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Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman with Lid & Storage
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century de Sede style round brown leather patchwork ottoman and storage box with removable lid. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Several o...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

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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Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Round Chocolate Brown Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century de Sede style round dark brown leather patchwork ottoman. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Other similar leather ottomans are avai...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
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, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Style Round Brown Leather Patchwork Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style brown round leather patchwork pouf. In original condition with visible wear and patina that is consistent with its age and use. Several other leather ottoma...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
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 Stools

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Dark Brown Square Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square de Sede style Mid-Century brown patchwork leather ottoman. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Several other leather ottomans are availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Square Black Leather Ottoman w/ Fish Stamp Logo
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede style black leather ottoman with hidden cabin fish stamp logo. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Other leather ottomans are available a...
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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Round Natural Light Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century de Sede style natural brown leather patchwork ottoman. In original condition with visible wear and patina consistent with its age and use. Several other de Sede style ott...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Attributed Large Natural Leather Patchwork Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large natural leather patchwork pouf attributed to De Sede. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Several other leather ottomans are available and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Style Square Chocolate Brown Leather Ottoman by Leolux
By De Sede, Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square de Sede style chocolate brown leather ottoman by Leolux. In original condition with visible wear and patina that is consistent with its age and use. Several other leather otto...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL FOR WINGBACK CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged Oxblood leather Chesterfield tufted footstool Please note the delivery...
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20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

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 Footstools

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Leather

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Shearling and Walnut Foot Stools, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic pair of guitar pick form foot stools/ottomans designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured for Crafts Associates in the 1960s. Each stool featured three solid walnut, tap...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Footstool Victory By Olivier De Schrijver
By Olivier De Schrijver
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Victory model bench by the Belgium designer Olivier de Schrijver ( born 1958) for Ode s Design. Signed and numbered 9 from 500. Brown wood with original leather style Chesterfield
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Boxwood

Large Leather Buttoned Stool
Located in Newark, GB
A beautiful quality piece, this large stool has six reeded and turned tapering mahogany legs on brass castors and a lovely chestnut brown buttoned cushion which has a great polished ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Leather Buttoned Stool
Large Leather Buttoned Stool
H 24.41 in W 17.33 in D 28.35 in
SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl
By Robert Thompson
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1934 dated Robert Mouseman Thompson leather woven footstool in sublime period condition A goo...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Leather Abercrombie Hippo Footstool c1950s
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic early hippo footstool with beautiful leather patina by Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. No repairs have been done. Single owner who lived between Kyoto and New York.
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
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 Footstools

Materials

Leather, Glass

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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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Lovely Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Chesterfield Sadle Curved Footstool
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous whiskey brown restored hand hyed chesterfield footstool. As mentioned, this footstool is fully restored, our polishers have hand d...
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20th Century British Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

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 Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

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 Footstools

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Leather

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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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

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Leather

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

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.
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Brass

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
H 18 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Mid-century German Mountain Goat Footstool c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT 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 Footstools

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Leather, Wool, Mohair, Wood

1960's, Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery. Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of straight simp...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

2 Vintage Hancock & Moore Austin Brown Leather Nailhead Ottomans Footstool Pair
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful pair of Hancock & Moore Austin Traditional Ottomans. Upholstered a rich top grain brown leather with brass nailhead trim. The rectangular form features a cushioned top and ...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholst...
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20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Wesley Hall Traditional Burnt Orange Leather & Mahogany Ottoman Nailhead
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century leather upholstered ottoman or footstool by Wesley Hall. Features a rectangular frame with burnt orange leather, brass nailhead trim and turned mahogany feet. Wes...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

2 Vintage Theodore Alexander French Carved Mahogany Leather Ottomans Foot Stools
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th century Ottomans / Foot stools by Theodore Alexander. French Country / Baroque inspiration with carved mahogany frames. Upholstered in brown tooled leather with nai...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Footstools

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Leather, Mahogany

TETRAD BROWN LEATHER LARGE FOOTSTOOL LARGE ENoUGH FOR TWO PEOPLE TO SHARE
By Tetrad
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Tetrad heritage brown leather footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice her...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

1960s Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhino Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch - Restored
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Vintage 1960s leather ottoman / sculpture in form of Rhino, made by Omersa and was retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch. This rhino has been refurbished, including new Omersa factor...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A leather rhino ottoman/footstool by Abercombie & Fitch, circa 1950s. Thick brown leather with beautiful patina and character. Missing tail!.
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, c.1960s, Sweden. The ottoman was originally paired with the Ingrid armchair. This piece features a tufted caramel leather seat on a bent beech wood...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
H 15.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Safari rosewood and leather Erik Worts Ottoman for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Wørts
Located in Braga, Braga
Safari Ottoman designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960. Made of solid rosewood and leather. Very nice patinated leather seat but still in good vintage condition. S...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Oversized 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 triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone leather large pouf or foorstool with soft fabric on the underside and pair of wooden b...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
H 15.75 in W 36.23 in D 23.63 in
Early 20th Century English Brown Patinated Leather Pig Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Rest your feet on this cheerful and unique antique footstool. Crafted in England circa 1920, and shaped as a pig, the freestanding hog stands on his four legs and is recovered with ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools

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Leather

De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning emerald green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

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...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT 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 large stool Please ...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

NEW OLD STOCK LIBERTY STYLE OMERSA BROWN LEATHER PIG FOOTSTOOL LARGE AND MEDiUM
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Pig foo...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

DECORATIVE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT 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 large stool Please ...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with trapezoidal patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

PK33 stool designed by Poul Khaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
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

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20th Century Animal Skin Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century animal skin footstools available for sale. 20th century animal skin footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. De Sede, Dimitri Omersa and Abercrombie & Fitch each produced beautiful 20th century animal skin footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are 20th Century Animal Skin Footstools?

20th century animal skin footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,679, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $24,200.

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.