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Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat on quarter sawn frame and raised on flared legs, unsigned, c1910
Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Foot Stool Bench Ottoman Seat 1970s MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Foot Stool Bench Ottoman Seat 1970s MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Mahogany and Upholstered Storage Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool with storage Newer upholstery in great shape
Measures 22" in width, 13" in depth and 13" in height.
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 9.5 in W 21.75 in D 15.75 in
1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Milo Baughman Style Parsons Benches
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair Milo Baughman style upholstered Parsons benches in green and cream upholstery. Good overall condition with slight wear from age and use. Would look amazing reupholstered! Plasti...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Empire Magogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century American Empire Magogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool.
Measures 21.75" in width, 15.75" in depth and 9.5" in height.
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Footstools
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 9.5 in W 21.75 in D 15.75 in
Victorian Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Mahogany and light yellow Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool with brass nail studded.
Measures 16.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 9.5" tall. Very good condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Small Vintage Leopard Print Footstool with Tassel Trim and Bullion Fringe
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., small leopard print footstool, unmarked, with rope cord, tassel trim and bullion fringe. This small stool has lots of personality and heaps of decorative elements. The leopa...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming
H 7.25 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Billy Baldwin x Base Upholstery Benches
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Billy Baldwin X Base Upholstery Benches.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
H 20 in W 24 in D 16 in
Handsome Vintage Newly Upholstered Large Footstool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome rectangular low to the ground antique footstool having dark wood base with stylishly flaired cabriole feet and new neutral geometric woven upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peabody, MA
A model 2406 lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s.
Chair measures 31" wide x 32.5" deep x 30" high, 19" seat height.
Ottoman measures 25.5"...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Footstool with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern footstool features vintage upholstery and removable tapered legs.
Matching upholstered lounge chairs with walnut frames available separately.
Matching uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Pair Waterfall Stools, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Pair Waterfall Stools, 1990. Original upholstery in great condition.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Brass Souffle Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two ottomans attributed to Karl Springer. Brass base shows some wear. Upholstery needs to be replaced.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
American Queen Anne Style Slip Seat Mahogany Stool, 1900-1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival Queen Anne style mahogany bench/stool with upholstered slip seat seat. The cabriole legs flow in a sinuous line from the bowed knee through the rounded and tapered l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot.
New upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel teddy bear fabric rated highly durable. Upholstered pouf rests atop a channeled uphol...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Classical Carved Mahogany Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
A Classical carved mahogany footstool, or ottoman, the top newly upholstered in leopard print velvet fabric over scrolled supports joined by a vase and ring-turned stretcher, Boston,...
Category
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bent Lucite Compact Benches on Wheels Clean!
By Neal Small, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bent lucite Compact Benches on Wheels Clean!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Extra Wide Country French Lounge Chair W/ Matching Ottoman Beige Upholstery Mint
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Extra Wide Country French Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Beige Upholstery MINT original condition!
Chair: 26x36x37
Seat height: 19
Ottoman: 19×36x19
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37 in W 36 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Striped Parsons Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Parsons style stools. Upholstery and structure remain in great condition. Upholstery is a striking mix of black and grey stripes. One single instance of separation in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
H 16 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb midcentury iron stool
This stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath black leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in gray: DUF0577...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Milo Baughman Style Pair of Parsons Ottomans Benches in Ivory Bouclé
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of custom Milo Baughman style Parsons ottomans benches footstools newly upholstered in soft ivory bouclé. A great choice for adding a modern sculptural look to your space, while...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Walnut Caned Back and Burgundy Velour Upholstered Entry Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century entry bench with a rectangular walnut frame with caned back and sides, with an upholstered seat cushion in a deep burgundy velour upholstery with matching piping...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curvy and soft Post Modern style sculptural ottomans freshly upholstered in plush highly durable ivory bouclé fabric. Reminiscent of Karl Springer's iconic Waterfall Ottomans or Benc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 18 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Heavy Thick Solid Chestnut Legs Rope Seats Benches Stools Mint!
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy thick solid chestnut legs rope seats benches stools mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chestnut, Upholstery, Twine
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically incised drawer above a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
H 13.5 in W 27 in D 21 in
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs
Note: Polished steel bases on castors
- showing reflection of floor on bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates.
The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Upholstered Saddle Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century saddle ottoman with textured black upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Pair available in yellow: DUF0344)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron, Metal
H 27 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a rectangular beige upholstered top with a faint floral pattern. (DIA DESIGN INSTITU...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath gray leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Pink Floral Upholstered X-Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century bench with a pink tessellated floral pattern fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Beige Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Karl Springer American Mid-Century Blue Velvet and Steel Souffle Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Souffle' ottoman with blue velvet upholstery with a square gilt steel base. (Karl Springer)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Davis Allen Square Chair and Ottoman by McGuire
By McGuire, Davis Allen
Located in Highland, IN
This strikingly handsome Davis Allen design for McGuire of San Fransisco is the model RW-12A "Square Chair" and RW-51P ottoman. It is a cube chair executed in rattan and cane wicker ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Beige Patterned Upholstery and Walnut Footstool
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a top upholstered in an intricately patterned beige and brown fabric, resting on rectangular walnut legs with a stretcher base. (MILO BA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
H 12.5 in W 29 in D 23 in
Pair of American Contemporary Magenta Upholstered X-Base Tufted Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Contemporary x-base benches, fully upholstered in a woven fabric in organic stripes of various shades of magenta with button tufted seats. (manner of BILLY BALDWIN)(...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 19.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by polished chrome bases. (PRICED AS PAIR...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
H 13 in W 25 in D 14 in
Design Institute of Chrome and Raspberry Upholstery Square Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist square bench with a thin chrome frame and x-shaped stretcher and a patterned raspberry pink upholstered seat. (DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)
Category
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1930s Mahogany Upholstered Large FootStool
Located in Germantown, MD
A charming 1930s vintage mahogany upholstered footstool.
Measures 20" in width, 16" in depth and stands 14" tall. Good vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Chrome Tube and Beige Upholstered Square Bench 'Manner of DIA'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century square bench with a chrome tube frame with x-shaped stretcher topped with a double cushioned beige fabric upholstered seat. (manner of DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Brass and Leather Sling Seat Scissor Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scissor bench with a polished brass x-shaped frame and a brown leather sling seat.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Design Institute of Chrome and Button Tufted White Vinyl Square Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist square bench with a thin chrome frame and x-shaped stretcher and button tufted white vinyl upholstered seat. (DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)(Same bench with raspberr...
Category
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Selig Grey Fabric Upholstery and Brass Scoop Chair Footstool
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century scoop chair footstool with a faintly striped grey upholstered rectangular top resting on a brass stretcher base. (SELIG)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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American Upholstery Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of american upholstery footstools is available at 1stDibs. There are 124 antique and vintage american upholstery footstools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. American upholstery footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. American upholstery footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large american upholstery footstools, so small american upholstery footstools measuring 10 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made american upholstery footstools over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Jonathan Adler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are American Upholstery Footstools?
Prices for american upholstery footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, american upholstery footstools begin at $225 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,863.
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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