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Antique Tapestry 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
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

French Louis XV 19th Century Carved Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style carved walnut footstool from the 19th century with tapestry upholstery
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

Footstool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
re-upholstered in a woven floral tapestry fabric with gold braiding fixed around the lower edge
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Mahogany and Upholstered Footstool in great antique condition with newer
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Victorian Shapely Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Shapely Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs and Red & Green
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Victorian Aubusson Needlework Footstool Claw & Ball Carved Wood Foot Bench
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An antique early Victorian footstool with finely detailed hand-carved claw and ball feet made of
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1840s French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wool, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

18th Century, French Paint Decorated & Tapestry Upholstered High Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs are of traditional turned style and seat is upholstered in 18th century or earlier tapestry fabric
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18th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Foot Stool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive, unusual and original English Footstool from very early in the Victorian
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century Irish Mahogany Square Footstool
By Robert Strahan
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Irish mahogany square footstool with tapestry top terminating on hairy paw feet. The
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman. Circa 19th Century
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

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Antique French Handmade Tapestry Footstool in Petit Point
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
tapestry seat with an elegant oak frame The footstools background is in pale pink whilst the detailed
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Tapestry Footstool

Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Petit Point Tapestry Footstool, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XVI style giltwood and flowers design petit point tapestry footstool, circa 1880.  
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Small 19th Century French Tapestry Footstool with Bouquet of Pink Roses Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French needlepoint tapestry footstool from the 19th century, with bouquet of roses décor
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19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Wood

Antique Country French Tapestry Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
wool tapestry, this footstool was designed to be an attractive accessory as well as a comfortable place
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19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Footstool
Located in Middleburg, VA
French hand-carved mahogany with needlepoint tapestry upholstery footstool. Made in the 1890s
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut and Floral Tapestry Footstool, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool feature floral tapestry seat on carved walnut base having
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Footstools, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely Tuscan in origin these stools have oval shaped tops with drop in tapestry upholstered seats
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry

Early 20th Century French Walnut Footstool with Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
needlepoint tapestry in the pink, beige, and green palette and embellished with decorative brass nail heads
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Footstool with Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century floral needlepoint tapestry in the green and beige palette. The footstool is in excellent
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV footstool was crafted in France, circa 1870. The rectangular
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique footstool was crafted in Southern France, circa 1870. The square stool has a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstool with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique footstool was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1860. The carved, rectangular
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Regency Style Bamboo Footstool with Tapestry 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fantastic regency style bamboo footstool in the manner of Brighton Pavilion. Original condition
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19th Century French Regency Antique Tapestry Footstool

Antique Eastlake Victorian Floral Tapestry Walnut and Burl Footstool, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake footstool offers found form with floral needlepoint seat surmounting carved
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Late 19th Century French Eastlake Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstool with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique footstool was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1860. The large carved
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Floral Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
stool is covered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry and antiqued brass nailheads. Excellent condition
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique footstool. An English, walnut and needlepoint tapestry covered stool
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Walnut

Dressing Music Stool Footstool Needlepoint Tapestry, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
legs Upholstered with a quality needlepoint tapestry textile and matching brocade Solidly jointed Of
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1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Mahogany

Set of 3 French Louis XV Walnut Footstools with Aubusson tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This decorative set of 3 mid 19th C. Louis XV walnut footstools will add charm to your living space
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19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique walnut foot stool from France, circa 1890, with carved cabriole leg. Great condition. Original needlepoint and nailheads.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Vintage Kneedlepoint "Tabourette" Footstool
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage "tabourette" footstool with a beautiful kneedlepoint design on a wooden base with legs.
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19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Wood, Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Original Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut antique foot stool from France, circa 1880. Original needlepoint tapestry with beige
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

French Napoleon III 1870s Petite Footstool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period petite footstool from the late 19th century, with floral needlepoint
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Antique Ottoman, Victorian, Needlepoint, Tapestry, Storage Chest, Foot Stool
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ottoman. An English, Victorian, needlepoint tapestry storage chest, foot stool
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Louis XVI Tapestry Stool
Located in Hixson, TN
A Louis XVI tapestry stool late 19th Century. Beechwood with an x-stretcher and finial. A very nice
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

Louis XVI Tapestry Stool
Louis XVI Tapestry Stool
H 18 in W 17 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century, French, Carved Mahogany Foot Stools with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
carved bombe footstools. Crafted in Paris, circa 1860, and made in mahogany wood, these oval stools have
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Foot Stool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
tapestry and brass nail heads. Excellent condition.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Foot Stool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
regardless of style. Reupholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry and embellished by patinated brass
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century Foot Stool with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Louis XV walnut foot stool recovered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry. New
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Antique Foot Stool, English, Mahogany, Beech, Needlepoint Tapestry, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool. An English, mahogany and beech drop-in footstool with needlepoint
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Beech, Mahogany

18th Century Walnut Foot Stool Upholstered with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century walnut footstool upholstered with antique Aubusson tapestry (circa: 1760). New padding
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Pair of Antique French Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Tapestry Foot Stools
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique French footstools feature carved walnut frames having cabriole legs with carved
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19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Foot Stool Upholstered with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Louis XV walnut foot stool upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry fragment
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

18th Century Baroque Tabouret German Upholstered in Petits Points Tapestry
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
original petits points tapestry in a rich red/blue/green and beige palette of flowers. Upholstered with
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Wood

Antique Foot Stool in Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry Cloth, English, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry cloth. An English piece dating
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Antique Foot Stool, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, English, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry cloth. An English provincial
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Walnut

Petite Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Tapestry Needlepoint Upholstered Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tapestry or possibly needlepoint. The stool is in good condition and measures 14 wide x 14 deep x 18 inches
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Walnut

Antique Pair of Walnut Foot Stools with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century Louis XIV walnut foot stools reupholstered with 18th century Aubusson fragments (circa: 1880).
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tapestry Footstool

19th Century Continental Carved Stool with Aubusson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pretty hand-carved walnut stool with antique Aubusson top covering, circa 1860 The old tapestry
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1860s French Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of Antique Foot Stools English Victorian Needlepoint Carriage, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Attractive floral sprays to the needlepoint tapestry covers Traditionally stuffed and secured beneath with a
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

Antique Louis XIII Style Tabouret with Needlepoint, France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
an end table, stool, or footstool. It has the Classic Louis XIII style ornamentation, with an upper
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman Footstool, Victorian, Walnut, Needlepoint, Tapestry, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ottoman footstool. An English, Victorian, walnut, needlepoint tapestry storage
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Fireside Footrest, Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique footstool. An English, mahogany and needlepoint fireside footrest, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Wood

Pair of French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lacquer painted Aubusson tapestry footstools, France, 18th century.  
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18th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry

Antique Continental Carved Walnut and Tapestry Footstool, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental footstool having walnut base in trestle form with incised banding and carved
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19th Century European Eastlake Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Foliate Tapestry Footstool
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV footstool featuring mahogany base having carved foliate, floral and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Walnut Footstool with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
needlepoint tapestry in the pale green and beige palette and embellished with decorative brass nail heads. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

French 1890s Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Antique Needlework Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut footstool from the late 19th century, with antique needlepoint
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Footstool with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
century verdure Aubusson tapestry in the green and blue palette. The wooden legs are tapered and are
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Rococo Carved Gilt Wood Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV footstool was crafted in France, circa 1850. The carved, rectangular
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstool with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique footstool was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1860. The carved, square
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV footstool was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large rectangular
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstools with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
footstools. Crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1870, these carved stools feature small scrolled feet over a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Tapestry, Walnut

Mid-Victorian walnut Footstool Cabriole Legs & woven Tapestry Top, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
original woven tapestry cover, circa 1850 The stool is rectangular in shape with a carved solid hardwood
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
legs, bowed sides, and is upholstered with a green and blue 18th century verdure Aubusson tapestry. The
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Footstool with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
" Aubusson tapestry. The large piece is in excellent condition, with bright, colorful colors, and adorns a
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
brown Aubusson tapestry. The piece is in excellent condition and has a nice antique hand-painted finish
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Carved Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XV carved walnut foot stool with Aubusson tapestry, circa 1850. Nice carving with
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Footstool with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
cabriole legs. The tapestry on the seat is a soft palette of yellow, red and green, while the carved frame
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Footstool

Materials

Wood, Paint, Tapestry

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Late 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Footstool

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Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut

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Antique Tapestry Footstool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique tapestry footstool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique tapestry footstool — often made from wood, fabric and tapestry — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique tapestry footstool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tapestry footstool, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Aubusson Manufacture and John Colefax each produced at least one beautiful antique tapestry footstool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Tapestry Footstool?

The average selling price for an antique tapestry footstool at 1stDibs is $975, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.