Footstools and the Erotic

The perfect solution for large rooms is to present a bench footstool. Whether for practical purposes or simply as a gift, bench footstools or “benchstools” combine elements of size and practicality to help make your room complete as they offer both style and functionality.

Not only can two or more people use a benchstool as a footrest they can employ it for seating or to function as a low table. Originally bench stools were modified furniture pieces or contraptions used for various judicial corporal punishments and erotiscism.

The 19th century dominatrix, Mrs. Theresa Berkley became famous for her invention of the Berkley Horse, a multi-functional device which combined being a spanking bench with several other functions. Berkley, made an estimated £15000 (£1.5 million in todays money) during the eight years in which she operated her flagellatory brothel in Charlotte Street, London.

The spanking bench or spanking horse was a piece of furniture whereby a spankee was
positioned for punishment, with or without restraints. The spanking bench was employed in the practice of erotic spanking with either Mrs Berkley or one of her female operatives supervising the practice of sadomasocichistic activity over her (largely) male clientele.

Fetish benchstools have developed over time and come in many sizes and styles, the most popular of which is similar to the original sawhorse with a padded top and rings for restraints. They are located in clubs where the spanking community socialise to enjoy their unique and fascinating activities, away from the prescence of "prying eyes".

Many such items currently available to buy on the net and are designed to perfectly coordinate with room colour schemes. Appropriate bench and footstools combine the practicality of hardwearing yet easy to clean faux leather. Fine upholstery and workmanship add to the allure of these erotic stools whether they are applied to significant recreational activity or are seen as pieces of artistic furniture.


The author has over 20 years experience running companies involved in furnishing fabrics and furniture manufacturing and has recently been specialising in company start ups