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Carved Wood Footstool Upholstered with Antique Rug Fragment, Ex. Iris Apfel
Carved Wood Footstool Upholstered with Antique Rug Fragment, Ex. Iris Apfel

Carved Wood Footstool Upholstered with Antique Rug Fragment, Ex. Iris Apfel

By Stark

Located in Morristown, NJ

A charming small-scale carved wood footstool upholstered with a fragment of an antique wool rug in

Category

1920s English Renaissance Revival Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Early 1900s Tramp Art Spool Footstool Upholstered in Clarence House Linen
Early 1900s Tramp Art Spool Footstool Upholstered in Clarence House Linen

Early 1900s Tramp Art Spool Footstool Upholstered in Clarence House Linen

Located in Tampa, FL

were repurposed into functional works of folk art. The footstool is upholstered in a vintage Clarence

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Textile, Wood

VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 KILIM EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL TRUNK
VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 KILIM EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL TRUNK

VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 KILIM EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL TRUNK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Kilim Embroidered fabric Please note the delivery fee listed

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery

1920s, Mahogany Upholstered Footstool
1920s, Mahogany Upholstered Footstool

1920s, Mahogany Upholstered Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

A charming and patinated George III style mahogany upholstered footstool.

Category

Early 20th Century American George III Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Footstool
Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Footstool

Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Style Mahogany and Upholstered Footstool in great antique condition with newer

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

1930s Mahogany Upholstered Large FootStool
1930s Mahogany Upholstered Large FootStool

1930s Mahogany Upholstered Large FootStool

Located in Germantown, MD

A charming 1930s vintage mahogany upholstered footstool. Measures 20" in width, 16" in depth and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Country Style Upholstered Footstool, C1920
Antique French Country Style Upholstered Footstool, C1920

Antique French Country Style Upholstered Footstool, C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Country style footstool offers upholstered seat with near-floor length fringe

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.
19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.

19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Mahogany and Blue Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool. Measures 19" in width, 14" in

Category

Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Mid-Century Quartersawn Oak and Upholstered Storage Footstool
Mid-Century Quartersawn Oak and Upholstered Storage Footstool

Mid-Century Quartersawn Oak and Upholstered Storage Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Quartersawn Oak and Upholstered Storage Footstool. Storage area is 9" x 9" x 5.5

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Victorian Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool
Victorian Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool

Victorian Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Style Mahogany and Tapestry and Velvet Upholstered Footstool in great condition. Navy

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool
Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool

Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool. Recently reupholstered. Measures

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Early 20th Century American George III Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool

Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820
Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820

Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820

Located in London, GB

Antique English Regency Upholstered Bench Long Footstool C.1820 Ebonised Walnut frame, with

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century
Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century

Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having an upholstered seat and skirt trimmed in nailheads and raised on four splayed cow horns

Category

1880s Italian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Horn

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair of original floral Embroidered, Mahogany carved framed, Wingback armchair footstools in period

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

English Arts & Crafts Period Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1900
English Arts & Crafts Period Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1900

English Arts & Crafts Period Oak and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

Architectural oak stool featuring heavy square supports and exposed joinery, characteristic of the English Arts & Crafts movement. The deep-toned oak shows strong ray fleck throu...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage

Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk

Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Silk, Oak

Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool
Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool

Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool

Located in New York, NY

Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool. Curvy shape newly upholstered in gray Chenille with

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Original Pair of Bedroom Armchairs with Footstool, Damask Velvet Upholstered
Original Pair of Bedroom Armchairs with Footstool, Damask Velvet Upholstered

Original Pair of Bedroom Armchairs with Footstool, Damask Velvet Upholstered

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Nouveau age, original pair of bedroom armchairs with footstool upholstered in original damask

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool C1910

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Victorian Fruitwood and Full Grain Leather ReUpholstered Rolling Footstool
Victorian Fruitwood and Full Grain Leather ReUpholstered Rolling Footstool

Victorian Fruitwood and Full Grain Leather ReUpholstered Rolling Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century Victorian Fruitwood and Full Grain Leather Re-Upholstered Rolling Footstool

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Antique Victorian or Edwardian Style Sturdy Hardwood Footstool with Fringe
Antique Victorian or Edwardian Style Sturdy Hardwood Footstool with Fringe

Antique Victorian or Edwardian Style Sturdy Hardwood Footstool with Fringe

Located in Lomita, CA

Antique Upholstered Footstool with Fringe on Turned Legs This antique upholstered footstool dates

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Hardwood

French 19th Century Upholstered Stool
French 19th Century Upholstered Stool

French 19th Century Upholstered Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

AA lightweight square footstool from the late 1800s, comfortable and portable enough to use as an

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Velvet, Wood

English 18th Century Stool Ebonized & Upholstered Stool
English 18th Century Stool Ebonized & Upholstered Stool

English 18th Century Stool Ebonized & Upholstered Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is an English 18th century turned wood footstool/small bench which has been ebonized (painted

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool
Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool

Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Italian, Baroque/Rococo period (18th century) footstool with the most elegant carvings across the

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

English Queen Anne upholstered stool, c. 1850
English Queen Anne upholstered stool, c. 1850

English Queen Anne upholstered stool, c. 1850

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Queen Anne mahogany upholstered stool on four cabriole legs with scallop shell carved knees and pad

Category

Mid-19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool

Located in Germantown, MD

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool

Category

Early 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Hardwood

Antique French Style Carved Walnut & Upholstered Foot Stool, C1920
Antique French Style Carved Walnut & Upholstered Foot Stool, C1920

Antique French Style Carved Walnut & Upholstered Foot Stool, C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French style footstool offers upholstered seat over walnut base having carved skirt and

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Kilim Upholstered Stool on Reeded Nineteenth Century Legs
Kilim Upholstered Stool on Reeded Nineteenth Century Legs

Kilim Upholstered Stool on Reeded Nineteenth Century Legs

Located in London, England

An upholstered stool with mid nineteenth century mahogany reeded and tapered legs covered in a

Category

Mid-19th Century British Other Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Natural Fiber, Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool

Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Style Upholstered Long Foot Stool A Lovely piece standing on Cabriole legs and

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool
Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool

Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool is a stunning example

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1910s English Adam Style Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Satinwood

French Provincial Foot Stool, Leather Upholstered, Brass Studs, 1920
French Provincial Foot Stool, Leather Upholstered, Brass Studs, 1920

French Provincial Foot Stool, Leather Upholstered, Brass Studs, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French leather upholstered long foot stool A Lovely piece standing on fluted shaped legs and

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Leather

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead

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Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century American Aesthetic Period Grain Painted Stool with Upholstered Seat
19th Century American Aesthetic Period Grain Painted Stool with Upholstered Seat

19th Century American Aesthetic Period Grain Painted Stool with Upholstered Seat

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

American Aesthetic Movement footstool on four tapered legs below a shaped and pierced apron, the

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A French Louis XV style painted and carved wood upholstered stool, C. 1900.
A French Louis XV style painted and carved wood upholstered stool, C. 1900.

A French Louis XV style painted and carved wood upholstered stool, C. 1900.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

has been recently upholstered in new fabric, offering a fresh appearance while retaining its historic

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

, cabriole legs and newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of Scandinavian Rococo style stools features a

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian baroque style upholstered benches with flanking carved serpentine skirts, and

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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool
Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool

Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool

Located in Dublin, IE

metamorphic library steps which features three steps and converts into a fabulous footstool upholstered in a

Category

19th Century English Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric
19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric

19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful 19th century French Napoleon lll armchair and footstool, upholstered in our exclusive

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Empire-Style Upholstered Ottoman / Footstool
Empire-Style Upholstered Ottoman / Footstool

Empire-Style Upholstered Ottoman / Footstool

Located in Trenton, NJ

This Empire-style upholstered ottoman offers a strong, traditional presence with sculptural scroll

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman Footstool
19th Century English Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman Footstool

19th Century English Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman Footstool

Located in Southampton, GB

English 19th Century upholstered footstool Mahogany base with turned bun feet Lovely quality

Category

19th Century British Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Footstools, Re-Upholstered, 1890
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Footstools, Re-Upholstered, 1890

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Footstools, Re-Upholstered, 1890

Located in Lincoln, GB

mahogany footstools, recently expertly re-upholstered to the highest standard. Each stool features a

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Venetian Bedroom Chairs & Footrest With precious Fortuny Upholstery
Art Nouveau Venetian Bedroom Chairs & Footrest With precious Fortuny Upholstery

Art Nouveau Venetian Bedroom Chairs & Footrest With precious Fortuny Upholstery

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Nouveau age, original pair of Venetian bedroom chairs with footstool upholstered in original

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Walnut

Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base
Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base

Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Italian footstool dates to the 19th century and is constructed in walnut, featuring a

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Brass

Victorian Rosewood and Striped Upholstered Side Chair with Footstool Set
Victorian Rosewood and Striped Upholstered Side Chair with Footstool Set

Victorian Rosewood and Striped Upholstered Side Chair with Footstool Set

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Rosewood Faux Grain stained Rose and Green Stripe Upholstered Side Chair with Footstool

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Rosewood

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool or Ottoman
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool or Ottoman

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool or Ottoman

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman By Stickley Brothers USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair with Footstool
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair with Footstool

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair with Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th century victorian mahogany and needlepoint upholstered chair with matching footstool

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Mahogany, Textile

Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa
Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa

Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa

Located in Odense, DK

This 20th-century upholstered footstool originates from North Africa, Morocco, and reflects the

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage

Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian upholstered pitch pine ottoman stool A

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools.
A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools.

A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools.

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools. Cube shaped ottomans upholstered with a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Cowhide

Antique Dressing Stool, English, Chenille Upholstery, Footstool, Regency, C.1820
Antique Dressing Stool, English, Chenille Upholstery, Footstool, Regency, C.1820

Antique Dressing Stool, English, Chenille Upholstery, Footstool, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique dressing stool. An English, mahogany and chenille upholstered footstool, dating

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Late 19th C. Faux Bamboo Walnut Enamel and Onyx Inset Side Table, Circa 1890s
Late 19th C. Faux Bamboo Walnut Enamel and Onyx Inset Side Table, Circa 1890s

Late 19th C. Faux Bamboo Walnut Enamel and Onyx Inset Side Table, Circa 1890s

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Walnut and Upholstered Scrolled Legs Footstool. Recently reupholstered. Very

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools Upholstered

Materials

Onyx

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Antique Footstools Upholstered For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique footstools upholstered available at 1stDibs. An antique footstools upholstered — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique footstools upholstered, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique footstools upholstered is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique footstools upholstered over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd and Liberty of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Footstools Upholstered?

Prices for an antique footstools upholstered start at $228 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $1,690.

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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