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Nino Pouf with Brushed Brass Plinth and Buttons
Located in Frazão, Porto
In our Nino stool we can appreciate the beautiful details and finishes like the buttons and the plinth in brushed brass. Upholstered with grey Siège 886 (structure) and camel safety...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Nino Pouf with Brushed Brass Plinth and Buttons
Nino Pouf with Brushed Brass Plinth and Buttons
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Contemporary Black Stool Upholstered with Fur Top & Gold Spheres Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Stool is a luxury stool ideal for any contemporary interior design project. A modern stool design, upholstered in fur with polished brass details, made to enhance your home e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bago Cube Pouf with Antique Brass Structure
Located in Frazão, Porto
The enveloping structure of the Bago pouf, in antique brass, makes it even more exquisite. Upholstered with grey Key fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bago Cube Pouf with Antique Brass Structure
Bago Cube Pouf with Antique Brass Structure
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool RH-301/05 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s
By Emsa Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Germany by EMSA around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an off-white color. This orig...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s
Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Camber Stool, Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Camber stool, Paul Coenen Dimensions: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel The Camber bench and stool originated from the idea of manufacturing a piece of furniture ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Camber Stool, Paul Coenen
Camber Stool, Paul Coenen
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in
Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Vanity Stool
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel vanity stool with a gilt iron frame and unattached purple pink and green plaid seat cushion. (Palladio, Italy).
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).  
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Symphony Stool, Fur and Rustic Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Ludwig Van Beethoven is recognized as one of the most exceptional composers of all time. As an ode to the genius behind the music, the symphony stool captures the tumultuous essence ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.       
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede storage pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Detailed condition: Very good, this vintage item ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
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.   
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Swiss Design Classic Eternit Hocker by Ludwig Walser, 1950s
By Eternit, Ludwig Walser
Located in Renens, CH
Handcrafted Eternit footstool or Hocker designed by Ludwig Walser in 1959, introduced during the horticultural exhibition in Zürich in that same year. This footstool is considered...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Concrete

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
H 14.325 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

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 Ed...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carapace a soft cushion that can ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
H 17.33 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
De Sede DS-80 Blue Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
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.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant stool/bench, model EJ 141 designed by Morten Ernst & Anne Mette Jensen for Erik Jørgensen, Denmark. It's a bench with legs made of chrome-plated and upholstered seat in black...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Maison Jansen Attributed Metal and Brass Foot Stool circa 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a sophisticated Maison Jansen attributed foot stool. The stool is supposed to have a cushion on top of the vinyl webbed supports. The piece has brass and steel elements and i...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Moooi Zio Footstool in Manga, Blue Upholstery with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Providing the ultimate grace to your limbs, the Zio footstool by Marcel Wanders brings a touch of style along with its heavenly comfort. Feel free to kick off your shoes and rest you...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

NINO Pouf
Located in Frazão, Porto
A delicate piece, NINO stool is highlighted by the sophisticated details and finishes like the buttons and the plinth in brushed or antique brass. Shown upholstered with Siège 01 an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

NINO Pouf
NINO Pouf
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Moooi BFF Footstool in Divina 3, 171 Light Grey Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Jackson Footstool in Divina 3, 106 Upholstery with Steel Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes you just need to feel supported, seduced, protagonist of your own world for a moment. Additional information: Material: Steel, HR foam Upholstery: Divina 3, 106 - Cat ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 20th Century Navy Blue Wool Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful navy blue high quality wool 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 Stools

Materials

Fabric

Casanova, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This pouf with blue and white tones is characterized by rich decorations, inspired by the decor typical of eighteenth-century Dutch porcelains. The minute details portray an array of...
Category

2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Moooi BFF Footstool in Dodo Pavone Jacquard White Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool with later blue and white checked upholstery, parcel gilt painted frame, rising on cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Paint

Moooi Boutique Footstool in Hallingdal 65, 143 Brown Upholstery & Steel Base
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived, developed and designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Boutique sofa is timeless. The Boutique sofa contours, dimensions and sheer comfort makes it highly sitter-friendly...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

by Philippe Starck for Presence Paris / Loréal
By Philippe Starck
Located in Roma, IT
Raro sgabello girevole di Philippe Starck per Presence Paris / L'Oréal Sgabello molto raro e attraente è stato progettato da Philippe Starck nel 1989 per Presence Paris / L'Oréal. ...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Iron

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Leatherette Stool with Wheels, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Leatherette Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather

Midcentury Leatherette Stool with Wheels, 1970s
Midcentury Leatherette Stool with Wheels, 1970s
H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Moooi Bart Footstool in Ultra White 41594 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Bart Footstool in Divina Melange 3, 147 Grey Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Two Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful blue high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful petrol blue high quality velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, chara...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Eco Pouf in Aqua Green with Capitoné on Top and Brushed Brass Base
Located in Frazão, Porto
An elegant piece, with a base in brushed brass and a beautiful detailed top. Upholstered with green nature 2767 combined with brushed brass base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and aqua high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Modern Grey Leather De Sede Footstool or Stool 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede vintage footstool or stool from grey leather and steel 1980s Switzerland. Through the pleasant light grey color tone the footstool or stool works with each color tone in you...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

20th Century Petrol Blue Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful petrol blue high quality velvet upholstery (color number 14). The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Stella Stool
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
This elegant stool named Stella is unique in its conception. Format enhanced by the piping details, where different textures are coordinated. The top offers a perfect surface for cre...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Stella Stool
Stella Stool
H 18.12 in Dm 20.08 in
Alchimia Celadon by Gio Ponti, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This sage-green pouf is made of two materials: a glossy, silk upholstered top embellished with a geometric print and a dark-hued, cotton-covered bottom intertwined to achieve the net...
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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the Ball Chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a ...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Footstools

Materials

Fiberglass

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Large White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
He Mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Footstools

Materials

Fiberglass

Please Stand Up Stool Set by Haus Otto
Located in London, GB
Please stand up is a seating object that is made out of foam, based on a recycling process. Each stool has its own unique pattern and structure. It can also be used as a side table o...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Foam

Please Stand Up Stool Set by Haus Otto
Please Stand Up Stool Set by Haus Otto
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 22.45 in
Please Stand Up Stool Set by Haus Otto
Located in London, GB
Please stand up is a seating object that is made out of foam, based on a recycling process. Each stool has its own unique pattern and structure. It can also be used as a side table o...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Foam

Please Stand Up Stool Set by Haus Otto
Please Stand Up Stool Set by Haus Otto
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 22.45 in
Ligne Roset Ploum Fabric Stool Gray Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Stool
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Ploum fabric stool gray Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec stool. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 85 width: 116 height: 40.  
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Max & Luuk Faye Steel Chair Anthracite Bar Stool
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Max & Luuk Faye steel chair anthracite bar stool.   Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 50 width: 48 height: 108 seat height: 75 rest height: s...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Footstools

Handmade International Style Upholstered Mary Stool Brass, Textured Black/White
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Playing with dichotomies between rough materials and soft textures, cold and hot materials, round and straight shapes is what Mary stool is all about. A great accent piece that can b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese International Style Footstools

Materials

Brass

Stressless Paradise Leather Stool Gray
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Paradise leather stool gray. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 48 width: 55 height: 42.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Stressless Paradise Leather Stool Gray
Stressless Paradise Leather Stool Gray
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
B&B Italia Arne Fabric Stool Gray
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a B&B Italia Arne fabric stool gray. Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 82 width: 82 height: 42 seat height: 42 seat depth: 82 seat width: 82. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia Arne Fabric Stool Gray
B&B Italia Arne Fabric Stool Gray
H 16.54 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pier Luigi Colli Wrought Iron Foot Stool
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wrought iron hammered dotted design gold leaf finish foot stool attributed to PierLuigi Colli Made in Italy, foam fabric cover seat.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

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Gray European Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of gray european footstools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct gray european footstools — often made from fabric, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. We have 106 antique and vintage gray european footstools in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray european footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray european footstools made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. De Sede, Carl Hansen & Søn and Dimitri Omersa each produced beautiful gray european footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are Gray European Footstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,425, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $18,792 highest priced.

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.