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Concrete
Vintage 1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Stools
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Stools
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20th Century American Modern Footstools
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Ceramic
2010s English Stools
Late 20th Century American Benches
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- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
- How do I use a ceramic stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ceramic stools are great for sitting, but you can use them for other things like holding plants in a garden or inside your home. The right use for a particular stool is really a matter of preference. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ceramic stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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