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20th Century Cowhide Footstools

Cognac Cowhide Leather Ottoman, Hand-Crafted in Classical Roman Style
Cognac Cowhide Leather Ottoman, Hand-Crafted in Classical Roman Style

Cognac Cowhide Leather Ottoman, Hand-Crafted in Classical Roman Style

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...

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20th Century Classical Roman Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Horn and Cowhide Stool
Horn and Cowhide Stool

Horn and Cowhide Stool

$5,600

H 27.5 in Dm 16 in

Horn and Cowhide Stool

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful designer quality western bull Horn and cowhide stool.

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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Hide

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Antique French Deer Hoof and Cowhide Foot Stool
Antique French Deer Hoof and Cowhide Foot Stool

Antique French Deer Hoof and Cowhide Foot Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French deer hoof and cowhide foot stool.

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Antique Early 1900s French Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool
Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool

Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool

Unavailable

H 8 in W 17.75 in D 14 in

Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American Folk Art cowhide and horn foot stool.

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Cow Hide Upholstery x Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat Mint!
Cow Hide Upholstery x Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat Mint!

Cow Hide Upholstery x Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat Mint!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cow Hide Upholstery X Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat MINT!

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Tripod Stool in Pine & Cowhide, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Scandinavian Tripod Stool in Pine & Cowhide, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Scandinavian Tripod Stool in Pine & Cowhide, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

Decorative octagon shaped tripod stool in solid pine and cowhide. Hand carved by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in 1950s. A pair is available. This wabi sabi stool will fit in man...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Baroque Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Pine

French Cowhide and Wood Stool, 1960s France
French Cowhide and Wood Stool, 1960s France

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 ...

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cowhide

Classic Style Gilded and Ebonized Bench, Upholstered in Faux Zebra Cowhide
Classic Style Gilded and Ebonized Bench, Upholstered in Faux Zebra Cowhide

Classic Style Gilded and Ebonized Bench, Upholstered in Faux Zebra Cowhide

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ottoman was hand crafted in the Neo Classic Style, and is striking in it's simplicity and choice of finishes and material. In the visual arts the European movement called "...

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1990s American Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool
Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool

Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. A middle eastern wood and leather camel saddle wood bench designed with a wooden frame and a black button tufted leather cush...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Zebra Print on Cowhide with Hair Bench
Zebra Print on Cowhide with Hair Bench

Zebra Print on Cowhide with Hair Bench

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H 18 in W 60.5 in D 19 in

Zebra Print on Cowhide with Hair Bench

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960’s Glamorous zebra print on cowhide with hair bench. This came out of the Lord Hanson Palm Springs estate. Newly recovered. Measurements: 60.5” Wide, 19” Deep, 18” High.

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide

Egyptian Vintage Camel Saddle Stool
Egyptian Vintage Camel Saddle Stool

Egyptian Vintage Camel Saddle Stool

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H 17 in W 22 in D 14 in

Egyptian Vintage Camel Saddle Stool

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot sto...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt
2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt

2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt

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H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 13.39 in

2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt

By Sgamma

Located in Den Haag, NL

2 Egypt camel seats foot stools. Real cowhide upholstery. 1960s Very decorative stools.  

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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Moorish Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool
Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool

Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool

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H 15 in W 23.5 in D 12 in

Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot sto...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Danish Modern Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
Danish Modern Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen

Danish Modern Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen

By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Classic Danish Modern stool, designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s. Teak structure with newly upholstered in cowhide. Clean and ready to use condition.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents
Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents

Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents

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H 19.25 in W 18 in D 11 in

Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents

Located in Hanover, MA

Grouping of four bovine horn and hide accent pieces including a side table with reptile skin covered hinged lidded box with filagree metal corner embellishments and painted inside, r...

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Late 20th Century Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans
Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans

Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans

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H 15.5 in Dm 21 in L 15.5 in

Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of two poufs or ottomans or foot stools upholstered in a beautiful cowhide material, the pieces are in excellent condition and they are ready to be used. Measurement...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Arthur Umanoff Vanity Stool Grenada Collection with Cowhide Seat
Arthur Umanoff Vanity Stool Grenada Collection with Cowhide Seat

Arthur Umanoff Vanity Stool Grenada Collection with Cowhide Seat

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Amherst, NH

Mid-Century Modern, 1960s vanity stool by Arthur Umanoff from the Grenada collection. The stool is in black metal with a new brown cowhide seat. Unmarked.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Footstool in Cowhide
Footstool in Cowhide

Footstool in Cowhide

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H 14.18 in Dm 17.33 in

Footstool in Cowhide

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Footstool in cowhide with trunk. In a very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman

Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman

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H 17.5 in W 28 in D 20.5 in

Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful Mid-Century Modern ottoman features a soft cowhide top with a unique horn base for legs. Sleek design with brass claw feet holding a clear ball. Exquisite detail and s...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Early 20th Century, American Leather/Hair on Hide Ottomans
Early 20th Century, American Leather/Hair on Hide Ottomans

Early 20th Century, American Leather/Hair on Hide Ottomans

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century, American leather/hair on hide ottomans These cool and unusual ottoman/footstools were found in Michigan and were most likely, made and used in this region of Nor...

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Early 20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Pair of 1960s Printed Italian Zebra Striped Foot Stools
Pair of 1960s Printed Italian Zebra Striped Foot Stools

Pair of 1960s Printed Italian Zebra Striped Foot Stools

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of hand-carved Itaian zebra printed cow hide foot stools. The cowhide zebra print is in great condition being held by nailheads. The hand-carved leg have a carved in clam shell ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Hairon Stools
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Hairon Stools

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Hairon Stools

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H 22 in W 22 in D 20.25 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Hairon Stools

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Handsome pair of 1970s Milo Baughman style cowhide stools with chrome "X" form tubular bases.

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Chrome

Antique Cowhide & Horn Foot Stool
Antique Cowhide & Horn Foot Stool

Antique Cowhide & Horn Foot Stool

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H 9 in W 23.75 in D 16 in

Antique Cowhide & Horn Foot Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique horn based foot stool with cowhide upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Horn

Oversized Cowhide Footstool
Oversized Cowhide Footstool

Oversized Cowhide Footstool

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H 18 in W 31 in D 20 in

Oversized Cowhide Footstool

Located in Miami, FL

Over sized Wood Footstool with Real Cowhide.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Footstools

Materials

Wood, Cowhide

Cowhide Footstool
Cowhide Footstool

Cowhide Footstool

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H 12.5 in W 18 in D 12 in

Cowhide Footstool

Located in New York, NY

Cowhide footstool with tan and white print fastened to base with nail head trim. Base is detailed with brass plate engraved with item number.

Category

20th Century Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Wrought-Iron Benches with Cowhide
Pair of Wrought-Iron Benches with Cowhide

Pair of Wrought-Iron Benches with Cowhide

Located in Stamford, CT

These whimsical benches stimulate the imagination with their unique, dramatic design.

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Iron

Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans
Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans

Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans

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H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in

Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

Safari meets the Palazzo- Pair of Italian gold gilt tole ottomans with zebra printed cowhide cushions. Located at ABC Home 646-602-3519

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Vintage 1960s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches
Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches

Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches

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H 17.75 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches

Located in North Miami, FL

Aged cowhide seats and oak frame, these stools are perfect for additional seating or accents.

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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Fruitwood

Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool
Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool

Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool

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H 17 in W 22 in D 15 in

Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool

Located in Astoria, NY

A brindle cowhide upholstered stool on tall walnut tapered legs.

Category

20th Century Unknown Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools
Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools

Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools

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H 10.5 in W 15 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of natural cowhide and horn footstools, mostly white cowhide.
Can be sold individually.

Category

20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Pair of Cowhide (Camel saddle) Stools
Pair of Cowhide (Camel saddle) Stools

Pair of Cowhide (Camel saddle) Stools

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H 15 in W 21 in D 12 in

Pair of Cowhide (Camel saddle) Stools

Located in Stamford, CT

Unusual stools have brass detail and unique and eye catching design with wonderful original hide seat.

Category

20th Century Unknown Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Twisted Rope Ottoman Upholstered in Cowhide
Twisted Rope Ottoman Upholstered in Cowhide

Twisted Rope Ottoman Upholstered in Cowhide

Located in New York, NY

Decorative twisted rope ottoman upholstered in
Cowhide

Category

Vintage 1960s American Footstools

Materials

Wood, Cowhide

Pair Steel X-form Benches In The Style Of Jean-Michel Frank
Pair Steel X-form Benches In The Style Of Jean-Michel Frank

Pair Steel X-form Benches In The Style Of Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of benches are in the style of Jean Michel Frank have poilished steel x-form bases and are upholstered in cowhide.

Category

20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Folding Stools in the Style of Paul Kjaerholm
Pair of Folding Stools in the Style of Paul Kjaerholm

Pair of Folding Stools in the Style of Paul Kjaerholm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chrome folding stools in the style of Paul Kjaerholm, seats in cow hide Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with any questions regarding ...

Category

20th Century Argentine Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Louis XV Style Large Upholstered Foot Stool
Vintage Louis XV Style Large Upholstered Foot Stool

Vintage Louis XV Style Large Upholstered Foot Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis XV Style Cherry Wood frame, upholstered with Cowhide.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Footstools

Materials

Cherry, Cowhide

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20th Century Cowhide Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century cowhide footstools available on 1stDibs. 20th century cowhide footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arthur Umanoff, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful 20th century cowhide footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are 20th Century Cowhide Footstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,167, while they’re typically $535 on the low end and $5,600 highest priced.

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 20th Century Cowhide Footstools
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