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Small Antique Footstool

Baroque, Small Footstool, Leather, Turned Walnut, 19th c.
Baroque, Small Footstool, Leather, Turned Walnut, 19th c.

Baroque, Small Footstool, Leather, Turned Walnut, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Baroque, Small Footstool, Leather, Turned Walnut, 19th c.

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19th Century Baroque Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Leather, Walnut

SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS
SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS

SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Victorian hand carved Mahogany, Claw & Ball feet, small footstools with floral uphols...

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19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available
Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available

Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Smaller footstool is 9.25 diameter x 7h and priced at $595 Both ar very good antique condition with some old normal repairs such as newer tacks.

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1880s American Late Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Horn, Velvet, Faux Fur

ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME
ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME

ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original late Victorian hand Embroidered mahogany framed small footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Small Antique Footstool

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Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1880 custom made small footstool designed to bit betwe...

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1880s English High Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century
Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century

Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small decorative footstool on turned baluster legs with a rectangular molded frame.

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19th Century German Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery

Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative an...

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1880s English High Victorian Small Antique Footstool

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Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of original floral Embroidered, Mahogany carved framed, Wingback armchair foo...

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1860s English High Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric
Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric

Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very small Georgian footstool with original upholstery A good looking period original stool, very small by modern standards, its tot...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece

Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...

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1780s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET
SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET

SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English Country House circa 1800's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback ar...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Four Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Stacked Ball Footstools / Ottomans
Four Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Stacked Ball Footstools / Ottomans

Four Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Stacked Ball Footstools / Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

Four small hand-carved Italian footstools/ottomans/stools featuring stacked ball and baluster decoration.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIII Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wood

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim. The piece opens to reveal a wood lined interior and rests on a wavy stretche...

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Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Small Antique Footstool

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Leather, Walnut

English 18th Century Stool Ebonized & Upholstered Stool
English 18th Century Stool Ebonized & Upholstered Stool

English 18th Century Stool Ebonized & Upholstered Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is an English 18th century turned wood footstool/small bench which has been ebonized (painted) black for a striking effect that gives more presence to the diminutive scale.

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18th Century English Georgian Small Antique Footstool

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Burlap, Wood

Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850
Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850

Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

Our Italian painted and gilt tabouret can also be used as a footstool, a small end table, or even a stand for an indoor plant or sculptural object.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Needlepoint Textile Fragment, Late 19th Century set of 4
French Needlepoint Textile Fragment, Late 19th Century set of 4

French Needlepoint Textile Fragment, Late 19th Century set of 4

Located in Toronto, ON

This piece is offered as a saved remnant, one of four similar examples, and may be used for reupholstering a small footstool, inset panel, cushion, or framed as a decorative textile ...

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Late 19th Century French Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wool, Silk

Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut

Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Walnut

SMALL ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BAMBOO CARVED CHINESE FOOTSTOOL
SMALL ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BAMBOO CARVED CHINESE FOOTSTOOL

SMALL ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BAMBOO CARVED CHINESE FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Aesthetic Movement Chinese hand-carved bamboo footstool Please note...

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1880s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

Located in Darmstadt, DE

We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the warm tones and simplicity typical of e...

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19th Century Biedermeier Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France
Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France

Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Originally used as a footstool or small occasional seat, this piece now serves beautifully as an accent in both traditional and contemporary settings.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo
Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo

Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo

Located in Portsmouth, VA

Whether placed beside a reading chair, under a console, or layered into a cozy cottage corner, it brings instant soul to a space. Not just a footstool, but a small, meaningful link t...

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Early 19th Century American Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Antique French Provincial Footstool
Antique French Provincial Footstool

Antique French Provincial Footstool

Unavailable

H 9 in W 14 in D 14 in

Antique French Provincial Footstool

Located in Sheffield, MA

Small French Provincial carved mahogany footstool with serpentine shaped apron, upholstered in red leather that is attached to the frame with brass nailheads, raised on four carved c...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Footstool

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Leather, Mahogany

Regency English Antique Gilded Footstool
Regency English Antique Gilded Footstool

Regency English Antique Gilded Footstool

Unavailable

H 5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Regency English Antique Gilded Footstool

Located in Sheffield, MA

Small Regency gilded footstool with black polychromed stylized decoration, out-swept feet, upholstered in English blue horsehair fabric with brass nailheads.

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1810s English Regency Small Antique Footstool

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Brass

Small 18c Rustic Red Stool
Small 18c Rustic Red Stool

Small 18c Rustic Red Stool

Unavailable

H 10.25 in W 15.5 in D 8.5 in

Small 18c Rustic Red Stool

Located in New York, NY

A very typical small side stool one would find in a European household, city or country. Lovely as a small side table in a bathroom.

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18th Century English Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs

Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs

Unavailable

H 20 in W 25 in D 15.5 in

Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs

Located in Port Chester, NY

A small carved oak footstool, chunky and handsome.

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Late 19th Century English Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Oak

Antique English Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Carved Oak c. 1920s-30s
Antique English Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Carved Oak c. 1920s-30s

Antique English Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Carved Oak c. 1920s-30s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Kettle Stand Small Footstool Bench Classic British flair carved oak decorator piece~~great for displaying copper kettles 7" tall x 12" wide x 7....

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1920s English Jacobean Small Antique Footstool

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Oak

Sublime Pair of Original George II circa 1760 English Small Footstools Rare Find
Sublime Pair of Original George II circa 1760 English Small Footstools Rare Find

Sublime Pair of Original George II circa 1760 English Small Footstools Rare Find

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of original George II circa 1760 English mahogany footstools These are absolutely exquisite, made in the Chippendale era and...

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1760s English George II Small Antique Footstool

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Jacobean Mahogany Round Small Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs
Antique Jacobean Mahogany Round Small Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs

Antique Jacobean Mahogany Round Small Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Jacobean Mahogany Round Small Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs. Item features turn carved legs, round solid wood frame, very nice antique item, quality craftsmanship, ...

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Early 1900s Jacobean Small Antique Footstool

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Mahogany

Small 19th Century French Tapestry Footstool with Bouquet of Pink Roses Décor
Small 19th Century French Tapestry Footstool with Bouquet of Pink Roses Décor

Small 19th Century French Tapestry Footstool with Bouquet of Pink Roses Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small French needlepoint tapestry footstool from the 19th century, with bouquet of roses décor.

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19th Century French Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Pair of French Antique Footstools in Golden Wood from 19th Century
Pair of French Antique Footstools in Golden Wood from 19th Century

Pair of French Antique Footstools in Golden Wood from 19th Century

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Small footstools, ideal to fit in a bedroom or living room.

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Late 19th Century French Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Foot Stool

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of small footstools in Louis XV style with scalloped frieze carved and raised on cabriole legs.

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Victorian mahogany small footstools with Lion’s hairy paw feet What a find, this are stunning, they were originally desig...

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19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Small French Neoclassical Walnut Footstool, circa 1825
Small French Neoclassical Walnut Footstool, circa 1825

Small French Neoclassical Walnut Footstool, circa 1825

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstered with nailhead trim with wooden deck and splayed legs

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19th Century French Neoclassical Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century
A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century

A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century

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H 7.09 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Small Georgian Oak Footstool, Early 19th Century With a reeded frame and raised on claw feet, covered in wool bargello needlework.

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Early 19th Century English George IV Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Oak

Antique Pyrography Small Folding Wooden Footstool Ottoman Stool
Antique Pyrography Small Folding Wooden Footstool Ottoman Stool

Antique Pyrography Small Folding Wooden Footstool Ottoman Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pyrography small folding wooden footstool. Item features folding frame, nicely carved details, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice antique item, quality ...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wood

Refinished Antique Small Round Footstool with Asian Velvet Dragon
Refinished Antique Small Round Footstool with Asian Velvet Dragon

Refinished Antique Small Round Footstool with Asian Velvet Dragon

Located in Fort Washington, MD

This footstool is small but would look like jewel in a room !

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Late 18th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, Early Victorian
Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, Early Victorian

Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, Early Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique footstool. An English, walnut and needlepoint tapestry covered stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century British Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Lounge Stool, Victorian, circa 1880
Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Lounge Stool, Victorian, circa 1880

Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Lounge Stool, Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique footstool. An English, walnut and upholstered lounge stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Beaded Footstool, English, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, Circa 1860
Small Antique Beaded Footstool, English, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, Circa 1860

Small Antique Beaded Footstool, English, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, Circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique beaded footstool. An English, mahogany kneeling stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Offering a generously cushioned perch with charming finish. ...

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Mid-19th Century British Small Antique Footstool

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Beads

Small Victorian Hand Carved Walnut Giltwood Footstool Ready for Upholstery
Small Victorian Hand Carved Walnut Giltwood Footstool Ready for Upholstery

Small Victorian Hand Carved Walnut Giltwood Footstool Ready for Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small giltwood Victorian footstool hand carved all over A good looking and well made piece with period gilt wood, its been strippe...

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19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Circa 1880 Queen Anne Style Footstool or Small Bench, English
Circa 1880 Queen Anne Style Footstool or Small Bench, English

Circa 1880 Queen Anne Style Footstool or Small Bench, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 Queen Anne style footstool or small bench, English. Walnut. Very well executed cabriole legs with c-scroll moldings & pad feet.

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Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wood, Walnut

SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP

SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English Country House circa 1920's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback ar...

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1920s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Painted Pine Footstool
Painted Pine Footstool

Painted Pine Footstool

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H 8.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in

Painted Pine Footstool

Located in Baltimore, MD

A small and sturdy pine footstool with scalloped trestle ends, low stretcher, and cut out hand grip.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Small Antique Footstool

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Pine

Low French Footstool
Low French Footstool

Low French Footstool

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H 9 in W 49.5 in D 13 in

Low French Footstool

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th century low French footstool, 1880.

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19th Century French Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Wood

Lovely Small Hand-Carved Burmese Footstool Lovely Detailing All-Over Rare Find
Lovely Small Hand-Carved Burmese Footstool Lovely Detailing All-Over Rare Find

Lovely Small Hand-Carved Burmese Footstool Lovely Detailing All-Over Rare Find

By Burma-Vita

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this a very good looking and well-made stool from 19th century Burma A rare find, the fretwork carving is a work of art, the timber is all hand ...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Hardwood

Small 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Single Drawer Ideal as a Footstool
Small 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Single Drawer Ideal as a Footstool

Small 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Single Drawer Ideal as a Footstool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century burr walnut side table with single drawers ideal as a footstool A very small and charming little piece of furniture, my...

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19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Bench/Footstool
Renaissance Revival Bench/Footstool

Renaissance Revival Bench/Footstool

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H 17.75 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in

Renaissance Revival Bench/Footstool

Located in San Francisco, CA

Walnut with ebonized detail small bench or footstool.

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19th Century Small Antique Footstool

Small Antique Bench
Small Antique Bench

Small Antique Bench

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H 17.72 in W 46.07 in D 18.9 in

Small Antique Bench

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique bench / stool with completely new upholstery. Suitable for multiple purposes. Origin: England Period: late 19th century Size: 117cm x 48cm x h.45cm.

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Late 19th Century British Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Mahogany

Small Giltwood Louis XVI Children's Chair (Pet chair)
Small Giltwood Louis XVI Children's Chair (Pet chair)

Small Giltwood Louis XVI Children's Chair (Pet chair)

Located in Vista, CA

Small giltwood Louis XVI style footstool.

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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Small Antique Footstool

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

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Small Antique Footstool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small antique footstool you’re looking for. Each small antique footstool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small antique footstool, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A small antique footstool, designed in the Victorian, Empire or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small antique footstool over the years, but those crafted by Burma-Vita and Maple & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Antique Footstool?

The average selling price for a small antique footstool at 1stDibs is $607, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,200 for the highest priced.

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