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Soccer Ball Leather Bean Bag Chair & Lounger Poof Made of Genuine Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an estate sa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY.
Measures 24” x 24...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone leather large pouf or foorstool with soft fabric on the underside and pair of wooden b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric
De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning emerald green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with trapezoidal patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Mint Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning mint green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with sof...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with soft...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Pink Rose Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pink rose leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear app...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appro...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Golden Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning golden brown leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Stone Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous stone colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying hues of stone and accents of tan. Gorgeou...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Leather Pig in the Style of Dimitri Omersa Footstool, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
They are still being made, this one will have been made around 1970. This ottoman in the shape of a pig was first produced around 1930 in England by "Old Bill" (who already made leat...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 20.87 in
DeSede DS11 Style Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman for Laauser, Germany
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeSede DS11 Style leather patchwork ottoman for Lanser, Germany. Matching lounge chair (please inquire) and sectional sofa (LU922430853482) listed separately. Ottoman is in original ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dark brown leather handmade pouf or decoration animal in the form of a dog. This leather animal with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. It has some scratches in...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 7.75 in W 17.25 in D 9.75 in
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valentini, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
By Valenti, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare vintage monumentally sized 80 inch long 'Superking' rhinoceros footstool by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s. This example is signed with the 'Valenti Made in Spain' stamp on its u...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 23.5 in W 80 in D 20.5 in
Poltrona Frau Leather Ottoman 1975 Italy
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or footstool. Superb quality by Poltrona Frau 1970s
Smooth Leather upholstery. Signed. nice Camel color.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Leather and Wood Studded Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s. Substantial and chunky round seat with three sturdy club legs that taper out at the bottom. Seat is covered with a thick piece of lea...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jørgen Gammelgaard Unusual Leather Foldable Stool, Danemark 1970
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Forest, BE
This is an unusual leather version of the yet rare but Classic folding stool by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938–1991) who was a Danish furniture designer who also designed lamps and silverw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Abercrombie Leather Turtle, Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique leather patinated turtle footstool, very good condition.
Free shipping.
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
X Large Leather Rhinoceros Footstool Dimitri Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch, 70's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage XL leather rhinoceros decorative footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s is hand-stitched and features aged leather. This Charming fellow ...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 20 in W 45 in D 10 in
Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage footrest made of teak with leather 1970
This is a very solid footstool with a leather cushion.
The base is made of teak wood.
You can lift the cushion and then you h...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Soriana Pouf in Original Tan Leather by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana pouf in original tan leather by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina – Italy, circa 1970.
Original leather in good condition with signs of use and patina. No tears or holes. Chrome is...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Wingback Chair and Stool with Black Leather in Kaare Klint Style
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish modern wing chair with stool in Kaare Klint style.
The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with black leather in strong quality.
The legs are made of dark stained beech...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman.
Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high
This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and blac...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Two Piece 1970s Italian Leather Armchair w/ Puff
Located in Marbella, ES
Two piece 1970s Italian leather armchair with puff.
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wood and leather rocking chair and footrest by Angel Pazmino for Meubles De Estilo Ecuador, 1970's.
These pieces features a wooden peg frame with thick sculpted sling leather .
Roc...
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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Leather and Brutalist Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of custom leather poufs with a Brutalist brass base design by Marge Carson in the 1970s. The poufs have been newly recovered with a soft lite rose champagne color leather (see...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brushed Steel and Leather Upholstered Stools 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of 1970s very chic, leather/brushed steel upholstered ottomans with symmetric cutouts for storage (magazines, etc. Note the cool conical shaped feet. High quality construction...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Dux Lounge chairs and Ottomans attributed to Bruno Mathsson, 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Porto, PT
Architect and designer Bruno Mathsson was born in Värnamo, Sweden in 1907 and has symbolized contemporary Swedish furniture design like no one else. During the 1960s and 70s, Bruno M...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' Dark Brown Leather Footstool for Cassina 1973 Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' dark brown leather footstool for Cassina, 1973, Italy. Leather is in very nice condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 16 in W 34 in D 24 in
De Sede Footstools Cubes Leather Stool Ottoman Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of three cube stools by De Sede in black leather.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Italian Vintage Footstool Leather and Aluminium by Ettore Sottsass for Formanova
By Formanova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Vintage footstool with seat in original leather and aluminium structure, prototype, signed at the base, design by Ettore Sottsass manufactured by Formanova, Italy, circa 1973
Measur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Danish Black Leather Armchair with Footstool, 1970s
By Skipper
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This superior Danish black leather armchair with beech frame is the epitome of comfort and timeless style. Upholstered in a lovely thick leather with a matching footstool, this chair...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Maison Jansen Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Jansen steel and brass campaign stool with original leather. Literature: Jansen Deocation, Leveque ppg 132-133. Les Decorateurs des Annees 1960-1970, Favardin and Bloch-Chamfo...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Herd of Six Leather Animals by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grouping of animals by Dimitri Omersa include a lion, turtle, duck, hippo, pig and a seal. Each of the animals in this set are "original production years" of authentic Omersa c...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia and Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of poufs mod. Coronado lightly padded and covered in brown leather. Round section wooden feet...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 13.78 in W 26.78 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Finely Carved French Louis XVI Style Leather Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood. Leather seat. 19 1/2" h x 18" diameter.
Condition
Minor finish loss. Light surface scratches. Different color leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Charming sheep leather ottoman with elegant legs and wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this charming sheep leather ottoman features elegant legs with brass wheels. A sheep leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
FINE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY MODERN TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Mid Century Modern circa 1970's Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool
A good ...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 11.03 in W 24.41 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Carved French Louis XVI Stools Walnut With Leather Seats
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood. Leather seat. 19 1/2" h x 18" diameter.
Condition
Minor finish loss. Light surface scratches. Different color leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1970's Beech Footstool with Black Leather Upholstery by Åke Fribytter
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Knebel, DK
Åke Fribytter beech footstool in black leather by Nelo
The frame of the footstool will be restored and refinished and leather on the seat refreshed to ensure that the footstool is i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 14.18 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
1970, Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhinoceros
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Milano, IT
Splendido rinoceronte creato dalla ditta Omersa che prende il nome dall'omonimo fondatore Dimitri Omersa.
Il rinocerente presenta i classici tratti distintivi degli animali Omers...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Footstools
Materials
Leather
Leather Superking Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very-rare and original collectors example of the monumentally sized 77" rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s. This example is signed with a...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair and Footrest in Wood and Leather by Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A set with an armchair and footrest with a frame in wood and upholstery in cognac leather, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pouf/Footrest Model Marsala Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in lyon, FR
Footstool model Marsala designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s.
The footstool consists of a brown plexiglass structure and a cushion covered with patchwork of came...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.78 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Leather Hippo by Dmitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Hippo,
Dmitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch,
The 1970s
The leather footstool is designed in the shape of a hippo in beautiful dark leather.
Dimensions: 18 in...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Stool, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage leather stool is an original design item realized in the 1970s.
Black and leather stool with red rubber seal on legs.
Fair conditions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Materials
Plastic, Leather
Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch Omersa Hippo Brown Leather Footstool Hippopotamus
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, extra large, circa 1970's Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hippo footstool.
These come in va...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 17.33 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in
Howard Keith Vintage Brown Leather Sofa & Footstool
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A fantastic example of classic British design, this vintage sofa was made by Howard Keith. The company, founded in 1933, became synonymous with high quality furniture design.
The ...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Leather Donkey Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1970s
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful collectors example of an original leather (large) donkey footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1970s. This example has the early nail heads under i...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 18.5 in W 28 in D 10.5 in
DS-50 Dark Brown Leather Ottoman by The Sede, Switzerland 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This DS-50 ottoman was made by De Sede in the 1970's. It is made out of thick neck leather of the highest quality in a warm dark brown colour. This ottoman is in a very good conditio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Sigurd Ressell Footstool Mod. Falcon Black Leather Frau for Vatne Mobler Norway
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Iconi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Ottoman by Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Highland, IN
One of Afra & Tobia Scarpa's most iconic designs, the "Soriana" was designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969 and won the Compasso D'Oro award. The concept of the Soriana was to express a des...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pair of De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of gorgeous patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede. Comfortable seat and perfect storage option. Black color. Good vintage condition. 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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1970s Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1970s leather footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1970s leather footstools are consistently popular styles. Some 1970s leather footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1970s leather footstools, measuring 7.88 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1970s leather footstools over the years, but those made by De Sede, Milo Baughman and Dimitri Omersa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1970s Leather Footstools?
Prices for 1970s leather footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970s leather footstools begin at $338 and can go as high as $18,792, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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 1970s Leather Footstools
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
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