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Amazonian Checkered Foot Stool in Madeiras Wood, 1980's
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique stool/small bench was designed in Manauas-AM, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, by Luiz Galvao.
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Vintage 1980s South American Modern Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY. Measures 24” x 24...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
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 upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual stool in oak and fabric
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Round Continental Stool With Scalamandré Cheetah
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 19th century round carved wooden foot stool thats upholstered in very old Scalamandré cheetah silk velvet fabric. The legs are a heavy porcelain very nicely detailed with in...
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Vintage 1980s French Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Cushioned Upholstered Stool With Storage and Wooden Frame.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Stool has beautiful carved detailing and Aging to the wood. The Upholstery has a stunning floral pattern. The seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment. Vintage Condition Co...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

African Senufo Round Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are traditional...
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Round Stool
African Senufo Round Stool
H 10.75 in Dm 8 in
Antique Repurposed Wagon Wheel Hub Decorative Wooden Art Piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Rustic Art piece with tan seat, could be used as a small stool or footrest. Rad, blue and black colored Accents. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 9 Dia...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wesley Hall Traditional Burnt Orange Leather & Mahogany Ottoman Nailhead
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century leather upholstered ottoman or footstool by Wesley Hall. Features a rectangular frame with burnt orange leather, brass nailhead trim and turned mahogany feet. Wes...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

2 Vintage Theodore Alexander French Carved Mahogany Leather Ottomans Foot Stools
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th century Ottomans / Foot stools by Theodore Alexander. French Country / Baroque inspiration with carved mahogany frames. Upholstered in brown tooled leather with nai...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

2 Vintage Hancock & Moore Austin Brown Leather Nailhead Ottomans Footstool Pair
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful pair of Hancock & Moore Austin Traditional Ottomans. Upholstered a rich top grain brown leather with brass nailhead trim. The rectangular form features a cushioned top and ...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair Milo Baughman Style Parsons Benches
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair Milo Baughman style upholstered Parsons benches in green and cream upholstery. Good overall condition with slight wear from age and use. Would look amazing reupholstered! Plasti...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Faux Leopard Pouf Ottoman Footstool by Ferguson Copeland
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Ferguson Copeland French Nail Trimmed Faux Leopard Pouf Ottoman Footstool Approximate Measurements ...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Needlepoint Embroidery Footstool With Floral Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
This Footstool has a beautiful ‘X’ frame base with sculpted wood detailing. The seat flips up and offer storage. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 17 W...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

African Senufo Round Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are traditional...
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Round Stool
African Senufo Round Stool
H 11.75 in Dm 7.7 in
Dorothy Draper Style X Form Footstool Benches
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid-century foot stools/ottomans/benches in the style of Dorothy Draper feature solid wood construction and upholstered seats. Good condition with minor imperfections consist...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

African Senufo Round Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are traditional...
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Round Stool
African Senufo Round Stool
H 11.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, fabric Good Original condition Seat height 45 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 22.84 in
Dorothy Draper Style X Form Footstool Benches
By Dorthy Draper
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of Hollywood Regency footstools in the style of Dorothy Draper feature a solid wood frame and tufted upholstery. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Small Vintage Leopard Print Footstool with Tassel Trim and Bullion Fringe
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., small leopard print footstool, unmarked, with rope cord, tassel trim and bullion fringe. This small stool has lots of personality and heaps of decorative elements. The leopa...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming

African Senufo Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo Stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are tradition...
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Stool
African Senufo Stool
H 14.1 in W 25 in D 14.3 in
Modern Italian pouf or footstool upholstered and covered in 1980s gray fabric
Located in MIlano, IT
Pouf or footstool, Italian and modern, upholstered and covered in original gray fabric, 1980. Pouf with wooden inner frame, padded and upholstered with its original gray fabric. 1980...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Butterfly Footstools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid century fully upholstered foot stools embellished with a large embroidered butterfly. Could be used as ottomans. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, so...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid century stool, footrest, Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody, 1970
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury stool/footrest was made by Západoslovenské nábytkárské Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It has leatherette seat and the structure is made of beech ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Paul Frankl Style Rattan Stools.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wooden Top with Bentwood Edging. Rattan Base in the Style of Paul Frankl Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. Square. 14 W ; 14 D ; 9 H ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair. This pair is made out of polyester textile, Polychrome cover, polyurethane cover foam, cardboard and wooden base ...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Polyester, Wood, Paper

Vintage Baumritter Stacking Ottoman’s, a Set of 3
By Baumritter
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice set of three stacking ottomans made by Baumritter.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century English Ebonized & Upholstered Footstool with NailHead Trims
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Ebonized and Upholstered Footstool with NailHead Trims in great vintage condition. Measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 4.5" high.
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Late 20th Century English Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

A pair of folding stools. France 80s
By David Hicks
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small folding stools, base in light wood, seat in stretched black skai. France, probably David Hicks design, 1980s
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Vintage 1980s English Footstools

Materials

Wood

A pair of folding stools. France 80s
A pair of folding stools. France 80s
H 17.3 in W 16.5 in D 13.8 in
Woven Rattan Ottoman, circa 1980s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Century woven rattan ottoman or taboret table, Hong Kong, circa 1980s. Mahogany secondary wood. 18.5" sq. x 9.25" h.
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Woven Rattan Ottoman, circa 1980s
Woven Rattan Ottoman, circa 1980s
H 9.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
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Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

American Designer, Mid-Century Modern Tufted Ottomans, Stools, Walnut, Bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Tufted Ottomans, Stools, Footstools Walnut, Bouclé Pair of Mid-Century stools or ottomans by an unknown American designer having organic curve...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Good Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury  Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Midcentury  Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Eastern Bloc Pouffe from 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This pouffe- footstool was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. A very comfortable retro chic. It´s made of beech wood and fabric. In good Vintage condition, showing sl...
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gypsy Oriental Rug Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow or seat pillow. Handmade of woolen salt bag or Oriental rug. A beautiful item to put on your leather sofa or a bench.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Rancho Monterey Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wood, Wool

Pair, Ebonized Faux Bamboo Stools with Leopard Fabric Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Vintage faux bamboo carved stools or footrests. Each with a black Ebonized finish to the body, x-cross support and upholstered in a leopard fabric. Unmarked.
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood

20th-Century Ottoman Upholstered With Leather
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Ottoman Upholstered With Leather We present you a wooden ottoman upholstered with leather. This piece of furniture has not undergone restoration. It is in particular...
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Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th-Century Ottoman Upholstered With Leather
20th-Century Ottoman Upholstered With Leather
H 16.93 in W 20.48 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Leather Foot Stool
Located in Clermont, FL
Vintage leather upholstery boasts a warm and inviting patina, adding to the stool's charm & distinct character. Kidney shape and tapered legs contribute to it's aesthetic appeal. ...
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Late 20th Century British Campaign Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Foot Stool
Vintage Leather Foot Stool
H 12 in W 17 in D 11 in
Handsome Chippendale style upholstered benches/pair
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid century Vintage Chippendale style benches. The Chippendale style legs on these benches have been painted white and have a black cotton upholstery with a large b...
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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of Classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in hand block printed fabric. This particular print was manufactured for Ralph Lauren and is of high quality. The solid ...
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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of Set of 4 Rustic Ax Handle counter stools cherry seats steel footrests Dramatically ribbed legs made ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Steel

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
H 23.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Classic Low Stools in Fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in 'Onetti Chilli' fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection. This colorful fire retardant weaves and velvets is inspired b...
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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood, leatherette Good Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 15.36 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Stool by A.Simoni & G. Del Piero for Olive S.R.L
By Simonit & Del Piero
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern stool in Walnut by Simon & Del Piero for Olivo S.R.L.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
By J.A. Huizinga Meubelfabriek Nederland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice foot stools, Made in solid oak, comes with a brown leather upholstery. Manufactured and signed Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk Holland, 1970s. There slogan was. Made to last...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Gothic Revival Footstools

Materials

Oak

Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
H 16.93 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Brutalist Tripod Wood Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 legged stool made in France, circa 1960s. Round seat held up by three sturdy wooden legs that are screwed into metal anchors in the seat giving this stool added strength ...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Italian pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color teddy wool bouclé upholstery swivel ottoman, footstool, pouf on metal gliders. Mid-Century Modern Design made i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Foam

Mid Century Stool, Footrest, Západoslovenské Nábytkárské Závody, 1970
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This stool/footrest was made by Západoslovenské nábytkárské Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It has leatherette seat and the structure is made of beech wood. In goo...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Beech

Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color Wool Bouclé Upholstery Swivel Ottoman, Footstool, Pouf on black plastic gliders. Mid-Century Modern Design made...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Foam

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Lounge Armchair & Footstool  So comfortable, stylish and in excellent original condition.  In the same family from new and hardy used! This is a lovely high quality sofa from...
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1990s British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Retro Armchair and Footstool
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H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Bench in Gunmetal and Black Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek post modern design from Italy circa 1990's. It features heavy solid wood construction with gunmetal lacuer and black vinyl seat cushion. Very good overall condition.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

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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Vintage 1970s North American American Empire Benches

Materials

Walnut

Classic Antique Style Bench
Classic Antique Style Bench
H 28 in W 44 in D 18 in
Leather and Wood Studded Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s. Substantial and chunky round seat with three sturdy club legs that taper out at the bottom. Seat is covered with a thick piece of lea...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts has been refurbished
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
H 17.33 in W 20.48 in D 14.97 in
Wrought Iron Industrial Foot Stools Designed by Foraform, Norway
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of industrial midcentury bar stools Mobelfakta designed by Foraform, Norway, 1980s. Black wrought iron frames with in wood grey painted seats. Vintage patina. Dimensio...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Modern Armchair in Aqua-Green Leather, Wood and Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Armchair in aqua-green leather, wood and metal, 1980s Armchair upholstered in aqua-green leather. The seat is extendable thanks to a manual mechanism. The backrest is...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mini stool from the late 20th century features a beautiful wood texture, crafted from a solid block of teak. Stools such as these were used on the Island of Madura by workers in...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

S 31 A Stool by Pierre Chapo from 1978 in French Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful object with period patina in very good condition, which can also be used as a side table pedestal table, it was part of a set of a T 21 A table and S 31 A stools from the s...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Elm

1970s Wooden and Fabric Stool or Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable. - Good original condition wood with minor sign of use. - Cleaning. -Fabric in very good condition -It will be dismantled for transport, low cost of transport.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Late 20th Century Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of late 20th century wood footstools is available at 1stDibs. Late 20th century wood footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made late 20th century wood footstools over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Late 20th Century Wood Footstools?

Prices for late 20th century wood footstools start at $100 and top out at $18,750 with the average selling for $1,498.

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.