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Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Bouclé Wool Italian Footstool, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
Footstool made of four legs and metallic structure upholstered with bouclé wool, Koala model edited by Pierre Frey. Edited by Artflex, Italy, 1960s.
Every item LA Studio offers is c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 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
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
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
Materials
Chrome
H 16.54 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
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
Victorian Aubusson Needlework Footstool Claw & Ball Carved Wood Foot Bench
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An antique early Victorian footstool with finely detailed hand-carved claw and ball feet made of walnut wood, upholstered with a rich ornated Aubusson tapestry with an heraldic lion ...
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Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 15.95 in
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
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
By SL Møbler Denmark 1
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish footstool by SL Mobler, circa 1960's. Angled ergonomic design with sleek legs. SL Mobler maker's mark intact.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
A Pair of Stools in Steel and Icelandic Lambswool, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite and rare pair of stools, made in Denmark in the 1960s. The stools have been reupholstered in a luxurious Icelandic sheepskin, which adds a soft and tactile texture to th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 13.78 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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Teak
Louis XVI Green Mohair Footstool
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI green mohair footstool. Antique French faded painted and gilt carved stool newly reupholstered in bottle green mohair. France late 18th early 19th century
Dimension: 14" x...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
English Regency Mahogany Stool with Original Needlepoint of a Spaniel circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Looking quintessentially Mario Buatta is this wonderful circa 1820 English regency period mahogany stool having tall upholstered seat with original needlepoint or tapestry, the top d...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s.
A great object for the Scandinavian int...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius Cs1' by Noom, Fully Upholstered, Calico 29
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Model in the main picture wool, Calico 29
Dimensions:
Height: 88 cm / 29,13 in
Width: 57 cm / 22,44 in
Depth: 57 cm / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wood
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Danish Tripod Stool in Beech, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tripod stool in solid beech, reupholstered seat long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s.
A great object for the Scandinavian interior home...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Hand Made Vintage Stool, Wood and Cow Fur, France, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Cow fur on the seat. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Wool
Brick Pouf
By KiBiSi
Located in Kaunas, LT
Sand bag like cushions made of upholstered foam. Bricklaying design fixed up with tailor quality buttons made of fiber concrete and tied up with rope.
Upholstery :
Kvadrat Hallingd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Footstools
Materials
Concrete
Mid Century Black Wool Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful black high quality faux leather. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Cove Footstool in Chalk White
Located in London, England
The Cove Footstool is a simple, arm- and backless seat to put your feet up. The Cove Footstool can be combined into a daybed of any length or paired with the Cove Slipper or Armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Cove Footstool in Woodland Green
Located in London, England
The Cove footstool is a simple, arm- and backless seat to put your feet up. The Cove Footstool can be combined into a daybed of any length or paired with the Cove slipper or armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Cove Footstool in Straw Yellow
Located in London, England
The Cove Footstool is a simple, arm- and backless seat to put your feet up. The Cove Footstool can be combined into a daybed of any length or paired with the Cove slipper or armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Cove Footstool in Terracotta Red
Located in London, England
The Cove footstool is a simple, arm- and backless seat to put your feet up. The Cove footstool can be combined into a daybed of any length or paired with the Cove slipper or armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Cove Footstool in Midnight Blue
Located in London, England
The Cove Footstool is a simple, arm- and backless seat to put your feet up. The Cove Footstool can be combined into a daybed of any length or paired with the Cove Slipper or Armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell Pragh Ottoman in Mohair
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian ottoman by Danish designer, Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell circa 1955 Denmark.
The ottoman is crafted of solid stained oak with sculpted seats and elegant flared legs, newl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Gold Metal Rope Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 20th century Italian gilt gold metal rope and tassel boudoir stools with an upholstered tufted round pillow seat in Holly Hunt grey mohair fabric called Mammoth.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Metal
Boucle Bench Stool Footstool, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This midcentury stool footstool was made in the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia. The upholstery consists of a coconut fiber core, covered with a wonderfully soft English boucle cover ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid-Century Navy Blue Wool Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stool was designed by Ed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron ‘Grégoire’ Stool in Stained Oak and Pink Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, stool, oak, wool, France, 1960s
This stool in natural solid oak construction is the perfect example where functionality and aesthetics meet e...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Wool
H 21.66 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
"Pippo" Rectangular Wool Ottoman by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"PIPPO" rectangular wool ottoman by Le Lampade.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Otto Schulz Scandinavian Modern Footstool Mohair Upholstery Nickel Nail Heads
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design. Newly upholstered with gray mohair upholstery and detailed with nickel nail heads. Measures: Length 25.5",...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Nickel
H 19 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
Pierre Paulin F157 "Big Oyster" Lounge Chair & Foot Stool for Artifort, 1964
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period "Big Oyster" lounge chair & foot stool designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured for Artifort in 1964, the Netherlands.
Seatings and backrest has been ne...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 32.68 in D 26.78 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
Wool, Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Stool in Solid Pine & Sheepskin, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A large square Brutalist stool in pine, reupholstered seat in long haired sheepskin. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s.
A great object for the Scandinavian interior ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Pine
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Foldable Stool, Reupholstered in Sheepskin, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Foldable stool in solid beech, reupholstered seat in great quality shearling sheepskin. Made by an unknown Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s.
A great object for the Scandinavian i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Sheepskin, Beech
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Handmade Vintage Chair, Wood, France, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair from the turn of the 1960s. The chair is original very good vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Hand made item in France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
3 bids
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Stunning Art Deco Ribbed White Lacquer Poufs / Footstools after Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Art Deco, modernist Poufs / footstools. ottomans. Believe to be French but not certain. White lacquer wood. lambs wool fabric tops. Original finish showing signs of wear...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Wood Stools in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1940s stools in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Three dark carved bobbin wood legs with original finish. Triangular seat has been newly upholstered in Italian brown moha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood, Mohair
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.
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Footstools
Materials
Brass
William IV Box Ottoman Footstool
Located in Conwy, GB
Raised on mahogany legs with glazed castors, tapestry cover with upholstered frame.
Very good original condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Wood, Wool
Pair of Ottomans Poufs by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Bouclé, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Nice pair of poufs or ottomans by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen produced in the mid-1970s. The poufs consist of two large cushion elements connected together ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Danish Modern Round Stool in Teak and Fabric by Hugo Frandsen, Denmark 50s
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Round stool designed by Hugo Frandsen. Produced by his own company in Denmark during the 1960s. Made from solid teak with off-white melange wool upholstery in a bouclé style. Very go...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Large Antique Style Country House Footstool in Vintage Crewel Work Fabric
Located in Batley, GB
A large bespoke country house footstool. Upholstered in a vintage Indian crewel work top and an off white wool base. Raised on 4 hand turned Brazilian mahogany legs with rosewood sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Mahogany
H 17.33 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Huge French Circa 1900 Ottoman Upholstered in Bute Fabric
Located in London, GB
A grand scale, deep buttoned Ottoman, made in France around 1900.
We've had it re-upholstered using Bute fabric.
Fabulous!
Bute Fabrics have a wonderful story. The mill was ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood
White Curly Haired Small Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White curly haired small sheep
This small sheep with curly white fur, painted and natural wood and dark leather ears is suitable as original seating, ottoman or for decoration. Us...
Category
2010s German Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Pair of French Iron and Mohair Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1950's stools with curved loop iron base. Newly upholstered seat in greige mohair. Original iron shows nice age and patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique English Stool Footstool Oak Plaid Wool Upholstered Green Gold Red Blue
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak stool or footstool with red, blue, green, and gold plaid wool upholstery~~brass nail heads~~c. 1930s
Classic British flair decorator piece~~always in ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Life-Sized Sheep Stool by Hans-Peter Krafft for Meier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This lovely looking sheep was designed by the artist Hans-Peter Krafft for Meier in Germany.
Very decorative and functional design made in the 70's.
You can sit on it, put your fe...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wool, Wood
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 30.71 in
Brown Curly Sheepskin with Black Wood and Leather Handmade, Life-Size Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
Brown wool life-size sheep
This life sized sheep with real sheepskin on black stained beechwood and natural leather ears is suitable as original seating, ottoman or for decoration...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood
"Pippo" Round Ottoman by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Pippo" round ottoman by Le Lampade
Available also in different colors.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Bespoke Ottoman with Internal Stitching Detail
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ottoman that is truly one of its kind, professionally reupholstered with deep buttoning
Reupholstered using a white Boucle by Chase Erwin textiles.
The internal walls hav...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Fruitwood Footstool with Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful accent piece for any room, hand carved wood footstool upholstered with beautiful floral Motif French needlepoint.
Category
20th Century French Footstools
Materials
Wool, Fruitwood
H 8 in W 15 in D 9.75 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Sled Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen oak sled lounge chair with ottoman with frame of oak.
New upholstered with 100% New Zealand wool and vintage aniline leather.
Model 160/161, made by Fredericia F...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
Original Pierre Paulin "Mushroom" Pouf or Stool by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Original mushroom pouf, stool, or ottoman rendered in woven off-white wool upholstery designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Priced individual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16 in Dm 19 in L 16 in
Danish Ottoman in Lambswool and Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish Fritz Hansen ottoman in stained beech made in 1940's. Newly re-upholstered in Lambswool. Overall very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
Large Irish Chippendale Style Country House Stool Mahogany Hairy Paw Feet
Located in Totnes, GB
An impressive large scale antique country house stool in the Irish Chippendale taste. Carved mahogany frame with sprung wool tapestry seat with quatrefoil and diamond decoration, all...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Chippendale Stools
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in L 19.69 in
Stool for "The Cigar", Model GE240, by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool for "The Cigar", model GE240, of oak and dark green wool, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s. The stool is in great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Danish Ottoman in Lambswool and Stained Beech Style of Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish vintage footstool that can be paired on a base of stained beech and re-upholstered in beige merino lambswool. Excellent as a match for for Fritz Hansen's model 1518 lowback lo...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 14 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Hans J. Wegner Stool in Solid Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, Denmark
Hans J. Wegner GE290 footstool that fits GE290 chairs.
Original spring cushion newly upholstered with Hallingdal wool.
Produced by Getama Gedsted.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 19...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Petite French Art Deco Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French Petite Art Deco style footstool has been restored and new upholstery in a green color mohair fabric with double piping details. This footstool features a traditional Art ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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European Wool Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european wool footstools for sale on 1stDibs. There are 54 antique and vintage european wool footstools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of european wool footstools available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. European wool footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Marco Zanuso, Fredericia and Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell each produced beautiful european wool footstools that are worth considering.
How Much are European Wool Footstools?
European wool footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,799, while the lowest priced sells for $323 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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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Gilt Metal Rope Furniture
Scandinavian Modern Aluminum Chairs
Danish Aluminum Lounge Chairs
Antique Wool Table
Antique Greek Revival
Egg Chair Fabric
Gold Gilt Rope