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Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting
Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting

Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting

By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Ottoman/ Foot Stools Designed by Mars and Ronn Jaffe in a Floral Tapestry Woven Linen Upholstery, with Black Leather Double Welt Trim and Bun Feet. circa 1980 Noted artist a...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Linen

Early 20th Century English Library Armchair and Foot Stool
Early 20th Century English Library Armchair and Foot Stool

Early 20th Century English Library Armchair and Foot Stool

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An early 20th century English library chair and foot stool, retaining the original deep buttoned leather with horsehair upholstery and castors on a mahogany frame.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unusual, Antique, Italian Griffin Lounge Chair with Foot Stool
Unusual, Antique, Italian Griffin Lounge Chair with Foot Stool

Unusual, Antique, Italian Griffin Lounge Chair with Foot Stool

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

It is hand-carved on both sides and has been fully refurbished and recovered with an appropriate leather with matching foot stool. The quality and rarity of this style of chair and f...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Gothic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English 19th C Large leather upholstered Foot Stool/Storage box made C1830
English 19th C Large leather upholstered Foot Stool/Storage box made C1830

English 19th C Large leather upholstered Foot Stool/Storage box made C1830

Located in GB

This most unusual 19th century solid figured yew wood stool is made in the form of a large box that is supported on each corner with turned baluster legs with original brass castors....

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools

Materials

Yew

Italian Lounge Chair with Foot Stool by Luciano Frigerio, 1970
Italian Lounge Chair with Foot Stool by Luciano Frigerio, 1970

Italian Lounge Chair with Foot Stool by Luciano Frigerio, 1970

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Wilnis, UT

An eye-catching lounge chair designed by Luciano Frigerio, manufactured in Italy around 1970. The deep brown color of the mahogany wood fits this eye-catching set really well. The...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition
"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition

"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition

By Haimi Oy, Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Early version of this Iconic chair with matching ottoman. Original upholstery. Kukkapuro began developing this fibreglass chair in the 1950s and, after years of experimentation, fin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Leather sofa
Mid-Century Modern Leather sofa

Mid-Century Modern Leather sofa

Unavailable|$4,117 / set

Mid-Century Modern Leather sofa

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Alvesta, SE

Set with one sofa, one chair and one foot stool. Brown leather. In the style of Vice Magstretti.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sam Maloof Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Sam Maloof Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Sam Maloof Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Sam Maloof

Located in Fulton, CA

Newly upholstered in black leather. Both pieces signed. Foot stool measures 23.88" W, 19" H, 17.5" D.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

De Sede DS35 Ottoman, Switzerland 1967, Vintage Leather
De Sede DS35 Ottoman, Switzerland 1967, Vintage Leather

De Sede DS35 Ottoman, Switzerland 1967, Vintage Leather

By De Sede

Located in Enschede, Overijssel

Great leather ottoman foot stool DS 35 De Sede Switzerland.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Chair & Ottoman - Mies Van der Rohe
Barcelona Chair & Ottoman - Mies Van der Rohe

Barcelona Chair & Ottoman - Mies Van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Antwerpen, BE

An iconic ‘Barcelona’ Chair in black leather, with foot stool. Designed by Mies Van der Rohe for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Leather Foot Stool
American Leather Foot Stool

American Leather Foot Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming American deeply-patinated leather foot stool in the form of an elephant with upswept trunk and floppy ears; stamped "A&B" Abercrombie & Fitch

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Foot Stool
Antique Leather Foot Stool

Antique Leather Foot Stool

Located in London, GB

A charming antique buttoned leather foot stool, this was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Foot Stool
Leather Foot Stool

Leather Foot Stool

Located in Surrey, BC

Leather, tuffted foot stool. Untouched condition, with oak construction

Category

Vintage 1930s American Stools

Materials

Oak, Leather

Omersa Leather Foot Stool
Omersa Leather Foot Stool

Omersa Leather Foot Stool

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Dimitri Omersa, leather animal, foot stool, ottoman, UK, 1960s Gorgeous patina on this original piece form the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Leather, Straw

Antique Leather Foot Stool
Antique Leather Foot Stool

Antique Leather Foot Stool

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique deep buttoned leather footstool on a wooden base. This is in the classic Georgian style, it was made in England and dates from around the 1920-1930’s period. I...

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Hand Dyed Leather Foot Stools
Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Hand Dyed Leather Foot Stools

Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Hand Dyed Leather Foot Stools

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of 20th century Art Deco hand dyed leather foot stools. Each stool has decorative piping to the tops, as well as brass studding to the middle, and at ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather

Valenti Black Leather Foot Stool, Spain, Mid-Century
Valenti Black Leather Foot Stool, Spain, Mid-Century

Valenti Black Leather Foot Stool, Spain, Mid-Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Spanish Valenti black leather foot stool. Trademark wood design base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Footstools

20th Century Patchwork Leather Foot Stool, England
20th Century Patchwork Leather Foot Stool, England

20th Century Patchwork Leather Foot Stool, England

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A large patchwork leather foot stool made in England towards the latter end of the 20th century.

Category

20th Century British Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Foot Stool
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Foot Stool

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Foot Stool

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique deep buttoned footstool, beautifully upholstered in leather. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-1930’s. This is extremely well made and i...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Vintage Rhinoceros Leather Foot Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Small Vintage Rhinoceros Leather Foot Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie

Small Vintage Rhinoceros Leather Foot Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie

By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very decorative leather foot stool rhinoceros designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

French Boho Sectional Ottoman Barley Twist Leather Foot Stools
French Boho Sectional Ottoman Barley Twist Leather Foot Stools

French Boho Sectional Ottoman Barley Twist Leather Foot Stools

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions pf a 4-piece round sectional English Barley twist leather ottoman foot stools chairs Featuring solid woo...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather foot stool  VAD Trevarefabrikk 1960s Norway
Leather foot stool  VAD Trevarefabrikk 1960s Norway

Leather foot stool VAD Trevarefabrikk 1960s Norway

By VAD Trevarefabrikk

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Foot stool . Well used Leather cushion .Solid Teak wood frame .

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Handmade Moroccan Leather Foot Stool or Pouf
Handmade Moroccan Leather Foot Stool or Pouf

Handmade Moroccan Leather Foot Stool or Pouf

Located in New York, NY

Each one is hand made in Morocco of 100% Moroccan leather. These are created by hand. Each one taking up to three days for production. These can be gotten in 5 variations and can ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Early 20th Century Georgian Leather Foot Stools
Pair of Early 20th Century Georgian Leather Foot Stools

Pair of Early 20th Century Georgian Leather Foot Stools

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The foot stools are of super quality and a very useful size, perfect for use with a leather wing back armchair or as an occasional stool.

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Zebra Hide and Leather Foot Stool or Hassock
Midcentury Zebra Hide and Leather Foot Stool or Hassock

Midcentury Zebra Hide and Leather Foot Stool or Hassock

Located in Palm Beach, FL

In vogue, round foot stool or hassock with black leather sides and a well placed zebra hide top.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Eames Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Group Leather Foot Stool Ottoman
Eames Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Group Leather Foot Stool Ottoman

Eames Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Group Leather Foot Stool Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Classic footstool designed by Charles and Ray Eames as part of their Soft Pad Group. Similar to the Aluminum Group, this series has sewn-on cushions for added comfort. Originally des...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stool C1910
Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stool C1910

Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stool C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts and Crafts Mission Oak and Leather Foot Stool C1910 Measures - 17.5"H x 20.25"W x 14.75"D

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather Rhino Foot Stool, Italy, 1960s
Leather Rhino Foot Stool, Italy, 1960s

Leather Rhino Foot Stool, Italy, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Playful rhino shaped leather foot stool from the 1960s. Well detailed and sturdy.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

1940's Spanish Valenti Foot Stool
1940's Spanish Valenti Foot Stool

1940's Spanish Valenti Foot Stool

Located in New York, NY

Woven leather foot stool by Valenti.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Woven Leather Strapwork Stool, England, circa 1860
Woven Leather Strapwork Stool, England, circa 1860

Woven Leather Strapwork Stool, England, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

English Classic woven leather foot stool, circa 1860 Walnut with brass tacks.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Footstools

Antique Leather Georgian Style Foot Stool
Antique Leather Georgian Style Foot Stool

Antique Leather Georgian Style Foot Stool

Located in London, GB

A charming antique foot stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Woven Leather Footstool, England, 19th Century
Woven Leather Footstool, England, 19th Century

Woven Leather Footstool, England, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century English woven leather foot stool with brass stud works oakwood frame.   

Category

Antique 19th Century English Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Industrial Brushed Steel And Leather Hospital Foot Stool
Industrial Brushed Steel And Leather Hospital Foot Stool

Industrial Brushed Steel And Leather Hospital Foot Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, machine-age, hospital, foot stool features a brushed steel base with chrome trim and leather top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Queen Anne Stool Foot Rest Deep Button Leather
Queen Anne Stool Foot Rest Deep Button Leather

Queen Anne Stool Foot Rest Deep Button Leather

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Queen Anne Style Leather Footstool. The Stool Stands Upon Cabriole Legs. Circa 1930 The Stool Features a Deep Buttoned Seat With Brass Stud Work Detail. The Leather Has a Wonderfu...

Category

Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Leather

Victorian Walnut Leather X-Frame Stool Seat Foot
Victorian Walnut Leather X-Frame Stool Seat Foot

Victorian Walnut Leather X-Frame Stool Seat Foot

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique rare quality Victorian walnut and leather X-frame stool. Quality, decorative and attractive, strong with no loose joints or wobbles. Would look amazing in the right locatio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Leather and Mahogany Foot Stools
Pair of Vintage Leather and Mahogany Foot Stools

Pair of Vintage Leather and Mahogany Foot Stools

Located in London, GB

A top quality pair of vintage leather footstools, these date from the early 20th century, around the 1930s-1950s. They are really well made and in excellent vintage condition. The ta...

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Folk Art Elephant Foot Stool
Folk Art Elephant Foot Stool

Folk Art Elephant Foot Stool

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1930 An unusual early twentieth century English faux elephant foot painted stool, comprised of carved tree bark base, crackle glazed toes and a tan leather seat.

Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

sergio rodrigues rosewood foot stool
sergio rodrigues rosewood foot stool

sergio rodrigues rosewood foot stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sergio rodrigues rosewood foot stool from the 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Rosewood Foot Stool or Bench
Rosewood Foot Stool or Bench

Rosewood Foot Stool or Bench

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a rosewood foot stool with green leather

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

English Vintage Large Leather Golden Lion Foot Stool, Dimitri Omersa
English Vintage Large Leather Golden Lion Foot Stool, Dimitri Omersa

English Vintage Large Leather Golden Lion Foot Stool, Dimitri Omersa

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Downingtown, PA

English vintage large leather golden lion foot stool, Dimitri Omersa, England, 1974-1980s.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Georgian Leather Ball and Claw Foot Stool or Bench
Georgian Leather Ball and Claw Foot Stool or Bench

Georgian Leather Ball and Claw Foot Stool or Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

Georgian leather ball and claw foot stool or bench having a wonderfully detailed cabriole leg and hairy ball and claw foot.

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Stools

Materials

Wood

Superb Studded Leather Oak Foot Stool  A Lovely piece
Superb Studded Leather Oak Foot Stool  A Lovely piece

Superb Studded Leather Oak Foot Stool A Lovely piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb Studded Leather Oak Foot Stool A Lovely piece, this Victorian stool is made in Oak, it stands on short Turned legs with stretches all round, it has been upholstered in soft D...

Category

Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Stools

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Barley Twist Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather
Victorian Oak Barley Twist Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather

Victorian Oak Barley Twist Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Solid oak stool with bulb feet, block supports and barley twist stretchers. The top is upholstered with leather and finished with brass nailheads.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

19th C. American Empire Mahogany Carved Column Paw Foot Swivel Leather Stool
19th C. American Empire Mahogany Carved Column Paw Foot Swivel Leather Stool

19th C. American Empire Mahogany Carved Column Paw Foot Swivel Leather Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

American Empire Mahogany Carved Column Paw Foot Swivel Leather Stool. Item features an adjustable swivel seat, brown leather upholstery, solid mahogany wood carved Corinthian columnb...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rustic Bar Stools with Iron Foot Rest and Italian Distressed Leather, 5
Rustic Bar Stools with Iron Foot Rest and Italian Distressed Leather, 5

Rustic Bar Stools with Iron Foot Rest and Italian Distressed Leather, 5

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wooden bar stools with iron foot rest and Italian alligator patterned and distressed leather swivel seats.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique English Foot Stool Small Bench Leather Top Joint Stool Oak Maker's Tag
Antique English Foot Stool Small Bench Leather Top Joint Stool Oak Maker's Tag

Antique English Foot Stool Small Bench Leather Top Joint Stool Oak Maker's Tag

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming antique English oak joint stool, footstool, or small bench with red leather top~~late 19th century Classic British flair carved oak decorator piece with red leather top a...

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg
1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg

1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Characterful stool produced by Boet from Sweden in the 1940s. This rare and refined bench has an elegantly shaped wooden base, richly finished with decorative metal nails, which give...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Karl Johan Stools

Materials

Leather, Velvet

1950's Vladimir Kagan Pair of Foot Stools Wood White Leather Mid Century
1950's Vladimir Kagan Pair of Foot Stools Wood White Leather Mid Century

1950's Vladimir Kagan Pair of Foot Stools Wood White Leather Mid Century

By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.

Located in Milano, IT

This elegant pair of footstools, designed in 1953 by renowned designer Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss in New York, exemplifies the fluid lines and sculptural sensibili...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dimitri Omersa Donkey Foot Stool, England, 1960, Abercrombie & Fitch
Dimitri Omersa Donkey Foot Stool, England, 1960, Abercrombie & Fitch

Dimitri Omersa Donkey Foot Stool, England, 1960, Abercrombie & Fitch

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice decorative leather donkey foot stool designed by Dimitri Omersa, England 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

1960's G - Plan "The Sixty Two" Foot Stool
1960's G - Plan "The Sixty Two" Foot Stool

1960's G - Plan "The Sixty Two" Foot Stool

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic design, this is the model sixty two stool by G – Plan. It was made in England, this is an early version dating from around the 1960’s. Originally designed to go...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Foot Stool for the Egg, Model 3127, by Arne Jacobsen
Foot Stool for the Egg, Model 3127, by Arne Jacobsen

Foot Stool for the Egg, Model 3127, by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Foot stool for the Egg, model 3127, upholstered in black elegance leather, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1998.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

EARLY 19THC HAND MADE FOOT STOOL WITH A DEER SKIN TOP (RARE)
EARLY 19THC HAND MADE FOOT STOOL WITH A DEER SKIN TOP (RARE)

EARLY 19THC HAND MADE FOOT STOOL WITH A DEER SKIN TOP (RARE)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC EARLY 19THC HAND MADE FOOT STOOL WITH A STRETCHED LEATHER TOP AND SIGNED BY THE MAKER : MRS.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Italian Provincial Late 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Foot Stools
Pair of Italian Provincial Late 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Foot Stools

Pair of Italian Provincial Late 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Foot Stools

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This pair of Italian provincial 18th century foot stools are fashioned in a transitional rococo style dating to around 1780, They feature carved aprons and low cabriole legs ending i...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Stools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Shaped Walnut and Leather Stool
Antique Shaped Walnut and Leather Stool

Antique Shaped Walnut and Leather Stool

Located in Benington, Herts

A good quality antique serpentine shaped walnut and leather upholstered cabriole legged dressing / foot stool.

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Leather Foot Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather foot stool for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every leather foot stool was constructed with great care. There are 103 variations of the antique or vintage leather foot stool you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a leather foot stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each leather foot stool bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one leather foot stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Koinor, Rolf Benz and COR produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Leather Foot Stool?

A leather foot stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,360, while the lowest priced sells for $182 and the highest can go for as much as $26,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Leather Foot Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    How many stools will fit at your 6-foot kitchen island depends on the width of the stools. Most counter-height stools are 16 to 20 inches wide. To determine the number that you can fit, divide 72 by the width measurement of your desired stool. For example, three 20-inch stools would fit along a 6-foot-long kitchen island on one side. Shop a wide variety of stools on 1stDibs.