of the footstool to act as a “tray” for drinks, a lamp or a vase? The safety glass can either slot within the piping of a flat-topped piece, or simply sit in the centre of a fully upholstered piece.

Whatever name you want to give them, such a piece of furniture will become the functioning centrepiece of your room.  In fact, The Bespoke Chair Company loves creating table stools.  They are an eye-catching way to bring textural or colour elements of a room together.  For example, borders can pick out a sofa colour, double piping trim can match existing cushion fabrics whilst castors/studs can mirror other ironmongery. The effect is subtle but very cohesive.