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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

Vintage Cushioned Upholstered Stool With Storage and Wooden Frame.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Stool has beautiful carved detailing and Aging to the wood. The Upholstery has a stunning floral pattern. The seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment. Vintage Condition Co...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Repurposed Wagon Wheel Hub Decorative Wooden Art Piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Rustic Art piece with tan seat, could be used as a small stool or footrest. Rad, blue and black colored Accents. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 9 Dia...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood

Pair Milo Baughman Style Parsons Benches
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair Milo Baughman style upholstered Parsons benches in green and cream upholstery. Good overall condition with slight wear from age and use. Would look amazing reupholstered! Plasti...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Needlepoint Embroidery Footstool With Floral Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
This Footstool has a beautiful ‘X’ frame base with sculpted wood detailing. The seat flips up and offer storage. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 17 W...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, fabric Good Original condition Seat height 45 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Vintage Paul Frankl Style Rattan Stools.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wooden Top with Bentwood Edging. Rattan Base in the Style of Paul Frankl Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. Square. 14 W ; 14 D ; 9 H ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Eastern Bloc Pouffe from 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This pouffe- footstool was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. A very comfortable retro chic. It´s made of beech wood and fabric. In good Vintage condition, showing sl...
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Baumritter Stacking Ottoman’s, a Set of 3
By Baumritter
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice set of three stacking ottomans made by Baumritter.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
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...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Good Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood

Midcentury  Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Midcentury  Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in
Handsome Chippendale style upholstered benches/pair
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid century Vintage Chippendale style benches. The Chippendale style legs on these benches have been painted white and have a black cotton upholstery with a large b...
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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Footstools

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Wood

Classic Antique Style Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.
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Vintage 1970s North American American Empire Benches

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Walnut

Classic Antique Style Bench
Classic Antique Style Bench
H 28 in W 44 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Stool by A.Simoni & G. Del Piero for Olive S.R.L
By Simonit & Del Piero
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern stool in Walnut by Simon & Del Piero for Olivo S.R.L.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood, leatherette Good Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 15.36 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in
Brutalist Tripod Wood Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 legged stool made in France, circa 1960s. Round seat held up by three sturdy wooden legs that are screwed into metal anchors in the seat giving this stool added strength ...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
By J.A. Huizinga Meubelfabriek Nederland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice foot stools, Made in solid oak, comes with a brown leather upholstery. Manufactured and signed Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk Holland, 1970s. There slogan was. Made to last...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Gothic Revival Footstools

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Oak

Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
H 16.93 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Gypsy Oriental Rug Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow or seat pillow. Handmade of woolen salt bag or Oriental rug. A beautiful item to put on your leather sofa or a bench.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Rancho Monterey Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wood, Wool

1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts has been refurbished
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
H 17.33 in W 20.48 in D 14.97 in
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...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Bochum, NRW
Yngve Ekstrom chair and ottoman by Swedese. Sunflower yellow corduroy covering. Frames made of bent birch. Marked "Swedese, Design Yngve Ekstrom, Made in Sweden". Very good original ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

1970s Wooden and Fabric Stool or Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable. - Good original condition wood with minor sign of use. - Cleaning. -Fabric in very good condition -It will be dismantled for transport, low cost of transport.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

S 31 A Stool by Pierre Chapo from 1978 in French Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful object with period patina in very good condition, which can also be used as a side table pedestal table, it was part of a set of a T 21 A table and S 31 A stools from the s...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Elm

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Ottomans - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century ottomans - pair Each ottoman measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 13 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Nakashima Style, Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Stools, 1970s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Organic Wooden Two Stools / Side Tables Organic form wooden stools from the 20th Century. American studio made, solid wood. These pieces can...
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Vintage 1970s American Footstools

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Stool Pine and Sheepskin, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stool made in Pine with newly upholstery in sheepskin. Natural and typical stool produced in Sweden during the 1960-1970s This stool is a good example of the good craftsmanship an...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools
Located in Alton, GB
Extremely rare and fastly appreciating pair of G Plan Mikado Armchairs with matching foot stools. Mid-century, retro vintage style circa 1973 in L702 ‘Verona’ fabric. A future Classi...
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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools
Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools
H 35.04 in W 35.44 in D 37.01 in
Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970
H 16.93 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Stool
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern ottoman stool. Newly restored in dark grey fabric and sleek walnut feet. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

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

Danish Modern Wingback Chair and Stool with Black Leather in Kaare Klint Style
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish modern wing chair with stool in Kaare Klint style. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with black leather in strong quality. The legs are made of dark stained beech...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Swedish Ake Fribytter Leather Foot Stool Ottoman, Swedish, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Swedish Ake Fribytter leather foot stool ottoman, Scandinavian, 1970s manufactured by Nelo Möbel in 1976. Rosewood stained bent ply, genuine tan leather, brown fabric slin...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

Chevron Stools For Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of three stools by Directional. Newly upholstered in charcoal chevron material.
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Vintage 1970s American Footstools

Materials

Metal

Chevron Stools For Directional
Chevron Stools For Directional
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia and Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Pair of poufs mod. Coronado lightly padded and covered in brown leather. Round section wooden feet...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Wood

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.
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Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Footstools

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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.
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1970's Beech Footstool with Black Leather Upholstery by Åke Fribytter
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
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...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Massive Wooden Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of massive wood Good Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

1960s-1970s Teak Stool Ottoman Footstool Ole Wanscher Senator Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak stool ottoman footstool Ole Wanscher Senator Denmark Object: stool Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 63...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Mohair Upholstered Solid Oak Base Ottomans / Poufs, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ottomans or poufs, newly upholstered in a muted sage green tone mohair. They sit on solid oak plinth bases. We believe these are 1970s era. Very solid and sturdy enough to us...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Mohair, Oak

Wood Tripod 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. Oval hole cut out in the middle of the se...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Gold Ebonized Regency Style Foot Stools in Lazy Leopardesses Hermes Garment
Located in Saint Louis, US
A pair of gold and ebonized X-frame footstools. The stools are beautifully crafted and feature animal paws at the base of the legs. In good condition with minor knicks on the wood an...
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Vintage 1970s American Regency Footstools

Materials

Wood

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair and Footrest in Wood and Leather by Maxalto 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A set with an armchair and footrest with a frame in wood and upholstery in cognac leather, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

John Dickinson Style Paw Stool / Bench in Oatmeal Boucle, 1970
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson style stool/bench in oatmeal boucle, 1970. Stool newly reupholstered in oatmeal boucle over plaster white wood frame.
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine, 3 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Just under 4 feet long. Varying patina and wear to each bench. 2 benches availabl...
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Birch Taburette with Removable Top Lid Sweden 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
A solid and handmade birch pouffe or taburette with a removable top lid from Sweden 1972. Covered with birch sap all around with decorative patterns. Practical in every occasion both...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sturdy wooden tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s. Substantial and chunky seat with sturdy club legs that taper in slightly at the top. Great coloring and wood grain give this s...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

S 31 a Stool by Pierre Chapo from 1978 in French Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
S 31 A stool by Pierre CHAPO From 1978 in French Elm. beautiful object with period patina in very good condition, which can also be used as a side table pedestal table, it was par...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Elm

1970s Bouclé Ottoman by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ottoman with upholstered seat designed by Grete Jalk, produced in Denmark circa 1970. Small ottoman on a wooden frame with fuzzy bouclé seat. A key figure in the history of ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

1970s Bouclé Ottoman by Grete Jalk
1970s Bouclé Ottoman by Grete Jalk
H 15 in W 22.4 in D 18.9 in
1970s, Jan Kalous Side Table for Uluv, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Designer Jan Kalous for ULUV. - Made in Czechoslovakia.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Ebonized Expandable Bench
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for brown saltman mid century Ebonized expandable bench This bench measures: 55.5 wide x 18 deep x 12 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Stool in Pine and Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stool made in Lacquered Pine with beautiful patinaed brown leather. Natural and typical stool produced in Sweden during the 1960-1970s This stool is a good example of the good cra...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Stool in Pine and Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Stool in Pine and Leather, Sweden, 1970s
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H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Pierre Chapo a Set of Four Original Stool S31 in French Elm Design 1974
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Chapo ( 1927/ 1987) series of 4 stool model S31 in French elm, original and authentic model dating from the 70s. Very beautiful patina and very good quality of wood.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Chunky French Wooden Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden stool made in France, circa 1960s. Very chunky features. Thick crescent moon seat with substantial tripod legs that taper getting wider towards the base. Beautiful det...
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Wood

Lounge Chair and Footstool by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, Denmark, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool lounge chair and footstool by Hans J. Wegner, with wide proportions. Elegant, sturdy lines. Made from oak with wool upholstery in a warm oatmeal tone.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sigurd Ressell Footstool Mod. Falcon Black Leather Frau for Vatne Mobler Norway
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconi...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Pair of De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of gorgeous patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede. Comfortable seat and perfect storage option. Black color. Good vintage condition. 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Tecno Armchair, Italy, 1970s
By Tecno
Located in Roma, IT
Tecno armchair is an original design furniture realized in the 1970s. Swivel armchair in black leather. Made in Italy. Total dimensions: 90 x 50 x 50 cm. The weight is indic...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Tecno Armchair, Italy, 1970s
Tecno Armchair, Italy, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
French Modern Curved Splay Leg Stools, 1970
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
French Modern curved splay leg stools with walnut legs and white velvet upholstery. 1970, Original.
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Vintage 1970s French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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1970s Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1970s wood footstools available on 1stDibs. 1970s wood footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some 1970s wood footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1970s wood footstools, measuring 7.88 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. George Nakashima, Vatne Møbler and Ake Fribytter each produced beautiful 1970s wood footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are 1970s Wood Footstools?

1970s wood footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,692, while the lowest priced sells for $142 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.

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 Wood Footstools
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 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.