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Italia Orange leather pouf Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and beautiful Orange Leather Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau , Italy
Great Pouf from the "Dilly Dally" series designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 196...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Bohemian Rustic Handcrafted Wooden Stool with Leather Seat & Brass Bells
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a small, rectangular wooden stool with four turned legs. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in worn brown leather. The sides are covered with a woven textile featuring a r...
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Vintage 1970s Rustic Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 11 in W 17 in D 11 in
Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Tan Leather tufted chrome stool, bench, footstool or ottoman with casters. Designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. Great stool, bench or ottoman with a Leather cushion and a ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY.
Measures 24” x 24...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid century Swedish modern black leather canvas footstool stool bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Swedish modern black leather and canvas footstool or stool. Nice small bench or stool or ottoman with canvas sling and black leather with buttons and canvas upholstery. M...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 70s leather footstool vintage footstool mod. "Sapporo" design Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi
Located in None, IT
Footstool ottoman with wheels, brown leather upholstery, model "Sapporo," Mobil Girgi design, 1970s.
CONDITION:
in good, working condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
SIZIN...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Dimitri Omersa, Taurus, England 1970s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Taurus-shaped leather footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s British Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern leather patchwork bean bag. A real amazing decorative and relaxing seat object for your leaving. Designed and manufactured De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
T...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
1970s Leather Pouf or Stool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- with inner space
- good original condition
- storage space 28x36
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Shades of green leather handmade footstool poof ottoman in the form of a Dinosaur. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an Estate S...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell, adjustable footstool, original.
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell. Footstool in original very good condition: no smells and no stains, stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, nubuck leather, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
American Studio Movement Pair of Stools in Walnut with Leather Seats, 1971
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sculptural pair of American Studio Craft footstools in walnut with leather cushions by San Francisco-based woodworker, Michael Bock. One foot on each example is squared off so that...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 17 in W 20.75 in D 18 in
Hand Carved Wood Pop Art Stool, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand carved footstool, circa 1970s. Hand carved legs with hand carved Oxford shoes. Amazing details throughout. Leather laces. Hand painted with great coloring. Excellent c...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Stools
Materials
Wood, Paint, Leather
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning emerald green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dark brown leather handmade pouf or decoration animal in the form of a dog. This leather animal with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. It has some scratches in...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 7.75 in W 17.25 in D 9.75 in
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone leather large pouf or foorstool with soft fabric on the underside and pair of wooden b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
By Valenti, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare vintage monumentally sized 80 inch long 'Superking' rhinoceros footstool by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s. This example is signed with the 'Valenti Made in Spain' stamp on its u...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
X Large Leather Rhinoceros Footstool Dimitri Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch, 70's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage XL leather rhinoceros decorative footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s is hand-stitched and features aged leather. This Charming fellow ...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 20 in W 45 in D 10 in
De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with soft...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Stone Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous stone colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying hues of stone and accents of tan. Gorgeou...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appro...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman.
Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high
This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and blac...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Jørgen Gammelgaard Unusual Leather Foldable Stool, Danemark 1970
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Forest, BE
This is an unusual leather version of the yet rare but Classic folding stool by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938–1991) who was a Danish furniture designer who also designed lamps and silverw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Brushed Steel and Leather Upholstered Stools 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of 1970s very chic, leather/brushed steel upholstered ottomans with symmetric cutouts for storage (magazines, etc. Note the cool conical shaped feet. High quality construction...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Leather and Wood Studded Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s. Substantial and chunky round seat with three sturdy club legs that taper out at the bottom. Seat is covered with a thick piece of lea...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage footrest made of teak with leather 1970
This is a very solid footstool with a leather cushion.
The base is made of teak wood.
You can lift the cushion and then you h...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wood and leather rocking chair and footrest by Angel Pazmino for Meubles De Estilo Ecuador, 1970's.
These pieces features a wooden peg frame with thick sculpted sling leather .
Roc...
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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Two Piece 1970s Italian Leather Armchair w/ Puff
Located in Marbella, ES
Two piece 1970s Italian leather armchair with puff.
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Pair of Dux Lounge chairs and Ottomans attributed to Bruno Mathsson, 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Porto, PT
Architect and designer Bruno Mathsson was born in Värnamo, Sweden in 1907 and has symbolized contemporary Swedish furniture design like no one else. During the 1960s and 70s, Bruno M...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' Dark Brown Leather Footstool for Cassina 1973 Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' dark brown leather footstool for Cassina, 1973, Italy. Leather is in very nice condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 16 in W 34 in D 24 in
De Sede Footstools Cubes Leather Stool Ottoman Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of three cube stools by De Sede in black leather.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Italian Vintage Footstool Leather and Aluminium by Ettore Sottsass for Formanova
By Ettore Sottsass, Formanova
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Vintage footstool with seat in original leather and aluminium structure, prototype, signed at the base, design by Ettore Sottsass manufactured by Formanova, Italy, circa 1973
Measur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Danish Black Leather Armchair with Footstool, 1970s
By Skipper
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This superior Danish black leather armchair with beech frame is the epitome of comfort and timeless style. Upholstered in a lovely thick leather with a matching footstool, this chair...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Maison Jansen Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Jansen steel and brass campaign stool with original leather. Literature: Jansen Deocation, Leveque ppg 132-133. Les Decorateurs des Annees 1960-1970, Favardin and Bloch-Chamfo...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
large Elephant Animal Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Tan brown leather handmade Elephant animal. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Handmade of leather, stuffed with foam. Made in the style o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 17.75 in W 25 in D 10 in
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell, adjustable, swivel footstool.
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell. Adjustable, swivel footstool in original very good condition. Original black leather, solid teak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture mak...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Poggiapiedi anni 70 pelle nera mod. Coronado design Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Poggiapiedi con corpo in metallo e rivestimento in pelle nera, modello Coronado, design Afra e Tobia Scarpa per B&B, anni 70.
CONDIZIONI:
In buone condizioni, può presentare segni d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Poggiapiedi vintage anni 70 in pelle mod. Coronado design Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Poggiapiedi con corpo in metallo e rivestimento in pelle marrone, modello Coronado, design Afra e Tobia Scarpa per B&B, anni 70.
CONDIZIONI:
In buone condizioni, presenta segni d'us...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Soccer Ball Leather Bean Bag Chair & Lounger Poof Made of Genuine Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an estate sa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Herd of Six Leather Animals by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grouping of animals by Dimitri Omersa include a lion, turtle, duck, hippo, pig and a seal. Each of the animals in this set are "original production years" of authentic Omersa c...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with trapezoidal patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Mint Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning mint green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with sof...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Golden Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning golden brown leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Pink Rose Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pink rose leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear app...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Charming sheep leather ottoman with elegant legs and wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this charming sheep leather ottoman features elegant legs with brass wheels. A sheep leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
FINE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY MODERN TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Mid Century Modern circa 1970's Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool
A good ...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 11.03 in W 24.41 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Carved French Louis XVI Stools Walnut With Leather Seats
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood. Leather seat. 19 1/2" h x 18" diameter.
Condition
Minor finish loss. Light surface scratches. Different color leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Finely Carved French Louis XVI Style Leather Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood. Leather seat. 19 1/2" h x 18" diameter.
Condition
Minor finish loss. Light surface scratches. Different color leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1970's Beech Footstool with Black Leather Upholstery by Åke Fribytter
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Knebel, DK
Åke Fribytter beech footstool in black leather by Nelo
The frame of the footstool will be restored and refinished and leather on the seat refreshed to ensure that the footstool is i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 14.18 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Leather Pig in the Style of Dimitri Omersa Footstool, 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
They are still being made, this one will have been made around 1970. This ottoman in the shape of a pig was first produced around 1930 in England by "Old Bill" (who already made leat...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
1970, Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhinoceros
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Milano, IT
Splendido rinoceronte creato dalla ditta Omersa che prende il nome dall'omonimo fondatore Dimitri Omersa.
Il rinocerente presenta i classici tratti distintivi degli animali Omers...
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Vintage 1970s English Footstools
Materials
Leather
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1970s Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1970s leather footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1970s leather footstools are consistently popular styles. Some 1970s leather footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1970s leather footstools, measuring 7.88 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1970s leather footstools over the years, but those made by De Sede, Milo Baughman and Dimitri Omersa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1970s Leather Footstools?
Prices for 1970s leather footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970s leather footstools begin at $338 and can go as high as $18,792, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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 1970s Leather Footstools
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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