$10,600
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is delivered upholstered and finished to the client's choice. Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project...
Wood
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...
Wood
$8,000
H 17.72 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...
Leather, Wood
$16,500 / set
H 27.17 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco 2 Stools in Wood, France, 1930 (They are delivered reupholstered)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. They are delivered reupholstered in fabric or leather Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specia...
Wood
Art Deco Yellow Fabric Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or tabouret from beech and upholstery new covered with sunny yellow textile fabric and yellow cords Austria, 1930s. An amazing Art Deco vintage pouf st...
Fabric, Beech
$555Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
This original Art Deco tabouret, designed by renowned Czechoslovakian designer Jindrich Halabala, features a sculptural upholstered form with elegant Art Deco geometric lines. Crafte...
Fabric, Wood
$2,619
H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool stellar - like from beech and velvet cover with blue cords 1930s Vienna. An amazing vintage pouf or stool or footstool in beautiful stellar shape new ...
Upholstery, Beech
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 32 in D 16 in
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from rich carved walnut, the stool features graceful cabri...
Walnut
$1,117 / set
H 16.93 in W 19.49 in D 13.19 in
1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1930s Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools Rare set of two Art Deco stools from the 1920s / 1930s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and orig...
Beech
Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Wood
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau style...
Wood
Design Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Fabric have signs of age and using Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 29 in D 15 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XVI style petite window bench, crafted in carved walnut, exudes elegance and refinement, making it a charming addition to any room. The bench is designed with grace...
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Brown Leather Top Oak Wood Stool, France, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's French brown leather top stool. Spool design stretchers. Oak wood. Recently refurbished.
Leather, Oak
$5,400
H 16.54 in W 23.43 in D 15.16 in
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...
Wood, Leather
Cubic Art Deco Stool, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Art Deco stool from France about 1930. Walnut veneered and polished. Covered with anthracite fabric and border finishing. Dimensions: H 38 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm.
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Wood
1930s Carved Wood French Footstool With Cabriolet Legs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s French hand carved wood footstool. Needs reupholstering. Some grey paint spots on leg as shown in pictures.
Wood
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 18 in D 26 in
Bronze Mounted Ormolu Mahogany French Empire Stool Bench, circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Empire stool bench, circa 1920s, is a refined example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from rich mahogany, the bench is beautifully accented ...
Bronze
Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Comté, Sign 1934
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool Art Deco stool in leather and wood Attributed Comté Jean Michel frank, Argentina Jean-Michel Frank (28 February 1895 – 1941) was a French interior designer known for minimali...
Leather, Wood
$3,333
H 14.97 in Dm 15.56 in
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
Beech
Art Deco Vintage Red Fabric Beech Pouf Austria, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
We present a delightful upholstered art deco pouf, Austria circa 1930, newly covered with red high-quality textile fabric by Svenskt Tenn and decorated with light blue cords and a bu...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
$3,950 / set
H 18 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Benches / Stools circa 1930 in richly carved and turned wood. The pieces stand out in their unique poetic quality which defy trends and convey bot...
Hardwood
Louis XIII style leather top with stretchers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Frenchoak stool with leather new top
Oak
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Patterned Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Yellow and Green Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its ...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Foot Stools of Walnut in Malachite Fabric, c1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Footstools of Burled Walnut, Italy, Circa 1930s. The small poufs are rectangular in shape with the frame beautifully veneered in a burled walnut and ra...
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 13.59 in W 13.39 in D 10.44 in
SUPER RARE 1934 DATED ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OAK & STRAPPED LEATHER FOOTSTOOl
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich 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...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Ottomans Attributed by Dominique France 1935.
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of cornucopia ottomans attributed to Maison Dominique. Fully restored, black lacquer and reupholstered with a black and white fabric. Art Deco around 1935.
Fabric, Elm
Sold
H 21.07 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in
PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather, Hardwood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its h...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot. New upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 20 in W 26 in D 15 in
Antique American Furniture Gothic Carved Oak Vanity Stool Desk Chair Piano Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Furniture Company Gothic Revival vanity stool or piano bench. Made of oak featuring a rectangular zigzag upholstered seat over linen fold carved base with barley twi...
Oak
Stunning Art Deco Ribbed White Lacquer Poufs / Footstools after Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Art Deco, modernist Poufs / footstools. ottomans. Believe to be French but not certain. White lacquer wood. lambs wool fabric tops. Original finish showing signs of wear...
Wool, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco tabouret with floral motif made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s Made of wood, fabric. Condition of the upholstery according to age.. Sturdy and stabile.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 14.97 in W 22.64 in D 16.34 in
Art Deco Stool, Amboyna Veneer, French Polish, France, Circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original art deco stool from France ab our 1930. Amboyna roots wood veneered and polished. Covered with anthracite fabric and border finishing. Dimensions: H 38 cm x B 57...
Fabric, Amboyna
Art Deco Tabouret by UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made by UP zavody in Czechoslovakia in 1930s - Made of wood, fabric - Original condition, sturdy and stabile. - Cleaned.
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Pair of Stools
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of footstools, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s This pair of poufs or footstools is designed in the 1930s by Ji...
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 18.12 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Ottoman of Patinated Nature Leather, 1930's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker ottoman of patinated nature leather, with buttons. Legs of mahogany with profilated details. Made in the 1930-1940s.
Leather, Mahogany
Rare French Oak and Cognac Leather Stool 30s or 40s Design
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Oldenburg, NI
This sturdy and rustic stool – probably from the 1940s – draws its strengths both from the strong design and from the use of natural, robust materials. The sculptural, dense oak fram...
Leather, Oak
Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Steel Stool by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Kovona, Mart Stam
Located in Prague, New Town
Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated tubular steel stool designed by Mart Stam for Kovona in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. This rare Bauhaus stool from the 1930s features a plywood seat mounte...
Chrome, Steel
Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930´s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco Tabouret, footstool, 1930´s Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric and Wood Beautiful yellow Upholstery New Upholstery Good Original Condition.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in
1930s English Alpax Art Deco Chrome, Cast Aluminum and Cork Stool or Footstool
By Alpax
Located in London, England
An English 1930s Art Deco stool made by Alpax with chrome tubular splayed legs, cast aluminium seat base and cork seat. The seat is held in place with four chrome legs constructed fr...
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century E. Basile for Ducrot Liberty Wood Stool Ottoman Italy 30s
By Vittorio Ducrot, Ernesto Basile
Located in Palermo, IT
Very original Liberty stool, restored in wood. The seat, in curved wood, is supported by an intertwining of geometric wooden elements that give the stool a remarkable design. By Erne...
Wood
Sold
H 17.92 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Kaare Klint, Rare Tabouret in Cuban Mahogany & Niger Leather, Model 3758
By Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare tabouret or bench in Cuban Mahogany, patinated original Niger Leather & brass nails, designed by Kaare Klint and executed by Rud. Rasmussen in Copenhagen in the 1930s. Matching...
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Pair of Stools English, Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art deco Stools. Solid and figured walnut with a brass connecting bar. Re-uphosltered in cream leather. Stepped geometrical shaped base. Dimensions: H 48 cn W 49 cm D 3...
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Small Footstool, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Complete Restored New fabric Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Foot Stools
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French foot stools in solid walnut, dating from around the 1930’s period. They have a gorgeous design and are beautifully carved around the legs. The t...
Walnut
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery has some sun fading - Original condition, sturdy and stabile.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric is torn in places Suitable for upholstery Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Antique English Stool Footstool Oak Plaid Wool Upholstered Green Gold Red Blue
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak stool or footstool with red, blue, green, and gold plaid wool upholstery~~brass nail heads~~c. 1930s Classic British flair decorator piece~~always in ...
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Eclectic Blue Bench Seat, Poland, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bench - seat, Poland, 1930s The seat is upholstered with new upholstery. dimensions: height: 67 cm, width: 96 cm, depth: 33 cm.
Walnut
Sold
H 7.75 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
Antique English Kettle Stand Foot Stool Barley Twist Oak Carved Top Petite 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak barley twist foot stool kettle stand bench~~Petite Desirable British flair decorator piece~~very "Downton Abbey"! Hand-carved beveled edge top with...
Oak
Sold
H 16.15 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Art Deco Stool, Pouf, Footstool Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric,wood Fabric have signs of age and using Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Original condition Sturdy and stabile.
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Reupholstered, refinished.
Fabric, Wood
Beautiful Tole Hollywood Regency Stool or Foot Rest, Italy, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1930s fabric and gilded wood foot stool. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or vanity room. Made of wood and a high-quality fabric. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, ...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Ottoman of Patinated Leatherm, 1930's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker ottoman of patinated leather. Legs of oak. Made in the 1930s.
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition. Minor damage of the fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco Tabouret designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s. Original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Small traces of the already inactive worm infestation treated with thermal remediation (without chemistry).
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered in the recent past.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Large Pair of French Art Deco Footstools or Ottomans with Mahogany Bases
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of French Art Deco footstools or ottomans with octagonal corrugated mahogany bases with block feet surmounted by two tiered upholstered tops with beige tone on tone fabr...
Mahogany
Swedish Art Deco upholstered footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet.
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco footstool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. Reupholstered in pewter colored velvet with tacks. Height: 15.25", Length: 20.5", Depth: 11" German born O...
Wood, Upholstery
Art DecoTabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery has some signs use - Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art DecoTabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Very good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco Tabouret designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s. Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery has some signs use - Original condition, sturdy and stabile.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 28 in L 24 in
Gilded Rams Head French Regency Walnut Cerule Form Stool Bench, circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Fine quality French Regency Cerule form bench with genuine gilded rams heads. The bench dates to the 1930s era and measures 24 tall x 28 wide x 16 deep. Seat height is 15 i...
Walnut
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Stool by Harry & Lou Epstein, circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco C-frame stool by Harry & Lou Epstein. Satin birch and bleached walnut veneered, upholstered in cream leather. Dimensions: H 51cm, W 70cm, D 41cm, Seat H 49cm Origin...
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Rare Howard and Sons Large Footstool, circa 1935
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard and Sons large footstool, circa 1935 A highly desirable oversized Howard and Sons button back footstool circa 1935, newly upholstered in the inimitable Howard and Son’s tic...
Mahogany
Needlepoint Louis XV Style Window Bench or Footstool
Located in Manhasset, NY
A needlepoint Louis XV style window bench or footstool. A French finely carved frame in the Louis XV fashion having six legs and an X-form undercarriage connecting all. The fabric is...
Wood
Original Art Deco Burr Maple and Walnut Stool
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Original and very stylish Art Deco stool, dating from the 1930s period and in excellent original condition. The woods are birds eye maple, walnut and perhaps sycamore. We have just h...
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
Sold
H 18.12 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Harry and Lou Epstein Art Deco X-Frame Footstool in Walnut and Cream Leather
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An X-Frame, Art Deco footstool by Harry and Lou Epstein. Walnut wood and cream leather. Dimensions: H 46cm, W 64cm, D 44cm Origin: English Date: circa 1930 Maker: Harry ...
Walnut
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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