1950s Beech Footstools
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Fully restored danish stool.
The stool feature a simple and elegant design with it's curved upholstered seat on top of it's four fluted chair legs in tanned beech and newly re...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
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Beech
1950's Set of Two Restored an Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's set of two restored and reupholstered Danish mid-century modern stools
Set of two stools from the 1950s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and new upholstery in very g...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
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Beech
H 18.12 in W 19.89 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Modernist Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of stools can also be end table.
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Beech Stools, Czechoslovakia, Around 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1950s, Czechoslovakia
- Good original condition with minor signs of use, patina
- Stable.
- jr
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Beech
Tony Paul Attributed Low Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of three low stools or footstools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul.
Produced in the late 1950s these stool...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Wicker, Beech
Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of three stools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul.
Produced in the late 1950s these stools are in their ori...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Wicker, Beech
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Madsen & Schubell, Ottoman/Footstool, Model "Pragh"
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Ottoman(footstool) with stained beech legs. Seat upholstered in deep green plush. Designed in 1954 by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Rungsted (Copenhagen) Denmark. The Ottoman comes wit...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Beech
Architect Beech Adjustable Drafting Working Footstools
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable swiveling university working architect footstools, circa 1950.The height of the seat can be adjusted from lowest 42.5cm / 16.73inch to highest 62.5cm / 24.61 inch. Also th...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Paint Decorated Foot Stool Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very attractive French Louis XV stool in white and green. The stool measures 28 wide x 14 inches deep x 18 inches tall. The piece is in good used condition. Dates to the 19...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Footstools
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Beech
Pair of Sculptural Parisi Armchairs and Matching Foot Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural Italian armchairs by Parisi with their matching foot stools.
Newly upholstered in a pale grey fabric.
Measures: 77 cm high (backs) x 34 cm high (seats) x ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Footrest and Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs with footrest characterized by structures in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago.
Footrest measures: cm...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
1950s Japanese Architect Isamu Kenmochi Stool Bentwood Akita Mokko Midcentury
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All original and retaining its original vinyl upholstery. A wonderful japanese bentwood stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko of Japan, c.1950s. Made of stained beech, and black v...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Beech, Naugahyde
H 17.5 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Danish Midcentury 1950's Footstool
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish footstool made in the 1950's. Made from beech wood and raised on legs of teak. Sturdy and good condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Erik Höglund Footstool
By Erik Höglund
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely footstool in beech and hamp webbing.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Footstools
Materials
Beech
G-Plan Wingback Armchair and Footstool in Blue Wool with Beech Legs, circa 1956
By G-Plan
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A wonderful example of a mid-1950s British wingback chair, a model 406 manufactured by G-Plan circa 1956 produced until circa 1961 and a model 405 footstool, a rare opportunity to ge...
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Danish Midcentury Footstool or Ottoman Model by Madsen & Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find footstool or ottoman designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s. The ottomans match the famous Model Pragh chair made by the same designers. Made from s...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Beech, Wool
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s.
Beech, hemp webbing and leather.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hemp, Beech
Pair of Danish Midcentury Footstools or Ottoman Model by Madsen & Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find footstools or ottomans designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s. The ottomans match the famous Model Pragh chair made by the same designers. Made from...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Pirkka Stool Ilmari Tapiovaara by Laukaan Puu Finland, 1950s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Stool "Pirkka" by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Designed in Finland in the 1950s. Black lacquered beech legs and pine seat. All original. Stamp present under the seat. In very g...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Pine
Mid-Century Rare Ejvind A. Johansson J63 Stools, Danish Pair, 1955 Mid-Century
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning and extremely rare pair of J63 stools originally designed by Ejvind A. Johansson, created for FDB in 1955 with the constructions of simple Nordic and American Shaker furnitu...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Beech
H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 13.59 in
Danish Teak and Beech Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nyborg, DK
Ottoman with teak handles and beech lacquered legs with original skai cover.
Manufactured in Denmark in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Beech, Teak
Early Pair of Ole Wanscher Model 109 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Miami, FL
Very comfortable pair of mid-century Danish Modern early production beech easy chairs, manufactured by France and Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1950s. The furniture produced by ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Alain Gaubert Stool / Neckrest in beech Plywood
Located in Maastricht, NL
Stool by Alain Gaubert in beech, France, 1955. Signed with makers mark and in a perfect condtion.
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Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Beech
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Cubic Art Deco Stool, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
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Dimensions: H 38 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm.
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Fabric, Walnut
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Stools
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Metal
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Located in Echt, NL
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René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" chairs, France 1946.
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1950s Beech Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s beech footstools is available at 1stDibs. Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern 1950s beech footstools are consistently popular styles. Some 1950s beech footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1950s beech footstools, measuring 7.88 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many 1950s beech footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Erik Höglund, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell and Paolo Buffa produced popular 1950s beech footstools that are worth a look.
How Much are 1950s Beech Footstools?
1950s beech footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,813, while the lowest priced sells for $323 and the highest can go for as much as $3,955.
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.
Questions About 1950s Beech Footstools
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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