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Foot Stool Minimal

George Nelson Vanity Stool
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
living room foot rest or vanity stool. The seat cushion has been newly replenished and upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé

George Nelson Vanity Stool
George Nelson Vanity Stool
H 20 in W 20 in D 14 in
Handmade Norian Stool - Oak - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
uses for this minimal, yet robust stool, which make it the perfect addition to your home or commercial
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Pair of Vintage Solid Walnut Studio Craft Bar Stools by David Scott
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of New Hope-Style walnut bar stools manufactured by David Scott in 1982. While Scott remains a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Set 4 Swiveling Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Boyeur Scott Furniture Co., Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
minimal wear from age & gentle use. Plastic foot glides intact on 3 chairs the 4 we replaced with new caps.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Post-Modern Lucite Barstools by Hill Mfg, circa 1980
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Hollis Jones and Lion in Frost. Featuring a steel base with foot wrest, and lucite frame with
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Style GreeK Key Steel and Cowhide Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Jean Michel Frank style chromed steel and cowhide stools are in good
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Early 2000s European Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Leather Armchair and stool by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An Armchair and foot stool set designed by Hans Eichenberger and produced by Swiss company Strassel
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Large Vintage Industrial Lab Stool, English, Suede, Kitchen, Office Seat, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage industrial lab stool. An English, suede and steel kitchen or office seat
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Mid-20th Century British Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Laboratory Chairs, German, Beech, Adjustable, Bar Stool, Kitchen
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
warm biscuit hues and fine grain interest Chromed alloy supports gently polished with minimal
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Late 20th Century German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Denmark, was produced circa 2021 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is excellent with some minimal
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
and deep. Low foot rest. Rush is in good condition with minimal wear. Frame is original black finish
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Illum Wikkelso Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
as a foot stool. The side table has been fully restored why it´s in very good condition with only few
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

77" Leather 'Superking' Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
use this Dimitri Omersa footstool is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a foot stool or armrest
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
.[2][15][23] Jackson credits his exposure to minimalism and minimalist dance in particular as having
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Armchair Erik Buch 1960s for Orum Mobler, Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
Nice vintage armchair by Danish designer Erik Buch for manufacturer Orum Mobler. Production period: 1960s. Can be used as dining or desk chair! Good vintage condition. Wood sort p...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

New Hope School Vintage Bar Stool
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
New Hope School vintage hand made bar stool, in the manner of George Nakashima, Philip Lloyd Powell, et al, American, circa 1970s. We only have the one stool, and believe it to be un...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

New Hope School Vintage Bar Stool
New Hope School Vintage Bar Stool
H 27 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Studio Craft Cerused Ebonized Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a vintage, handmade vanity stool. Made from cerused and ebonized oak. In all original condition retaining its original upholstery. This is a versatile piece that has a...
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Mid-20th Century North American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Oak

Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Maison Jansen Stools
Maison Jansen Stools
H 28 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

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Minimal Black Bar Stool with Brass Foot Rests by Coolican & Company
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
height stool will stand the test of time and only get better with age. A light and durable stool that
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2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Minimal Bar Stool in Solid White Oak with Brass Foot Rests by Coolican & Company
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
height stool will stand the test of time and only get better with age. A light and durable stool that
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2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Modular Sofa Set & Table Light Brown Leather by Horst Bruning for Kill 1970s
By Horst Bruning, Alfred Kill International
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare modular seating group with foot stool and a coffee table by Horst Brüning for Kill
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Three Minimal Stools, circa 1950, American
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Three simple minimal Stools each with four, tapering black enameled, steel legs a foot rest and a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Achille Castiglioni Mezzadro Tractor Stool Zanotta, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
assemble and dis assemble. The stool is in very good original condition with only very minimal wear from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Achille Castiglioni Red Mezzadro Tractor Stool Zanotta, 1970
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
assemble and dis assemble. The stool is in very good original condition with only very minimal wear from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Custom Wrought Iron and Slat Maple Counter Height Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom, Mid-Century Modern style, counter stools feature minimal, wrought iron bases with foot
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Birchwood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic Swedish birchwood Biedermeier stool, circa 1900 in date. The stool features
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Birch

Josef frank, model 647 stool for Svenskt Tenn, late 1970s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stool or foot stoll designed by Josef Frank in 1936 for Svenskt Tenn. This example dates back to
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Chinese Chippendale Pair of Foot Stools in Orange and Yellow Stripe Upholstery
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Chinese Chippendale orange and yellow striped upholstered pair of stools by Burlington
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gold Paint Decorated Faux Bamboo French Benches Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
sophisticated pair of 1960s era window benches or foot stools in the faux bamboo style in gold. The upholstery
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Vintage 1960s North American Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut

Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1960s, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sizes for many of the animals, such as 4 different sizes of the rhino's. This Omersa leather lion foot
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

1960's Denmark Bar Stool in Teak with Metal Foot Ring
By Johannes Andersen
Located in South Charleston, WV
condition with a few minimal marks. Original Varnish finish. Metal ring has been repainted to brighten up
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner Style Wire Stool
By Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, steel wire base. Minimal design and compact size makes it an attractive and versatile living room foot
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Bar Stools
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curved seat backs and 12.75" foot rests. In overall good condition with minimal wear consistent with age
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Michael Taylor Designs Foot Stools
By Michael Taylor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
: 18 x 24', seat H. 21" Condition: The overall condition is very good with only minimal acceptable age
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20th Century American Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Rocker with Iron Hairpin Legs and Foot Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
16.5" and arm height 23". Rocks on springs built into the underside. In good condition with minimal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ethiopian Footed Coffee Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
African animal-form stools, this animated tray is carved with clean lines and a minimal form.
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Footed Coffee Tray
Ethiopian Footed Coffee Tray
H 5.75 in W 24.75 in D 8.5 in
Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to a coffee table, a foot stool or armrest next to your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair or
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimitri Omersa footstool is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a foot stool or armrest next to your
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Large 43" Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to a coffee table, a foot stool or armrest next to your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair or
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, c 1963, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the animals, such as 4 different sizes of the rhino's. This Omersa leather lion foot stool would
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, c 1963, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the animals, such as 4 different sizes of the rhino's. This Omersa leather lion foot stool would
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood lounge chair with matching foot stool, designed by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s. Original
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Alpaca

Leather Superking Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimitri Omersa footstool is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a foot stool or armrest next to your
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Dog Footstool Attributed to Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
door to greet your friends, a foot stool or armrest next to your favorite lounge chair or reading
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Extra Large Leather Horse Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Omersa & Co., 1990s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to use this as a footstool or a stool / ottoman to sit on. Some creative ways to use an Omersa is
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1990s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Large Leather Donkey Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1970s
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
animals, such as 4 different sizes of the rhino's. This Omersa leather donkey foot stool would work
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Bull Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1960s, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the animals, such as 4 different sizes of the Rhino's. This Omersa leather foot stool would work
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1970s
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Omersa leather foot stool would work great in a Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Farmhouse, Scandinavian
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Newly Upholstered Swivel Foot Stool or Ottoman
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
, depth 38cm and height 36cm. Condition: Excellent, with only minimal signs of age related use to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teak Bar Stool by Erik Buck
Located in Vancouver, BC
oil finish. Accented with rosewood foot rests, these stools are organic in style, and minimal in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Stools

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Vintage Teak Bar Stool by Erik Buck
Vintage Teak Bar Stool by Erik Buck
H 29 in W 15.5 in D 18 in
Set of Four Mid Century Bar Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A clean and effective design is apparent in this set of stools. A wraparound square brass foot rail
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Four Mid Century Bar Stools
Set of Four Mid Century Bar Stools
H 31 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of Three Unique Bar Stools in Metal
Located in Cathedral City, CA
size with a large seat area, foot rest and minimal back support. Heavy in appearance, they are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Metal

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Foot Stool Minimal For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the foot stool minimal you’re looking for. A foot stool minimal — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage foot stool minimal now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the foot stool minimal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each foot stool minimal bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa and Peter Coolican each produced at least one beautiful foot stool minimal that is worth considering.

How Much is a Foot Stool Minimal?

The average selling price for a foot stool minimal at 1stDibs is $3,149, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $4,250 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Foot Stool Minimal
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.