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Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Folk Art Footstools
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Fritz Hansen Style Stools With Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seats
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style Stools with Grey Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seat. In original condition with visible wear including chipping and scratching to seats and frames. Wea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 19.375 in Dm 13.75 in
Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
High model stool from the 'Wire series' by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll International in nickel execution with a chartreuse green mohair velour Knoll fabrics upholstery...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Sori Yanagi Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool Vintage
By Sori Yanagi
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand.
Ottoman w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Peabody, MA
Italian rope and wrought iron ottoman designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, circa 1960s. Retains its "JBS [John B. Salterini] Made in Italy" tag. Measures 20" wide x ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 15 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons.
Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Poggiapiedi o sgabello in plastica blu metallo nero, italiano, metà secolo 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sgabello o poggiapiedi italiano, di metà secolo, in plastica intrecciata blu e metallo nero.
Poggiapiedi o sgabello con zampe in metallo nero a sezione tonda e seduta o piano in fili...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Guariche 'attributed' piano foot stool or vanity stool with black enameled metal tubular frame. Newly upholstered black fabric seat. Frame in good original condition with visi...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 17 in W 20.25 in D 11.5 in
Set of Two Poufs 60s Stools, Brass Feet and Petroleum Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two poufs, 1960s vinatge stools, brass feet and petroleum blue velvet upholstery.
Pair of vintage poufs from the 1960s, Italian manufacture.
The poufs have a black iron stru...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
We’re selling these as a pair or individually - the timeless Classic Barcelona stool by Knoll.
We've replaced the latex filling in both seat pads. The wear on the leather cushions...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This stool is from an early production and has a matt chromed plated steel...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
1960s Black Leather Tabouret with Brass Accents
Located in Marietta, GA
I love this tabouret! Classic styling, with black leather and nailheads. My favorite part is the 4 brass ball feet. Original NY label. In very good condition., great in a library!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Blue Plastic Footrests or Stools 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of black metal and electric blue plastic footrests or stools, 1960s
Pair of footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and sea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Chaise Longue is an original decorative design furniture realized by Tito Agnoli in 1962.
Rare example of P3S rattan chaise longue designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the 60s.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Other
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Yellow Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and yellow plastic footrest or stool, 1960s
Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and yellow plastic threads seat ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Wim Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Footstool
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Footstool designed by Wim Rietveld circa 1960 manufactured in Netherlands
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Some sc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Teal Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and green water plastic footrest or stool, 1960s
Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and green water plastic thr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of stool (footstools) full repair, new lacquered, new lining leather, and refresh metal (chrome). from France circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
Inspired by Milo Baughman this pair of high quality Foot Stools is newly upholstered in a quality olive green fabric.
The Cantilever heavy chrome x-shape legs are inspired by Milo ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bench Upholstered in Boucle
By Shelby Williams
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern bench with polished aluminum legs. Legs are repurposed from "Gazelle" chairs designed by Shelby Williams in 1960's. Upholstery is in boucle.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
Italian mid-century Orange Footstools Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian mid-century Orange Footstools Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Pair of footrests from the series Locus Solus in orange painted metal. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 21.86 in D 22.45 in
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Footstool Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century yellow footstool Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Footrest from the series Locus Solus in yellow painted metal. The rectangular top is perforated....
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 21.86 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boucle Stools: A Fusion of Craftsmanship & Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern boucle stools, a testimony to timeless charm and impeccable craftsmanship. Originating from the iconic 1960s, these stools have been s...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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H 18 in W 24 in D 20 in
Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
By Contempo
Located in New York, NY
Three ottomans selling either as a lot, or individually, priced individually. These will need to be reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, uphol...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Set of Stools
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern Paul McCobb style footstools with iron frames and thick colored cushions.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Leather Metal Stool Johannes Spalt Austria 1961
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
A high-quality black leather vintage leather stool with chromed steel feet and frame, which was designed by Johannes Spalt 1961 Austria and executed by Franz Wittmann.
The black leat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16.74 in W 27.37 in D 27.37 in
Set of Three Italian Brass Chiavari Round Stools
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely rare set of three round brass Chiavari stools, made in Italy, circa 1960. Four legs with flared tapered legs around an upper and lower brass ring. Fitted round seat upholst...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ottoman by Asko, Finland, circa 1960
By Asko
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare chrome and braided black leather foot stool.
Produced by Asko, Finland in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern club chair with angular armrests.
Chair measure: 30" W, 29" D, 29" H.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon effortlessly combines rugged industrial aesthetics with comfortable functionality, resulting in a versatile piece that enhances both m...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
3 Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon effortlessly combines rugged industrial aesthetics with comfortable functionality, resulting in a versatile piece that enhances both m...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Van Der Meeren Bar Stools
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Rare set of 4 bar chairs by Willy Van Der Meeren. It is very rare to find a set of 4. Van Der Meeren designed these barstools in the 1950s for manufacturer Tubax. The furniture by Wi...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Footstools
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin F157 "Big Oyster" Lounge Chair & Foot Stool for Artifort, 1964
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period "Big Oyster" lounge chair & foot stool designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured for Artifort in 1964, the Netherlands.
Seatings and backrest has been ne...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 32.68 in D 26.78 in
Newly upholstered Set of Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
The measurements given apply to the lounge chair. The ottoman measures 52 cm in depth, 70cm in width and 36cm in height. Reupholstered in Cato Fabric by Knoll Textiles.
The Knoll...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Set of Two Folding Stools from Denmark, Designed in the, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two folding stools from Denmark, designed in the 1960s. These stools features steel frames and black leather seats. Professionally re-upholsterd in a high quality leather. Cle...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Maison Bagues Style Gilded Metal X Form French Faux Bamboo Benches Stools
By Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning pair of gold gilded metal Maison Bagues style x form benches. They are absolutely gorgeous and very rare and hard to find. The benches measure 16 tall x 22 wide x ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Benches
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Red Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and red plastic footrest or stool, 1960s
Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and yellow plastic threads seat or ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Steel and Fiberglass Stool by Donato Guzzini for Donati Latina, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stool is a design item realized by Donato Guzzini for Donati Latina in 1960s.
Steel and fiberglass stool.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Stools
Materials
Steel
Pop-Art Shoes and Socks Footstool, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual footstool with two legs wrapped in socks and old slip on sneakers as feet. Leather circular top. Extremely sturdy and solid. Fun piece of pop-art and functional stool. Good v...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Metal
Footstool: Model 'Taureau' Pierre Gauriche for Meurop, Belgium, 1961-1968
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Herentals, BE
The base is made of black lacquered metal and the seat is covered with black skai. The footstool is completely in original and good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Stools
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, often in collaboration with Lilly Reich, designed modern furniture pieces using new industrial technologies that have become popular classics, such as the B...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brass and Red Leather Footstool Ottomans
By John Stuart, Renzo Rutili
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of solid brass footstools redone in red leather with top stitching. These are attributed to Renzo Rutili for John Stuart. They have also been sold on this website as attr...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Wrought Iron Bar Stools France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of three brutalist styled bar foot stools featured in wrought iron and a black similar seat,France c1960s. The stools are in good original condition and have a nice patina from...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gastone Rinaldi Italian Nickel Silver and Grey Velvet Upholstered Stools Pair
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful pair of vintage 1960s Gastone Rinaldi nickel silver and grey and silver velvet upholstered stools, footstools or small benches are Italian. They have a domed top. The ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Nickel
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Unusual Brass Sheep Footstool
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and heavy solid brass ottoman upholstered in shag wool. Vintage item with patina and very heavy and sturdy-no wobble.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Chrome Stool in Knoll Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman chrome stool reupholstered in Knoll textiles, Aegean Boucle.
Category
Vintage 1960s Central American Stools
Materials
Chrome
Dimitri Omersa Turtle Foot Stool Abercrombie & Fitch United Kingdom, 1960
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice and highly decorative leather turtle foot stool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, United Kingdom 1960. This turtle is one of the rarer animals by Dimitri ...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 7.49 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Barstools with Brown Leatherette Cover, Italy, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 barstools with original brown leatherette cover.
Black painted steel legs with brass, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
Industrial Stands in Red
Located in Hudson, NY
A very graphic form with bright red color originally used as a lifting device for automobiles. The size is appropriate for an end table or a foot stool or ottoman
A very adaptable o...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Footstools
Materials
Iron
Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Footstool in Rosewood and Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Iconic lounge chair with footrest designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller production (1956).
The lounge chair and the footrest have a rosewood structure with the alumini...
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Bronze 1970s Warren Platner Stool in Knoll Velvet Upholstery by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bronze Warren Platner ottoman from the 1970s upholstered in a Knoll 'Velvet' (Mohair) upholstery.
In the 1960s, American designer Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculptu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Sculptural John Risley Style Ottoman/Pouf of Ivory Bouclé & Iron Wire circa 1960
By John Risley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iron frame ottoman / pouf in the style of John Risley, circa 1960. A uniquely sculptural and airy ottoman consisting of a heavy iron wire form topped with a soft and textured ivory c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
PK 91 Folding Stool, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1961
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munster, NRW
early pk 91 folding stool by paul kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen with cognac-coloured leather in perfect patina and condition.
it is said that kjaerholm got inspiration from an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Black Powder Coated and Brass Ottomans by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of black powder coated steel with satin brass feel ottoman design by Salterini in the 1960’s. Newly powder coated flat black. They can be used indoors or outdoors.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Wrought Iron Bar Stools, 1960s, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury bar stools. Modernist black metal tripod wrought iron frame with rubber capped feet. Vintage patina and wear to the surface of the seat and frame. In excellent str...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Bronze 1970s Warren Platner Stool in Knoll Velvet Upholstery by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bronze Warren Platner ottoman from the 1970s upholstered in a Knoll 'Velvet' (Mohair) upholstery.
In the 1960s, American designer Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculpt...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 16.15 in Dm 25.99 in L 16.15 in
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An assortment of 1960s metal footstools is available at 1stDibs. 1960s metal footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large 1960s metal footstools can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1960s metal footstools available at 1stDibs — each spanning 9 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many 1960s metal footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Kjærholm, Dimitri Omersa and Charles and Ray Eames produced popular 1960s metal footstools that are worth a look.
How Much are 1960s Metal Footstools?
1960s metal footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Finding the Right Footstools for You
Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.
Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.
Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)
Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.
During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.
Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.
The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1960s Metal Footstools
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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