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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
Charles Limbert Footstool c. 1910 - stickley era W7339
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
H 11.82 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Leather Elephant / Foot Stool by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Dimitri Omersa designed the elefanth in the mid-1960s. The elephant was manufactured probably by Almazan in Spain.
A similar exemplar was shown in the exhibition “Tierisch schön?” a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812
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
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
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
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
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
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
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
H 18 in W 18 in D 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
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
H 16.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 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
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 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
Barcelona Stool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Put your feet up on an iconic mid-century design!
Created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929 to accompany his Barceloa chair. The sculpted metal frame in polished chrome is accentua...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
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
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 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
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
H 19 in W 21 in D 17 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
H 17.72 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 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
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
Oak and Leather Ottoman Kristian Vedel
By Kristian Vedel, Søren Willadsen
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
PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORCELAIN CASTORS FOOTSTOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, Chesterfield Tufted Baron footstools with solid o...
Category
Vintage 1940s British High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Oak
H 12.21 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 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
1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A vintage 1960s "Lamino" sheepskin footstool ottoman by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom.
Both ‘’Lamino’’ armchair and stool were listed among the greatest designs of the Scandinavian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin
H 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
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
De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in black leather. The pouf is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Sheepskin, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
A pair of Italian modernist footstools or ottomans from the 1950s, newly upholstered in g...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
H 19.25 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
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
H 7.29 in W 12.41 in D 5.12 in
De Sede DS-80 Ocean Blue Patchwork Leather Stool, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in ocean blue leather. The pouf is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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
Vintage Boho Leather Elephant Footstool After Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage leather elephant footstool is a stunning example of craftsmanship, reminiscent of the iconic Omersa designs. Handcrafted with rich, patinated brown leather, th...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
De Sede British Racing Green Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in British racing green. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Free DHL Shipping
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Free DHL shipping
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Free DHL shipping
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool is a great looking item in excellent condition. This item is a very well done piece!...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 12.6 in
Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of French stools circa 1950 with sheepskin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of wooden French stools circa 1950
New sheepskin seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin, Hardwood
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
H 15.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede storage pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Detailed condition: Very good, this vintage item ha...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dimitri Omersa Rhinoceros Leather Footstool by Abercrombie & Fitch C1965
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Absolutely fantastic piece of Sculptural Art in a piece of furniture by Abercrombie and Fitch, designed and executed by Dimitri Omersa C1965. In amazing vintage condition with minor ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Art Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Stool, Beige Sheepskin, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Footstool, Ottoman, Beige Sheepskin, Teak, Denmark, 1970s
Danish modern footstool or ottoman designed and produced in the middle of 20th century...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
H 17.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 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
ANTIQUE nice GUSTAV STICKLEY Footstool with Spindles W7573
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley footstool with fume black finish and spindles. The piece is in excellent condition. The leather on the footstool has been replaced wi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This stool is from an early production and has a matt chromed plated steel...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Very Rare Small Infant Liberty London Omersa Brown Leather Piglet Pig Footstool
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Piglet stool or footstool with origina...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
H 6.7 in W 5.32 in D 12.6 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool Stickley era SALE SALE extra OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool from circa 1910 in Very Good condition. No repairs or replacements. It is Sturdy & Strong and Ready to use in your home or office...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Cotton, Oak, Leather
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool - W8111
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Superb Gustav Stickley Model 300 Footstool with eight (8) instances of thru-tenon construction. The item has the original burlap backing on the bottom with the remnants of...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Burlap, Oak
Vintage Brown Leather Pig Abercrombie & Fitch Footstool
By Omersa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage brown leather upholstered pig crafted by Omersa & Co. (Lincolnshire, UK), probably for Abercrombie & Fitch, with rolled leather eyes, snout, and metal capped feet. Wonderful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Other 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
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Ottomans, Honey Shearling, Mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Frits Henningsen Style, Ottomans or Footstools, Honey Sheepskin, Mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of mahogany and genuine sheepskin footstools or ottomans, produced in Denmark circa 19...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
H 17 in W 21 in D 14 in
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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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