$2,728 / set
H 24.02 in W 24.81 in D 13.39 in
Biedermeier Swedish Foot stool Banquet Pair 1800s Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual pair of Swedish biedermeier foot stool banquet in a highly French polished finish with lovely detail.
Birch
$2,301
H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Period Decorated Foot Stool with Original Seat
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique foot stool from the Swedish gustavian period around 1770 to 1780.
Pine
$4,200Sale Price|27% Off
H 34.8 in W 24.3 in D 29 in
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first part of 20th century in Sweden.
Leather, Wood
$6,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17.75 in W 17.32 in D 16.93 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming pair of Swedish benches from the early Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. These stools display beautiful carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame, rosette...
Wood, Paint
$5,076 / item
H 35.04 in W 35.44 in D 35.04 in
Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, IDF
Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971) Arne Norell, a pair of 'Inka' armchairs with a footstool, Norell Möbel AB, 1970's. Frame of dark-stained beech. Upholstered cushion in the back and se...
Leather, Wood
$3,145
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 35.83 in
Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and foot stool by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chesham, GB
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and foot stool. Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s.
Leather, Beech
Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Foot Stools, 19th Century
Located in Los Gatos, CA
19th century pair of Swedish late Gustavian stools. Price 4000 dollar A pair of Swedish footstools from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen and wearing a soft capp...
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 21.26 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Swedish Ake Fribytter Leather Foot Stool Ottoman, Swedish, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Swedish Ake Fribytter leather foot stool ottoman, Scandinavian, 1970s manufactured by Nelo Möbel in 1976.
Rosewood
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Benches or Foot Stools, 1920s
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier revival benches or stools. Rendered in golden birch wood with ebonized birch details. In original condition with no instability. In original fabric. Ready...
Birch
Sold
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Small Antique Swedish Foot Stool, Salesman's Sample Model, Mid-19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model of an antique Swedish foot stool from the mid-19th century. Most likely made for a sales man of furniture to show the customer a smaller version of the real thing.
Rattan, Elm
18th Century Swedish Foot Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sweet and simple.
Wood
Biedermeier Swedish Foot stool Banquet Pair 1800s Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual pair of Swedish biedermeier foot stool banquet in a highly French polished finish with lovely detail.
Birch
Biedermeier Swedish Foot stool Banquet Pair 1800s Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual pair of Swedish biedermeier foot stool banquet in a highly French polished finish with lovely detail.
Birch
Antique Swedish Louis XVI Foot stool.
Located in New York, NY
A Painted Louis XVI stool. Crossed, bent legs with acantus decor, a fluted turned stretcher, and upholstered seat.
Upholstery
Tall Pine and Bent Plywood Swedish Stool with Foot Rest
Located in Chireno, TX
Tall pine and bent plywood Swedish stool, or working chair, with foot rest constructed circa 1920-1939.
Pine, Plywood
Sold
H 23 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Pair Swedish Style Foot Stools White Paint Decorated With Animal Print Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style stools, each upholstered in animal print fabric, white painted base.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
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...
Leather, Velvet
Sold
H 20 in Dm 19.5 in
Contemporary, Swedish Modern, Sheepskin Stools, Honey Shearling, Ottomans, 2023
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Contemporary Sheepskin Foot stools, Ottomans, Swedish Modern, Shearling Contemporary organic form tri-pod footstools or ottomans.
Sheepskin, Wood
Contemporary, Swedish Modern, Sheepskin Stools, Honey Shearling, Ottomans, 2023
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Contemporary Sheepskin Foot stools, Ottomans, Swedish Modern, Shearling Contemporary organic form tri-pod footstools or ottomans.
Sheepskin
1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
1930's Swedish modern foot stools by Otto Schulz for Boet.
Faux Leather
Gustavian Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Little foot stool made during the high Gustavian period ca 1780. Decorated with leaf tip carvings. Rounded corners and legs with channels.
Wood
Gilbert Marklund Foot Stool
By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty little pine foot stool by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, 1969. Good original condition.
Pine
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Foot-Stools / Ottomans
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Foot-Stools / Ottomans Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans.
Sheepskin, Wool
Swedish Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Foot Stool or Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Louis XVI style paint decorated foot stool or bench.
Wood
Sold
H 22.45 in W 13 in D 14.18 in
1920s Bottle Green Sewing Box / Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg in Sweden.
Faux Leather
Pair of Gustavian painted foot stools
Located in Washington, DC
Painted Gustavian Foot Stools
Paint, Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 36.62 in
A 1970's "Relax II" Chair and Foot Stool by Göte Möbler Nassjö in Brown
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Chesham, GB
A 1970's “Relax II” reclining armchair and foot stool by Göte Möbler Nassjö AB, Sweden. Featuring stunning bentwood frame.
Leather
Swedish Gustavian Stool In Lemon Green Faux Suede Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish foot stool, with traces of multiple colors after being scraped down.
Wood
Swedish Designer, Foot Stool, Wood, Woven Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and woven fabric foot stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Original Paint Bench with Storage
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Swedish foot stool in original paint, with a lid that lifts up for storage.
Wood
Sold
H 17.32 in W 17.32 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools or Benches
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish painted wood stools with upholstered seats covered in old muslin from the Gustavian period. These classically designed stools have fluted, turned legs. Chalky Gusta...
Fabric, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 16.94 in W 17.75 in D 17.32 in
18th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools or Benches
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish wood stools with upholstered seats from the Gustavian period. These footstools are covered in similar, but different fabrics. There is a carved guilloche pattern on...
Fabric, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 18.13 in W 16.75 in D 14.75 in
18th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools or Benches
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare pair of Swedish stools from the Gustavian period with round caps adorned with acanthus leaves. These charming benches have been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint. Ther...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
“Relax II” Chair and a Foot Stool by Göte Möbler Nassjö AB, Sweden, 1970
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of chair, referred to as “Relax II” and a foot stool, is true to its name, providing great comfort with an adjustable seat function and original upholstery.
Leather, Wood
19th Century Gustavian Foot Stool Pine Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian foot stool Beautiful well worked carvings on the footstool.
Pine
Sold
H 17.32 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Foot Stools or Benches in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the Gustavian period, hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface and newly upholstered in linen with handstitched tufted seats,...
Paint, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 22.45 in D 14.18 in
1940s Bottle Green Faux Leather Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg, Sweden.
Faux Leather
Sold
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux , Sw. 1970s with Foot Stool
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Wien, AT
This design icon by Bruno Mathsson was produced in Sweden during the 1970s for Dux. Completely restored and comfortable upholstered. The wooden frame was repainted. Covered with a fa...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Foot Stools
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival foot stools, ca 1900.
Whimsical Painted Swedish Footstool
Located in Stamford, CT
A whimsical early 20th century carved Swedish foot stool or bench, the legs in the form of lion's legs/feet, with carved tasslework on the stretchers.
Wood
Superb Swedish Style Leopard Foot Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Interesting antique Swedish style painted carved frame foot stool with leopard upholstery and feet.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Foot Stools
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival foot stools, ca 1900.
Ekornes Stressless Sofa Set Black Leather Three-Seat Foot-Stool
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ekornes Stressless sofa set black leather three-seat foot-stool.
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 39.38 in
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson Lounge Chair ‘Vilstol 36’ with Foot Stool
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Comes with a matching hocker / foot stool H 41 cm x W 53 cm x D 66 cm. Both items carry the original makers label.
Leather, Wood, Beech, Plywood
18th Century Swedish Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Swedish bench/foot stool, amazing carving and patina.
Sold
H 98 in W 80 in D 70 in
Pair of 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs with Foot Stool in the Style of Knud Faerch
By Knud Faerch, Källemo
Located in London, GB
These lounge chairs have a sculpted bent beech frame and are upholstered in the original striped woollen fabric. Leather fasteners hold the top headrest. With distinctive leather edg...
Leather, Wool, Canvas, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Set of Three Foot Stools with Steel Legs
Located in Alvesta, SE
Set of three footstools / ottomans. They can be used individually or form a bench. The stools are newly upholstered in quality fabric. The legs are made of metal and the seat has fab...
Metal
$8,753Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 12.75 in W 15 in D 3 in
Pair 19th Century French Porcelain Plaques in Carved Gilt Frames Signed L. Levy
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall, study, or salon with this elegant pair of antique French porcelain plaques, crafted circa 1890 and set in their original richly carved giltwood frames. Each plaque f...
Porcelain, Giltwood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$5,666
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs feature large frames decorated with reeded, scrolled seats having delicate acanthus de...
Cane, Rattan, Wood
On Hold|$13,500
H 30.13 in W 72.44 in D 27.19 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench Tragsofa, Linen Upholstery, Circa 1790
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloc...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$7,900 / set
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Nightstands and Carved Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pedestal cabinets, bedside tables made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The small Scandinavian nightstands are composed wi...
Metal, Brass
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 35 in D 33.5 in
Low Slung Pair Carved Walnut French Carved Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This low slung pair of French Louis XV style Bergère chairs combines elegance, comfort, and masterful craftsmanship. Constructed from richly carved walnut, the frames display the hal...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
$4,650
H 30.5 in W 43.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Danish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Narrow
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil molding, canted fluted side posts, decorative upper drawer all raised on four tapered fluted feet. Restored,...
Brass
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
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