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What is the purpose of a footstool?
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The purpose of a footstool is to support your feet while you sit in a chair. People may use them for comfort or to support circulation. Some footstools can also double as seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage footstools.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Elephant Foot Stool on 1stDibs
Oversized Leather Elephant Foot Stool on Carved Wood
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-529 oversized leather elephant foot stool on a carved wood base.
Attributed to Dimitri Omersa for
Category
Vintage 1960s English Stools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,120 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Red Mile Style Faux Elephant Foot Stool or Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux elephant foot base with zebra print upholstered seat.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage Leather Elephant / Foot Stool by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Dimitri Omersa designed the elefanth in the mid-1960s. The elephant was manufactured probably by
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather