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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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Footstool
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquered bamboo rattan footstool featuring a cerused or whitewashed finish made by McGuire. Beautifully crafted in the California organic modern style with rattan poles lashed toget...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Brass
LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER RHINOCEROS RHiNO FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed stool
Please note ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 6.7 in W 4.93 in D 13.39 in
COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note t...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.98 in W 7.49 in D 15.56 in
DECORATIVE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 12.41 in W 4.14 in D 11.82 in
LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 10.83 in W 4.53 in D 13.19 in
SUPER RARE GREEN EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 27.17 in W 14.18 in D 32.29 in
LOVELY LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL WiTH GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note t...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 20.87 in W 7.88 in D 19.3 in
FINE HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 27.17 in W 9.45 in D 24.81 in
Classic Low Stools in Brown Leather, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in handsome and mildly distressed brown leather. The solid wooden frames have been refinished in ebony. These modificati...
Category
2010s North American Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood, Leather
STUNNiNG VINTAGE FRENCH STYLE RALPH LAUREN BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren French style footstool or ottoman
Please note th...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 11.62 in W 27.76 in D 22.45 in
Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm
Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather
Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Maple
Katavolos Style Woven Leather and Iron Stool After Lila Swift & Donald Monell
By William Katavolos, Swift and Monell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven leather and iron stool, in the manner of Lila Swift and Donald Monell. Incredibly strong and sturdy. In beautiful vintage condition having well maintained leather and wonderful...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Footstools
Materials
Iron
H 16.875 in W 19.125 in D 11.125 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 13.5 in W 27 in D 21 in
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that we are Custom making in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 17 in W 22 in D 19 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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Foot Stools with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century old hickory foot stool in amazing condition with a new suede seat. Its been newly upholstered in suede over the hand made rush seat.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
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!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath gray leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath black leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in gray: DUF0577...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by polished chrome bases. (PRICED AS PAIR...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
H 13 in W 25 in D 14 in
French Art Deco Club Chair Stool or Ottoman in Aged Patina Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
French leather club chair ottoman or foot stool. In our quest for purchasing French leather club chairs, we would occasionally come across their matching leather ottomans. Some will ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
H 15 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Brass and Leather Sling Seat Scissor Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scissor bench with a polished brass x-shaped frame and a brown leather sling seat.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Footstools
Materials
Iron
Knaus Mfg. Arts & Crafts Low Footstool in Distressed Leather and Wood Oneida, NY
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1914 Grand Rapids featuring Knaus Mfg Arts & Crafts Low Ottoman Foot Stool in Distressed Leather and Wood Oneida, NY
9 tall x 12 x 12
Maker's brass label present:
Knaus Furniture ...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 9 in W 12 in D 12 in
Leather Hippo Hippopotamus in Leather Footstool
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Leather Hippo Hippopotamus In Leather Footstool. 20" long by 10" tall.
Fabric underside with zipper. Nice soft leather. Some age appropriate wear from age and use. No holes or rips.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Footstools
Materials
Leather
Cork Side Table / Stool in Vintaged Cognac Leather
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cork side table / stool in vintaged cognac leather with brass nailheads inspired by mid century design of Paul Frankl, Harvey Probber, Robsjohn Gibbings, Paul McCobb, Hans Wegner, Fi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Cork
Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Foot Stool in Red. Pairs with Multi-position Reclining chair.
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1938. He studied Architecture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Swift and Monell Woven Leather Iron Stools
By Swift and Monell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare cognac leather and iron stools designed by Lila Swift and Donald Monell. The seat is made of woven leather straps and secured with cord and iron ring on the underside. Minimal w...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Leather and Brutalist Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of custom leather poufs with a Brutalist brass base design by Marge Carson in the 1970s. The poufs have been newly recovered with a soft lite rose champagne color leather (see...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By B&B Italia, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair with matching foot stool.
25 x 20 x 38 - ottoman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede
Demilune Vanity Stool in Milled and Anodized Aluminum, Leather by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped stool is a modern take on the demilune vanity stool. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminum solid bar, and hand brushed and anodized in sa...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Stools
Materials
Aluminum
H 19 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
By Classic Leather 1
Located in New York, NY
Tufted leather ottoman with brass tack trim and carved cabriole, ball and claw foot legs. Manufactured by the "Classic Leather" furniture company. Clean, original, ready to use condi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bench of Suede Leather with Industrial Forged Iron Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Early 20th century suede leather bench with rock solid, Industrial, forged iron base. Rock solid construction with highly-textured hand of leather. An early weight/barbell bench. Com...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
H 19 in W 59 in D 19.5 in
Brass and Leather Ottoman by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous large ottoman by Steve Chase. It had a string of lights around the base that were taken off. But can be easily replaced. This was a very common thing with Steve Chase. Ne...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Bench, Footrest, Seat from Leather Gymnast Goat Pommel, Wheels; #2
Located in Madison, WI
Seating, footrest, bench made from leather gymnast goat pommel, circa 1950, from Germany. The legs have been removed in favor of pivoting wheels. The leather has a wonderful hand and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Vista Ottoman, Contemporary Footstool in Holly Hunt Fabrics, Bronze Finish
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Price for Ottoman only.
Vista lounge chair and ottoman resonate exactly as their title suggests, a place where you can reflect, contemplate and take learned perspective. The loung...
Category
2010s American Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Meet the Rooted Bench, a Contemporary Combination of Steel and Leather
By MFGR Designs
Located in Bozeman, MT
This raw steel and leather bench is derived from the Pole Barns that scatter the Montana landscape. This contemporary solution is available in a variety of colors and finish combinat...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Minimal Terra Bench Mixes Leather and Steel by Aguirre Design with COL or COM
By Aguirre Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully upholstered in rich double-stitched leather, the plush seat of our Terra bench mixes comfort with contemporary styling, making it an ideal fit for entryways or at the foo...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 16 in W 50 in D 24 in
Antique Leather and Deer Hoof Footstool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique leather and deer hoof footstool. New leather upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Footstools
Materials
Brass
Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting
By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Ottoman/ Foot Stools Designed by Mars and Ronn Jaffe in a Floral Tapestry Woven Linen Upholstery, with Black Leather Double Welt Trim and Bun Feet. circa 1980
Noted artist a...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Linen
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling swinger chairs with matching ottoman made of cocobolo wood. Original black leather.
Chairs and footstool have the Senal, S.A. stickers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Studio Craft Carved Sculptural Solid Teak Lounge Chairs Footstools
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Do you have a killer design eye? Revel at being a leader in the design movement? Or simply have a home that could grace the pages of Elle Decor? If you've answered yes to any of the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo, Leather, Teak
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
Antique Horn and Leather Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique horn and leather foot stool.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Footstools
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Vintage Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Rhino Sculpture
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A magnificent and iconic vintage Abercrombie and Fitch leather rhino footstool, circa 1970 or earlier.
Category
Late 20th Century American Footstools
Materials
Leather
Antique Horn Stool with Leather Upholstry
Located in Culver City, CA
This horn stool is raised on four legs and is finished in a brown upholstery. It is circa 1880 - 1910, American and will work well in most settings.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Footstools
Materials
Wood, Leather, Horn
Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon effortlessly combines rugged industrial aesthetics with comfortable functionality, resulting in a versatile piece that enhances both m...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
3 Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iron & Rolled Seat Bar Stool by Cleo Baldon effortlessly combines rugged industrial aesthetics with comfortable functionality, resulting in a versatile piece that enhances both m...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
handsome Leather and Wrought iron military campaign style bench.
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a hand wrought iron and Leather campaign style bench. This bench has a dark brown leather basket weave to the seating. The Bench has a hand wrought iron slick empire style fr...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Leather
STICKLEY Mission Cherry & Leather Footstool 91-495 - A
By William Morris (English), L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style footstool by Stickley Furniture. Solid cherry wood, tan color leather upholstered seat, slatted sides, stretchers, and square straight legs. Made in Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Cherry
STICKLEY Mission Cherry & Leather Footstool 91-495 - B
By William Morris (English), L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts Mission style footstool by Stickley Furniture. Solid cherry wood, tan color leather upholstered seat, slatted sides, stretchers, and square straight legs. Made in Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Ward Bennett Ottoman for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ward Bennett Ottoman for Brickel Associates, c.1960s, USA. The ottoman features a cylindrical shape with camel colored leather and tufted sides. The ottoman rests on a brass patinate...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Massive Restored Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Footstool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, fully restored Ralph Lauren, hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian style ottoman with huge amounts of internal storage
...
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 21.26 in W 44.1 in D 44.1 in
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North American Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american leather footstools available for sale. Find 92 antique and vintage north american leather footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. North american leather footstools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american leather footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some north american leather footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller north american leather footstools, measuring 10 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. North american leather footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Abercrombie & Fitch, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are North American Leather Footstools?
North american leather footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Finding the Right Footstools for You
Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.
Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.
Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)
Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.
During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.
Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.
The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.
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