$12,439Sale Price / set|30% Off
Edra Grande Soffice Sofa and Footstool
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Rochester, England
Condition Notes: The sofa and footstool pairing are in highly desirable condition.
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Chairs with Footstools by Francis Jourdain (Attr.), France ca 1928
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Utrecht, NL
Francis Jourdain was known to be vocal about modern art and aesthetics, and he heavily criticized contemporary French design for its ostentatious luxury. His designs were straightfor...
Rattan, Wood
Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
An extremely rare and beautiful pair of 1970s original Noboru Nakamura leather button back lounge chairs, with a matching footstool in chocolate brown leather.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Gilt Metal & Moleskine Footstools or Benches by Airborne - France 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of minimalist footstools or benches by Airborne, France, 1960's.
Metal
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt and Cream Art Nouveau Club Chairs with Footstools
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lovely and elegant Art Nouveau Italian armchairs or fauteuils with exquisite footstools, all with beautiful original muted striped damask fabric.
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful pink pattern high quality italian velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwar...
Fabric
PAIR OF HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS OR SiDE TABLES PART OF LARGE SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of super comfortable and very stylish Harris Tweed brown leather footstools that can be used as si...
Leather, Upholstery
Danish Modern Armchair with Footstool, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Together, through their inviting tactile richness and functional design, this Danish armchair and its matching footstool form a cosy and luxurious pair that exudes 20th century craft...
Fabric
Mid Century Solid Maple Footstools with Curved Frames, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Refined pair of mid century footstools from 1960s Czechoslovakia, executed in solid maple wood.
Fabric, Wood
Rare Teak Footstools by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful Danish pair of solid teak footstools. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Ludvig Pontoppidan.
Teak
Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed tops.
Aluminum
$4,921Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ernest Race Heron Armchair and Footstool in White Bouclé, Britain, 1950s
By Race Furniture, Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
This example has been completely re-upholstered in white bouclé wool, with new foam and new Pirelli webbing. Paired with the original footstool which now a rare find.
Steel
1920'S ART DECO RESTORED HAND DYED WHISKEY BROWN SUITE SOFA ARMCHAiRS FOOTSTOOLS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Measurements Sofa Height - 90 cm Width - 160 cm Depth 95 cm Seat height - 45 cm Seat width - 105 cm Seat depth - 55 cm Pair of armchairs Height - 90 cm Width - 90 cm Depth - 90 cm S...
Leather
$1,600 / set
Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with a tuft in the center of the seat. 4 casters underneath allow for these footstools ...
Upholstery
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Stools, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Each stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and softly shaped legs with rounded, almost bubbly forms, giving the pieces a sculptural yet inviting character. A charming pair of ...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Beech
1970s Sculptural Arched Leg Rectangular Red Velvet Ottomans - A Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Fully upholstered legs and discreet metal glides complete the look. The pair offers versatility as footstools, accent seating, or sculptural elements within a thoughtfully curated in...
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of Impeccable Ottoman Armchairs by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ligne Roset
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Called ottoman because the gorgeous stitching pattern is inspired by traditional Moroccan footstools. This pair is incredibly comfortable and ready for install.
Leather, Suede, Upholstery
Pair of Low Antique Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tripodal Pedestals, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
They would also make unique footstools for a pair of armchairs or even highly-carved supports for a coffee table.
Wood, Walnut
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Wingback armchairs with hand carved Claw & Ball feet and m...
Leather
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of rare walnut American Victorian footstools, attributed to the renowned cabinetmaker John Henry Belter, showcases the opulence and craftsmanship of mid-19th cent...
Walnut
Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco duo pair of stool or footstools from cherry and black floral textile fabric attributed to Josef Frank circa 1928 Austria.
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s
By Källemo, Alf Svensson
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of a pair of armchairs and a footstool is a beautiful example of mid-20th century Swedish design.
Fabric, Beech
Rationalist Five Piece Living Room Set by Gaetano & Osvaldo Borsani
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare set byGaetano & Osvaldo Borsani Set containing matching pair of armchairs, pair of footstools, and sofa - stained beech and new italian linen uphostlery.
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Italian Modern, Ottomans, Fabric, Painted Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Ottomans, Fabric, Painted Wood, Italy, 1930s Pair of footstools or ottomans designed and produced in Italy in the early part of the 20th century.
Fabric, Wood
Japan Easy Chairs, Model FD-137, Designed by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of Japan easy chairs, model FD-137, accompanied by matching footstools, was designed by the renowned Danish designer Finn Juhl and produced by France & Son in Denm...
Brass
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut 11 Piece Salon/Drawing Room Suite
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a complete and beautifully matched drawing room suite comprising a sofa, a gentleman's armchair, a lady's armchair, six side chairs and a pair of footstools, an increasingly ...
Walnut
RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER THREE SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1970’s De Sede DS17 three seat sofa which is part of a...
Leather
British Maker, Stools, Wood, Fabric, United Kingdom, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stools or footstools produced in the United Kingdom, 19th Century.
Fabric, Wood
THREE VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED SILK SCATTER CUSHIONS
By Versace Home Collection
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made set of three Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy Silk Scatter cushions which ar...
Silk
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stools, Honey Sheepskin, Walnut, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Honey Sheepskin, Walnut, Sweden, 1970s Pair of Swedish modern footstools or ottomans; each example features four slightly tilted ...
Sheepskin, Walnut
VERSACE ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE ARMCHAiR LOVESEAT PART OF SUITE
By Versace Home Collection
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy extra large Armchair / Loveseat which is pa...
Velvet
VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
By Versace Home Collection
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy extra large sofa which is part of a huge su...
Velvet
VERSACE 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Versace Home Collection
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy extra large sofa which is part of a huge su...
Velvet
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
That way you can see every detail, just as Wegner intended. Paired with its matching footstool, it offers a complete seating experience, one that encourages you to settle in and sta...
Leather, Teak
RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER TWO SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1970’s De Sede DS17 two seat sofa which is part of a l...
Leather
$2,980 / set
Mid Century Spanish Nightstands in Wood Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The base of the table is root and is covered by glass. They have a footstool and a pair of matching armchairs.
Wood
European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In general, qualities of European modern furniture include simple clean lines without excess decoration, made with richly grained woods. This pair is completed by matching footstools...
Fabric, Wood
$1,500 / item
Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile piece can function as seating, a sofa chaise extension, or a footstool and can pair easily with matching pieces from the Inheritance Collection or furniture from other...
Steel
$1,700 / item
Vintage Military Canvas and Tarnished Brass Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile piece can function as seating, a sofa chaise extension, or a footstool and can pair easily with matching pieces from the Inheritance Collection or furniture from other...
Brass
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
Multi-Position Reclining Chair in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
A notched metal backrest allows the sitter to select different grades of pitch for a relaxed upright sit or to lay back and unwind. Pairs with the matching Footstool in Red for kick-...
Leather
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.
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