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Footstools For Sale
American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Square in the Egyptian revival style. Curved slat seat with turned legs and stretchers.
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools
Materials
Oak
Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...
Category
20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage
Please note the delivery fe...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather. Designed in 1958 after drawings of the original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo-Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual pair of Rococo-Gustavian transitional footstools made in Stockholm. The base has rounded fleurons on the corners and a flower-leaf carving in the bowed center. The legs are turned, tapered and fluted. This piece has older grey paint and has been reupholstered in linen. The original seats are marked with Örebro shipping labels...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Eliofante Footstool
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eliofante
A chair for children
A step stool for adults
The “ELIOFANTE” was conceived upon invitation from the design studio Objects Of Common Interest and Art Athina - the annual i...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Plywood
Omersa Made in England Handcrafted Leather Rhino Footstool / Ottoman, Circa 1960
By Omersa, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimitri Omersa handcrafted leather rhino footstool or ottoman. Circa 1960's. The leather is very thick and shows patina and wear throughout. ...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Cognac Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy and chic cognac leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of browns. Gorgeous accent piece. Go...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Perriand Style Tripod Stool C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous wooden tripod stool from Mid-Century France in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Beautiful wood grain and texture, nice colour with good patina.
In great vintage condition,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Footstools
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Anglo Indian Teak Stool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A unique Anglo-Indian Teakwood Carved Table/Stool. Its original blue paint, exceptionally carved details, and weathered patina give this piece a distinct personality.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Footstools
Materials
Teak, Paint
Vincent Sheppard Loop Footrest
Located in Shakopee, MN
The Loop footrest is a lightweight and stylish footrest which combines perfectly with the Loop lounge chair. The powder-coated aluminum frame not only offers stability but also exude...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Nailhead Keepsake Shoe Shine Box Foot Stool 15
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian quartersawn oak shoeshine box / foot stool / footrest featuring brass nailhead accents and turned column legs.
Dimensions:
14.75" x 10.25" x 11" (Width x Depth x H...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools
Materials
Rubber, Oak
Ottoman/Pouf-Ardmore Cheetah Kings Velvet Amber
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious cheetah kings gold velvet fabric covered Pouff with a brass base.
Product Information
Dimensions: 15"Diameter x 19.5"Height
Color: Amber (Black/Multi)
Made of: Self...
Category
2010s South African Footstools
Materials
Brass
De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
21st Century Contemporary Beige Stool Upholstered Suede and Black Anodized Iron
Located in Porto, PT
Eros stool is a modern design with a vintage legacy. The curved seating provides your interior design project with comfort and style. A contemporary stool upholstered in velvet is pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark
Stool is in original condition, with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Style Blue Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool.
They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as a bar stools.
Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Bouclé
De Sede Multicolored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous multicolored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of red, green, brown, tan, blue an...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ap...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman
Located in IT
Brown vintage look squared ottoman
Size to be confirmed: 120 x 120 cm H 40 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Tan De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and understated tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of sand and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of original circa 1930's Art Deco, super comfortable hand dyed saddle brown le...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
Category
1920s French Vintage Footstools
Materials
Cane, Wood
De Sede Golden Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning golden brown leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Viridian Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous viridian green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wea...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Elegant sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs. A sheep leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true rel...
Category
1980s Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
De Sede Stone Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous stone colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying hues of stone and accents of tan. Gorgeou...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Long Victorian Footstool
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming long Victorian footstool made of walnut.
Raised on cabriole legs with a central scrolling design to the centre of each side.
The seat of the stool has been restored with...
Category
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Footstools
Materials
Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany
EXTRA LARGE FEATHER SEAT RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather, extra large ottoman...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Leather
Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...
Category
20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Rosewood Footstool By Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish rosewood footstool by Spøttrup
Vintage Rosewood Footstool from 1960s.
Manufactured in Denmark by Spøttrup.
Seat upholstered in black leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Rosewood
FEATHER FILLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather ottoman footstool for two people with overstuffed...
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds....
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
21st Century Contemporary Stool in upholstered in Grey Leather and Base in Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Manu Stool is a handmade lavish leather-upholstered piece. A modern stool with a design base of mesmerizing metalwork finished in glorious gold makes it the perfect choice to adorn a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools
Materials
Suede, Wood
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather
Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed.
T...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of bl...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
'Joe Ball' Leather Footstool by Centro Studi Poltronova, Italy
By Poltronova
Located in London, GB
The super soft, high quality leather 'Joe Ball' is the perfect pouf or footstool designed by the renowned Florentine company, Centro Studi Poltronova. Designed for the fiftieth anniv...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Foam
1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...
Category
1950s English Bohemian Vintage Footstools
Materials
Bamboo
VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suit...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather
Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dark brown leather handmade pouf or decoration animal in the form of a dog. This leather animal with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. It has some scratches in...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Tan-Colored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic and classy tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of fallow, barley and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Italian modern antique footstool or pouf, wood and pink velvet, ca. 1960.
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern antique footstool or pouf, wood and pink velvet, ca. 1960.
Footstool or pouf with four wooden legs and upholstered seat newly covered with soft pink velvet fabric.
196...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Nest Pouf upholstered with cane details
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Introducing Nest Stool, a captivating addition to the NEST series—a furniture collection seamlessly blending contemporary flair with timeless design. Crafted with a harmonious fusio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools
Materials
Cane
19th Century Anglo-Indian Stool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century heavily carved Anglo-Indian footstool featuring floral, foliage and mythical beast details. This footstool is newly upholstered and is also available C.O.M. with quick t...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Footstools
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
Louis XVI French 1900s Footstool with Carved Rais de Cœurs and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style footstool from circa 1900 with carved rais-de-cœur and rosettes motifs on the apron, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This charming French Louis XVI style ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Faux Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Cream
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Faux Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Cream
Contemporary organic form tri-pod stool or ottoman. New comfortable foam cushioning and white faux shearli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Small 18c Rustic Red Stool
Located in New York, NY
A very typical small side stool one would find in a European household, city or country. Lovely as a small side table in a bathroom.
Category
18th Century English Antique Footstools
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Late Gustavian footstools. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll with reeded fleurons on the corners. Turned legs are tapered and fluted. Su...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Victorian Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool in great condition. Navy velvet Upholstered on the side and Tapestry top Upholstered.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Spiral Twist Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair. Item features hand woven cane seats, beautiful wood grain, very nice complimentary pair ...
Category
19th Century Jacobean Antique Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Antique and Vintage Footstools
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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