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De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Hexagonal Stool, Solid Oak & Shearling Lambswool, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish modern stool in oak, featuring distinctive curly legs and a hexagonal seat newly upholstered in high-quality light cream lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$660
H 14.18 in Dm 16.93 in
George Smith Leather Upholstered Mahogany Foot Stool
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised upon four turned and handsomely finished legs with a wonderful black leather upholstered and tufted cushion affixed with a distinguished band of brass tack nailhead trim.
Di...
Category
20th Century Georgian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Borge Mogensen Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Ottoman. Produced By Fredericia. Retains Fredericia Label Underneath.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rectangular Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A (foot)stool in oak, featuring sculptural legs and a rectangular seat newly upholstered in high-quality light grey lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s, this stu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$780
H 14.57 in Dm 15.36 in
Mid 20th Century English Leather Dimitri Omersa Donkey Figure Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimitri Omersa Donkey Leather Footstool, England, 1960s-70s
The charming brown leather model of a donkey made by Dimitri Omersa is in good condition with light signs of use and ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
$2,150
H 19 in W 27 in D 10 in
LARGE TETRAD CONSTABLE OTTOMAN RECTANGULAR FOOTSTOOL BLUE FABRiC & LEATHER BASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Introduce timeless British craftsmanship and luxurious comfort to your interior with this stunning Tetrad Constable footstool. Designed by renowned UK furniture maker Tetrad, this g...
Category
20th Century British Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$880
H 13.78 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish modern stool in oak, featuring distinctive curly legs and a hexagonal seat newly upholstered in high-quality dark grey lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 195...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$660
H 14.57 in Dm 15.36 in
Midcentury Danish Square Black Leather Pouf
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Square black leather pouf. A contemporary design with simple lines and a cubic shape that combines functionality and style with sobriety. In black leather, worked in capitonê with se...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic vintage and rare handmade leather lion footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. In wonderful like new condition. A great example of the maker's work. All hand stit...
Category
20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
Elongated Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome elongated mahogany footstool made in the George III taste. The footstool features a nearly 4 foot long mahogany frame upholstered with leather hides in a British green color...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Ottoman
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful and rugged vintage ottoman, crafted from genuine sheepskin leather. A sheepskin leather footstool — or hocker — is the perfect companion to your alr...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
English Victorian Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in Norwood, NJ
English Victorian leather tufted mahogany footstool/ottoman with turned legs olive green/beige weathered leather.
Category
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Brown Ottoman Made of Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown ottoman made of cowhide leather, finished with decorative nail trim. A cowhide leather footstool—also known as an ottoman—turns your already comfortable ar...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Brown Cowhide Leather Vintage Patchwork Design Pouf from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown cowhide vintage patchwork design pouf from the 1970s. A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true re...
Category
Vintage 1970s Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
$206
H 12.6 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley
Pair of footstools made of oak, leather, and brass nailheads. Each footstool has a red manufacturer’s decal on the stretcher reading ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
1960's, Refinished Danish Oak Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Refinished Danish oak footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of straight ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed leather, Chesterfield Tufted footstools with orn...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
$3,724 / set
H 13 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin.
The legs are made of dark stained woo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
$5,893 / set
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
English Leather Pig Footstool with Sculptural Form, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This midcentury English leather pig footstool, crafted circa 1950, combines sculptural charm with practical function in the tradition of whimsical animal-form seating popularized by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century English Leather Rhino Footstool Attributed to Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring charm, craftsmanship, and a touch of British wit to your interior with this mid-century leather rhinoceros, attributed to Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Handcrafted in...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
$1,900
H 14 in W 26 in D 9 in
A Set of Two Sturdy Leather Library Foot Stools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of Two Sturdy Leather Library Foot Stools
This very attractive vintage duo are upholstered in very soft tan studded leather and have short legs
A Lovely pair, the stools are...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Footstools
Materials
Leather
Les Arcs Stools by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 stools in leather and chromed metal. This model was designed by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Seat height: 43 cm. Wear due to time a...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,800
H 14.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - stickley era W7339, SALE TOTAL OFF 30%
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - W7339
This is an antique Charles Limbert Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Original fume black finish with top quality hand-...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$630 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Rustic Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
$795
H 11 in W 17 in D 11 in
1960's Fully Restored Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Stool in Oak and Leather Seat
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Danish Poul Hundevad folding footstool in oak and leather seat
Poul Hundevads footstool was an almost exact copy of of the almost intact 3500 years old "Guldhøj" footstool th...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,650
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
LARGE STUNNING ViNTAGE RALPH LAUREN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage hand dyed brown leather Ralph Lauren LARGE footstool or ottoman
Please note...
Category
20th Century Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,182
H 15.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
VINTAGE BURGUNDY LEATHER CHESTERFiELD QUEEN ANNE LEGS FOOTSTOOL
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Footstool, featuring distinctive Queen Anne legs.
This exquisite piece combines classic design with r...
Category
20th Century British Footstools
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
$726 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
H 16 in W 26 in D 18 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather ottoman Stool Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather footstool or ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushion. Stool is in good vintage condition shows...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Birch
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in W 28 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Stool with Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV stool was crafted in France, circa 1920. The large rectangular footstool sits on four cabriole legs decorated with scrolled motifs at the shoulders ove...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Walnut, Leather
$825
H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$840 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 15 in W 26 in D 18 in
Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen
By Michael Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool from Michael Christensen, 1960s. Upholstered with cognac-colored leather and brushed steel frame. A stylish example of Danish design from the period.
Dimensions: H:30cm W:62cm...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
$1,001
H 11.82 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812 SALE 20% OFF
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Gustav Stickley Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made of oak, the footstool has spindles on two sides, as pictured. The piece has its original f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15 in W 16 in D 20 in
Vintage Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic vintage leather lion footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Original from the 1960’s. Absolutely stunning and well executed design. It is in good vintag...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
$4,700
H 18 in W 27 in D 12 in
Fantastic Brass Steel & Leather Folding Footstool, attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and iconic Maison Jansen folding campaign or Regency style footstool. The stool is in good used vintage condition. The leather seat folds and the frame is gorgeou...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Revival Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,495
H 16.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
1960’s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Donkey Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Northport, MI
This charming leather horse figure, designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, dates to the mid-20th century and reflects the brand’s storied heritage in outdoor and sportin...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Other Footstools
Materials
Leather
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.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Designer Ottoman by Bart van Bekhoven
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning vintage sheepskin leather designer ottoman by Bart van Bekhoven.
A sheepskin leather footstool—also known as an ottoman—transforms your already comfor...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Kristian Vedel 'Modus' Ottoman Stool
By Kristian Vedel
Located in London, GB
Designed by the renowned Danish designer Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, this 'Modus' ottoman stool, crafted from luxurious hardwood, the stool features a rich, deep grain that a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Stools, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Footstools or Ottomans, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1960s
A pair of provincial style modern compass leg stools or ottomans, designed and produc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin
$3,250 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 12 in
Large Square Ottoman Made of Sheepskin Leather with Decorative Nails
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A sheepskin leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$371
H 17.72 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
$1,963
H 7.29 in W 12.41 in D 5.12 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
French Cowhide and Wood Stool, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique 4 legged stool made in France, circa 1960s. Substantial and chunky round seat covered in a cushion and thick cowhide with spotted fur ranging from cream to tan and brown. Fur ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
Oak and Leather Ottoman Kristian Vedel
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Vedel
Located in London, GB
This ottoman was designed in 1963 by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik. Constructed from solid oak, the frame showcases beautifully sculpted edges and rounded legs, embo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstool is a sophisticated piece of design furniture realized in the 1960s by Vittorio Introini (b.1935).
Created for Saporiti in Turquoise Velvet.
Made...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,121 / set
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Sturdy Vintage Ottoman Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A sheepskin leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century Quen Ann Style Scallop Accent New Leather Upholstery Bench
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Quen Ann Style Scallop Accent New Leather Upholstery Bench MINT.
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Leather
$1,600
H 19 in W 21 in D 17 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool (B). Item features a brown leather loose cushion, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
$595
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Cognac-Colored Ottoman Made of CowhideLeather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A cowhide leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can e...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Footstools
Materials
Cowhide, 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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
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20th Century Animal Skin Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century animal skin footstools available for sale. 20th century animal skin footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. De Sede, Dimitri Omersa and Abercrombie & Fitch each produced beautiful 20th century animal skin footstools that are worth considering.
How Much are 20th Century Animal Skin Footstools?
20th century animal skin footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,679, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $24,200.
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.
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