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Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons. Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Handsome Vintage Newly Upholstered Large Footstool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome rectangular low to the ground antique footstool having dark wood base with stylishly flaired cabriole feet and new neutral geometric woven upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Boho Chic Rattan Ottoman Footstool
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage ottoman footstool features curved rattan frame and upholstered top with vintage fabric. Please check out our other rattan listings! Dimensions: 19w 19d 17h Condition:...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of Square Mid Century Upholstered Ottomans/ Footstools W/ Wooden Cube Feet
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of vintage square yellow upholstered ottomans with cubist wood feet. The poufs are covered in the original bright yellow velvet fabric that adds a pop of color to the space....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
Footstool or ottoman, Italian 1950s, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape. Wood frame upholstered in dense foam and covered in its original wine colored cotton velvet, standing ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Souffle Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two ottomans attributed to Karl Springer. Brass base shows some wear. Upholstery needs to be replaced.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Guariche 'attributed' piano foot stool or vanity stool with black enameled metal tubular frame. Newly upholstered black fabric seat. Frame in good original condition with visi...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Peabody, MA
A model 2406 lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. Chair measures 31" wide x 32.5" deep x 30" high, 19" seat height. Ottoman measures 25.5"...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Footstools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of midcentury fully upholstered foot stools. Could be used as an ottoman. Very good condition with no noticeable wear.
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot. New upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Pair of Carved Wood Stools
H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Striped Parsons Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Parsons style stools. Upholstery and structure remain in great condition. Upholstery is a striking mix of black and grey stripes. One single instance of separation in...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Suite of 4 Vintage circa 1960's George Smith Style Kilim Footstool Cube Stools
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1960's Kilim upholstered footstools A very good looking well made and decorative suite, they are vinta...
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Vintage 1960s English Kilim Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates. The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Footstool Bun Feet Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery Nail Head Design
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Déco Forged Iron Stools Offwhite-Colored Bouclé France 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of delicate forged Art Deco iron stools - offwhite colored Bouclé fabric France 1930-ies. The stools each stand on 3 legs that curve down slightly and elegantly, forming a volu...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Traditional Catalan Pine Stools in Original Fabric, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two pine wood stools designed by Unknown Spanish designer, circa 1960 Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1960 Pine wood and original upholstery fabric In good original cond...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool stellar - like from beech and velvet cover with blue cords 1930s Vienna. An amazing vintage pouf or stool or footstool in beautiful stellar shape new ...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boucle Stools: A Fusion of Craftsmanship & Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern boucle stools, a testimony to timeless charm and impeccable craftsmanship. Originating from the iconic 1960s, these stools have been s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Style Soufflé Ottoman in Black Velvet with Chrome Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Hollywood Regency soufflé ottoman in the style of Karl Springer. Pleated black velvet upholstery and chrome plinth base.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Fine Thomas Clarkson & Son Ltd circa 1940 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Foot Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Thomas Clarkson & Sons LTD circa 1940 hand carved claw & ball cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design. A very d...
Category

Vintage 1940s English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 1940's Moderne / Deco Footstool or Ottoman
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French, late 1940’s Jacques Adnet stool in Cerused white oak purchased from Miguel Saco Inc. in New York City. Upholstered in Ashbury calf hide leather in a warm off white with sligh...
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

French Art Deco Jean-Pierre Laporte Design Tubular Circle Stool or Table
By Jean-Pierre Laporte
Located in Las Vegas, NV
6 seamless tubular steel circles make up this stool/table attributed to Jean-Pierre Laporte. Seating top fits into any circle. Naugahyde cushion on one side and faux wood grain to...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Steel

As Found Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Footstool or Ottoman
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ferndale, MI
Long stored in my warehouse selling "as is " thinking someone out there has a chair this will work with . Clearly needs to be refinished and upholstered.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Modern Upholstered Footstool
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern footstool with beech legs and newly upholstered in a blue boucle wool. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our g...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Italian Iron Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian vintage stool made of scrolling hand-forged iron and having four cabriole-shaped legs. The stool supports an upholstered seat covered in a green and white botanical print by ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Iron Stool
Vintage Italian Iron Stool
H 13.5 in W 16.25 in D 21 in
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nice circular bamboo footrest, ottoman. Comes with upholstered pad top, in black fabric. Measures: Diameter at top 19" x diameter at bottom 16".
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
H 13 in Dm 19 in
Danish Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern ottoman features hardwood legs and supple tufted leather upholstery. Comfortable and stylish addition to any seating arrangement perfect for use as a footstoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Stool Ottoman, Footstool
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut frame with curved legs and new upholstery with Lelievre fabric. Made by an unknown Austrian furniture maker, circa 1930.   
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Art Deco Stool Ottoman, Footstool
Art Deco Stool Ottoman, Footstool
H 19.3 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Pillow Top Ottoman, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Pillow Top Ottoman, c. 1960s with button tufted seat.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
By Contempo
Located in New York, NY
Three ottomans selling either as a lot, or individually, priced individually. These will need to be reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, uphol...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Bench or Stool
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller bench or vanity stool, model 4698 Solid black lacquer legs with ergonomic curved seat reupholstered with great plains boucle.   
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson Bench or Stool
George Nelson Bench or Stool
H 17.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. G Plan Fresco midcentury teak dressing table foot stool vintage retro. Purple color leather.  
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Art Deco Vintage Red Fabric Beech Pouf Austria, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
We present a delightful upholstered art deco pouf, Austria circa 1930, newly covered with red high-quality textile fabric by Svenskt Tenn and decorated with light blue cords and a bu...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. The teak base is in excellent condition. The upholstery is the new pink fabric. Measures app...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. G plan Fresco midcentury teak dressing table foot stool vintage retro. Cream / off white col...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960s Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. The teak base is in excellent condition. Faux leather upholstery, vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Ottoman, footrest manufactured by Dunbar. This example is structurally sound, and sturdy, it shows cosmetic wear and will need to be reupholstered. Asymmetrical form, upholstered top...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar
Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar
H 14.25 in W 22 in D 26 in
Set of Three Black Faux Leather Ottomans
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Some metal studs missing. Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 20" W x 20" D x 20" H.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools and Ottomans by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Mid-Century Modern beautiful wood and upholstery footstools and ottomans by Drexel. Wood in beautiful condition although upholstery could use updating. Age appropriate wear. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 19.5" W x 22.5" D x 16" H.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Jacobean Footstools Upholstered in Navy Velvet
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 25" W x 18" D x 18.5" H.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Fabulous 1960s Norwegian Teak Footstool
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fantastic Norwegian footstool in teak with original upholstery imported by Westnofa, Canada to store in Winnipeg, House of Teak, very good vintage condition, perfect to pair up with ...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Fabulous 1960s Norwegian Teak Footstool
Fabulous 1960s Norwegian Teak Footstool
H 17.5 in W 25.5 in D 14.5 in
Split Reed Footstool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco split reed footstool/ottoman. Stool can be used with 2 reed chairs listed on 1stdibs.com.

*Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being shipped ou...
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Vintage 1930s Footstools

Materials

Reed, Upholstery

Split Reed Footstool
Split Reed Footstool
H 17.75 in W 25.25 in D 20.5 in
#3332 Pair of Empire Style Iron & Brass Pillow-Top Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire Style Pillow Top Stools with Brass Swan Heads and Brass Paw Feet. Graceful Black Wrought Iron "U" Curved Legs and Arms Join Center Stretcher Finished in Decorative Bra...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Chrome Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Stool with chrome frame.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Footstools

Materials

Metal

Chrome  Foot Stool
Chrome  Foot Stool
H 19 in W 17.5 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Queen Anne Floral Upholstered Walnut Ottoman Foot Stool Vanity Pouf Pink
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century footstool with floral upholstered seat. Features a rectangular form with short carved cabriole legs. Dimensions: 15" x 20" x 13.5"h
Category

Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Low Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair with ottoman, oak, rope, fabric, Germany, 1950s This relaxing chair shows a minimal design combined with great woodworking. An open character is created by the high leg...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wire

Mid Century Modern Upholstered Footstool with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern footstool features vintage upholstery and removable tapered legs. Matching upholstered lounge chairs with walnut frames available separately. Matching uphol...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid century vintage French empire style Ottomans/a pair
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid century French empire style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a modern kelly green geometric fabric. The frames of the benches have been pai...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Empire Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid century vintage French empire style ottomans /a pair
By Myer Shaffer
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid century vintage French empire style Ottomans. This pair of Ottomans have been newly upholstered in a modern Kelly green geometric style brocade. The brocade fab...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Empire Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Model "Taureau" Footstool by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium, 1961
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stool with metal tube frame with original olive green upholstery designed by Pierre Guariche, 1950s, Belgium.
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Stools
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish stools with teak frames and tapered legs. One of the stools has a slightly lighter finish. In original condition with wear to the upholstery and some light scratch...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Stools
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Stools
H 17 in W 21.5 in D 14 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stool in Wood and Brown Fabric, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Unknown Scandinavian designer, circa 1960 Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1960 Wood and upholstery fabric In good original condition, preserving a beautiful pa...
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Pink Upholstered Footstools, a Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid century fully upholstered foot stools. Could be used as an ottoman as well. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age. May exhibit scuffs, marks, or wear, see...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pierre Paulin Ribon Chair & Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
A sensuous design of sublime simplicity, the ribbon chair by Pierre Paulin is as comfortable as it is beautiful. This beautiful example by Artifort is upholstered in red fabric and c...
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950's Italian Foot Stools with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
We have two matching footstools or ottoman, Italian 1950's, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape. Wood frame upholstered in dense foam and covered in their original wine colored...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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Mid-20th Century Upholstery Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid-20th century upholstery footstools for sale on 1stDibs. There are many kinds of mid-20th century upholstery footstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco mid-20th century upholstery footstools are of considerable interest. Some mid-20th century upholstery footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller mid-20th century upholstery footstools, measuring 7.88 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid-20th century upholstery footstools over the years, but those made by Dunbar, Hans J. Wegner and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Upholstery Footstools?

Mid-20th century upholstery footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $19,709.

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.