$380
H 6.7 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant antique-style stool or footstool, this piece features a finely carved wooden frame and traditional detailing that evokes the refined aesthetics of the Neo-Renaissance peri...
Metal
1950s Curule Stool With Teal Leather Seat
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A well-proportioned curule stool on a painted X-frame base with a turned stretcher and carved rosette medallions at the cross points. The seat is upholstered in teal leather with bra...
Leather, Wood, Paint
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...
Brass
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Leather
$1,752 / set
H 13.39 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s pair of Swedish Scandinavian design leather stools.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage Dimitri Omersa lion footstool with light wear and patina on the leather consistent with wear and age.
Leather
$1,800
H 16 in W 10 in D 33 in
Vintage Leather Rhino Footstools by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s priced per item
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Buchanan, MI
Vintage Leather Rhino Footstools by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s priced per item would look amazing in a sitting room or library
Leather
$3,037 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Set of chrome tubular Leather Design Lounge Chair and Footstool -1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s - Probably made in Czechoslovakia - High quality made - Very interesting design - Only a few pieces produced - Leather with patina,seat part of armchair repaired - Measures o...
Steel, Chrome
$1,995
H 18.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Footstool / Ottoman in Solid Teak & Leather by Edmond J. Spence, USA, c. 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Deland, FL
The seat is crafted from woven black leather strips, also bearing a tasteful patina that speaks to its vintage charm, offering both durability and a tactile allure.
Leather, Teak
$16,651
H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck cushion. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.
Leather, Teak
$1,800
H 16.25 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Ottoman or Footstool, Denmark, 1950s A mid-century modern footstool designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th centur...
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s "Egg" Armchair and Footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
End of 1950s pivoting "Egg" armchair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, with metal foot and tan leather.
Metal
1950´s Reupholstered Danish Footstool in Oak and Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in oak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1950/1960´s in solid oak with elegant wing shaped seat making it comfortable to sit on if ...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 12.41 in W 26.38 in D 8.67 in
1950's Abercrombie & Fitch Dimitri Omersa Rhinoceros Brown Leather Footstool
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1950's Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa brown leather hand dyed Rhino footstool.
Leather
Sold
H 11.03 in W 20.08 in D 7.09 in
1950s Rhino Original Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Footstool Must See
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this absolutely sublime original 1950s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed Rhino footstool I have three originals in stock, a Rhino in lovely order...
Leather
Sold
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 7.49 in
1950s Hand-Dyed Leather Liberty’s of London Rhinoceros Footstool or Ornament
By Liberty of London
Located in London, England
A wonderful, well-made, unusual and rare, Liberty’s of London, Omersa style, hand-dyed leather Rhinoceros decorative ornament or small footstool.
Leather
Rhino Footstool by Dimitri Omersa, United Kingdom, 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rhino Footstool by Dimitri Omersa, a vintage gem straight from the 1950s.
Leather
Pair of French 1950's Pierre Lotier Foot Stools
Located in New York, NY
1950's French Pierre Lotier black leather top foot stools with decorative nailheads.
Leather, Wood
Leather Bull by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty, circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Gloucester, GB
He came up with the idea of a stuffed leather pig footstool! The first pig was sold through Liberty’s in 1927 and Liberty’s has stocked the animal ever since.
Leather
1950s French Faux Leather Steel Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s French faux leather steel stool.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 15.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.25 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Leather Thebes Stools, 1950s - A Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of solid mahogany and thick suede leather Thebes stools / ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The “x” shape at the base creates a beautiful symmetry representative...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
Stool, Model 78a In Rosewood With Black Leather Niels O. Møller From 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool is a Model 78a made of rosewood with black leather, designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller's Møbelfabrik in 1950. It has a simple and functional design, typical of Mø...
Rosewood
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.
Leather, Hemp, Beech
Set of 3 German vintage stools from the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 3 vintage stools from the 50s in well preserved original vinyl cover.
Faux Leather, Wood
Leather Bull Footstool by Dimitri Omersa, Circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Gloucester, GB
Leather bull footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1950s - Made from pig skin - By Dimitri Omersa for Libertys - English ~ 1950s - 30cm wide x 60cm long x 40cm tall Dimitri Omer...
Leather
Sold
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Armchairs with Footstool Springs Leather Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs with footstool. Springs padding, leather cushions, fabric upholstery.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 36.62 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish lounge chair model 2254 and matching ottoman model 2248 designed by worldwide known and appreciated furniture designer Børge Mogensen for manufacturer Fredericia, 1950's Denma...
Leather, Fabric, Oak
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.
Leather
Leather Bull Footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Gloucester, GB
Leather bull footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1950s - Made from pig skin - By Dimitri Omersa for Libertys - English ~ 1950s - 30cm wide x 60cm long x 40cm tall Dimitri Omer...
Leather
Sold
H 14.75 in W 20.75 in D 14.75 in
Danish 1950s Rosewood and Leather Ottoman or Footstool by Spøttrup Møbelfabrik
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spottrup's Classic and sought after ottoman featuring a solid rosewood frame with its original leather cushion in black well worn patinated leather. A great Danish midcentury design ...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 10.63 in
Exquisite circa 1950's Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Pig Stool Liberty's Omersa
By Liberty of London, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1950’s Abercrombie & Fitch hand dyed leather pig These come in varying types and sizes, this is t...
Leather
Elegant 1950s Footstool by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Carlo Gahrn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Footstool in dark-stained teak and newly upholstered in soft black leather. Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and Manufactured by Carlo Gahrn. The Footstool has a tilting feature that lets...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 37.21 in W 25.79 in D 34.45 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This lounge chair is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the D...
Metal
Spanish Leather and Oak Folding Stool, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid wooden folding stool with thick saddle leather seating and metal nails. The wood has a repair, and the leather has some stains.
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1950s Footstools with Original Vinyl Covering
Located in Kent, GB
An unusual pair of 1950s faux leather stools.
Faux Leather
Sold
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Black Leatherette and Teak Footstool Pair by Bröderna Andersson, 1950s, Sweden
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pair of teak and black leatherette taburettes made by Bröderna Andersson Ekenässjön AB, Sweden, 1950s. Practical in every occasion both as an extra chair or a foot stool to ...
Teak, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Tubular Footstool by Gebroeders de Wit, 1950s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Westmaas, NL
This tubular footstool is made by the Dutch brothers de Wit during the 1950s. Their company was located in Schiedam and big compatitor from the Gispen company. Chrome-plated tubula...
Chrome
Jens Risom Stool, U.S.A, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jens Risom 'Floating' stool. Walnut base has been refinished. New tufted leather seat.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 34.65 in
Børge Mogensen BM-2254 Reclining Armchair and Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
An early BM-2254 ‘Slædestolen’ or Sled chair with foot stool designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950s. Fully restored with new cane seat & back and new u...
Leather, Wool, Cane, Oak
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$6,904 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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...
Metal
$2,500 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,901 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an ab...
Coral
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,457
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany Lampshades is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker. A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Wicker, Plastic
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