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Vintage French Footstool Ottoman in Brunschwig & Fils Velvet
By Henredon, Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Oak French style bench stool ottoman upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils floral velvet. Striking
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20th Century American French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage French Footstool Ottoman in Brunschwig & Fils Velvet
Vintage French Footstool Ottoman in Brunschwig & Fils Velvet

Vintage French Footstool Ottoman in Brunschwig & Fils Velvet

$750
H 18 in W 25 in D 16 in
19th Century Scalamandré Leopardo Silk Velvet Round Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century wood footstool newly upholstered in a Scalamandré Leopardo silk velvet.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

19th Century Scalamandré Leopardo Silk Velvet Round Footstool
19th Century Scalamandré Leopardo Silk Velvet Round Footstool

19th Century Scalamandré Leopardo Silk Velvet Round Footstool

$1,095
H 4.25 in Dm 10 in
19th Century Scalamandré Red (Hot Pink) Tigre Velvet Round Footstool(s)
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century wood footstool(s) newly upholstered in a Scalamandré red (hot pink) tiger velvet.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Scalamandré Red (Hot Pink) Tigre Velvet Round Footstool(s)
19th Century Scalamandré Red (Hot Pink) Tigre Velvet Round Footstool(s)

19th Century Scalamandré Red (Hot Pink) Tigre Velvet Round Footstool(s)

$1,095 / item
H 4.75 in Dm 11.5 in
A Pair Of French Green Velvet And Brass Mid Century Foot stools
Located in London, GB
A very smart pair of green velvet footstools from the mid 20th century. Rectangular with tapering
Category

Mid-20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of French Green Velvet And Brass Mid Century Foot stools
A Pair Of French Green Velvet And Brass Mid Century Foot stools

A Pair Of French Green Velvet And Brass Mid Century Foot stools

$2,513 / set
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.42 in
Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This graceful French Louis XV stool embodies timeless elegance with a sophisticated blend of Rococo
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool
Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool

Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool

$920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 34 in D 18.25 in
French 19th Century Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
AA lightweight square footstool from the late 1800s, comfortable and portable enough to use as an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French 19th Century Upholstered Stool
French 19th Century Upholstered Stool

French 19th Century Upholstered Stool

$1,100
H 16.5 in W 20.38 in D 20.38 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in dark red. France, circa 1760
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool

18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool

$1,110 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Pouf in gilded wood in imitation of bamboo. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
central part. Crowbar-shaped, ribbed base. Velvet fabric and black quilted with its traditional braid. Top
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pouf in gilded wood in imitation of bamboo. Circa 1880.
Pouf in gilded wood in imitation of bamboo. Circa 1880.

Pouf in gilded wood in imitation of bamboo. Circa 1880.

$3,361
H 18.51 in Dm 25.2 in
French Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Footstool
Located in Montreal, Quebec
footstool are painted in a creamy Trianon grey colour, creating a lovely contrast with the light blue velvet
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Footstool
French Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Footstool

French Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Footstool

$2,400
H 14 in W 22 in D 15 in
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

$1,950 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 25.99 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Oak and Mauve Upholstered Footstool
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Gustavian-style footstool combining a scalloped top upholstered in mauve velvet with a
Category

20th Century French Baltic Benches

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Oak and Mauve Upholstered Footstool
Swedish Gustavian Style Oak and Mauve Upholstered Footstool

Swedish Gustavian Style Oak and Mauve Upholstered Footstool

$1,400
H 15 in W 18 in D 18 in
Art Deco Armchair and Footstool in Walnut Veneer, Attributed to Dominique, 1930s
By Dominique
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This original armchair and footstool, attributed to the distinguished French interior design firm
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Holly, Burl

Art Deco Armchair and Footstool in Walnut Veneer, Attributed to Dominique, 1930s
Art Deco Armchair and Footstool in Walnut Veneer, Attributed to Dominique, 1930s

Art Deco Armchair and Footstool in Walnut Veneer, Attributed to Dominique, 1930s

$16,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29 in W 27 in D 32 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creation, the design
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar

$3,468
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

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French Square Wooden Foot Stool, Rust Brown Velvet Top, Black Frame/Feet, 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a lovely early 1900s French antique square foot stool with a black wooden frame and black
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Footstools

Materials

Wood

French Square Wooden Foot Stool, Rust Brown Velvet Top, Black Frame/Feet, 1900s
French Square Wooden Foot Stool, Rust Brown Velvet Top, Black Frame/Feet, 1900s

French Square Wooden Foot Stool, Rust Brown Velvet Top, Black Frame/Feet, 1900s

H 4 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Rene Prou Elegant Sycamore Pair of 1940s Stools, Newly Recovered
By René Prou
Located in Paris, ile de france
Pair of very elegant pair of stools by Rene Prou in newly French polished sycamore and newly
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Sycamore

Rene Prou Elegant Sycamore Pair of 1940s Stools, Newly Recovered
Rene Prou Elegant Sycamore Pair of 1940s Stools, Newly Recovered

Rene Prou Elegant Sycamore Pair of 1940s Stools, Newly Recovered

H 47 in W 38 in D 38 in
French 19th Century Original Red Velvet Upholstered Footstool
Located in Southampton, GB
he most wonderful red velvet 19th Century footstool with original traditionally upholstered swab
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Velvet

French 19th Century Original Red Velvet Upholstered Footstool
French 19th Century Original Red Velvet Upholstered Footstool

French 19th Century Original Red Velvet Upholstered Footstool

H 52 in W 105 in D 38 in
Parcel-Gilt Silk Tiger Velvet Footstool, France
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Chic French Napoleon III period Louis XVI style mahogany frame footstool with original parcel
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Parcel-Gilt Silk Tiger Velvet Footstool, France
Parcel-Gilt Silk Tiger Velvet Footstool, France

Parcel-Gilt Silk Tiger Velvet Footstool, France

H 8.5 in W 20.13 in D 12 in
A French Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Louis Philippe Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstered in antique velvet and trimmed in patinated brass nailheads the square bench supported
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

A French Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Louis Philippe Footstool
A French Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Louis Philippe Footstool

A French Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Louis Philippe Footstool

H 17.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
20th Century Pair of French Golden Footstools in Blue Velvet
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Beautiful pair of French footstools of the 20th century. Furniture in richly carved and gilded wood
Category

Mid-20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

20th Century Pair of French Golden Footstools in Blue Velvet
20th Century Pair of French Golden Footstools in Blue Velvet

20th Century Pair of French Golden Footstools in Blue Velvet

H 18.12 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XV Olive Velvet Footstool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic quality painted and carved walnut French Louis XV stool with beautiful olive
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XV Olive Velvet Footstool
Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XV Olive Velvet Footstool

Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XV Olive Velvet Footstool

H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Blue Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique footstool was crafted in Southern France, circa 1870. The rectangular stool
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Blue Velvet
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Blue Velvet

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Blue Velvet

H 7.5 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
This simple, elegant foot stool was carved in France, circa 1780. The antique, fruit wood piece
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Green Velvet
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Green Velvet

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Footstool with Green Velvet

H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 10.75 in
19th Century French Carved Ebonized Footstools with Red Velvet, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1870, these six footstools were found in a private chapel in France. Each hand carved stool has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Carved Ebonized Footstools with Red Velvet, Set of Six
19th Century French Carved Ebonized Footstools with Red Velvet, Set of Six

19th Century French Carved Ebonized Footstools with Red Velvet, Set of Six

H 7 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Pair Clarence House Moss Trocadero Silk Velvet Footstools
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of 20th-Century wooden footstools newly upholstered in Clarence House Moss Tocadero
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20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Pair Clarence House Moss Trocadero Silk Velvet Footstools
Vintage Pair Clarence House Moss Trocadero Silk Velvet Footstools

Vintage Pair Clarence House Moss Trocadero Silk Velvet Footstools

H 9 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Footstool from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Southern France circa 1890, the antique stool stands on four scrolled feet decorated with acanthus leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Footstool from Provence
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Footstool from Provence

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Footstool from Provence

H 7 in W 50.5 in L 7 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Painted Oval Footstools with Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of antique footstools from Paris, France; crafted circa 1870, each oval stool features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Painted Oval Footstools with Blue Velvet Fabric
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Painted Oval Footstools with Blue Velvet Fabric

Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Painted Oval Footstools with Blue Velvet Fabric

H 7 in W 14 in D 11 in
19th Century, Renaissance Footstool with Velvet and Carved Gryffins
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century, Renaissance footstool with velvet and carved gryffins is ideal for the masculine
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Antique 1860s French Renaissance Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century, Renaissance Footstool with Velvet and Carved Gryffins
19th Century, Renaissance Footstool with Velvet and Carved Gryffins

19th Century, Renaissance Footstool with Velvet and Carved Gryffins

H 21 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Napoleon III Luigi Bevilacqua Velluto Tigre Verde Green Velvet Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Napoleon III ebonized incised wood footstool, newly upholstered in Luigi Bevilacqua
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Napoleon III Luigi Bevilacqua Velluto Tigre Verde Green Velvet Footstool
Napoleon III Luigi Bevilacqua Velluto Tigre Verde Green Velvet Footstool

Napoleon III Luigi Bevilacqua Velluto Tigre Verde Green Velvet Footstool

H 7.25 in Dm 12.25 in
Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass mohair velvet footstools 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Maison Baguès footstools was created with solid bamboo shaped brass in the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass mohair velvet footstools 1960s
Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass mohair velvet footstools 1960s

Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass mohair velvet footstools 1960s

H 13 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Pair of goatskin footstools
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pebble shape footstools, top violet goatskin, upholstered with Rubelli violine velvet; two
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2010s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Goatskin, Velvet

Pair of goatskin footstools
Pair of goatskin footstools

Pair of goatskin footstools

H 13 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
French Provincial Footstool in Red Linen / Pompoms Hand carved Walnut Base
Located in Malibu, CA
French Provincial Footstool in Platner & Co red linen blend/ Samuel & Sons silk pompoms over a
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Antique 19th Century Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Silk, Velvet

French Provincial Footstool in Red Linen / Pompoms Hand carved Walnut Base
French Provincial Footstool in Red Linen / Pompoms Hand carved Walnut Base

French Provincial Footstool in Red Linen / Pompoms Hand carved Walnut Base

H 11.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
A Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a carved apron, fluted tapering legs, and joined by a carved X-form stretcher with center finial.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery

A Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool
A Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool

A Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool

H 18.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
French 19th Century Cut Velvet Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
On this French, 19th footstool, the seat is upholstered in luxurious silk velvet, cut and brocaded
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Antique 19th Century French Other Footstools

Materials

Silk, Oak

French 19th Century Cut Velvet Upholstered Stool
French 19th Century Cut Velvet Upholstered Stool

French 19th Century Cut Velvet Upholstered Stool

H 15.25 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in
French Carved Giltwood Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a French or Italian Rococo footstool. The stool features
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Giltwood

French Carved Giltwood Stool
French Carved Giltwood Stool

French Carved Giltwood Stool

H 10.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
French Modern Curved Splay Leg Stools, 1970
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
French Modern curved splay leg stools with walnut legs and white velvet upholstery. 1970, Original.
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Vintage 1970s French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Modern Curved Splay Leg Stools, 1970
French Modern Curved Splay Leg Stools, 1970

French Modern Curved Splay Leg Stools, 1970

H 15 in W 27 in D 16 in
French Louis XVI Style Round Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pretty and plush pouf, ottoman, or footstool in the Louis XVI style with elegant hand-carved
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Round Ottoman
French Louis XVI Style Round Ottoman

French Louis XVI Style Round Ottoman

H 16.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Superb Velvet Upholstered Cerule Style Gilded Walnut Benches Stools
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French Made cerule style gondola form sools wth great frames and great
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Vintage 1950s French Regency Revival Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Superb Velvet Upholstered Cerule Style Gilded Walnut Benches Stools
Pair of Superb Velvet Upholstered Cerule Style Gilded Walnut Benches Stools

Pair of Superb Velvet Upholstered Cerule Style Gilded Walnut Benches Stools

H 20 in W 22 in D 16 in
Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large french stools or tabouret from the mid 19th century. Solid beech, partly
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Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860

Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860

H 22.84 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Mutton Bone Foot Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique double footrest was crafted in Southern France, circa 1870. The long stool
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Mutton Bone Foot Stool
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Mutton Bone Foot Stool

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Mutton Bone Foot Stool

H 12 in W 31.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of Louis XV-style footstools that are just slightly out-of-period and date
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Stools
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Stools

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Stools

H 13 in W 15 in D 15 in
French 19th Century Mahogany and Velvet Footstool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French mahogany and velvet-upholstered Campaign footstool made in the 1800’s with modern appeal
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

French 19th Century Mahogany and Velvet Footstool
French 19th Century Mahogany and Velvet Footstool

French 19th Century Mahogany and Velvet Footstool

H 20.25 in W 20.75 in D 14.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Purple Velvet Footstools
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Antique Giltwood Footstools in the Early Louis XV Manner Of elliptical form
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Purple Velvet Footstools
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Purple Velvet Footstools

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Purple Velvet Footstools

H 18 in W 26 in D 23 in
Ottoman Pouf Footstool Seafoam Green Velvet Coral Pattern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Ottoman Pouf Footstool Velvet fabric is Seafoam Green color with a Goldenrod Coral Pattern
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Cotton

Ottoman Pouf Footstool Seafoam Green Velvet Coral Pattern
Ottoman Pouf Footstool Seafoam Green Velvet Coral Pattern

Ottoman Pouf Footstool Seafoam Green Velvet Coral Pattern

H 19 in W 36 in D 36 in
Ligne Roset by Inga Sempé Ruché White Velvet and Red Sofa & Footstool
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
footstool Originally designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset in 2010, the Ruché sofa is a bold and bright
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2010s French Sofas

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Ligne Roset by Inga Sempé Ruché White Velvet and Red Sofa & Footstool
Ligne Roset by Inga Sempé Ruché White Velvet and Red Sofa & Footstool

Ligne Roset by Inga Sempé Ruché White Velvet and Red Sofa & Footstool

H 32.68 in W 66.93 in D 36.23 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Green Velvet Armchair and Footstool, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design mid century Classic. This fireside armchair and footstool is incredibly versatile and can be used
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1990s French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Green Velvet Armchair and Footstool, Set of 2
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Green Velvet Armchair and Footstool, Set of 2

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Green Velvet Armchair and Footstool, Set of 2

H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Blond Walnut and Pink Velvet Armchairs with Footstools
Located in London, GB
walnut with curved details and newly reupholstered in powder pink velvet. The walnut has a beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Blond Walnut and Pink Velvet Armchairs with Footstools
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Blond Walnut and Pink Velvet Armchairs with Footstools

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Blond Walnut and Pink Velvet Armchairs with Footstools

H 25.99 in W 27.17 in L 25.99 in
Victorian Carved Walnut Putto Footstool Baroque Ottoman French Country Style
By George Hepplewhite, Jean-Henri Riesener, Charles Cressent, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Victorian French or Italian hand carved walnut wooden footstool - ottoman with Putto. Style
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Victorian Carved Walnut Putto Footstool Baroque Ottoman French Country Style
Victorian Carved Walnut Putto Footstool Baroque Ottoman French Country Style

Victorian Carved Walnut Putto Footstool Baroque Ottoman French Country Style

H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Vintage Armchairs and Footstools
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
These vintage armchairs with their assorted footstools from the 1950s have been entirely
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage Armchairs and Footstools
Pair of Vintage Armchairs and Footstools

Pair of Vintage Armchairs and Footstools

H 27.96 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Chairs with their Pair of Footstools
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of chairs with their pair of footstools.
Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chairs with their Pair of Footstools
Pair of Chairs with their Pair of Footstools

Pair of Chairs with their Pair of Footstools

H 36 in W 28 in D 23.5 in
Ligne Roset Moël Armchair & Footstool by Inga Sempé
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Moël Armchair & Footstool by Ligne Roset, a luxurious addition to any living space
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

Ligne Roset Moël Armchair & Footstool by Inga Sempé
Ligne Roset Moël Armchair & Footstool by Inga Sempé

Ligne Roset Moël Armchair & Footstool by Inga Sempé

H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 48.43 in
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Petit Footstool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming early 20th century French carved walnut Louis XVI style petit footstool that has
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Petit Footstool
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Petit Footstool

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Petit Footstool

H 8 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
corner seats, one fireside chair and one footstool, newly reupholstered in a soft denim blue colored
Category

Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 6
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
seats, one fireside chair and one footstool, newly reupholstered in a soft denim blue coloured fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fabric

Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 6
Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 6

Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 6

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19th Century Leopardo Velvet Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century round footstool newly upholstered in a Leopardo silk velvet.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

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Velvet, Wood, Silk

19th Century Leopardo Velvet Footstool
19th Century Leopardo Velvet Footstool

19th Century Leopardo Velvet Footstool

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19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Velvet Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1860, the French footstool has a carved base, and is reupholstered with a blue velvet brocade
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Velvet Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Velvet Fabric

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Velvet Fabric

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French Louis XV Style Bench or Footstool, Fawn, Caramel-Coloured Velvet
Located in Montreal, Quebec
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French Louis XV Style Bench or Footstool, Fawn, Caramel-Coloured Velvet
French Louis XV Style Bench or Footstool, Fawn, Caramel-Coloured Velvet

French Louis XV Style Bench or Footstool, Fawn, Caramel-Coloured Velvet

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Pair of Early 20th Century, French, Carved Footstools with New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your living room with this elegant pair of Louis XVI foot stools. Crafted in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools

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Pair of Early 20th Century, French, Carved Footstools with New Velvet Upholstery
Pair of Early 20th Century, French, Carved Footstools with New Velvet Upholstery

Pair of Early 20th Century, French, Carved Footstools with New Velvet Upholstery

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Pair of Mahogany and Embroidered Velvet Footstools, France, circa 1900
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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Pair of Mahogany and Embroidered Velvet Footstools, France, circa 1900
Pair of Mahogany and Embroidered Velvet Footstools, France, circa 1900

Pair of Mahogany and Embroidered Velvet Footstools, France, circa 1900

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Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Footstools with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
This nice pair of antique foot stools was created in France, circa 1890. Each stool features carved
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Footstools with Velvet
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Footstools with Velvet

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Footstools with Velvet

H 8 in W 14 in D 11 in
Pair of French Mahogany and Brass Footstools
Located in Stamford, CT
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Antique 1890s French Empire Footstools

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Brass

Pair of French Mahogany and Brass Footstools
Pair of French Mahogany and Brass Footstools

Pair of French Mahogany and Brass Footstools

H 9 in W 15 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Blue Cut Velvet Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine antique foot stool from France, circa 1870, with scrolled feet and shaped apron, this stool
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Blue Cut Velvet Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Blue Cut Velvet Fabric

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Blue Cut Velvet Fabric

H 6.5 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Mid Century 1940s French Louis XVI Style Painted Footstools or Ottomans
Located in London, England
Pair of 1940s, mid century, French footstools or ottomans in Louis’ XVI style with floral carvings
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid Century 1940s French Louis XVI Style Painted Footstools or Ottomans
Pair of Mid Century 1940s French Louis XVI Style Painted Footstools or Ottomans

Pair of Mid Century 1940s French Louis XVI Style Painted Footstools or Ottomans

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Giltwood French Regence Tabouret with Orange Velvet Upholstery, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
French tabouret, which has no arms or backrest. In the 17th century, under the reign of Louis XIV
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Footstools

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Giltwood French Regence Tabouret with Orange Velvet Upholstery, circa 1720
Giltwood French Regence Tabouret with Orange Velvet Upholstery, circa 1720

Giltwood French Regence Tabouret with Orange Velvet Upholstery, circa 1720

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Pair of Mid-Century French Walnut Stools ~ Benches with Velvet Cushions
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of French walnut Mid-Century stools ~ benches are ideal for the living room, master bath
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century French Walnut Stools ~ Benches with Velvet Cushions
Pair of Mid-Century French Walnut Stools ~ Benches with Velvet Cushions

Pair of Mid-Century French Walnut Stools ~ Benches with Velvet Cushions

H 21 in W 23.5 in D 11.5 in
French Clarence House Upholstery Foot Stool
Located in Tampa, FL
A vintage French foot stool upholstered with vintage 1970s, silk velvet animal print fabric by
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Vintage 1940s French Footstools

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Silk, Velvet, Wood

French Clarence House Upholstery Foot Stool
French Clarence House Upholstery Foot Stool

French Clarence House Upholstery Foot Stool

H 9.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Foot Stools
Located in Winter Park, FL
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20th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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Brass

Pair of French Louis XV Style Foot Stools
Pair of French Louis XV Style Foot Stools

Pair of French Louis XV Style Foot Stools

H 8 in W 16 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe, Carved Walnut Foot or Gout Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French, Louis Philippe, carved walnut foot or gout stool, having an olive green velvet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe, Carved Walnut Foot or Gout Stool
19th Century French Louis Philippe, Carved Walnut Foot or Gout Stool

19th Century French Louis Philippe, Carved Walnut Foot or Gout Stool

H 5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate neoclassical beauty into your home with this exquisite pair of carved oval footstools
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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Tapestry, Velvet

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Foot Stools
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Foot Stools

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Foot Stools

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Mutton Bone Foot Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique ottoman was crafted in Southern France, circa 1920. The large foot stool
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Mutton Bone Foot Stool
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Mutton Bone Foot Stool

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Mutton Bone Foot Stool

H 13 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Six-Leg Foot Bench with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique foot stool, or prayer bench, will add color to any home. Created in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

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Tapestry, Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Six-Leg Foot Bench with Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Six-Leg Foot Bench with Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Six-Leg Foot Bench with Aubusson Tapestry

H 6 in W 45 in D 9 in

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French Velvet Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French velvet footstools available for sale. The range of distinct French velvet footstools — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. French velvet footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. French velvet footstools made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. French velvet footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Aubusson Manufacture are consistently popular.

How Much are French Velvet Footstools?

Prices for French velvet footstools start at $450 and top out at $16,988 with the average selling for $1,600.

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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