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Footstools For Sale
Early 20th Century French Leather Bench Seat
Located in Buchanan, NY
A small leather gym horse that has been converted to a bench. Add a unique piece of history to your home with this small leather gym horse bench. This gorgeous bench is an original f...
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Early 20th Century French Footstools

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Leather

20th C. Louis XVI Style Tabouret Upholstered in Velvet with Brass Nailhead Trim
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Louis XVI style tabouret with concave sides to a rectangular upholstered seat, raised on turned wood legs with brass casters. The seat is upholstered in a small scale jewe...
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Footstools

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Silk, Velvet, Wood

A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
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1920s French Vintage Footstools

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Cane, Wood

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

French Pair of Vintage Square Footstools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Versatile pair of French footstool-ottomans, vintage 1970s, upholstered in beige synthetic leather for durability and accented with brown piping. Comfortable to sit on as well as to ...
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20th Century French Modern Footstools

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Foam, Wood

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Attr. Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of puristic stools, ebonized beech wood.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Footstools

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Leontigre Jacquard Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in red color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characte...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Wood

Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Shades of green leather handmade footstool poof ottoman in the form of a Dinosaur. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an Estate S...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

De Sede DS-80 Ocean Blue Patchwork Leather Stool, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in ocean blue leather. The pouf is in very good condition.
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

Hand carved Antique French Leather Footstool
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Antique French Leather Footstool19 Hand carved Antique French Antique leather footstool delicately hand carved antique French footstool...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Footstools

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard velvet high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
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...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools

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Brass, Steel

Antique Rustic Early American Shaker Woven Rush Milking Foot Stool Jute Seat 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century rustic early American / country farmhouse / Shaker style milking stool / foot rest featuring Adirondack log form carved legs, bowed top and a simple jute rope seat...
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Early 20th Century Shaker Footstools

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Rush, Hardwood

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Glass

Sori Yanagi Vintage Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Brass

"Il Pezzo 1 Bench" upholstered pouf in fine leather with a gold plated base
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Footstools

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Brass, Gold Plate

Cubic Art Deco Stool, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Art Deco stool from France about 1930. Walnut veneered and polished. Covered with anthracite fabric and border finishing. Dimensions: H 38 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Walnut

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Footstools

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Brass

Summits Bar Stool by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Elevate your interior with our exquisite Summits Bar Stool, a perfect fusion of luxurious comfort and sculptural elegance that serves as both functional seating and artistic statemen...
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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Antique English Regency Crotch Mahogany Leather Library Bed Steps Under Storage
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite English Regency library / bed Steps, staircase, stepstool or side table. Made from mahogany with tooled leather tops and crotch mahogany veneered fronts. Each of the upp...
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Early 20th Century Regency Footstools

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful fresh green color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Mustard Yellow Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristi...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet blue upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

Zebra Hide Footstool
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wood and zebra hide footstool or low bench / stool, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece is rectangular with bun feet, with a footrest or seat upholstered in authentic ...
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Mid-20th Century Footstools

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Zebra Hide, Wood

Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous foldable stool designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France in the 1970s. The TS stool is fully made in a beautiful maple wood and was ingeniously design to...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood, Maple

Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Lupa Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
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2010s American Footstools

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Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Brown Leather Pig Abercrombie & Fitch Footstool
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage brown leather upholstered pig crafted by Omersa & Co. (Lincolnshire, UK), probably for Abercrombie & Fitch, with rolled leather eyes, snout, and metal capped feet. Wonderful ...
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Mid-20th Century English Other Footstools

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Leather

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

West African Carved Solid Wood Senufo Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

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Wood

Mid-century Modern Dmitri Leather Rhino Footstall
Located in Downingtown, PA
MCM Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool or Ottoman, The 1960-70s The Mid-century leather footstool or ottoman is designed in the shape of ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

Four Mid-Century Style Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stools were designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish br...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Wood, Velvet

English upholstered footstool on turned oak legs, c. 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Rectangular footstool on turned oak legs terminating in button feet. The top of the stool has been upholstered in a hand loomed wool kilim fragment with a geometric pattern. England...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Footstools

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Wool, Oak

Natural White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouffe
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 will look and feel amazing in any decor setting. Each fur ottoman boasts with the most beautiful and silky Mongolian sheepskin...
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2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Footstools

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Sheepskin

Small French Walnut Pied de Tabouret Foot Stool, Pierre Frey Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A small, yet beautiful pied de tabouret, this French foot stool, which dates to circa 1900 is upholstered with Pierre Frey floral print. The frame, wh...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upho...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stool con...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

French, Louis XVI Period, Carved Giltwood and Upholstered Footstool, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an oval upholstered top on a carved giltwood frame, the apron with a repeating circular pattern, raised on round tapering fluted legs
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

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Giltwood

Mid-Century Camel Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Edmu...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Wicker Footstool
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular wicker footstool with weaved top and wrapped rattan legs, circa mid-20th century. A great piece to rest feet, hold a book(s)/a cocktail, a plant, etc. Many uses. Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Footstools

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Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Style Blue Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Wood, Velvet

Footstool Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or low bench seat...
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Mid-20th Century English Footstools

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Brass

Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful yellow pattern high quality spanish gull lamadrid velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs n...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Walnut, Beech, Fabric, Chenille

Fond Stool by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Elevate your interior with our exquisite Fond Stool, a perfect fusion of luxurious comfort and sculptural elegance that serves as both functional seating and artistic statement piece...
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2010s American Modern Footstools

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Bronze, Nickel

Set of Two Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stools were designed b...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming pair of Swedish benches from the early Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. These stools display beautiful carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame, rosette...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

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Wood, Paint

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in England" attached underneath. Brass foot caps. CREATOR Attributed to Dimitri O...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Brass

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid mahogany legs, with an x - stretcher, rests on button feet. The original fabric is most li...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Mahogany

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman. Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s, the piece looks similar to the “Kroken” chair...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather, Bentwood

Mid-Century De Sede Style Square Chocolate Brown Leather Ottoman by Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square de Sede style chocolate brown leather ottoman by Leolux. In original condition with visible wear and patina that is consistent with its age and use. Several other leather otto...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

Nilo, Contemporary Jacquard and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, in jacquard tessuto in p...
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2010s Italian Footstools

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Velvet

Pair of Midcentury White and Blue Linen Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and blue high quality linen upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Pink Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Ed...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
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
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

Two Mid-Century Style Blue Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stools were designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish br...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass mohair velvet footstools 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Maison Baguès footstools was created with solid bamboo shaped brass in the early 1960s. Fully reupholstered with eggplant mohair velvet, fabric feels timeless ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Brass

Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful beige and yellow upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characterist...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Lupa Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Oak

Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra Hides, Custom Made In USA
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Footstools

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Zebra Hide

Tree Branches Long Bench, Bege Fur and Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

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Brass

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Gustav Stickley Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made of oak, the footstool has spindles on two sides, as pict...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

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Leather, Upholstery, Oak

19th c . Swedish Gustavian Painted Stools Signed by Johannes Ericsson
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the late Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with nailhead trim, circa 1830. Signed by Johannes Ericsson, 1803-1865, a chair ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

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Paint, Wood, Linen

Shoe Stool with a Seat, and a Mirror Stand Set, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Shoe stool with a seat, and a mirror stand set, Vienna, circa 1920s. Only the mirror glass and the leather on the seat are replaced ( new ) ( The footrest ...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Nickel

Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 choose your fabric
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – A Stylish and Functional Accent for Modern Interiors The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a versatile and stylish addition to any living sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Footstools

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Foam, Fabric, Plywood

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Antique Footstool with Baby Tiger Needlepoint and Gold Trim
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique footstool with carved profiled legs and needlepoint embroidery of a. Baby tiger. Gold trim accent on the legs and around the top.
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1930s American Country Vintage Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Indian Brass Three Legged Foot Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
Indian brass three legged foot stool in brass, circa 1970s. Great patina finish and enscibed circular design in blue; Legs unscrew for easy storage. A very interesting, decorative an...
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20th Century Indian Romantic Footstools

Materials

Brass

20th C. Louis XVI Style Tabouret Upholstered in Velvet with Brass Nailhead Trim
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Louis XVI style tabouret with concave sides to a rectangular upholstered seat, raised on turned wood legs with brass casters. The seat is upholstered in a small scale jewe...
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman with Shapely Legs. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 18" W x 14" D.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Classic Antique Style Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.
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1970s North American American Empire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Yngve Ekstrom Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Corduroy, by Swedese
Located in Bochum, NRW
Yngve Ekstrom Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Corduroy, by Swedese Sunflower yellow corduroy covering. Frames made of laminated birch. Marked "Swedese, Design Yngve Eks...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

Antique and Vintage Footstools

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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