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2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak

2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

) green leather cushion. The footstool, designed by Frits Henningsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Free DHL shipping

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Pouffes
Leather Pouffes

Leather Pouffes

Located in London, England

Pair of decorative leather covered pouffes with embroidered decoration. Circa 1930. H 29cm x W

Category

Vintage 1930s Footstools

Materials

Leather

Fermob - SURPRISING Leather Footrest - Liquorice
Fermob - SURPRISING Leather Footrest - Liquorice

Fermob - SURPRISING Leather Footrest - Liquorice

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Leather Footrest Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Leather Footrest

Category

2010s French Footstools

Materials

Steel

In very good condition elegant red/brown chesterfield cowhide ottoman
In very good condition elegant red/brown chesterfield cowhide ottoman

In very good condition elegant red/brown chesterfield cowhide ottoman

Located in Harderwijk, NL

A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Fermob - SURPRISING Leather Footrest - Deep blue
Fermob - SURPRISING Leather Footrest - Deep blue

Fermob - SURPRISING Leather Footrest - Deep blue

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Leather Footrest Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Leather Footrest

Category

2010s French Footstools

Materials

Steel

Tulipan Ottoman in Black Leather
Tulipan Ottoman in Black Leather

Tulipan Ottoman in Black Leather

By Jose Gomez

Located in Saint Louis, US

The Tulip ottoman in fiery red leather is a modern take on a beloved classic. With its metal frame

Category

2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

1950s Curule Stool With Teal Leather Seat
1950s Curule Stool With Teal Leather Seat

1950s Curule Stool With Teal Leather Seat

Located in Charlottesville, VA

rosette medallions at the cross points. The seat is upholstered in teal leather with brass nailhead trim

Category

Mid-20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Carved Stool in Leather
Louis XVI Carved Stool in Leather

Louis XVI Carved Stool in Leather

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI carved stool. Neoclassical Louis XVI period carved bleached white oval footstool with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oak and Leather Ottoman Kristian Vedel
Oak and Leather Ottoman Kristian Vedel

Oak and Leather Ottoman Kristian Vedel

By Kristian Vedel, Søren Willadsen

Located in London, GB

curves and a soft fluid shape. The seat features hand-stitched black leather in a woven pattern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Footstools

Materials

Brass

George Smith Leather Upholstered Mahogany Foot Stool
George Smith Leather Upholstered Mahogany Foot Stool

George Smith Leather Upholstered Mahogany Foot Stool

By George Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Raised upon four turned and handsomely finished legs with a wonderful black leather upholstered and

Category

20th Century Georgian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Vintage Woven Leather Stool
Mid 20th Century Vintage Woven Leather Stool

Mid 20th Century Vintage Woven Leather Stool

Located in Duxbury, MA

Vintage Woven Leather Stool. Some water marks on leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Adam Style Leather Foot Stools, Tan Upholstery, 1900 Pair
Vintage Adam Style Leather Foot Stools, Tan Upholstery, 1900 Pair

Vintage Adam Style Leather Foot Stools, Tan Upholstery, 1900 Pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Set of Two Sturdy Leather Library Foot Stools This very attractive vintage duo are upholstered

Category

Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Footstools

Materials

Leather

1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools
1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools

1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1950s pair of Swedish Scandinavian design leather stools.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX
Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX

Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post Modern Tan Leather tufted chrome stool, bench, footstool or ottoman with casters. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Swivel ottoman designed in combination with the Shape bergere. Lead finish metal base ME05. Leather upholstery available in different colors.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters
English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters

English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters

Located in Atlanta, GA

backrest are upholstered in deeply button-tufted leather, finished with close-set nailhead trim along the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

20th Century Vintage Leather Stool with Nailhead Trim
20th Century Vintage Leather Stool with Nailhead Trim

20th Century Vintage Leather Stool with Nailhead Trim

Located in Round Top, TX

Vintage 20th-century stool featuring a wood frame, aged leather with nailhead trim, and a vintage

Category

20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed

80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed

By Dimitri Omersa, Valenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Omersa style leather rhino is as a floor or table / credenza sculpture or as a footstool or armrest next

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

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

Located in Harderwijk, NL

A cowhide leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Comté
Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Comté

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Comté

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stool Art Deco stool in leather and wood Attributed Comté Jean Michel frank, Argentina Jean-Michel

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Vintage Leather Stool Omersa For Almazan Pig With Original Tail
Large Vintage Leather Stool Omersa For Almazan Pig With Original Tail

Large Vintage Leather Stool Omersa For Almazan Pig With Original Tail

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A large, vintage, pig ottoman by Omersa for Almazan, ca' 1960's. Patina and character, original tail. Total length approx. 33".

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather
Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather

Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather

By André Arbus

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of stool (footstools) full repair, new lacquered, new lining leather, and refresh metal

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Dragone Pouf in Leather and Padouk by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio
Dragone Pouf in Leather and Padouk by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio

Dragone Pouf in Leather and Padouk by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio

By Frigerio Di Desio, Luciano Frigerio

Located in Conversano, IT

cushion upholstered in black leather, worked with a typical central radial gathering that creates a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Footstools

Materials

Leather, Padouk

19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs
19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs

19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs

Located in New York, NY

19th century Italian pair of leather stools. Turned walnut legs and stretcher. Decorative brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s
De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s

De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern leather patchwork bean bag. A real amazing decorative and relaxing seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

Important Rare Important 19th Century Carved Wooden Red Leather Stool Table
Important Rare Important 19th Century Carved Wooden Red Leather Stool Table

Important Rare Important 19th Century Carved Wooden Red Leather Stool Table

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Outstanding 19th Century Red Leather Upholstered Top

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Ottoman Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy
Leather Ottoman Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy

Leather Ottoman Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

. The ottoman is upholstered with pink soft leather. The leather is in original condition with slight

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen
Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen

Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen

By Michael Christensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Stool from Michael Christensen, 1960s. Upholstered with cognac-colored leather and brushed steel

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY
1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY

1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Knaus Furniture Co Wood Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY 9 tall x 12 x 12 Maker's brass

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s

Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, GB

“Gold Hill Chair” A solid wood folding stool, seat with black leather. Model PH 41. Made by Poul

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, Desede Switzerland
De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, Desede Switzerland

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, Desede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Creme Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede Creme Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede Creme Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in very good

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Foot Stools in Walnut and Leather Seat with Tacks
Pair of Foot Stools in Walnut and Leather Seat with Tacks

Pair of Foot Stools in Walnut and Leather Seat with Tacks

Located in Miami, FL

The structure forms a rectangular form with both sides of the base intersecting and supporting each other. The seats are natural cowhide and attached to the frame by large round bron...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Bronze

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool
Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool A Lovely piece, this Victorian stool

Category

Antique Early 1900s Gothic Footstools

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Foot Stool with Leather Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Foot Stool with Leather Upholstery

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Foot Stool with Leather Upholstery

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved oak foot stool upholstered in leather. A lovely piece, this Victorian stool is made in

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Footstools

Materials

Oak

COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt
COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt

COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

COSETTE OTTOMAN - Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt The Cosette Ottoman

Category

2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke
Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke

Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Brown & Black Coated S.S. Leather Base Naturalle Cork & Black Coated S.S. Leather Base Naturalle

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Cabaça Ottoman +55design Inspired by Brazilian Sertão Symbolism
Cabaça Ottoman +55design Inspired by Brazilian Sertão Symbolism

Cabaça Ottoman +55design Inspired by Brazilian Sertão Symbolism

By Nildo José

Located in Jardim America, SP

The Cabaça Ottoman was created as the perfect companion to the Cabaça Armchair, the inaugural furniture piece by Studio NJ+, designed by Brazilian architect Nildo José. Drawing inspi...

Category

2010s Brazilian Footstools

Materials

Leather

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed
American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sculptural pair of American Studio Craft footstools in walnut with removable cushions by San

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1930's Swedish Modern tabouret
1930's Swedish Modern tabouret

1930's Swedish Modern tabouret

Located in New York, NY

and elegant curves of the Swedish Modern era. Currently upholstered in faux leather with a mix of

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century
Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century

Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Most striking is the luxurious fringe work of leather that cascades from the sides, adding movement and

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vale Ottoman in Brazilian Hardwood – Minimalist Design with Slender Wood Frame
Vale Ottoman in Brazilian Hardwood – Minimalist Design with Slender Wood Frame

Vale Ottoman in Brazilian Hardwood – Minimalist Design with Slender Wood Frame

By Roberta Banqueri

Located in Jardim America, SP

This refined ottoman, crafted from Brazilian certified hardwood, complements the matching Vale lounge chair or stands beautifully on its own as a versatile accent piece. Featuring a ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke
Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke

Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

The Pinio bar chair is a fine crafted fusion of wood, leather, and brass, exuding an elegant design

Category

2010s Indian Other Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tella Bar Stool by Madheke
Tella Bar Stool by Madheke

Tella Bar Stool by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

contemporary form. Defined by its double-cushioned seat and gently curved backrest—both upholstered in leather

Category

2010s Indian Other Footstools

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Single Stool Attributed to Andre Arbus
Single Stool Attributed to Andre Arbus

Single Stool Attributed to Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful small stool in sycamore wood. Newly upholstered in brown leather. Attributed to Andre

Category

Vintage 1940s French Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Camel Seat Form Foot Stool
Camel Seat Form Foot Stool

Camel Seat Form Foot Stool

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully aged leather foot stool in the form of a camel seat having brass accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Ejner Larson & Axel Bender Madsen Stool for Pontopiddin, Denmark
Ejner Larson & Axel Bender Madsen Stool for Pontopiddin, Denmark

Ejner Larson & Axel Bender Madsen Stool for Pontopiddin, Denmark

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in San Francisco, CA

foot rest in solid teak and new black leather, stamped.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Regency Style Curved X-Base Stools with Gold Accents
Pair of Regency Style Curved X-Base Stools with Gold Accents

Pair of Regency Style Curved X-Base Stools with Gold Accents

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French Style Walnut & Leatherette X-Base Stools with Brass Accents A refined pair of French-style stools, each featuring a gracefully curved X-form base in rich walnut finis...

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Footstools

Materials

Brass

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Brown Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of brown leather footstools available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brown leather footstools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 231 antique and vintage brown leather footstools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Brown leather footstools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Brown leather footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large brown leather footstools can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller brown leather footstools available at 1stDibs — each spanning 6.3 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many brown leather footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Chesterfield, Dimitri Omersa and De Sede produced popular brown leather footstools that are worth a look.

How Much are Brown Leather Footstools?

Prices for brown leather footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, brown leather footstools begin at $1 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,287.

Finding the Right Footstools for You

Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.

Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.

Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)

Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.

During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.

Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.

The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Brown Leather Footstools
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, brown leather bags can go with virtually everything. Brown pairs well with other neutrals like beige, black and gray, and coordinates well with warm colors like orange, gold and red. In addition, brown can make an appealing contrast with cooler shades like blue, green and purple. Explore a large selection of brown leather bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for decor and furniture to go with your brown leather couch will vary upon your personal preference. Earthy hues, warm and serene, will enhance the beauty of your brown leather couch – consider beige, bluish pink, orange or teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brown leather couches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many colors go well with brown leather furniture — it is a matter of preference. The different colors that pair well with brown leather furniture are white, black, brown, red, off-white, blue and many more. Shop for a variety of vintage and antique brown leather furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Shades of blue go well with brown leather furniture. Even white or beige works well. Because they are frequently seen together in nature, colors like olive green, ocean blue, terra-cotta, and rusty red all combine well with brown. For a warm, inviting living room, use an earthy wall color and complement your brown sofa with neutral pillows or blankets. Find a collection of antique and vintage style brown leather furniture on 1stDibs today.