Footlockers are boxed storage devices, usually made of wood or steel, used for keeping and storing essential home items. They have a heavy and bulky design that makes them not very portable. Sometimes, they are also used as coffee or end tables.
Footlockers are called such because they are often positioned at the foot of the bed in most bedrooms. However, they can also be placed in cabins, basements, and attics for storing rarely used or needed items.