20th Century Pine Footstools
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Modernist Stool by H. Wouda, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow stool, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924.
Painted pine, silk.
The Interbellum, the period between the two World Wars, was a time when culture...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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
Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine side table/stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Good vintage condition. Super functional with inset shelf to be used ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
The sofa is forme...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines and simplicity common with Perriand designs. Wooden cross brace under the seat an...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian; Minimalistic; pine; wood; four-legged; stools; 1950s; Craftsmanship; Woodworking; Charlotte Perriand; Scandinavian Modern;
Scandinavian minimalistic four-legged pin...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Inspired Italian Pine Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Italian pine stools inspired by Charlotte Perriand. In Good Original Condition with Normal Wear for their Age and Use. Sold as Set of 4. Top measures 15.375 x 9.75 x 1.5.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair & Footstool
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming tub chair and matching footstool, hand upholstered sheepskin leather by the finest craftsmen in Holland. The design and craftsmanship of sheep leather furniture was perfec...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Footstools
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Style Pine Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectible pine stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand. No screws or hardware used on stools. Beautiful joinery and grain details. Four available. Priced individually. Very good ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Minimalism Pine Stool, 1960s, Sweden
By Jean Prouvé, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautiful, minimalist stool handmade in 1960s, Sweden. The laminated pinewood stool has nice crafted details. The stool shows an beautiful patina. In good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A midcentury stool or side table.
Pine, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Four legs, simple construction.
Dimensions: 30 diameter x 30 height in cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
20th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Spanish Savonarola with Foot Rest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola
You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional piece. Very sturdy and resistant.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Pine
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MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning MP-51 lounge chair by Percival Lafer. In great original vintage condition with original upholstery that has great patina and wear. Bottom slings have been replaced with a ri...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. Each shade is independent and can be dire...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Brass
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of "Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of "Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Maison Regain Set of 6 Chairs, Solid Elm, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Those impressive chairs were produced by Maison Regain in France in the late 1970s. They are made in solid elmwood and cord. The very solid construction and the attractive grain of t...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare pair of Gio Ponti wardrobe doors, 1955
from the furniture of the Hotel Royal, Naples
manufactured by Giordano Chiesa and produced by Dassi Lissone
mirrors on the verso
walnu...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cupboards
Materials
Brass
White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both more durable and lighter wei...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table.
2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handles. Architectural legs lend support...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Rectangular Table in Oak, Made in 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural dining table in oak with two extensions. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Beautiful details and functionality as either a dining t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.73 in W 61.03 in D 34.26 in
Vanity by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow vanity, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924.
Painted pine, marble, silk.
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Vanities
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Chairs in Solid Pine in Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful large lot of sculptural solid pine chairs in the style of the brutalist work of Charlotte Perriand from the 60s. The designed chairs are handmade with craftsmanship for a p...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary 3-Door Strata Credenza in White Oak Wood and Brass by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Consistent with the Strata collection, the new Strata credenza is designed to be modular in order to create versatile configurations tailored to your needs. Immediately available as ...
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2010s American Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 30.5 in W 72.75 in D 20 in
Danish Modern Oval Coffee Table in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern oval shaped sofa table in solid pine. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Made in the style of Rainer Daumiller. A great patina and the original vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
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H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
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Brutalist Stool in Solid Pine & Sheepskin, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A large square Brutalist stool in pine, reupholstered seat in long haired sheepskin. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s.
A great object for the Scandinavian interior ho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Pine
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
K.J. Petterson & Söner, Pair of Stools in Pine, Scandinavian Modern, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern
A rare and stunning pair of Pall stools in pine, manufactured by K.J. Pettersson & Söner. The chairs have a history as to who designed and manufactured the sto...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Stools with Storage in Pine and Reupholstered in Bouclé, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
A magnificent pair of stools in pine, seats reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 0157 (Coal) from BUTE fabric. Storage underneath the seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Stools
Materials
Pine, Bouclé
H 19.3 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 in
Stool by Charlotte Perriand Footstool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pinewood and straw stool in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France 1960s
Condition: Good. Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural iss...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Pine
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
Gilbert Marklund Stool by Furusnickarn AB in Solid Pine, circa 1960, Sweden
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Nice stool design by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB made in solid pine, circa 1960, Sweden. The stool has a strong and really nice patina but has no structural damage.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
H 11.82 in W 13 in D 9.85 in
Hand Carved Pine Bench, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic hand carved pine wood bench featuring an oval curvilinear top which stands on four angled, turned legs. Wood joinery and beautiful patina give this piece incredible characte...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
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
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H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Antique English Reclaimed Folk Art Walnut & Pine Paneled Foot Rest Step Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English reclaimed Folk Art footrest or step stool featuring rectangular form with paneled walnut sides, turned bun feet and pine top.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Pine
H 13 in W 17.75 in D 12 in
Transitional Style Pine Curule Bench with Hairy Paw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style curule bench, unbranded. Made of solid pine with cloverleaf etchings, carved handles and hairy paw feet. Likely made in the USA, in the late 20th Century.
Measu...
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Late 20th Century American Other Benches
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Bench for Les Arcs
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.
3 benches availab...
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Vintage 1960s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Modernist Stool by Wouda, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow stool, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924.
Painted pine, silk.
The Interbellum, the period between the two World Wars, was a time when culture...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Gilbert Marklund Midcentury Design Low Swedish Stool
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in London, GB
A rare stool by Gilbert Marklund.
Solid pine, with the distinctive circular holes integral to the design and style.
Sweden, circa 1970s.
Sits low, could be used as foot rest...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Small Low Pine Midcentury Stool
Located in London, GB
A simple midcentury stool.
Holland, circa 1970s.
Ideal as a small side table.
Dimensions: 28 height x 22 diameter of the top in cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Midcentury Pine Stool
By Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs
Located in London, GB
A scarce stool by Charlotte Perriand, designed for Les Arcs Ski Resort.
Pine construction.
French, c1960s.
Dimensions: 45 W x 31 D x 42 H in cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Apila Stool by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland, 1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Elegant pinewood stool with cloverleaf central opening, marked 262 Apila. Finland, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Midcentury Stools from Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of midcentury stools from Sweden, circa 1960. Light wear and patina. Solid pine construction.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Stools
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Great vintage condition.
Only one still available.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Pirkka Stool Ilmari Tapiovaara by Laukaan Puu Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Stool "Pirkka" by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Designed in Finland in the 1950s. Black lacquered beech legs and pine seat. All original. Stamp present under the seat. In very g...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Pine
Decorative Sheep, 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative sheep made by unknown manufacturer, Germany 1970. This sheep was made of solid pine wood and is covered with real sheep wool, its ears are made of leather. These...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Pair of Gilbert Marklund Swedish Pine Stools
By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pine stools by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn in Sweden. Organically carved and jointed. Good original condition with some wear. Set price.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Visingsö a Long Stool in Pine Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Visingsö a long stool or bench designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953. Characteristic swung ends distinguish this pallet from others pine stools. Made in Swedish pine with the vintage pat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
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Pine
Gilbert Marklund Foot Stool
By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty little pine foot stool by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, 1969. Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Collection of Three Pitch Pine Stools
Located in Babworth, Retford
The sectional seats supported by four splaying legs,
Sweden, circa 1950s.
Priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pitch Pine Stool
Located in Baltimore, MD
A pitch pine “cracket” or fireside stool, with splayed ends, cut-out feet and a finger hole in the seat for easy carrying. The cracket, usually made by a villager who was “good wit...
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Early 20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Stool for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent pine stool by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arc Ski Resort. Excelling lines with great patina. Great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Painted Pine Footstool
Located in Baltimore, MD
A small and sturdy pine footstool with scalloped trestle ends, low stretcher, and cut out hand grip. In distressed original barn red paint.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Footstools
Materials
Pine
Painted Pine Footstool
Located in Baltimore, MD
Another great looking pine footstool with shapely splayed trestle ends dovetailed into the seat. The ends are joined with spokeshaved double stretchers and have a delightful heart s...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Footstools
Materials
Pine
Axel Einar Hjort 'Uto Stool' in Pine for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool 'UTO', in pine, by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiksa Kompaniet, Sweden 1929-1932.
Early Uto stool in Northern European Pine by Axel Ejnar Hjort. This stool was part of the Sport...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Painted Pine Footstool
Located in Baltimore, MD
A useful pine footstool with splayed trestle ends, exposed hand-cut dovetails and a cut-out hand grip. In old worn white paint.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Footstools
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stools for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Excellent vintage condition. Only one stool still available.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Handmade Stool with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a large stool or bench that makes a great side bench or stool to pull up next to a coffee table or as a small table. The hand woven seat is a hemp or rattan. The condition is...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Footstools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Matching Handmade Pine Stools With Woven Rope Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing matching pair of pine hand made stools with hand woven rope seats.Great as side foot stools or small ottomans.The look is very cool and wonderful workmanship.Sold as a pair o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Footstools
Materials
Pine, Rope
Pair of 1950s Wrought Iron and Pine Stools in black paint.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s wrought iron and pine stools in black paint.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
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20th Century Pine Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 20th century pine footstools is available at 1stDibs. There are many kinds of 20th century pine footstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 20th century pine footstools are of considerable interest. Many 20th century pine footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Charlotte Perriand, Gilbert Marklund and Furusnickarn AB produced popular 20th century pine footstools that are worth a look.
How Much are 20th Century Pine Footstools?
20th century pine footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $5,693.
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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