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Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Bristol, GB
A sweet footstool, designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Hugo Frandsen. Newly upholstered in a light charcoal linen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Linen

Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen
Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen

Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen

H 14.97 in W 24.61 in D 14.97 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Late Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools

H 17.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

H 20.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo-Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual pair of Rococo-Gustavian transitional footstools made in Stockholm. The base has rounded fleurons on the corners and a flower-leaf carving in the bowed center. The legs ar...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo-Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo-Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo-Gustavian Footstools

H 17 in W 17 in D 16.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Late Gustavian footstools. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll with reeded fleurons on the corners. Turned legs are tapered and fluted. Su...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools

H 18.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare pair of Gustavian footstools with Stockholm chairmaker’s seal on both. Frames are decorated with upright leaf cut. The corners meet in decorative medallions. The legs are fini...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

H 19 in W 16.75 in D 15.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French walnut footstool featuring an elongated oval form supported by six fluted legs. Made in the grand Louis XVI taste with neoclassical carved rosettes on th...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

H 9.5 in W 28 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Wood Stool in Beige, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
A comfortable stool, designed by Edmund Homa, manufactured by Goscinska Furniture Factory in Poland in the 1960s. The structure is made of solid beechwood in a warm color, finish...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Cotton, Linen, Beech

Mid-Century Wood Stool in Beige, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Mid-Century Wood Stool in Beige, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Mid-Century Wood Stool in Beige, Edmund Homa, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Napoleon III Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III stool, circa 1870-1889: ebonized frame newly covered in white linen. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools

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Linen, Wood

Napoleon III Stool
Napoleon III Stool

Napoleon III Stool

H 18.5 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Footstool with Ico Parisi style structure, made with lacquered iron structure in black and legs ending in brass sleeves. Reupholstered in linen fabric with a black and white rectangu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Metal, Brass

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool

H 18.51 in W 49.61 in D 18.51 in
Large 19th Century Walnut Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
This large upholstered foot stool was made in England in the 19th century. It is beatifully carved all the way around and sits on the original ceramic castors. We have reupholste...
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

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Linen, Walnut

Large 19th Century Walnut Upholstered Foot Stool
Large 19th Century Walnut Upholstered Foot Stool

Large 19th Century Walnut Upholstered Foot Stool

H 19.3 in W 35.83 in D 23.63 in
William IV Era Clawfoot Upholstered Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William IV era footstool with decorative brass claw feet and handle rings, upholstered in cream-colored linen. A uniquely charming addition to any seating arrangement. England, c...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools

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Brass

William IV Era Clawfoot Upholstered Footstool
William IV Era Clawfoot Upholstered Footstool

William IV Era Clawfoot Upholstered Footstool

H 8 in W 14 in D 14 in
French Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted rocking stool that is newly upholstered in washed Belgium linen and finished with antique brass nailhead trim detail.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Brass

French Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s
French Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s

French Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s

H 12 in W 21 in D 12.5 in

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Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called "Kung Stolar" King Chairs. I found them at an Estate auction in Stockholm Sweden. The...
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

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Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Cabinets, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish country pine cabinets or small sideboards with canted fluted sides, dentil molding and carved diamond motif on doors. The newer, professionally applied antique white cu...
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Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Cabinets, circa 1880
Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Cabinets, circa 1880

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H 33.25 in W 38.75 in D 17.25 in
Antique English Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautifully Upholstered English bench the fabric is an off white or slight cream. The photo makes the benches appear whiter than they really are. However, it looks amazing ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

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H 19 in W 44 in D 17 in
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

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Brass

Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands

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H 34 in W 25 in D 14.75 in
Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode or Chest of Drawers Classic piece that has been hand-carved, hand-painted as well as hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian green toned col...
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Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers

Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers

H 31.5 in W 26.4 in D 17.7 in
Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Painted white with gold accents, this antique Gustavian bench has a removeable cushion seat and open back. Architectural elements such as turned spindles create the sides and carved ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Paint

Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden
Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden

Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden

H 36 in W 74.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted With Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair (set of 2) benches in Louis XVI style. Frame in white-painted wood, seats newly upholstered with striped linen blend in shades of green (Forest Green) from Colefax & Fowler. R...
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Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted With Fabric
Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted With Fabric

Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted With Fabric

H 20.08 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Nightstands, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish Gustavian style white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered legs. Applied floral carving accents the front along with dentil molding and diamond ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Night Stands

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Brass

Pair, White Painted Gustavian Nightstands, Sweden circa 1880
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H 31.5 in W 18.25 in D 15.25 in
Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century. Each chest features a black painted rectangular top with canted cor...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
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H 29.53 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Green Country Furniture Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique gustavian sideboard from around 1790 to 1810. The sideboard is a genuine northern Swedish country furniture with a frame in solid pine. It has double doors with a ful...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Antique Swedish Gustavian Green Country Furniture Pine Sideboard

Antique Swedish Gustavian Green Country Furniture Pine Sideboard

H 48.04 in W 40.75 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Antique Outdoor and Garden Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful refined garden ad outdoor bench. Beautiful and majestic in italian white Carrara marble. The bench has a refined classic decoration. The marble shows signs of the passage o...
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Antique 1880s Italian Benches

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Marble

19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Antique Outdoor and Garden Bench
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H 24.02 in W 45.67 in D 13.39 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Mora clock from circa 1810 with round head, gray painted finish with green and brown accents, carved waterleaf motifs and rustic character. Th...
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H 90.2 in W 28 in D 8.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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H 33 in W 55 in D 24 in
Pair of Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Bed / Side Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood side cabinets / bedside cabinets from the mid 19th century. These soft blue green painted cabinets feature a rectangular top with three...
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Pine

Pair of Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Bed / Side Cabinets
Pair of Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Bed / Side Cabinets

Pair of Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Bed / Side Cabinets

H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Large Swedish Greige Gustavian Style Two Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Painted Grey Green Gustavian Style Two Drawer Writing Table Desk, Sweden Classic and Scandinavian style writing desk. Hand-carved and hand-painted. Drawer knobs are patinated...
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Large Swedish Greige Gustavian Style Two Drawer Writing Desk

Large Swedish Greige Gustavian Style Two Drawer Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
18th Century English Barley Twist Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Mid Century Modern wooden bench from the 18th century with barley twist base and white boucle upholstery. This classy, barley twist wooden bench oozes timeless elegance. This...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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H 20.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

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Pair of Italian Oak and Linen Stools, 1950s
Located in Paris, France
Pair of stools, with X-shaped oak supports. The rectangular seat re-upholstered in linen. Of Italian manufacture, typical of the style of the 1950s. Elegant design.
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Pair of Italian Oak and Linen Stools, 1950s
Pair of Italian Oak and Linen Stools, 1950s

Pair of Italian Oak and Linen Stools, 1950s

H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Early 19th Century French "Os de Mouton" Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved “Os de Mouton” walnut bench, newly upholstered in Belgian linen. France, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century French "Os de Mouton" Walnut Bench

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H 15 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
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Located in Huntington, NY
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Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

H 18.9 in W 15.8 in D 15.8 in
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Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian footstools from Gotland. Leaf cut decor around the sides with reeded fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with inverted pedals ove...
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Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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H 17.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Hugo Frandsen Footstool, Mid Century, Danish
Located in Bristol, GB
A sweet footstool, designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik. The teak frame is sturdy and the wide cushioned seat has been newly u...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Linen, Teak

Hugo Frandsen Footstool, Mid Century, Danish
Hugo Frandsen Footstool, Mid Century, Danish

Hugo Frandsen Footstool, Mid Century, Danish

H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Mid-Century
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Italian pair of foot stools designed by Pier Luigi Colli. Signature gold wrought iron with dotted motif. Newly reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen. ARRIVING NOVEMBER.
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Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Mid-Century
Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Mid-Century

Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Mid-Century

H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Beige Linen and Wood Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
A comfortable stool, designed by Edmund Homa, manufactured by Goscinska Furniture Factory in Poland in the 1960s. The structure is made of solid beechwood in a warm palisander co...
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Mid-Century Beige Linen and Wood Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
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H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Stools in Beech
Located in Houston, TX
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Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Stools in Beech
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Stools in Beech

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Stools in Beech

H 19 in W 20.25 in D 15 in
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Painted Window Seat Bench with Armrests
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish window bench in the Gustavian style newly upholstered in fine Belgian linen with padded armrests. The frame features beautifully carved acanthus leaves and bell flower...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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19th C. Swedish Gustavian Painted Window Seat Bench with Armrests
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Painted Window Seat Bench with Armrests

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Painted Window Seat Bench with Armrests

H 26.75 in W 41.75 in D 15.75 in
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

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Brass

French Provincial Footstool
French Provincial Footstool

French Provincial Footstool

H 10 in W 16 in D 12 in
BBPR Italian Vintage Stools in Wood and Linen Cotton
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of wooden stools designed by BBPR in the 40's, of fine Italian manufacture. The stools have a simple square shape, supported by 4 feet, joined to coppi by a wooden bar...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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BBPR Italian Vintage Stools in Wood and Linen Cotton
BBPR Italian Vintage Stools in Wood and Linen Cotton

BBPR Italian Vintage Stools in Wood and Linen Cotton

H 20.28 in W 19.49 in L 20.28 in
Louis XVI Style Small Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
A small bench in Louis XVI style with scalloped frieze carved in floret motifs, raised on tapered legs and joined with double x-curved stretchers. Upholstered in linen.  
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Linen, Oak, Paint

Louis XVI Style Small Bench
Louis XVI Style Small Bench

Louis XVI Style Small Bench

H 22 in W 39 in D 14.25 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Stool in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish footstools from the Gustavian period. These stools have been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint. There are carved bell flowers on the seat frame wi...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

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Linen, Paint

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Stool in Original Paint
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Stool in Original Paint

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Stool in Original Paint

H 18.13 in W 17.32 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Italian Painted X-Frame Stool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian painted X-Frame stool upholstered in off-white linen.
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Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Painted X-Frame Stool
19th Century Italian Painted X-Frame Stool

19th Century Italian Painted X-Frame Stool

H 19 in W 23 in D 15.25 in
Pair Upholstered Foot Stools, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English pair of upholstered walnut foot stools. Decorative fluted legs. Traditional X shaped stretcher at bottom. Newly reupholstered in Belgian linen. Decorative la...
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Antique 19th Century English Footstools

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Linen, Walnut

Pair Upholstered Foot Stools, England, 19th Century
Pair Upholstered Foot Stools, England, 19th Century

Pair Upholstered Foot Stools, England, 19th Century

H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair Upholstered Spool Leg Foot Stools, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English pair spool leg foot stools. Newly reupholstered in vintage handspun Belgian linen.
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Antique 19th Century English Footstools

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Linen, Oak

Pair Upholstered Spool Leg Foot Stools, England, 19th Century
Pair Upholstered Spool Leg Foot Stools, England, 19th Century

Pair Upholstered Spool Leg Foot Stools, England, 19th Century

H 18.5 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Swedish Footstool
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Swedish footstool with six carved legs. The stretcher is decorated on three sides with a leaf and Greek key design. This piece has been re upholstered in Belgium linen.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Footstools

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Linen, Wood

19th Century Swedish Footstool
19th Century Swedish Footstool

19th Century Swedish Footstool

H 18.9 in W 74.02 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Bespoke Ottoman with Internal Stitching Detail
Located in London, GB
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Contemporary Bespoke Ottoman with Internal Stitching Detail

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H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Mahogany Framed English Diabolo Stool in Linen
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany framed English diabolo stool in linen, circa 1830-1850. Early 19th century mahogany framed stool. Newly upholstered in fine, neutral-color linen.
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Mahogany Framed English Diabolo Stool in Linen
Mahogany Framed English Diabolo Stool in Linen

Mahogany Framed English Diabolo Stool in Linen

H 17.5 in Dm 14 in
Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian pair of foot stools designed by Pier Luigi Colli. Signature gold wrought iron with dotted motif. Newly reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Footstools

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Wrought Iron

Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Midcentury
Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Midcentury

Gold Wrought Iron Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Foot Stools, Italy, Midcentury

H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Decorative French Napoleon III Single Foot Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century very decorative and unusual French Napoleon III foot stool. Ebonized frame with red and gold accent colors. Intricate carved frame. Newly reupholstered in vintage hom...
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Linen

Decorative French Napoleon III Single Foot Stool, France, 19th Century
Decorative French Napoleon III Single Foot Stool, France, 19th Century

Decorative French Napoleon III Single Foot Stool, France, 19th Century

H 17 in W 18 in D 18 in
Upholstered Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized 19th century French Napoleon III foot stools. The center finials are original. The stools are newly reupholstered in vintage linen and in very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

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Linen

Upholstered Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Upholstered Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Foot Stools, France, 19th Century

Upholstered Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Foot Stools, France, 19th Century

H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Footstools
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of large Swedish footstools with decorative carved edges and round tapered legs. These footstools have been upholstered in Belgium linen.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Footstools

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Footstools
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Footstools

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Footstools

H 18.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Upholstered Stools in the Biedermeier Style from England
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of 19th century stools from the Biedermeier period - each stool featuring gently splayed legs of mahogany. Great color and patina, the slightly domed seats are upho...
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Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Upholstered Stools in the Biedermeier Style from England
Pair of Upholstered Stools in the Biedermeier Style from England

Pair of Upholstered Stools in the Biedermeier Style from England

H 19.5 in W 22 in D 14.75 in
19th Century English Georgian Walnut and Linen Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century English Georgian footstool constructed from walnut. Features a square frame with a scalloped apron. Supported by small Queen Anne style legs ending with pad fee...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Footstools

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Georgian Walnut and Linen Footstool
19th Century English Georgian Walnut and Linen Footstool

19th Century English Georgian Walnut and Linen Footstool

H 11 in W 14 in D 14 in
Diminutive French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming French carved walnut footstool in a diminutive size. Made in the Louis XV style with serpentine sides and supported by small cabriole legs. Features a newly upholstered cush...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Linen

Diminutive French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool
Diminutive French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool

Diminutive French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool

H 7 in W 13 in D 12 in
Pair of "Pragh" Stools with Linen by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1940s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of "Pragh" stools designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Produced in Denmark by Madsen & Schubell Co. in the 1940s-1950s. Legs in stained oak and new linen upholstery with leat...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Linen, Oak

Pair of "Pragh" Stools with Linen by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of "Pragh" Stools with Linen by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of "Pragh" Stools with Linen by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1940s

H 14.97 in W 22.05 in D 15.36 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Round Swedish Gustavian Period Four Legged Stools
Located in London, GB
An unusual and exquisite pair of Swedish early 19th century Gustavian period round stools. Set on four grooved tapered legs, the stools feature beautiful detailing to the top of the ...
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Wood, Linen

Early 19th Century Pair of Round Swedish Gustavian Period Four Legged Stools
Early 19th Century Pair of Round Swedish Gustavian Period Four Legged Stools

Early 19th Century Pair of Round Swedish Gustavian Period Four Legged Stools

H 19.69 in Dm 17.33 in
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm of this vintage 1950s French Louis XV bench, restored to its former glory by our in-house team of expert craftsmen. Crafted from maple wood, this window bench feat...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Foam, Wood, Maple, Paint

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bench
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bench

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bench

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H 20 in W 43 in D 17 in
Os D' Mouton Pair of Upholstered Footstools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French pair traditional Os d' Mouton leg foot stools Newly recovered in vintage homespun Belgian linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Linen

Os D' Mouton Pair of Upholstered Footstools, France, 19th Century
Os D' Mouton Pair of Upholstered Footstools, France, 19th Century

Os D' Mouton Pair of Upholstered Footstools, France, 19th Century

H 16 in W 26 in D 17 in
Upholstered Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French foot stool with traditional turned legs Newly reupholstered in vintage homespun Belgian linen
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Linen

Upholstered Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Upholstered Foot Stools, France, 19th Century

Upholstered Foot Stools, France, 19th Century

H 19 in W 19 in D 16 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th century Swedish bench from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with a handstitched tufted seat, circa 1790. There is a carved guilloche pattern on three sides of...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint, Linen

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint

H 18.88 in W 74 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish curule stools, 19th century, in the Gustavian style. Carved arm supports with Rosettes and Lions paw feet. Measures: Seat height: 17.25" More than ever, we selected...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Pine

19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools
19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools

19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools

H 21.25 in W 22 in D 17.75 in
19th Century English Upholstered Low Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak turned bench with a newly upholstered seat in linen, finished with a single welt decoration. The frame has hand-turned legs and stretchers.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

19th Century English Upholstered Low Bench
19th Century English Upholstered Low Bench

19th Century English Upholstered Low Bench

H 14 in W 39.88 in D 11.88 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A handsome pair of rectangular in shape, Louis XVI style stool with legs tapered flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, Franc...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Footstool
Pair of Louis XVI Style Footstool

Pair of Louis XVI Style Footstool

H 15.25 in W 19.5 in D 13.75 in
Pair of English Style Upholstered Oak Barley Twist Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lovely pair of English style upholstered barley twist footstools constructed from solid oak. Chunky square forms made with wood peg joinery and topped with a new agave linen basket w...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of English Style Upholstered Oak Barley Twist Stools
Pair of English Style Upholstered Oak Barley Twist Stools

Pair of English Style Upholstered Oak Barley Twist Stools

H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming pair of square in shape, Louis XVI style stool with legs tapered flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, France, ci...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool

H 18 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
20th Century French Linen and Wood Folding Stool or Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French folding stool newly upholstered in vintage French linen. This stool is 18.5" W x 14.5" D x 13.5" H when fully extended and 14" x 22.5" x 3" when folded. Perfect for an...
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Late 20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

20th Century French Linen and Wood Folding Stool or Bench
20th Century French Linen and Wood Folding Stool or Bench

20th Century French Linen and Wood Folding Stool or Bench

H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Italian Walnut Barley Twist Benches/Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of Italian benches/stools with linen upholstered seats, barley twist legs and stretcher.  
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20th Century Italian Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Barley Twist Benches/Stools
Pair of Italian Walnut Barley Twist Benches/Stools

Pair of Italian Walnut Barley Twist Benches/Stools

H 19.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Petit Foot Stool
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely little oval foot stool of dark wood with scroll feet found in France. Newly upholstered in a cream linen blend enhanced with brass nail heads. Sold separately, two available.
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Vintage 1920s French Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Petit Foot Stool
Petit Foot Stool

Petit Foot Stool

H 7 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Country House Footstool
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English Country House footstool upholstered in vintage Hungarian linen, circa 1900.  
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Early 20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Linen

Country House Footstool
Country House Footstool

Country House Footstool

H 15.75 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Louis XVI Oval Footstool with French Linen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century hand-carved oval foot stool featuring an organic French linen upholstered seat with a delicate blue stripe and double welt border. The frame is intricately carved with r...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Louis XVI Oval Footstool with French Linen
Louis XVI Oval Footstool with French Linen

Louis XVI Oval Footstool with French Linen

H 18 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Gesso Stool Bench Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique French gesso stool bench recently upholstered in linen with a later grey paint finish.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Footstools

Materials

Linen, Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Gesso Stool Bench Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Antique French Gesso Stool Bench Footstool with Linen Upholstery

Antique French Gesso Stool Bench Footstool with Linen Upholstery

H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming, rectangle in shape, Louis XVI style stool in lovely light blueish grey with legs tapered with flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholster...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool

Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool

H 18 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
Louis XVI Style Painted Round Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming, round in shape, Louis XVI style stool in lovely gray/light blue with legs tapered with flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in l...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Louis XVI Style Painted Round Footstool
Louis XVI Style Painted Round Footstool

Louis XVI Style Painted Round Footstool

H 18 in Dm 16 in
Louis XVI Style Painted Oval Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming, oval in shape, Louis XVI style stool in lovely light blue with legs tapered flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Louis XVI Style Painted Oval Footstool
Louis XVI Style Painted Oval Footstool

Louis XVI Style Painted Oval Footstool

H 18 in W 19.5 in D 15.25 in
Painted Louis XV Style Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A painted footstool/bench in Louis XV style with scalloped frieze, raised on slender cabriole legs. Upholstered in linen with Classic gimp trim, France, circa 1900. Here are few ex...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Painted Louis XV Style Footstool
Painted Louis XV Style Footstool

Painted Louis XV Style Footstool

H 19.5 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Magnificent Regency Period Mahogany Lions Paw Footed & Ticking Upholstered Stool
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The imposing and handsome stool composed of Regency period parts, standing on four large mahogany lion’s paw feet of good colour and quality, the oak carcass having the original blac...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools

Materials

Linen, Mahogany, Oak

Magnificent Regency Period Mahogany Lions Paw Footed & Ticking Upholstered Stool
Magnificent Regency Period Mahogany Lions Paw Footed & Ticking Upholstered Stool

Magnificent Regency Period Mahogany Lions Paw Footed & Ticking Upholstered Stool

H 9 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique French Gilt and Gesso Stool bench
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique French gilt and gesso stool bench recently reupholstered in a neutral linen fabric.
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Footstools

Materials

Gesso, Linen, Wood

Antique French Gilt and Gesso Stool bench
Antique French Gilt and Gesso Stool bench

Antique French Gilt and Gesso Stool bench

H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Italian Oak Bench Twisted Spindle Legs
Located in New York, NY
Italian oak bench dated, 1880-1890. Spindle legs and support bracket. Upholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
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Antique 1890s Italian Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

19th Century Italian Oak Bench Twisted Spindle Legs
19th Century Italian Oak Bench Twisted Spindle Legs

19th Century Italian Oak Bench Twisted Spindle Legs

H 18 in W 36 in D 16 in
Pair of Italian Footstools in Beige Linen
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of modernist footstools in the style of Gio Ponti. Cherrywood legs newly refinished in dark. Re-upholstered in beige linen.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Cherry, Linen

Pair of Italian Footstools in Beige Linen
Pair of Italian Footstools in Beige Linen

Pair of Italian Footstools in Beige Linen

H 14.5 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Benches
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style benches with armrests and upholstered seat on slender saber legs. 19th century, Sweden.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Benches
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Benches

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Benches

H 21.75 in W 24 in D 14 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Benches
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Louis XVI style French benches in oval shape with richly carved frieze and fluted tapered legs. Upholstered in linen. Condition: Excellent.
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Benches
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Benches

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Benches

H 19 in W 38.75 in D 18.5 in
French LXV Style Small Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
French LXV style small bench with shaped scalloped frieze, raised on slender cabriole legs. Upholstered in linen with classic elegant tufted style and gimp trim. France, circa 1900....
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

French LXV Style Small Bench
French LXV Style Small Bench

French LXV Style Small Bench

H 17.5 in W 40.75 in D 19.5 in
19th Century English Stool and Footrest
Located in Essex, MA
An English Country stool or footrest, of square form, the cushioned seat newly reupholstered in linen, tufted with a button in the center, raised on four splayed cylindrical oak legs...
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Antique 19th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak, Upholstery

19th Century English Stool and Footrest
19th Century English Stool and Footrest

19th Century English Stool and Footrest

H 14.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of small footstools in Louis XV style with scalloped frieze carved and raised on cabriole legs. Newly upholstered in linen. France circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool

H 18.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Painted Small Louis XV Style Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
A small bench in Louis XV style with scalloped frieze carved in floret motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Upholstered in linen. France circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Linen

Painted Small Louis XV Style Bench
Painted Small Louis XV Style Bench

Painted Small Louis XV Style Bench

H 19 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Pair Of Italian Footstools, Circa 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak spool leg footstools. Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair Of Italian Footstools, Circa 19th Century
Pair Of Italian Footstools, Circa 19th Century

Pair Of Italian Footstools, Circa 19th Century

H 20 in W 15 in D 15 in
Napoleon III Upholstered Foot Stool, circa 1890 France
Located in New York, NY
19thC ebony foot stool with classic twisted spool legs. Vintage Belgian linen upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Ebony, Linen

Napoleon III Upholstered Foot Stool, circa 1890 France
Napoleon III Upholstered Foot Stool, circa 1890 France

Napoleon III Upholstered Foot Stool, circa 1890 France

H 22 in W 13 in D 13 in
Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish period Gustavian bench, circa 1800, finished on three sides with pearl strings and carved fluted legs. Scraped to original bluish or green finish and upholstered in tradition...
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Birch, Linen, Pine

Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench
Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench

Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench

H 18.75 in W 82 in D 20.5 in
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European Linen Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of european linen footstools available for sale. European linen footstools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European linen footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european linen footstools over the years, but those made by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European Linen Footstools?

Prices for european linen footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european linen footstools begin at $375 and can go as high as $7,200, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

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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