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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
'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
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
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust 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-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel, Brass
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
PH Stool, Brass Legs, Black Oak Veneer, Extreme Walnut Leather Seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH stool is perfectly proportioned to match the PH dressing table or stand-alone as a functional sculpture.
The PH stool is available in mahogany, black or natural oak. The m...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
"Il Pezzo 1 Bench" upholstered pouf in fine leather with a gold plated base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan where every element and material harmoniously contributes to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 16.15 in W 76.78 in D 23.63 in
Stool Ottoman Mini with Goat Kidasia Fur
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mini stool gathers inspiration from Scandinavian design made incredibly comfortable with the addition of soft upholstery. The top is upholstered in natural goat leather and the legs ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Foot Stool in Red. Pairs with Multi-position Reclining chair.
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1938. He studied Architecture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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
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
Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant stool/bench, model EJ 141 designed by Morten Ernst & Anne Mette Jensen for Erik Jørgensen, Denmark. It's a bench with legs made of chrome-plated and upholstered seat in black...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary style bench in cow black leather, is totally hand made in Italy. The feet are in chrome plated brass. The dimensions make it useful as coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Set of 2 Footstool Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather Organic Style Auction
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
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
Ph Stool, Wood Legs, Black Oak Veneer, Extreme Black Leather Seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Stool is perfectly proportioned to match the PH Dressing Table or stand-alone as a functional sculpture.
The PH Stool is available in mahogany, black or natural oak. The m...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
George Smith "Signature" Bench Footstool Ottoman - In Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, huge, pristine George Smith "Signature" Bench Footstool/Ottoman, dressed in a peerless, elegant, highly-seductive and sensationally-tactile in ...
Category
2010s Footstools
Materials
Leather
Pair of Baxter "Brain" Large Ottoman Footstool Pouf - In Dark-Grey Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare identical pair of what we have affectionately-called “Brain” (for obvious reasons, and in the absence of knowing their correct model name) large,...
Category
2010s Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Contemporary Footstool 'Grasso' by Stephen Burks, 80 cm
By Stephen Burks, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'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
Contemporary Footstool 'Grasso' by Stephen Burks, 65 cm
By Stephen Burks, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'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
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
'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
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 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 & 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 & 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 & 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
Leplì Ottoman in Melange Fabric with Leather Ornamental Bend
By Poltrona Frau, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in New York, NY
Leplì is a 39x39 cm (15,25') pouf. Kensaku Oshiro designs four versatile pieces with a strong identity. The designer draws on traditional Poltrona Frau processes and decorations, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Polyester, Foam
Leplì Ottoman in Green Leather Pelle SC 173 Glauco
By Poltrona Frau, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in New York, NY
Leplì is a 39x39 cm (15,25') pouf. Kensaku Oshiro designs four versatile pieces with a strong identity. The designer draws on traditional Poltrona Frau processes and decorations, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Polyester, Foam
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
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, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Wood
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
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
Leather, Oak
H 15.8 in W 23.1 in D 21.6 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
Leplì Ottoman in Blu Leather Pelle Sc 209 Cypress
By Poltrona Frau, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in New York, NY
Leplì is a 39x39 cm (15,25') pouf. Kensaku Oshiro designs four versatile pieces with a strong identity. The designer draws on traditional Poltrona Frau processes and decorations, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Polyester, Foam
Oxford Stool Made In Cognac Leather By Hans J. Wegner For Fredericia Møbelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The Oxford stool, designed by the renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Fredericia Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of mid-century modern furniture. This particula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.18 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
"Il Pezzo 1 Pouf" ottoman upholstered in fine leather with a polished brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan where every element and material harmoniously contributes to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 16.15 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Robert Haussmann, De Sede
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, IDF
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
Contemporary Bar Stool 'Pipe' Black Leather Dakar, Black Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
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
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Contemporary Leather Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of contemporary leather footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Contemporary leather footstools made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Koinor, Rolf Benz and Ekornes Stressless each produced beautiful contemporary leather footstools that are worth considering.
How Much are Contemporary Leather Footstools?
Contemporary leather 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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