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Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Footstool
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquered bamboo rattan footstool featuring a cerused or whitewashed finish made by McGuire. Beautifully crafted in the California organic modern style with rattan poles lashed toget...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Brass

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
H 18 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
STUNNiNG VINTAGE FRENCH STYLE RALPH LAUREN BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren French style footstool or ottoman Please note th...
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20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Maple

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
H 37.01 in W 18.04 in D 19.02 in
Katavolos Style Woven Leather and Iron Stool After Lila Swift & Donald Monell
By William Katavolos, Swift and Monell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven leather and iron stool, in the manner of Lila Swift and Donald Monell. Incredibly strong and sturdy. In beautiful vintage condition having well maintained leather and wonderful...
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Vintage 1980s American Footstools

Materials

Iron

Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that we are Custom making in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 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

Early 20th Century Old Hickory Foot Stools with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century old hickory foot stool in amazing condition with a new suede seat. Its been newly upholstered in suede over the hand made rush seat.
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Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath gray leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Leather

Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath black leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in gray: DUF0577...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Leather, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).      
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by polished chrome bases. (PRICED AS PAIR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather

French Art Deco Club Chair Stool or Ottoman in Aged Patina Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
French leather club chair ottoman or foot stool. In our quest for purchasing French leather club chairs, we would occasionally come across their matching leather ottomans. Some will ...
Category

2010s American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Brass and Leather Sling Seat Scissor Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scissor bench with a polished brass x-shaped frame and a brown leather sling seat.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Stylish Black Iron and Tan Leather Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish mid-century black iron hand-forged bases with gracefully curved legs. Beautifully upholstered in a saddle color tan/ brown leather. The pair would make an ideal extra seating...
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Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Iron

Knaus Mfg. Arts & Crafts Low Footstool in Distressed Leather and Wood Oneida, NY
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1914 Grand Rapids featuring Knaus Mfg Arts & Crafts Low Ottoman Foot Stool in Distressed Leather and Wood Oneida, NY 9 tall x 12 x 12 Maker's brass label present: Knaus Furniture ...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cork Side Table / Stool in Vintaged Cognac Leather
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cork side table / stool in vintaged cognac leather with brass nailheads inspired by mid century design of Paul Frankl, Harvey Probber, Robsjohn Gibbings, Paul McCobb, Hans Wegner, Fi...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Cork

Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Foot Stool in Red. Pairs with Multi-position Reclining chair. Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1938. He studied Architecture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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...
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Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swift and Monell Woven Leather Iron Stools
By Swift and Monell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare cognac leather and iron stools designed by Lila Swift and Donald Monell. The seat is made of woven leather straps and secured with cord and iron ring on the underside. Minimal w...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By B&B Italia, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair with matching foot stool. 25 x 20 x 38 - ottoman.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Demilune Vanity Stool in Milled and Anodized Aluminum, Leather by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped stool is a modern take on the demilune vanity stool. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminum solid bar, and hand brushed and anodized in sa...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
By Classic Leather 1
Located in New York, NY
Tufted leather ottoman with brass tack trim and carved cabriole, ball and claw foot legs. Manufactured by the "Classic Leather" furniture company. Clean, original, ready to use condi...
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bench of Suede Leather with Industrial Forged Iron Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Early 20th century suede leather bench with rock solid, Industrial, forged iron base. Rock solid construction with highly-textured hand of leather. An early weight/barbell bench. Com...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Brass and Leather Ottoman by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous large ottoman by Steve Chase. It had a string of lights around the base that were taken off. But can be easily replaced. This was a very common thing with Steve Chase. Ne...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Bench, Footrest, Seat from Leather Gymnast Goat Pommel, Wheels; #2
Located in Madison, WI
Seating, footrest, bench made from leather gymnast goat pommel, circa 1950, from Germany. The legs have been removed in favor of pivoting wheels. The leather has a wonderful hand and...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Vista Ottoman, Contemporary Footstool in Holly Hunt Fabrics, Bronze Finish
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Price for Ottoman only. Vista lounge chair and ottoman resonate exactly as their title suggests, a place where you can reflect, contemplate and take learned perspective. The loung...
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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Meet the Rooted Bench, a Contemporary Combination of Steel and Leather
By MFGR Designs
Located in Bozeman, MT
This raw steel and leather bench is derived from the Pole Barns that scatter the Montana landscape. This contemporary solution is available in a variety of colors and finish combinat...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Minimal Terra Bench Mixes Leather and Steel by Aguirre Design with COL or COM
By Aguirre Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully upholstered in rich double-stitched leather, the plush seat of our Terra bench mixes comfort with contemporary styling, making it an ideal fit for entryways or at the foo...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Antique Leather and Deer Hoof Footstool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique leather and deer hoof footstool. New leather upholstery.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather and Deer Hoof Footstool
Antique Leather and Deer Hoof Footstool
H 11.5 in W 16.25 in D 11.5 in
Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting
By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Ottoman/ Foot Stools Designed by Mars and Ronn Jaffe in a Floral Tapestry Woven Linen Upholstery, with Black Leather Double Welt Trim and Bun Feet. circa 1980 Noted artist a...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Linen

American Studio Craft Carved Sculptural Solid Teak Lounge Chairs Footstools
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Do you have a killer design eye? Revel at being a leader in the design movement? Or simply have a home that could grace the pages of Elle Decor? If you've answered yes to any of the ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cocobolo, Leather, Teak

Antique Horn and Leather Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique horn and leather foot stool.
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Brass

Antique Horn and Leather Foot Stool
Antique Horn and Leather Foot Stool
H 9.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Magnificent Vintage Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Rhino Sculpture
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A magnificent and iconic vintage Abercrombie and Fitch leather rhino footstool, circa 1970 or earlier.
Category

Late 20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Horn Stool with Leather Upholstry
Located in Culver City, CA
This horn stool is raised on four legs and is finished in a brown upholstery. It is circa 1880 - 1910, American and will work well in most settings.
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather, Horn

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

handsome Leather and Wrought iron military campaign style bench.
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a hand wrought iron and Leather campaign style bench. This bench has a dark brown leather basket weave to the seating. The Bench has a hand wrought iron slick empire style fr...
Category

1990s American Minimalist Footstools

Materials

Leather

STICKLEY Mission Cherry & Leather Footstool 91-495 - A
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., William Morris (English)
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style footstool by Stickley Furniture. Solid cherry wood, tan color leather upholstered seat, slatted sides, stretchers, and square straight legs. Made in Ma...
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Cherry

STICKLEY Mission Cherry & Leather Footstool 91-495 - B
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., William Morris (English)
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style footstool by Stickley Furniture. Solid cherry wood, tan color leather upholstered seat, slatted sides, stretchers, and square straight legs. Made in Ma...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Ward Bennett Ottoman for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ward Bennett Ottoman for Brickel Associates, c.1960s, USA. The ottoman features a cylindrical shape with camel colored leather and tufted sides. The ottoman rests on a brass patinate...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Ward Bennett Ottoman for Brickel Associates
Ward Bennett Ottoman for Brickel Associates
H 13.25 in W 20.5 in D 10.25 in
Massive Restored Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Footstool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, fully restored Ralph Lauren, hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian style ottoman with huge amounts of internal storage ...
Category

20th Century American Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhinoceros Footstool, 1960s
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Melbourne, AU
This Rhino will steal your heart. It's in exceptionally good condition for its age and shows all the signs of having lived a quiet life, with one owner since purchase. There are bare...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Colonial Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman by Leathercraft Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional button tufted leather wing chair and ottoman, with brass nailhead studded trim, and solid wood carved ball and claw feet. This lot includes the wing back chair and the ma...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Mahogany Stool with Brown Leather Top & Brass Nailheads by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Middleburg, VA
Modern Mahogany stool with brown leather top and brass nailheads by Hickory Chair Furniture Company. Made in the USA, early 2000s. Measures: 21" H, 20" Square. Six available - sold ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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...
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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

Brass and Red Leather Footstool Ottomans
Brass and Red Leather Footstool Ottomans
H 14.75 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in
Large Classic Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large classic tufted orange leather upholstered square ottoman with serpentine rails having large brass nailhead details and raised on turned legs with brass caster feet. Late 2...
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2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Large Classic Tufted Leather Ottoman
Large Classic Tufted Leather Ottoman
H 18 in W 42.5 in L 18 in
Eames 671 Ottoman for Lounge Chair 670 in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These two were bought together new in the early 70's and are both the rectangular cushion clips as is appropriate for the era.The leather is black and in good condition for the date.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern Leather Ottoman by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in New York, NY
Chic baseball mitt leather footrest, stool, pouf by Cy Mann. This example is in very good original condition, sowing light cosmetic wear to finish normal and consistent with age (see...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Embossed Leather X-Base Stools by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
A very rare pair of x-base benches with original embossed leather upholstery and black-finished metal / brass legs.
Category

20th Century American Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass, Metal

Leather and Wrought Iron Folding Stool
By Swift and Monell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, heavy wrought iron folding stool with patinated leather top.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leather and Wrought Iron Folding Stool
Leather and Wrought Iron Folding Stool
H 16.5 in W 21.25 in D 16.5 in
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American Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of american leather footstools available for sale. There are 89 antique and vintage american leather footstools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. American leather footstools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American leather footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some american leather footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller american leather footstools, measuring 10 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many american leather footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Abercrombie & Fitch, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Herman Miller produced popular american leather footstools that are worth a look.

How Much are American Leather Footstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.

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.