Scandinavian Softwood Footstools
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
The sofa is forme...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
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Pine
Scandinavian Tripod Stool in Pine & Cowhide, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative octagon shaped tripod stool in solid pine and cowhide. Hand carved by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in 1950s.
A pair is available.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Baroque Stools
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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Mjöhult, SE
A unique organic and sculptural 18th century Swedish Folk Art stool, ca 1770 - 1800. Sweden.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Footstools
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Pine
Antique Swedish Pair of Large Rococo Style Footstools
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of large upholstered stools in rococo style made during the rococo revival in the late 19th century. The stools are unusually large and have a frame in pine with old historic pa...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Footstools
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Pine
Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian; Minimalistic; pine; wood; four-legged; stools; 1950s; Craftsmanship; Woodworking; Charlotte Perriand; Scandinavian Modern;
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
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Pine
Scandinavian Modern Stool Pine and Sheepskin, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stool made in Pine with newly upholstery in sheepskin. Natural and typical stool produced in Sweden during the 1960-1970s
This stool is a good example of the good craftsmanship an...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian Provincial taburettes / stools.
Handscraped to its originalcolor.
Beautiful fluted legs.
The taburettes is reholstery in beautiful linen fabric.
Th...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
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Pine
H 14.57 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Minimalism Pine Stool, 1960s, Sweden
By Charlotte Perriand, Axel Einar Hjorth, Jean Prouvé
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautiful, minimalist stool handmade in 1960s, Sweden. The laminated pinewood stool has nice crafted details. The stool shows an beautiful patina. In good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
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Pine
Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A midcentury stool or side table.
Pine, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Four legs, simple construction.
Dimensions: 30 diameter x 30 height in cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Pine
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Located in Mjöhult, SE
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Brutalist Stool in Solid Pine & Sheepskin, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A large square Brutalist stool in pine, reupholstered seat in long haired sheepskin. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s.
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H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
K.J. Petterson & Söner, Pair of Stools in Pine, Scandinavian Modern, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern
A rare and stunning pair of Pall stools in pine, manufactured by K.J. Pettersson & Söner. The chairs have a history as to who designed and manufactured the sto...
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H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Stools with Storage in Pine and Reupholstered in Bouclé, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
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H 19.3 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 in
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Located in Kramfors, SE
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Gilbert Marklund Stool by Furusnickarn AB in Solid Pine, circa 1960, Sweden
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
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H 11.82 in W 13 in D 9.85 in
Scandinavian Modern Stool in Pine and Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
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H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Late Gustavian Swedish Painted Pine Footstool or Tabouret
Located in Kramfors, SE
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19th Century Gustavian Foot Stool Pine Originalpaint
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19th century Swedish Gustavian foot stool
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Gilbert Marklund Midcentury Design Low Swedish Stool
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Located in London, GB
A rare stool by Gilbert Marklund.
Solid pine, with the distinctive circular holes integral to the design and style.
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Pair of Swedish Stools with Armrests
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of stools with curved arms and slender saber legs.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Stools
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Stool in Pine and Original Black Paint, circa 1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo stool. Pine and original black color, with carved apron, cabriole legs.
Sweden circa 1770.
Newly upholstered seat in gray-blue linen blend from Casa Mance.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Footstools
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H 18.51 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Stools
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 19th century Swedish Gustavian stools with carved acanthus leaves on the legs, 1810
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
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Two Richly Decorated Gustavian Banquettes Manufactured, 1780
Located in Kramfors, SE
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Visingsö a Long Stool in Pine Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Helsingborg, SE
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Gilbert Marklund Foot Stool
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty little pine foot stool by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, 1969. Good original condition.
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Located in Wichita, KS
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Collection of Three Pitch Pine Stools
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The sectional seats supported by four splaying legs,
Sweden, circa 1950s.
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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Benches
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Axel Einar Hjort 'Uto Stool' in Pine for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool 'UTO', in pine, by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiksa Kompaniet, Sweden 1929-1932.
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench with Storage
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish Gustavian Bench beautifully decorated to front and side panels with scrolling trims, fluted corners and flower decorations around tapered feet.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Stool
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Swedish tapered footstool scraped down to original cream color. Lovely hand-carved apron and fluted legs.
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Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish period Gustavian bench, circa 1800, finished on three sides with pearl strings and carved fluted legs. Scraped to original bluish or green finish and upholstered in tradition...
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Swedish Period Rococo Carved Footstool
Located in Encinitas, CA
Beautiful period Rococo footstool scraped down to the original wood color. Lovely shell carvings with elegant turned legs and feet. Natural patina of hints of soft white. Stolkholm, ...
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Scandinavian Softwood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of scandinavian softwood footstools available on 1stDibs. Scandinavian softwood footstools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian softwood footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large scandinavian softwood footstools, so small scandinavian softwood footstools measuring 9.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Scandinavian softwood footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB and Axel Einar Hjorth are consistently popular.
How Much are Scandinavian Softwood Footstools?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $5,800 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.
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