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Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
The sofa is forme...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Ottoman ouf DROVA 4 in White color by WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 choose your fabric
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
French Wooden Footstool with Leather Cushion, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; Leather Cushions; 1960s; Armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman; Coffee Table; French Design;
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stool was designed by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
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...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery.
The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
STUNNiNG & COLLECTABLE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA KILIM FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman
Please note the delivery fee list...
Category
20th Century English Kilim Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
Ottoman pouf Drova 6 Wool fabric by Woo
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube ottoman pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and funct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Antique English Footstool With Vintage Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 1880s round carved wooden footstool with brass. Upholstered in 1970s silk Scalamandré animal print fabric.
Category
Antique 1880s English Footstools
Materials
Brass
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY.
Measures 24” x 24...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Tripod Danish Hand-Carved Stools
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tripod Danish Stools, sold as a pair
Suitable as ottomans, occasional stools, or side tables
Hand-carved in a soft wood, with a natural patina that has contributed to its antique all...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
Category
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Birch
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its high...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
Deep buttoned leather seats. recently
covered in leather & coloured to chestnut
Walnut Cabriole shaped legs with turned H cros...
Category
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER
By Ralph Lauren, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren Writer's Chesterfield tufted footstool ottoman
P...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 15.95 in W 32.09 in D 27.37 in
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movement from o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid century stool, footrest by Krasna Jizba, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage stool/footrest was made by Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovakia in the in the 1960´s. They features an unconventional design, irregular shaping. It´s made o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 46 cm width 46 cm depth 38 cm
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Stools in the manner of Ingvar Hildingsson
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in New York, NY
Small stools or side tables that are inspired by the Swedish ski chalet stools of Ingvar Hildingsson.
Tall stool is 18x11 inches. Also available as 12 inch tall stool.
Great for pl...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Hardwood
Round Continental Stool With Scalamandré Cheetah
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 19th century round carved wooden foot stool thats upholstered in very old Scalamandré cheetah silk velvet fabric. The legs are a heavy porcelain very nicely detailed with in...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Wool Hand Tufting Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s.
The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
The stool is after full ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual stool in oak and fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Footstools
Materials
Chrome
H 16.54 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Low Hunting Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hunting lounge chair with ottoman, oak, rope, fabric, Germany, 1960s
This relaxing chair shows a minimal design combined with great woodworking. An open character is created by the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Rope
1960's, Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of straight simp...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in dark red.
France, circa ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Safari rosewood and leather Erik Worts Ottoman for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Wørts
Located in Braga, Braga
Safari Ottoman designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960. Made of solid rosewood and leather. Very nice patinated leather seat but still in good vintage condition.
S...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Cane
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Rare oak hunting footstool by Heinz Heger, Germany 1950s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Crafted from oak and fabric in Germany during the 1950s. Manufactured by PGH Erzgebirgisches Kunsthandwerk Annaberg Buchholz. To accompany the the Heinz Heger hunting lounge chair or...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Tabouret by UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody. Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, fabric. Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
A 19th Century X Framed Rosewood Stool
Located in Conwy, GB
The seat upholstered in a worn tumbling block silk work tapestry, particularly well carved rosewood X-frame base.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Rosewood
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, c.1960s, Sweden. The ottoman was originally paired with the Ingrid armchair. This piece features a tufted caramel leather seat on a bent beech wood...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Superb Pair Centennial Carved Chippendale Mahogany Square Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These gorgeous stools are absolutely gorgeous and feature incredible carved ball and claw feet and acanthus leaves on the leaves. The upholstery is not symetrical but is well done an...
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Spanish Savonarola with Foot Rest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola
You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional piece. Very sturdy and resistant.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Pair of Antique Stools, Ebonized Beech Wood, Creme Fabric, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of petite stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period.
Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covered with cream-white structure...
Category
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholstered in unique vintage hand woven ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique English Oak Woven Cord Rope Stool Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English oak stool / footstool with hand turned legs and stretchers and hand woven corded string seat, circa 1900. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest or a s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Rope, Oak
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Unique splayed legs & original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Beech
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s.
The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Hans-Peter Krafft "Sheep Footstool" for Meier, Germany, 1960s
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in Brussel, BE
An Original foot stool in a shape and size of a sheep. Designed by Hans-Peter Krafft for Maier, Germany circa 1960s. Sheep is in wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood
English William IV Black Lacquered X Frame Stool with Original Gold Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV X-Frame stool. This elegant stool retains its original black lacquered surface with original hand painted gold decoration. The finely detailed gold work and ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Footstools
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 17 in W 21 in D 15 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Teak
19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
1950s French Footstool in Scalamandré 'Polar Bear - Blue Frost' Mohair
By Scalamandre
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 1950s French Provincial footstool. The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Polar Bear' mohair velvet in the 'Blue Frost' colorway fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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European Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of european wood footstools available for sale. We have 1271 antique and vintage european wood footstools in-stock, while there are 73 modern editions to choose from as well. European wood footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian european wood footstools are consistently popular styles. European wood footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jindrich Halabala, Hans J. Wegner and Etro are consistently popular.
How Much are European Wood Footstools?
European wood footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
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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