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Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Mid 20th Century, Danish Round Tripod Footstool
Located in Bristol, GB
A charming, round footstool with tapering teak legs and a padded cushion which has been newly upholstered in black faux leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Faux Leather, Teak

Mid Century Wool Hand Tufting Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. The stool is after full ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Wool, Beech

1960's, Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery. Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of straight simp...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Beech

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Stool for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cane stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The stool features a woven cane seat and tapered teak dowel legs. Dimensions
 22" width x 16" dept...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Teak, Cane

Safari rosewood and leather Erik Worts Ottoman for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Wørts
Located in Braga, Braga
Safari Ottoman designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960. Made of solid rosewood and leather. Very nice patinated leather seat but still in good vintage condition. S...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Rosewood

1960's Restored and Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery. Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Beech

Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful high quality faux fur. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Alpaca, Beech

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
H 16.34 in W 23.23 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960's. Robust construction with cross supports and original upholstery. Spottrup & Danish Furniture Makers' control stamp intact.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wool, Beech

Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original button vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 13 in W 19 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Unique splayed legs & original upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish teak footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Original vinyl upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 15 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slender spayed legs and original upholstery with wear & tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 14 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Fliptop Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool with storage, circa 1960's. Handy flip top divided storage compartment. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Elegent, robust design with cross supports. Original black vinyl uphostery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 16 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slim curved seat and long tapered legs create an elegant profile. Original upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 17 in W 21 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
By SL Møbler Denmark 1
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish footstool by SL Mobler, circa 1960's. Angled ergonomic design with sleek legs. SL Mobler maker's mark intact.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool circa 1960's. Sleek tapered legs and tufted original upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-century beech footstool, circa 1960's. Gently curved seat and splayed legs with original upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 14 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
PK33 stool designed by Poul Khaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
very important and rare PK33 stool designed by Poul Kjaerholm in red-brown leather. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, ca 1960ies, with makers emblem. The designs of th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Steel

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Elm

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
H 16 in W 22 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm and leather footstool, circa 1960's. Original red tufted leather with solid tapering legs.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Elm

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholstered in unique vintage hand woven ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Tapestry, Oak

Stool, Model 78a In Rosewood With Black Leather Niels O. Møller From 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool is a Model 78a made of rosewood with black leather, designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller's Møbelfabrik in 1950. It has a simple and functional design, typical of Mø...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Elm

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
H 16 in W 22 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original vinyl upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech and Vinyl Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak flip top footstool circa 1960's. Tufted top flips open to storage compartment with fitted interior. Some minor marks consistent with age.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Beech

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Wood

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Cream Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and cream leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather. Designed in 1958 after drawings of the original ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with teak frame and woven cotton upholstery ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Hardwood

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
H 16 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Danish Vintage Rosewood Footstool By Spøttrup, 1960s
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish rosewood footstool by Spøttrup Vintage Rosewood Footstool from 1960s. Manufactured in Denmark by Spøttrup. Seat upholstered in black leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rosewood

1970s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood and Black Leather Armchair and Footstool
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A black leather armchair and Footstool set. A very stylish mid century piece by Skipper Mobler of Denmark.  Supple black leather in superb condition on a teak/beech frame stained in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Leather

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
H 14 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Teak stool with storage compartment
Located in Vojens, 83
Teak stool with storage space under the seat. Seat upholstered in gray artificial leather.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Teak stool with storage compartment
Teak stool with storage compartment
H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Black Ash Dot Footstools by Arne Jacobsen Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Dot stool, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, is a timeless and functional piece of furniture that was updated in 1970 with four legs as we know it today. The modern st...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Chrome

Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool From the 1960s Danish vintage ottoman or ottoman. The ottoman or ottoman has a black leatherette seat with stitching and beech legs. The conditio...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Teak

Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
1950's Set of Two Restored an Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's set of two restored and reupholstered Danish mid-century modern stools Set of two stools from the 1950s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and new upholstery in very g...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Robust frame with unique joinery and lovely deep tone contrasts nicely with the original upholstery in nice condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
H 13 in W 19 in D 17 in
Papercord / Cane Footstools in Teak Wood By Sigfred Omann For Ølholm Furniture
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
A teak stool designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s is a beautiful example of Danish furniture design from the popular mid-century modern period. Sig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Papercord, Teak

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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Walnut

Poul Hundevad Teak Guldhøj Folding Stool Model PH-41 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Handewitt, DE
Guldhøj folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model PH-41. Made in teak. Later new brown vintage leather cover.Produced by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Denmark 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century footstool, circa 1960's. Sweet shape with original wool fabric in nice condition! Please inquire for remote and international shipping rates.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Wool, Teak

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Low Stool Teak with Natural Paper Cord Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern low stool comprised of a teak frame with a natural paper cord woven top. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Papercord, Teak

Henning Kjaernulf Carved Oak Stool
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved oak base, period striped wool seat upholstery with nailhead trim. Condition conducive with age.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Carved Oak Stool
Henning Kjaernulf Carved Oak Stool
H 14 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Danish Rosewood Footstool by Spottrup
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and vinyl Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960s. Solid rosewood frame with original cream vinyl upholstery. Compact design can be used with virtually any seating type. S...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Hardwood

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Danish Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of danish wood footstools available for sale. Find 154 antique and vintage danish wood footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Danish wood footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Danish wood footstools bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large danish wood footstools, so small danish wood footstools measuring 9.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Danish wood footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Poul Henningsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Danish Wood Footstools?

Prices for danish wood footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, danish wood footstools begin at $125 and can go as high as $19,709, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

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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