Early 20th Century Hardwood Footstools
Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. Crafted entirely from wooden joints, It remains sturdy and robust, a fantastic piece to use as a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Chinese Mini Low Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. It was crafted entirely using wooden joints and remains sturdy and robust a fantastic piece to u...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE REGENCY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD BARON X FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed B...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.13 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English Country House circa 1920's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback ar...
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 10.44 in
Scottish Wool Upholstered Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two early 20th century aesthetic movement stools in ebonized beech with new lettuce green 100% scottish wool upholstered tops with brass stud detailing, both with box spindle stretch...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Materials
Beech
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Attr. Stools
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of puristic stools, ebonized beech wood.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Materials
Beech
Original Adolf Loos Thebes Stool
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wohnung Dr. Otto und Auguste Stoessl, Wien XIII, Auhofstr. 235, um 1900-02 Wohnung Haberfeld
Manufacturer Friedricht Otto Schmidt
Lit.: Rukschcio, Schachel, Adolf Loos, S. 32 u...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Duo Pair Cherry Black Floral Fabric Stools Josef Frank circa1928 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Duo pair of stool or footstools from cherry and black floral textile fabric attributed to Josef Frank circa 1928 Austria.
A stunning duo or pair of stools design attributed...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 14.38 in
Historicism upholstered stool, footrest, 1910´s, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This stool/footrest was made in Austria-Hungary territory around 1910.
It´s made of beech wood and it´s upholstered in fabric. In good condition, new fabric, shows slight signs of a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mini Chairs such as these were once abundant amongst Indonesian tobacco plantations for workers to sit and cut cultivated tobacco. The present mini chair is an elegant example of suc...
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Footstools
Materials
Teak
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique footstools or benches on casters with floral upholstery. Good condition overall with slight finish loss due to age and use. Can be boxed and shipped UPS.
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural 3 legged milking stool with multiple layers of paint. Rectangular top with a hand hole cut thru the center and supported by 3 turned legs. Their is a marking with letters ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Footstools
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Early-20th Century English Chinoiserie Hand-Painted and Cabriole Leg Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful hand painted stool from 1900s, England. The antique is upholstered in a creamy gold silk fabric that is affixed to the frame using the same creamy gold-colored gimp tape....
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Early 20th Century English Stools
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
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Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office
I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left
It is massively height adj...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By Donald Judd, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
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2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Plywood
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich verdigris ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Milan, IT
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Paper
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Milan, IT
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Paper
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Naive Vintage Antique Stool, Table, England, c1800
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A naive, most probably 19th Century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool, table in oak, perhaps a lace-makers lamp table.
Befitting of interiors that blend pieces o...
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Antique 19th Century British Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
H 7.49 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
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Linen
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Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Leather Stool
Located in London, GB
A stylish really well made Art Deco birds eye maple and leather stool. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
It is a useful and beautiful item, the frame has gorgeo...
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Antique Rustic Old Hickory Footstool
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique rustic old hickory footstool w/ woven reed seat in all original condition w/ aged surface color. Attributed to Columbus Hickory Furniture Company. Circa 1920-1930. Look at a...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Footstools
Materials
Reed, Hickory
Footstool Attributed to Thonet, Model N.7001
By Michael Thonet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Viennese style footrest in curved beech and original Vienna straw of the time.
Does not report any Thonet or J.J. Kohn, however, is present in the catalog under the 7001 model of ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools
Materials
Straw, Beech
French Provincial Footstool
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage French style Handcarved footstool upholstered in fine Italian linen wool blend. The stool is finished with antiqued brass nailheads.
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Footstools
Materials
Brass
Footstool Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
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Early 20th Century Czech Belle Époque Footstools
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Art Deco Stools, Original Upholstery, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and glamorous pair of Art Deco stools in original fabric. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1930s.
These nice vintage stools will fit in many interior styles. A modern, Sca...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Craft Studio Live Edge Elmwood Slabbed Footstool
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Refined live edge Elm footstool with sleek legs. Craft Studio piece of limited production, simple but bold.
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Early 20th Century North American Rustic Footstools
Materials
Elm
Primitive Antique Rustic Yellow Painted Shoe Shine Box Step Stool Farmhouse Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wooden shoe shine box or step stool painted in pale yellow gloss.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Footstools
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 10 in W 13 in L 10 in
Pair of White Upholstered Trapezium Chair Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of chair stools with upholstered white cotton tops over carved and turned stained beech legs joined by an H-stretcher. Adapted from a pair of early 20th century side chairs, w...
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Vintage 1910s English Footstools
Materials
Beech
Antique Chinese Rustic Mini Elm Wood 3 Legged Stool, c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique mini stool from the early 20th century features a beautiful age related patina and still retains some of its original lacquered finish. Crafted entirely from wooden join...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. It remains sturdy and robust, a fantastic piece to use as a drink table, table stool or for disp...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Pair of Chinese Lattice Top Footrests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, these rectangular footrests were used in front of a daybed or pair of chairs to elevate one's feet off of cool, damp floors. Although traditional Chin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Footstools
Materials
Elm
Art Deco Pouf Upholstered in Original Fabric - Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York City, NY
An original Art Deco upholstered pouf or stool by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody,
A lovely blond wood base supports the conical shape cushion which is divided into different colore...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Sycamore
Antique Mini Elm Wood Stool
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood mini stool
These are the real vintage antique elm wood mini stools! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Footstools
Materials
Elm
Vintage Elm Wood Mini Stool
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood mini stool
These are the real vintage antique elm wood mini stools! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Footstools
Materials
Elm
circa 1920 Restored Claw & Ball Feet Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool with carved claw & ball feet
A very good looking and well made stool, it has...
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Vintage 1920s British Early Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 14.97 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Provincial Chinese Carriage Step, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted at the turn of the century, this petite bench from China's Hebei province is simply designed with clean lines and little decoration. Given its short stature and narrow frame,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Footstools
Materials
Elm
Egyptian Revival Dark Maple Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, dark maple, Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.
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Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Carved Lion Head Paw Footed Gilded English Regency Foot Stool Vanity Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved giltwood. Figural. Upholstered. Measures: 26" H x 34 1/2" W x 23 1/2" D. Seat height 17 1/2".
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Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Footstools
Materials
Beech
H 26 in W 34.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Foot Stool, English, Mahogany, Beech, Needlepoint Tapestry, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool. An English, mahogany and beech drop-in footstool with needlepoint tapestry, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Appealing Edwardian craftsma...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
H 9.45 in W 21.07 in D 15.95 in
Vintage French Oval Stool
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage French Louis XV style finely carved stool with a painted and gilt finish and recent upholstery. Elegant cabriole legs and scrolled feet and fine carved shell motif details.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heart Stool Early Green Metal Tag
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar green metal tag, heart tool with splayed legs in very fine condition. Edward J Wormley
A leading American furniture designer for over four decades, Edwar...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Louis XV Stool, circa 1900
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Louis XV style stool old patina circa 1900 to recovered.
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Beech
Handcrafted and Hand Carved Antique Walnut and Deeply Buttoned Green Velor Stool
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition antique (foot) stool.
This incredibly good looking antique stool is as strong and stabile as the day it was handcrafted. It will easily take the we...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Nutwood, Velvet
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H 13.6 in W 21 in D 15 in
Thebes Stool, Attributed to Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Thebes stool, attributed to Liberty & Co, having turned legs between strutted friezes, all supporting a concave bentwood top.
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Low Prayer Table with Scalloped Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood low prayer table from the early 20th century, with scalloped apron. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elegant low prayer table ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted and Gilt Footstools
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your feet while sitting in your favourite armchair with this elegant pair of antique footstools. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each round stool on four tapered legs, feature...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Silk, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Mutton Bone Foot Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique ottoman was crafted in Southern France, circa 1920. The large foot stool stands on four carved "os de mouton" legs (or mutton bone), and is upholstered with its...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Adolf Loos Foot Rest J&J Kohn H1121, circa 1913
By Adolf Loos, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
The footrest in the style of Viennese Art Nouveau is attributed to well-known designer Adolf Loos. Loos was the first of the major architect designers to use bentwood in his work. Fo...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Early 20th Century, French, Carved Footstools with New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your living room with this elegant pair of Louis XVI foot stools. Crafted in France, circa 1920, these stools have been reupholstered with two-tone from France, circa 1920, ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 9.75 in
English, Edwardian Fruitwood Stool
Located in New York, NY
English, Edwardian fruitwood stool.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Fruitwood
French Rococo Green Tufted Leather Antique Footstool Ottoman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A work of undulating and endlessly sinuous lines, the flowing curvature of the apron and rounded edges of the tufted leather are exaggerated in the deep cabriolet legs and scrolling ...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Footstools
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Stools, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of Louis XVI style stools painted off-white have legs with cable fluting and rosette motifs on the die joints. The upholstery is new.
Note: We have a matching pair of ar...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Louis XVI Style Stool from France, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A charming little stool made of cherrywood in the Louis XVI style in the early 1900s. The apron features rosette carvings in the die joints. The legs are fluted and finished with bra...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
Art-Deco ottoman
Located in Brussels, BE
Art-Deco Ottoman in waved sycamore ,completely repolished with lustrous hand made french polish.The seat was reupholstered with a new ivory coloured leather.When you take off the sea...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
Walnut & beech stool of Queen Anne design
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early 20th century walnut and beech oval stool in the Queen Anne style of superb quality.
This stool consists of an oval drop in seat, the upholstery being in good condition bu...
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Materials
Walnut, Beech, Upholstery
French Louis XV Bench
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Louis XV bench with hand carved details, original paint finish and gray linen blend upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Beech, Linen
French Country Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French country stools with a woven rush seat and a warm Wenge wood. Price is per stool.
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Early 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wenge, Rush
Louis Style Chair with Matching Ottoman Nailhead Trim
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Louis style chair with matching ottoman. Upholstered in a cotton twill, both the chair and ottoman have all over nailhead trim. The delicate floral carving is crisp and...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
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Early 20th Century Hardwood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of early 20th century hardwood footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Early 20th century hardwood footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large early 20th century hardwood footstools can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller early 20th century hardwood footstools available at 1stDibs — each spanning 6.3 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Dunbar, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Adolf Loos each produced beautiful early 20th century hardwood footstools that are worth considering.
How Much are Early 20th Century Hardwood Footstools?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $8,700 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.
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