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Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Contemporary Footstool 'Grasso' by Stephen Burks, 80 cm
By BD Barcelona Design, Stephen Burks
Located in Paris, FR
'Grasso' by Stephen Burks x Bd Barcelona
Footstool:
Ø36 x 80 cm
Upholstery ref: Florida Leather Black
Frame: Blue
An stool that pursues a visual “ultra-comfort”, and invites you t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra hides, Custom Made In USA
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory.
Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Footstool, Black Steel and Vegetable Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 18.2 in W 25.2 in D 19.7 in
Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 18.2 in W 25.2 in D 19.7 in
Round Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouf
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
This round fur ottoman will be the wow factor that your decor needs. The snow white Mongolian fur ottoman will look and feel super lush in any interior setting. It features the most ...
Category
2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Contemporary Footstool 'Grasso' by Stephen Burks, 65 cm
By BD Barcelona Design, Stephen Burks
Located in Paris, FR
'Grasso' by Stephen Burks x Bd Barcelona
Footstool:
Ø36 x h.65 cm
Ø14,1 x 25,6 inch
Upholstery ref: Clay Leather Brown
Frame: Grey
An stool that pursues a visual “ultra-comfort”, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather Sample
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
White Mid Century Modern Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern short bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any interior space. The stool features a high-quality, white tuf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary, Swedish Mid-Century Style, Tripod Stools, Black Sheepskin
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Swedish Mid-Century Style, Tripod Stools, Black Sheepskin
Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans. New, comfortable foam cushioning and high quality 17 mm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Pair Contemporary Sheepskin Stools / Ottomans, Swedish Modern Style, Shearling
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Contemporary Sheepskin Stools / Ottomans, Swedish Modern Style, Shearling
Contemporary organic form tri-pod footstools or ottomans. New comfortable foam cushioning and 17 mm h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin
Classic Low Stools in Brown Leather, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in handsome and mildly distressed brown leather. The solid wooden frames have been refinished in ebony. These modificati...
Category
2010s North American Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood, Leather
Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather, Denmark, 193
By Kaare Klint
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Safari Footstool with solid ebonized brown wood frame and brown leather seat. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produced circa ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.36 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Jefferson Leather Sitting Cube
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for modern, traditional, or even Western aesthetics, this cube is your go-to seating solution. The vintage brown leather adds character, making it a versatile piece that compl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
21st Century Contemporary Stool in upholstered in Grey Leather and Base in Gold
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Manu Stool is a handmade lavish leather-upholstered piece. A modern stool with a design base of mesmerizing metalwork finished in glorious gold makes it the perfect choice to adorn a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Suede, Wood
H 17.72 in Dm 18.9 in
'Joe Ball' Leather Footstool by Centro Studi Poltronova, Italy
By Poltronova
Located in London, GB
The super soft, high quality leather 'Joe Ball' is the perfect pouf or footstool designed by the renowned Florentine company, Centro Studi Poltronova. Designed for the fiftieth anniv...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Foam
Pair of Mid Century Modern Style GreeK Key Steel and Cowhide Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Jean Michel Frank style chromed steel and cowhide stools are in good condition with minimal if any signs of use and clean neoclassical Greek Key style and...
Category
Early 2000s European Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 16.25 in W 21 in D 15.75 in
Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman
Located in IT
Brown vintage look squared ottoman
Size to be confirmed: 120 x 120 cm H 40 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
2021 KK97170 Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Esben Klint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK97170 Safari Footstool with a solid smoked ash frame and tan leather seat. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 13.3 in W 22.4 in D 22.4 in
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Armada Footstool
By Zoran Jedrejcic
Located in Beograd, RS
The Armada foot rest stool /tabure is defined by its energetic design and exceptional lightness, achieved by combining the finest materials, giving furniture pieces of this collectio...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an FH430 Signature Footstool with an oiled solid oak frame and a light (minty) green leather cushion. The footstool, designed by Frits Henningsen and produced by C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 15.8 in W 23.1 in D 21.6 in
2021 KK97170 Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather
By Esben Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK97170 Safari Footstool with solid ebonized ash wood frame and black leather seat. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 13.3 in W 22.4 in D 22.4 in
'Joe Ball' Leather Footstool by Centro Studi Poltronova, Italy
By Poltronova
Located in London, GB
The super soft, high quality leather 'Joe Ball' is the perfect pouf or footstool designed by the renowned Florentine company, Centro Studi Poltronova. Designed for the fiftieth anniv...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Foam
Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube
Located in New York, NY
This Zebra hide cube ottoman provides a true ‘out of Africa’ sense to any space. Each ottoman has been upholstered with ethically and sustainably-sourced Burchell's Zebra hide. Due t...
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige
Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans. New comfortable foam cushioning and black dyed gen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Oxford stool by Hans J. Wegner & Fredericia Møbelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford stool / ottoman, designed by Hans J. Wegner in cognac leather manufactured by Fredericia Møbelfabrik. The chair is made of the best quality leather with molded foam inside on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS
The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm
Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather
Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Maple
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
B&B Italia “Maxalto Apta” Footstool Sofa Table in Dark Brown “Gamma” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a sublime, ...
Category
2010s Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 48.04 in W 44.1 in D 48.04 in
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with small brass nailhead trim. The unique open decorative arched base makes this small st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Patchwork Saddle Leather Pouf, Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous new production brown leather pouf from Morocco. Square patchwork design in a thick saddle cowhide. Larger size making it perfect as a foot rest and comfortable seat as well....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Leather
Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube
Located in New York, NY
This Zebra hide cube ottoman provides a true ‘out of Africa’ sense to any space. Each ottoman has been upholstered with ethically and sustainably-sourced Burchell's Zebra hide. Due t...
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Verellen Danish Modern Walnut & Suede Ottoman
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very handsome, Danish Modern style round ottoman by Verellen, High Point, NC. The Hayes ottmoman, has a solid walnut X base frame with a tufted gray suede top. In very good estate co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and ...
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Mocca and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and steel Trifolium stool by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, steel
Also available: Different colors and other frame color available
OX DE...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Cognac and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Black Trifolium stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available.
OX D...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black trifolium stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available.
OX DENMARQ is a...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Nature and Steel Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and steel Trifolium stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, steel
Also available: Different colors and other frame color available
OX DE...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Hazelnut and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Hazelnut and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available,
OX...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Mocca and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available,
OX DE...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Nature and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and black trifolium stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available.
OX D...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available,
OX ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Black and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and steel trifolium stool by Ox Denmarq.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm.
Materials: leather, steel
Also available: Different colors and other frame color available.
Ox...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Hazelnut and Steel Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Hazelnut and steel Trifolium stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, Steel
also available: Different colors and other frame color available
OX ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool RH-301/05 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Counter Chair 'Pipe' Black Leather Dakar, Black Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe - chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Model shown : Dakar Nevotex - Black Leather 0842 - Black Frame
Legs: Black steel
Dimensions H 100 / W 59 / D 55 cm (SH) 65 cm
Contem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Natural White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouffe
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
What could be more luxurious than relaxing with this real fur ottoman! Whether styling a living room for seating or foot comfort or adding glam to a bedroom, this Mongolian fur pouf ...
Category
2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Contemporary Bar Stool 'Pipe' Black Leather Dakar, Black Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe - chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Model shown : Dakar Nevotex - Black Leather 0842 - Black Frame
Legs: Black steel
Dimensions H 110 / W 59 / D 55 cm (SH) 75 cm
Contem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS
The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Palm Springs Ottoman by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palm springs ottoman by Anderssen & Voll
Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Base in bronze lacquered metal.
Technique: Lacquered m...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Set of Wulff ATD2 & Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that we are Custom making in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 17 in W 22 in D 19 in
Stephen Burks Contemporary Grasso Orange Leather Armchair and Foot Stool
By Stephen Burks, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair and foot stool designed by Stephen Bruks manufactured by BD Barcelona.
An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backrest upholstered in leather.
The leathe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS
The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
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There is a range of contemporary animal skin footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Contemporary animal skin footstools bearing Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made contemporary animal skin footstools over the years, but those made by Koinor, Rolf Benz and Ekornes Stressless are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Contemporary Animal Skin Footstools?
Contemporary animal skin footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $495, while the lowest priced sells for $182 and the highest can go for as much as $15,840.
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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