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Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
The sofa is forme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Pine
1980s Vintage Ethan Allen Billy Baldwin style flame stitch Stools a pair
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 1980s pair of Ethan Allen pillow top stools. In the style of Billy Baldwin. Original lavender purple and peachy pink flame stitch pattern. These are great versatile pieces. I...
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1980s American Post-Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Mid century Zebra Hide & Chrome Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, C.1970s large Zebra hide Ottoman on a straight line square Chrome base..
There a a few repairs that are hand stitched, to the hide, very well done..
The Chrome base is in ve...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Zebra Hide
Important Rare Important 19th Century Carved Wooden Red Leather Stool Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Outstanding 19th Century Red Leather Upholstered Top Carved Wooden Antique Stool Table. Stool Table is done with Outstanding Scrolled Det...
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19th Century Unknown Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
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H 22 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Lion Feet Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Lion feet ottoman upholstered in Antique textile from Katie’s personal collection. Complete with 4200 and green tape trim.
22″d x 32″w cushion, 37″ d x 27″ w including legs.
19″ ov...
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19th Century Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mint “Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum” Ottoman Footstool in Mulberry Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, unused Bespoke "Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum" Ottoman/Footstool, dressed in a breathtaking, peerless, top-grade, Mulberry Woven-Wool Fab...
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2010s Used Footstools
Materials
Wool
Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot.
New upholstery.
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Used Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
French Wooden Footstool with Leather Cushion, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; Leather Cushions; 1960s; Armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman; Coffee Table; French Design;
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stool was designed by ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Midcentury Blue Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful blue high quality upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful red velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Velvet
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
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1960s Swiss Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Bouclé Wool Italian Footstool, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
Footstool made of four legs and metallic structure upholstered with bouclé wool, Koala model edited by Pierre Frey. Edited by Artflex, Italy, 1960s.
Every item LA Studio offers is c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
SITS Furniture Square Orange Fabric Small Stools, Set of 10
Located in London, GB
The Sits brand is derived from decades of hard work, dedication, and passion for furniture design and manufacturing. Leaders in producing simplistic and effortlessly attractive desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian footstools from Gotland. Leaf cut decor around the sides with reeded fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with inverted pedals ove...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Footstools
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condi...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery.
The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
STUNNiNG & COLLECTABLE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA KILIM FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman
Please note the delivery fee list...
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20th Century English Kilim Used Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
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 Used Footstools
Materials
Iron
Set of Two-Light Crème Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stools were designed by ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan baby pink color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh.
Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan.
Use these ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
Amazonian Checkered Foot Stool in Madeiras Wood, 1980's
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique stool/small bench was designed in Manauas-AM, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, by Luiz Galvao.
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1980s South American Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Footstool With Vintage Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 1880s round carved wooden footstool with brass. Upholstered in 1970s silk Scalamandré animal print fabric.
Category
1880s English Used Footstools
Materials
Brass
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY.
Measures 24” x 24...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Tripod Danish Hand-Carved Stools
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tripod Danish Stools, sold as a pair
Suitable as ottomans, occasional stools, or side tables
Hand-carved in a soft wood, with a natural patina that has contributed to its antique all...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Needlepoint Footstool / Ottoman
Located in Fulton, CA
1930's William & Mary style footstool. Period hand needlepoint cover with birds and floral detail. Refinished base with excellent craftsmanship and detail to upholstery. Measures 18 ...
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Soccer Ball Leather Bean Bag Chair & Lounger Poof Made of Genuine Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an estate sa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Glass
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H 17 in W 41.5 in D 13.2 in
Minotti By Rodolfo Dordoni Villon Pouffe Ottomans Chocolate Leather, Set of Two
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 1998 and manufactured by Minotti, this pair of Villon pouffes is a fantastic example of 1990s Italian design.
Constructed from plywood cov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
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1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Used Footstools
Materials
Birch
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its high...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
Deep buttoned leather seats. recently
covered in leather & coloured to chestnut
Walnut Cabriole shaped legs with turned H cros...
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary, Modern Footstool, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Modern Footstool or Ottoman, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s
Retails for $1,890. Faux snakeskin upholstery.
20H x 19W x 19D
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2010s American Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Acrylic
RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER
By Ralph Lauren, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren Writer's Chesterfield tufted footstool ottoman
P...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 15.95 in W 32.09 in D 27.37 in
Mid century stool, footrest by Krasna Jizba, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage stool/footrest was made by Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovakia in the in the 1960´s. They features an unconventional design, irregular shaping. It´s made o...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Antique French Country Provincial Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Provincial Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" . Seat: 13.5" x 11"
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Early 20th Century Country Used Footstools
Materials
Cord, Rope, Walnut
H 9 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Pine
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original...
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1930s European Art Deco Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 12.6 in
Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Bristol, GB
A sweet footstool, designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Hugo Frandsen. Newly upholstered in a light charcoal linen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Linen
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
Located in El Monte, CA
A set of four levantine mother of pearl inlay stools with carved wooden sides and legs. Curved seat frame on four turned legs united by stretchers, with interlaced rope seat.
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20th Century African Used Footstools
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood
MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern trio of square walnut cube stools number 42102-01 with black faux leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 17.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Köln, NW
Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch.
The pig was one of Omersa´s first models
The large pig is filled with wood wool and covered in leather.
The leat...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
COLLECTABLE VERY LARGE ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA FLORAL FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith floral upholstered extra large footstool
Please...
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20th Century English Country Used Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
H 16.54 in W 48.82 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Rhino or Rhinoceros Leather Footstool
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage leather footstool.
Designed by Daniel Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1960's.
In the form of a standing rhinoceros with its signature folded eyes, floppy ears,...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 15.38 in W 33 in D 9.38 in
Mid-century German Mountain Goat Footstool c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage Mountain Goat footstool made with Lambswool or Mohair wool, leather ears, natural horns and black metal eyes, circa 1960s. The face is covered in short, soft wool. Mad...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wool, Mohair, Wood
Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Nice pair of metal faux bamboo Maison Bagues style rectangular benches. The benches have plastic white toe caps to protect the floor. We can see one is missing. They are in good vint...
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1970s Unknown Directoire Used Footstools
Materials
Metal
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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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 46 cm width 46 cm depth 38 cm
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1910s Swedish Louis XV Used Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th Century, Danish Round Tripod Footstool
Located in Bristol, GB
A charming, round footstool with tapering teak legs and a padded cushion which has been newly upholstered in black faux leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-Century 'Il Kubile' Cubic Stool, by Pellegrini for MIM Roma, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Pellegrin, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning cube-shaped pouf stool "Il Kubile". This fantastic piece was designed by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni), Ico Parisi's historic company, in Italy during th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Resin, Velvet
H 13.39 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Antique French Style Carved Walnut & Upholstered Foot Stool, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French style footstool offers upholstered seat over walnut base having carved skirt and cabriole legs, circa 1920.
Measures- 18'' H x 23'' W x 21.5'' D.
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Early 20th Century Used Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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 Used Footstools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stools in the manner of Ingvar Hildingsson
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in New York, NY
Small stools or side tables that are inspired by the Swedish ski chalet stools of Ingvar Hildingsson.
Tall stool is 18x11 inches. Also available as 12 inch tall stool.
Great for pl...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Footstools
Materials
Hardwood
Round Continental Stool With Scalamandré Cheetah
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 19th century round carved wooden foot stool thats upholstered in very old Scalamandré cheetah silk velvet fabric. The legs are a heavy porcelain very nicely detailed with in...
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1980s French Used Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
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Used Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used footstools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all used footstools available were constructed with great care. Used 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. There are many kinds of used footstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern used footstools are of considerable interest. De Sede, Dimitri Omersa and Koinor each produced beautiful used footstools that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Footstools?
Prices for used footstools start at $1 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $1,450.
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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