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Pair of Tournus Benches
By Jacques Tournus
Located in New York, NY
Large Tournus benches in enameled cast aluminum and bronze with newly upholstered tops. Price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tournus Benches
Pair of Tournus Benches
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
High model stool from the 'Wire series' by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll International in nickel execution with a chartreuse green mohair velour Knoll fabrics upholstery...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
Located in Buisson, FR
French weathered iron stool with a great robust looking patina. France, circa 1950. Weathered but very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Iron

French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
H 12.21 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Italian Set of Side Chairs with Footstool in Wood and Bouclé, 1950
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and very rare set of three pieces composed of two low slipper chairs and one stool or footstool. Made in Italy in the 1950s, original pieces. The peculiarity of this set i...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Low Stools in the manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools, inspired by the style of Ico Parisi, encapsulates the essence of sleek design and timeless elegance. Crafted during the mid-20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Walter Lamb Ottomans
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Lamb Ottomans model C-5706, pair Brown Jordan USA, c. 1952 bronze, cotton cord 17½ h × 23½ w × 15 d in (44 × 60 × 38 cm) Literature: Walter Lamb, manufacturer's catalog, 1954,...
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Vintage 1950s American Footstools

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Bronze

Walter Lamb Ottomans
Walter Lamb Ottomans
H 17.5 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Gilded X Form Tassle Benchs Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of benches from the 1950-60s era in the Hollywod Regency style. The benches are in good vintage condition and may show minor wear or minor subtle stains to up...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

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Wrought Iron

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

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Metal

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Footstools
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of matching mid-century modern swivel footstools. Stools have a metal base with mid-century mustard colored vinyl seats.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Anglo Indian Brass Foot Stools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of three Anglo Indian foot stools having a pair and a single crafted in brass and decorated with enamel in lovely floral motifs. Pair measures H: 11.5 DM: 12 Single mea...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools

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Brass

Artifort Leather and steel tulip P588 Ottoman/Footstool for F500 serie
Located in The Hague, NL
P588 Fotstool or ottoman that will fir all the 500 serie geoffrey Harcourt chairs. The leather is in overal good condition and the foot has been re-painted in a off white matt.
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Mid-20th Century Footstools

Materials

Steel

PK33 stool designed by Poul Khaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
very important and rare PK33 stool designed by Poul Kjaerholm in red-brown leather. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, ca 1960ies, with makers emblem. The designs of th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some vintage stains adding character to the stool. No label. 15.25 h x 23 w x 12.25 d P...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Footstools

Materials

Brass

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
H 15.25 in W 23 in D 12.25 in
Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good proportion, egg shaped in design with sweeping curved arms, attractive design from the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho low stool. A chic camel in a cast brass design. An amazing all over patina from time. Perfect as is or polish to a high shine. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
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

Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized tables or stools designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in beautiful condition. It´s frame i...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peabody, MA
Italian rope and wrought iron ottoman designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, circa 1960s. Retains its "JBS [John B. Salterini] Made in Italy" tag. Measures 20" wide x ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Poggiapiedi o sgabello in plastica blu metallo nero, italiano, metà secolo 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sgabello o poggiapiedi italiano, di metà secolo, in plastica intrecciata blu e metallo nero. Poggiapiedi o sgabello con zampe in metallo nero a sezione tonda e seduta o piano in fili...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in England" attached underneath. Brass foot caps. CREATOR Attributed to Dimitri O...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot sto...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
Footstool or ottoman, Italian 1950s, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape. Wood frame upholstered in dense foam and covered in its original wine colored cotton velvet, standing ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Guariche 'attributed' piano foot stool or vanity stool with black enameled metal tubular frame. Newly upholstered black fabric seat. Frame in good original condition with visi...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal, Enamel

Pair of Brass Souffle Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two ottomans attributed to Karl Springer. Brass base shows some wear. Upholstery needs to be replaced.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Sori Yanagi Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool Vintage
By Sori Yanagi
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed tops. Made by note American leisure furniture company, Hauser, in the style of Brow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Chaise Longue is an original decorative design furniture realized by Tito Agnoli in 1962. Rare example of P3S rattan chaise longue designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the 60s. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Other

Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
H 26.38 in W 63.78 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
We’re selling these as a pair or individually - the timeless Classic Barcelona stool by Knoll. We've replaced the latex filling in both seat pads. The wear on the leather cushions...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Footstools, Italy, Midcentury
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian pair of foot stools designed by Pier Luigi Colli. SIgnature gold wrought iron with dotted motif. Newly reupholstered.     
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Mid-20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron and Leather Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nou...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Turkish Metal Work Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of midcentury Turkish ottomans or stools with upholstered tops with brass tacks over bases having exotic floral metal work, on wood frames, decorated with bone, and h...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This stool is from an early production and has a matt chromed plated steel...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid 20th Italian Style Round Stool Rose Damask Seat Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-20th Century Italian style round stool with rose damask seat & gilt metal faux bamboo legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique spiral library book staircase or step ladder. Made of walnut featuring three tiers with turned posts and brass finials. Measure: 44".
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

1960s Black Leather Tabouret with Brass Accents
Located in Marietta, GA
I love this tabouret! Classic styling, with black leather and nailheads. My favorite part is the 4 brass ball feet. Original NY label. In very good condition., great in a library!
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Stool, Material, Chrome and Leather, Country German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool Material: chrome and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and ...
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Poufs 60s Stools, Brass Feet and Petroleum Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two poufs, 1960s vinatge stools, brass feet and petroleum blue velvet upholstery. Pair of vintage poufs from the 1960s, Italian manufacture. The poufs have a black iron stru...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Original Black Skai 'Kembo' Stool with Black Tubular Legs
By Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little Kembo Stool with Original Black Skai Upholstery and Black Enameled Metal Frame. In very original condition with visible wear including chipping to frame and minor tears/scratc...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools. Material: iron and wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vin...
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Stools

Materials

Iron

Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
H 39.38 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Oscar Bach Style Hand-Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bench circa 1930
By Oscar Bruno Bach
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...
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Vintage 1930s European Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Footstool Bun Feet Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery Nail Head Design
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or ...
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Mid-20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Brass

Wim Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Footstool
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Footstool designed by Wim Rietveld circa 1960 manufactured in Netherlands In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Some sc...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Footstool
Wim Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Footstool
No Reserve
H 16.54 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Pair of French Art Déco Forged Iron Stools Offwhite-Colored Bouclé France 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of delicate forged Art Deco iron stools - offwhite colored Bouclé fabric France 1930-ies. The stools each stand on 3 legs that curve down slightly and elegantly, forming a volu...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Eastern Bloc Shoe Cabinet or Stool, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This shoe cabinet can also be used as a stool. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Probably made of varnished spruce wood, chrom handle. In excellent condition, f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Yellow Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and yellow plastic footrest or stool, 1960s Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and yellow plastic threads seat ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of stool (footstools) full repair, new lacquered, new lining leather, and refresh metal (chrome). from France circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
Inspired by Milo Baughman this pair of high quality Foot Stools is newly upholstered in a quality olive green fabric. The Cantilever heavy chrome x-shape legs are inspired by Milo ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
H 15.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
French Industrial Stool, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tripod wooden stool, made in France, circa 1950s. Thick wood seat with three rounded metal legs. Great lines and shape. Petite stool with a lot of presence. Great vintage condition. ...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Metal

French Industrial Stool, 1950s
French Industrial Stool, 1950s
H 12 in W 16 in D 12 in
Poul Kjaerholm pk33 Stool
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
In original condition with nice patina to the leather a Poul Kjaerholm pk33.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm pk33 Stool
Poul Kjaerholm pk33 Stool
H 13.39 in Dm 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Bench Upholstered in Boucle
By Shelby Williams
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern bench with polished aluminum legs. Legs are repurposed from "Gazelle" chairs designed by Shelby Williams in 1960's. Upholstery is in boucle.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
H 14.325 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Stylish Black Iron and Tan Leather Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish mid-century black iron hand-forged bases with gracefully curved legs. Beautifully upholstered in a saddle color tan/ brown leather. The pair would make an ideal extra seating...
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Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 1950s Arthur Umanoff Iron Footstools
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Arthur Umanoff iron stools. Needs reupholstering.
Category

Vintage 1950s Footstools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boucle Stools: A Fusion of Craftsmanship & Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern boucle stools, a testimony to timeless charm and impeccable craftsmanship. Originating from the iconic 1960s, these stools have been s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Mid-20th Century Metal Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid-20th century metal footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-20th century metal footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small mid-20th century metal footstools measuring 7.88 inches across. There have been many well-made mid-20th century metal footstools over the years, but those made by Poul Kjærholm, Paul McCobb and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Metal Footstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,998, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $24,200 highest priced.

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.