French Giltwood Footstools
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
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
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...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
French Decorative Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Stool with Animal Fabric
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French decorative Napoleon III style giltwood rope stool in the manner of A.M.E Fournier, with a circular seat upholstered in a modern jaguar velvet fabric. Resting on four carved ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools
Located in London, GB
A fine matched pair of eighteenth century giltwood footstools of oval form, with carved guilloche decoration to the seat rail, intersected with paterae above four gadrooned and taper...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood footstool.
Unusual antique French Napoleon III gilt wood footstool, stool or tabouret with beautiful patina. This great French Louis XVI...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
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Wonderful French Giltwood Knotted Rope Round Ottoman Tabouret Silk Upholstery
By Napoléon III
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Napoleon III giltwood knotted rope round ottoman / tabouret / pouf silk stripe upholstery on casters.
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Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 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 ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins
One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern.
Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Double Caned & Carved White Twin Bed with Rose Swags
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning French Antique Cane long twin beds featuring caned headboard embellished with floral swags & a central medallion with rare circular caning.
The footboards in Berger style wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild", Pierre Frey Damask in a Raspber...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
A Fine Louis XIV Verdure Tapestry, Aubousson
Located in Rome, IT
, woven with a wooded river landscape with view of neighboring chateaux, in good four-side floral border.
Measure: cm 200 x 300.
France, second half of the 17th century.
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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Napoleon III Style Twisted Rope Frame Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Glamorously Chic Faux Fur Carved Rope ottoman. In the style of Parisian Upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier. Sculptural carved frame has the illusion of knotted rope. This ottoman could be u...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs. Item featured believed to be a vintage custom made item using Antique French needlepoint tapestry and vinta...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Carmen Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Carmen stool is a stunning seating piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of sculptural bronze-patina brass legs that frame the piece. Custom color/sizing available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 22.84 in
Regence Style Palisander Parquetry Inlaid Bow Front Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
With inlaid parquetry top and parquetry inlaid front corner stiles. Very pretty patina and polish. Perfect bed size chest.
The front façade in a shallow bow typical of Regence style...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Palisander
1910 French Hand Carved Wood Footstool with Needlepoint Top
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 French hand carved wood footstool with needlepoint top. Small tear in fabric as shown in 8th picture.
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Vintage 1910s Footstools
Materials
Wood
Antique Verdure Aubusson Tapestry with Birds
Located in New York, NY
French, 18th century Verdure Aubusson tapestry handwoven in wool with silk highlights framed with a complete floral border. Two birds wade aside a winding stream in this scenic lands...
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Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
Antique French Louis XV Stool Bench Floral Tapestry Needlework Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak Louis XV Stool Bench Tapestry Needlework
~Direct from France~
~One of several great antique stools and benches from our most recent container!~
~Fabulous F...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
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Pair of French Giltwood Window Seats or Stools, Leather Upholstered, circa 1870
Located in GB
This superb pair of elegant French window seats or stools have six carved and fluted legs with shaped stretchers decorated with a carved and beaded moulding.
The seat frames are als...
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Stools
Materials
Giltwood
H 21.26 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Very Fine Pair of Regence Style Giltwood Tabourets
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Regence style giltwood Tabourets, these finely carved stools with a gadrooned apron with tassels and foliate and medallions, sunflower medallions to the center to...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
A Regence Gilded Stool With Pied De Biche Feet.
Located in New York, NY
A Regence gilded stool with pied de biche feet terminating the cabriole legs – foliate motifs and cross-hatched background.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Giltwood faux bamboo ottoman
Located in Kensington, MD
French Napoleon III giltwood faux bamboo bench/ottoman/pouf with tufted silk upholstery. Unusual size.
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Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Giltwood, Silk
French Napoleon III Giltwood 19th Century Footstool with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming petite French footstool dates from the Napoleon III period. Features include a hand-carved painted giltwood frame with neoclassical motifs and decorative molding. The s...
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
H 7.75 in W 13 in D 12 in
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Tabouret Seats, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During the 18th century (specifically during the reign of Louis XV, roughly 1715-1774) tabouret stools were in high demand, as they combined luxurious comfort with portability. Our p...
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20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Zebra Hide French Foot Stool
Located in Houston, TX
1920s or earlier French Directoire giltwood footstool upholstered zebra hide with nailhead detail.
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20th Century French Directoire Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Zebra Hide
Matching Footstool Which May Be Purchased with or Without the Pair of Chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
A 20th century giltwood Rococo carved footstool custom covered in a Rubelli Lampas.
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20th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and giltwood foot stools. This pair is upholstered in and green and black Sacalmandre tiger fabric. A gorgeous accent piece!!.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Giltwood French Regence Tabouret with Orange Velvet Upholstery, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Early examples of stools being used for seating date to the Stone Age. One type of stool is the French tabouret, which has no arms or backrest. In the 17th century, under the reign o...
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
H 10.5 in W 20.75 in D 15.5 in
Louis XV Style Giltwood Tabouret, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XV style giltwood tabouret, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Napoleon III Giltwood Bamboo Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III giltwood bamboo stool newly upholstered in a Yves Klein blue silk with orange welt detail.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Bench, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf bench, circa 1890.
A very lovely beige upholstered bench of a useful size.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
Wonderful French 19th C. A.M.E Fournier Giltwood Stool Tabouret Lord Ballyedmond
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Benington, Herts
This wonderful French Napoleon III knotted rope twist stool / tabouret retaining its original needlepoint foliate upholstery, is very possibly from the workshop of A.M.E Fournier and...
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Antique 19th Century French Stools
Materials
Giltwood
H 16.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
French Louis XVI Style Antique Giltwood Marble Tabouret Stool, circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very nice tabouret stool in the Louis XVI taste from the third-quarter of the 19th century, it features an original verde
marble top set within a slightly raised rim of reeds-boun...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Marble
H 15.24 in W 18.5 in D 19.49 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Louis XVI carved and giltwood stool. Very fine carvings and beautiful upholstery. So pretty!!
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage French Regency Style Carved Giltwood Foot Stool Bench, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A quality Regency style reproduction crescent curved bench, the robust cabriole legs are attractively carved and gilded with hints of red bole showing through beneath faux and natura...
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20th Century French Regency Benches
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
H 17 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Vintage French Regency Style Carved Giltwood Foot Stool Bench, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A quality Regency style reproduction crescent curved bench, the robust cabriole legs are attractively carved and gilded with hints of red bole showing through beneath faux and natura...
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20th Century French Regency Benches
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
H 17 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Oval Stool
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Louis XVI period stool, the upholstered seat of oval form and set upon a carved giltwood base of fluted tapering legs and shaped stretchers with a central finial.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Foot Stool or Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Regency style foot stool or bench made of walnut with X-form stretcher. Beautiful hand carved shell motif and acanthus leaves, accented with gold leaf. F...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
French Carved Giltwood Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a French or Italian Rococo footstool. The stool features beautifully carved legs ending in hoof feet, double row of serpentine nailheads and Scalama...
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Set of Two Carved Giltwood Footstool, circa 1880
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French Louis XVI style set of two carved giltwood footstool circa 1880
A lovely and elegant set of two small carved giltwood footstool, in the classical French Louis XVI style, ma...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
H 7.09 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Gilt Walnut Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV footstool was crafted in France, circa 1850. The carved, rectangular footrest sits on four scroll legs with escargot feet, and features ornate carvings...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
H 8 in W 14 in D 12 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Footstools
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique footstools near your armchairs for extra leg support. Crafted in France, circa 1880, each stool sits on four small turned legs and features bombe sides de...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XIV Style, Pair of Giltwood “Ployants”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A lovely pair of French Louis XIV style moulded and hand-carved giltwood
"Ployants."
Mid-20th-century French work.
Dimensions: H 15.74 In., W 21.25 In., D 14.96 In.
Our "Ploy...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Stools
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Giltwood
Darling Chic Little French Carved Wood and Faux Leopard Footstool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful chic accent in any room, this is a vintage carved giltwood footstool with red underpaint, newly updated with faux leopard upholstery.
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Rococo Carved Gilt Wood Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV footstool was crafted in France, circa 1850. The carved, rectangular rococo foot rest, features ornate carving with shell and foliage motif, scroll fee...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
H 9.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Giltwood Stool
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century giltwood stool.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Footstools with New Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique stools were crafted in France, circa 1880. Each foot stool features curved legs with bamboo shape stretchers. The small, comfortable, stylish stools have...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
H 7 in W 12 in D 10.25 in
French Belle Époque Carved Giltwood Antique Tabouret Foot Stool, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A crisp and finely carved tabouret foot stool in the Louis XVI taste, this is a most striking accent piece for the sitting areas. The small form packs a great deal of vivid detail, t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Silver Giltwood Tabourets
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s Louis XVI silver giltwood tabourets newly upholstered in a gray mohair.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Fournier Style Napoleon III Gilt Rope Ottoman, circa 1860
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Houston, TX
A.E.M. Fournier style pouf à cordes shows his true mastery of skilled Parisian craftsmanship exemplified by the open rope knots and gilding. This stool has been newly upholstered in ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Footstool Ottoman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An unusually fine Belle Époque period foot stool in the Louis XV taste, the surface is crisply carved with precise motifs of florals along a molded frame and in the triangular knees ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Petit Point Tapestry Footstool, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XVI style giltwood and flowers design petit point tapestry footstool, circa 1880.
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
H 7.49 in W 34.65 in D 8.67 in
Late 19th Century French Circular Giltwood Footstool of Large Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
A late 19th century French circular giltwood footstool of large proportions in the Rococo manner.
This stool is of circular form and consists of an upholstered top with giltwood b...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
H 13.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Purple Velvet Footstools
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Antique Giltwood Footstools in the Early Louis XV Manner
Of elliptical form, constructed in carved gilt wood, the swept cabriole legs richly carved with foliates ad...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of 19th c. French Giltwood Foot Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th c. French Giltwood Foot Stools Upholstered in Floral Silk Fabric with Nailhead Detail.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Silk
Antique French Carved and Gilded Knotted "Rope" Footstool or Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Chicago, IL
With the appearance of twisted and knotted rope, this antique stool is like the work of famed Parisian upholsterer A. M. E. Fournier. This antique knotted "rope" footstool has been c...
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
French Regence Style Carved and Gilded Tabouret
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French Regence style carved and gilded tabouret
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Antique 19th Century French Régence Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Foot Stool
By L. Dromard
Located in Houston, TX
FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT WOOD FOOT STOOL, STAMPED L. DROMARD, PARIS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
19thc. Giltwood Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
19thc.Giltwood Bench
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
Materials
Giltwood
c.1840 Hand-Carved Antique French Gilded Faux Rope Stool/Pouf
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original antique French carved and gilded, twisted and knotted rope stool. One of the finest knotted rope stools we have seen, they are few and far between. Antique ones li...
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
Leather Tufted Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous "Rope and Tassel" ottoman. This fantastic piece inspired by Coco Channel is a timeless classic. Highly sought after by decorators, many people consider this item a necessity...
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French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Giltwood
Gilt Bamboo Tabouret
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. French Gilt Bamboo Tabouret
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
PAIR OF GILT WOOD LOUIS XV FOOTSTOOLS
Located in Natchez, MS
RARE pair of Giltwood Louis XV style footstools of unusual size.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Napoleon III Circular Stool in the Rococo Taste
Located in New York, NY
This French Napoleon III period giltwood stool has cabriole legs joined by stretchers joined by a central finial, all supporting a tufted upholstered seat.
Provenance: Cynthia...
Provenance: Cynthia...
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
Giltwood Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th c. Carved and Gilded Stool
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Round Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstool
Located in Boston, MA
19th century round Louis XVI style giltwood footstool with carved apron and reeded legs.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Napoleon III Gilt faux bamboo Stool
Located in Natchez, MS
Napoleon III gilt faux bamboo stool with tattered chinese embroidry silk cover
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Silk
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French Giltwood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of french giltwood footstools available on 1stDibs. French giltwood footstools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Regency french giltwood footstools are consistently popular styles. Some french giltwood footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller french giltwood footstools, measuring 7.88 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. L. Dromard produced beautiful french giltwood footstools that are worth considering.
How Much are French Giltwood Footstools?
Prices for french giltwood footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, french giltwood footstools begin at $850 and can go as high as $16,988, while the average can fetch as much as $2,100.
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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