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Orange Antique and Vintage Footstools

Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful high quality faux fur. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
No Reserve
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Mid 20th Italian Style Round Stool Rose Damask Seat Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-20th Century Italian style round stool with rose damask seat & gilt metal faux bamboo legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Stools

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Metal

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Iron, Metal

Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
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20th Century Footstools

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Iron

Leather Footrests
Leather Footrests
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 15 in
Mid Century Orange Melange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality melange upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric

Pair of 20th Century Orange Melange Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality melange upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric

Mid-Century Orange Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Ed...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Italian mid-century Orange Footstools Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian mid-century Orange Footstools Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Pair of footrests from the series Locus Solus in orange painted metal. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Metal

Pair of 20th Century Orange Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric

Davis Allen Square Chair and Ottoman by McGuire
By Davis Allen, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This strikingly handsome Davis Allen design for McGuire of San Fransisco is the model RW-12A "Square Chair" and RW-51P ottoman. It is a cube chair executed in rattan and cane wicker ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with a tuft in the center of the seat. 4 casters underneath allow for these footstools ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Heywood Wakefield Swivel Foot Stool, USA 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
whimsical swivel foot stool by Heywood Wakefield--1960s USA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Maple

Hand-Painted Terracotta Tabouret
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage garden seat, of terracotta, formed as a round footstool, "upholstered" in leopard fabric with tassels and fringe. Stock ID: D8659
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Mid-20th Century Italian Footstools

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Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

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 Stools

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Modern Low Round Findley Side Table in Specialty Lacquer by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Low Side Table features the collection's signature curved lip and round base. Shown in Glacier blue hand polished high gloss lacquer H 19.75 in. x...
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2010s American End Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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Brass

French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1950's this is a painted steel French 'La Poste' sorting table. Great original condition and the colour is blue/grey with a terracotta brown top. We think it would look fab in ...
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk
H 75.4 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
Italian Brass And Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade Murano glass sputnik chandelier. The base of this chandelier is in brass, decorated with handmade solid Murano glass details in the form of ice icicle. This chandeli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Big Vintage Purple Ombre Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Purple vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s in Italy. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The outer r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

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1963 MCM Eero Saarinen Knoll Model 151 Tulip Swivel Lounge and Footstool, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Elloree, SC
Own an authentic cream white tulip side chair, Model 151, and authentic matching 151 footstool by Eero Saarinen, c. 1956 (these two pieces were manufactured in and signed 1963, pleas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s.
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Köln, NW
Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. The pig was one of Omersa´s first models after he took over the English company Liberty´s in London in 1958. The large pig is filled w...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

Giltwood French Regence Tabouret with Orange Velvet Upholstery, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Early examples of stools being used for seating date to the Stone Age. One type of stool is the French tabouret, which has no arms or backrest. In the 17th century, under the reign o...
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Footstools

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate neoclassical beauty into your home with this exquisite pair of carved oval footstools. Crafted in Paris, circa 1880, and made of walnut wood, each stool sits on small scr...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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Tapestry, Velvet

Pink Tassled Coffee Table Ottoman
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large round coffee table ottoman. Upholstered in a salmon pink basket weave with a button at the center and trimmed with tassels around the circumference. Stands on four square woo...
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Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Pair of Vintage Orange Fringed Velvet Ottomans C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Gorgeous pair of mid-century French Ottomans. Glamorous footstools in vibrant orange velvet velour trimmed with long floor-length fringe. Round upholstered seat supported by four...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

De Sede Patchwork Tan Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous tan leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede. Triangular patchwork design. Great vintage condition. Perfect accent piece.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

De Sede Patchwork Tan Leather Pouf
De Sede Patchwork Tan Leather Pouf
H 11 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
De Sede Patchwork Saddle Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brown colored leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Cadmium Orange Footstool
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. The footstool features cadmium orange upholstery and the instantly r...
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Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Decorative French Napoleon III Single Foot Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century very decorative and unusual French Napoleon III foot stool. Ebonized frame with red and gold accent colors. Intricate carved frame. Newly reupholstered in vintage hom...
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Linen

Mid Century Modern Ottomans or Stools in Rope and Iron by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Framingham, MA
Set of two Minimalist footrests or stools by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, 1950s. Made of papercord rope and iron. Original condition. Areas of wear on the rope and iron. These p...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Round Rattan Low Foot Stool Ottoman or Tuffet Original Upholstered Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome low foot stool, ottoman, or tuffet in its original upholstered top of perfectly faded terracotta colored gaberdine. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have restored th...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Footstools

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Fabric, Rattan

Vintage Italian Brass Hexagon Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1970s tufted stool is in great condition, has a solid brass frame and has been newly upholstered in an orange velvet mohair fabric. The stool features a new tufted uphol...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Brass

De Sede Leather Armchair and Foot Stool Model DS49
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
A De Sede leather armchair and foot stool model DS49 Original 1960s production of a DS-49 and foot stool in thick tan leather. Produced in Swizerland and is a Mid-Century Modern p...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Brown Beige Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Perfect accent piece.   
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Caramel Leather Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous caramel patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Perfect accent pieces. 2 available. Priced individually.  
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Danish Falcon Footstool by Sigurd Ressell
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Footstool matching the iconic Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler. Featuring a lacquered metal base with a brown leather seat supported by a suspended canvas attached by ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Metal

Large Brass Plinth Souffle Ottoman in Dusty Rose Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 1980s “souffle” shaped pouf, used commonly as an ottoman. This features a brass plinth base with new dusty rose mohair upholstery.  
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Pair of Louis XV Upholstered Low Stools
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XV low stools upholstered in coral and grey wool with six cabriole legs with carved floral details. Beautiful as an ottoman, bench or footstool.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Stools

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Wool

Upholstered Foot Stools, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French foot stool with traditional turned legs Newly reupholstered in vintage homespun Belgian linen
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

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Linen

Omersa 3 Foot Tall Leather Kangaroo
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather kangaroo by Omersa. Made in the 1960s. Great coloring and patina. Very good vintage condition. Pouch can be used to hold miscellaneous items. Great usable piece of s...
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Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Omersa 3 Foot Tall Leather Kangaroo
Omersa 3 Foot Tall Leather Kangaroo
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Large De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede in camel. Patchwork leather with great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition. Great accent piece. Priced as a pa...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

De Sede Camel Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of patchwork ottomans by De Sede in camel colored leather. Great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition. Great accent piece. Matching pair available. P...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede in tan. Ottoman has storage inside. Good condition. Some wear to leather. See photos. Great accent pieces and nice scale.  
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Modern De Sede Style Cognac Leather Patchwork Bean Bag, 1970s, Italy
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade Italian 1970s beanbag in the style of De Sede. The bag is in very good condition with lovely patina - very high seating comfort. Design period: 1950...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

Pair of English Regency Period Gout Stools
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A fine pair of early 19th century English Regency gout stools with turned and faux bamboo ebonized legs covered in a persimmon suede accented with brass tacks.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools

Pair of English Regency Period Gout Stools
Pair of English Regency Period Gout Stools
H 15.25 in W 13.5 in D 13 in
Queen Anne Walnut Footstool
Located in Essex, MA
Upholstered rectangular seat on cabriole legs with pad feet.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Footstools

Queen Anne Walnut Footstool
Queen Anne Walnut Footstool
H 13.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Birch Stools, circa 1860-1890
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of antique Swedish Karl Johan birch stools, circa 1860-1890. The 18″ high seats have new black upholstery that complement the yellow flame birch and painted black finials. Both ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches

Original Production Stool by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Hudson, NY
Original 1950s solid teak stool with handles on each side on tapered legs. Stamped to bottom along with a Danish furniture control metal tag. Natural leather upholstery approximately...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Pair of Ricardo Lynn Mid-Century Modern Chinese Stools
By Ricardo Lynn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A pair of 1960s, Mid-Century Modern Chinese foot stools by famous designer Ricardo Lynn with a carved base and featuring traditional chow legs and a floating top panel. Orange tufted...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood

Pair of Small Bronze Stools
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of small stools or benches. Bronze with cross stitched cushions.
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20th Century American Footstools

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Bronze

Pair of Small Bronze Stools
Pair of Small Bronze Stools
H 19.75 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
Pair of "Sheaf of Wheat" Ottomans by E.Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual E.Wormley for Dunbar "Sheaf of Wheat" ottomans.
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

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Orange Antique and Vintage Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of orange antique and vintage footstools available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique orange antique and vintage footstools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. Orange antique and vintage footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of orange antique and vintage footstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV orange antique and vintage footstools are of considerable interest. Orange antique and vintage footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, A.P. Stolen and Arthur Umanoff are consistently popular.

How Much are Orange Antique and Vintage Footstools?

Orange antique and vintage footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,650, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.

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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