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Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid 20th Century, Danish Round Tripod Footstool
Located in Bristol, GB
A charming, round footstool with tapering teak legs and a padded cushion which has been newly upholstered in black faux leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Faux Leather, Teak

Mid Century Bauhaus Chrome teak fabric Dressing table stool footrest , 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Vintage footrest ottoman is made in typical mid-century style. The stool was made most probably in the 1960/70s. Designed in the manner of Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mo...
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Footstools

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Chrome

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Stool for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cane stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The stool features a woven cane seat and tapered teak dowel legs. Dimensions
 22" width x 16" dept...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Teak, Cane

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original button vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 13 in W 19 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960's. Robust construction with cross supports and original upholstery. Spottrup & Danish Furniture Makers' control stamp intact.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish teak footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slim curved seat and long tapered legs create an elegant profile. Original upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 17 in W 21 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original vinyl upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Elegent, robust design with cross supports. Original black vinyl uphostery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Cream Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and cream leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons. Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Metal

Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
H 14 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Teak stool with storage compartment
Located in Vojens, 83
Teak stool with storage space under the seat. Seat upholstered in gray artificial leather.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Teak stool with storage compartment
Teak stool with storage compartment
H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool From the 1960s Danish vintage ottoman or ottoman. The ottoman or ottoman has a black leatherette seat with stitching and beech legs. The conditio...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Papercord / Cane Footstools in Teak Wood By Sigfred Omann For Ølholm Furniture
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
A teak stool designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s is a beautiful example of Danish furniture design from the popular mid-century modern period. Sig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Papercord, Teak

1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Danish footstool in teak and faux leather manufactored by Capri Danish midcentury footstool with elegant organic shaped seat upholstered in brown faux leather and legs in soli...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Faux Leather, Teak

1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri
1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Danish Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century footstool, circa 1960's. Sweet shape with original wool fabric in nice condition! Please inquire for remote and international shipping rates.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Robust frame with unique joinery and lovely deep tone contrasts nicely with the original upholstery in nice condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
H 13 in W 19 in D 17 in
Niels Møller Ottoman with Danish Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller's Model 78A ottoman, designed in 1963 is a simple footrest with Danish cord upholstery and slightly tapered legs, manufactured by the designer's family company, JL Mølle...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Papercord, Teak

Danish Modern Leather & Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather & teak footstool, circa 1960's. Original tufted leather in nice condition. Tapering teak sleek legs! Please inquire for international and remote shipping rates.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Teak Guldhøj Folding Stool Model PH-41 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Handewitt, DE
Guldhøj folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model PH-41. Made in teak. Later new brown vintage leather cover.Produced by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Denmark 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Footstool with Woven Paper Cord Seat, 1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous footstool from Denmark with a teak frame and a woven papercord seat. In very good condition with some water stains on the seat.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Papercord, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck cushion. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

1970s English G-plan Teak based leather/cloth footstool designed by Kofod larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Individual 1970s leather/textile covered teak based footstools, designed by Danish designer Kofod larsen for British furniture company G-plan. These exquisite footstools can be upho...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

1960s, Restored Danish Teak Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Danish teak footstool reupholstered in black leather. Fully restored Danish footstool in minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design. The footstool has ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Upholstered Footstool
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern footstool with beech legs and newly upholstered in a blue boucle wool. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our g...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Footstools or Ottomans Papa Bear Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of Danish footstools from the 1950's in solid teak top and solid legs in oak. Very elegant with tall legs. They are very similar to the Footstool that goes with the fa...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Cotton, Teak

1970s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood and Black Leather Armchair and Footstool
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A black leather armchair and Footstool set. A very stylish mid century piece by Skipper Mobler of Denmark.  Supple black leather in superb condition on a teak/beech frame stained in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Leather

60’s Poul Hundevad ‘’Guldhøj’’ Folding Stool
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Madrid, ES
This piece is a replica of bronze age stool found in a grave outside Vamdrup in Jutland dated 1300 B.C. and thus the oldest preserved piece of furniture in Scandinavia. The original ...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak and Lambskin Stool, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak and Lambskin stool, 1960s Elegant footrest with curved lambskin covered seat, handles in teak and round tapered legs in beech. Manufactured in Denmark in the 196...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Lambskin, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak and Lambskin Stool, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak and Lambskin Stool, 1960s
H 17.33 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & vinyl Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Charming quilted motif on caramel colored vinyl. Sleek conical legs that remove. Minor wear, typical of use and age. Please inquire for ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Stool, Danish Design, Black Leather, Teak, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool of Danish design with black leather and teak legs from around the 1960s. The stool has 4 buttons, all of which are intact. Dimensions in cm: H:35 W:56 D:40 This product wil...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Stool, Danish Design, Black Leather, Teak, 1960
Stool, Danish Design, Black Leather, Teak, 1960
H 13.78 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Teak Footstools by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm 1950s Set of 2
By Sigfred Omann, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak footstools by sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik 1950s Set of 2. Pair of identical Danish Mid-Century Modern foot rests. Very elegant design with curved frame ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Vintage Stools With Yellow Fabric & Teak Legs From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This vintage stool exudes the quintessential charm of Danish design from the 1960s, showcasing a delightful combination of style and functionality. Adorned with vibrant yellow fabric...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Stool, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak stool 1960s Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern footstool. Curved seat with upholstery and handles in solid teak. Round tapered legs in solid teak. Good hei...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Stool, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Stool, 1960s
H 16.15 in W 25.01 in D 16.34 in
Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage footrest made of teak with leather 1970 This is a very solid footstool with a leather cushion. The base is made of teak wood. You can lift the cushion and then you h...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
H 16.93 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful ottomans produced by Spottrup Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Teak wood, reupholstered in silk/linen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Bench or Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Danish modern footstool features sturdy teak legs with original brown tweed upholstery. Can be reupholstered in any COM fabric. This handsome stool makes a sturdy and st...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Foot Stool
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Architectural design Danish teak foot stool made by France & Davoriksen, Denmark. Excellent original condition finish and fabric ready to enjoy!
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Foot Stool
Danish Foot Stool
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Ottoman by Kofod Larsen for G Plan
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British modern footstool in teak wood designed by Kofod Larsen for the Danish design collection of G Plan manufactured in England in the 1960s. This lovely ottom...
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. G Plan Fresco midcentury teak dressing table foot stool vintage retro. Purple color leather.  
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Teak

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. The teak base is in excellent condition. The upholstery is the new pink fabric. Measures app...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Teak

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. G plan Fresco midcentury teak dressing table foot stool vintage retro. Cream / off white col...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Teak

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960s Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. The teak base is in excellent condition. Faux leather upholstery, vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Foot Stool Siesta Teak and Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Alvesta, SE
Mid-Century Modern stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, produced by OPE Sweden in Scandinavia. Teak and black leather in good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

1960s Niels Møller Danish Modern Model 80 Teak Footstool
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Danish modern Model 80 teak footstool designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller. Footstool is upholstered in original black vinyl and marked with the Danish control stamp and th...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Faux Leather, Teak

20th Century Baltic Modern Art Teak Wood Water Buffalo Leather
Located in Osnabrück, DE
A top-class classic , in natural water buffalo, perfectly preserved genuine leather! With swivel and tilt function, as well as very well preserved “Teak Wood“ feet . The absolute hi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Danish 1950s Teak Footstool
Located in Achterveld, NL
1950s teak wood footstool
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish 1950s Teak Footstool
Danish 1950s Teak Footstool
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in D 21.66 in
Designed Teak and Leather Foot Stool, circa 1960s
Located in Alvesta, SE
Sturdy footstool of better Scandinavian design, with elegant wooden details and leather seat, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Rope, Teak

Teak and Papercord Foot Stool by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle, Denmark
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Very rare teak and papercord foot stool by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle, Denmark. Solid teak legs and woven papercord.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Teak, Papercord

Vilhelm Lauritzen Pair of Teak Stools with Leather Seat
By Fritz Hansen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pair of teak stools with cognac colored Niger leather Designed, circa 1940 Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
The very rare piano stool, AP30 by Hans J. Wegner AP30 in teak and newly upholstered in nature leather.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool
Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool
H 9.85 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Rare 1950s Hans Olsen Teak Reversible Three Legged Stool and Side Table, Denmark
By Hans Olsen
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Lovely rare reversible three legged stool and side table designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1950s. Unique design perfect for small spaces! There is a chip in the top of one of the teak si...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Naugahyde, Teak

Fabulous 1960s Norwegian Teak Footstool
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fantastic Norwegian footstool in teak with original upholstery imported by Westnofa, Canada to store in Winnipeg, House of Teak, very good vintage condition, perfect to pair up with ...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak, Upholstery

Fabulous 1960s Norwegian Teak Footstool
Fabulous 1960s Norwegian Teak Footstool
H 17.5 in W 25.5 in D 14.5 in
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European Teak Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of european teak footstools is available at 1stDibs. European teak footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european teak footstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern european teak footstools are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl and France & Søn each produced beautiful european teak footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are European Teak Footstools?

Prices for european teak footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european teak footstools begin at $300 and can go as high as $19,709, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.

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.