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Swedish 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

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

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
H 12.6 in W 19.3 in D 11.42 in
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

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

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

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 Porto, PT
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By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
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H 33.9 in W 26.4 in D 27.6 in
Wabi-Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Side Table, Auvergne, France, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Mid-century Modern Three-Seat DUX Sofa by Folke Ohlsson and Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Lejre, DK
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Footstools

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Footstools

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Footstools

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H 18 in W 19 in D 14 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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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Charming Antique Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique Swedish stool in folk art from northern Sweden made around 1880. The stool is made in painted pine with the original faux paint that imitates mahogany. It’s the orig...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stools

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Charming Antique Swedish Folk Art Stool
Charming Antique Swedish Folk Art Stool
H 14.57 in W 24.81 in D 9.45 in
Gilbert Marklund Stool by Furusnickarn AB in Solid Pine, circa 1960, Sweden
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Nice stool design by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB made in solid pine, circa 1960, Sweden. The stool has a strong and really nice patina but has no structural damage.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Scandinavian Modern Stool in Pine and Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stool made in Lacquered Pine with beautiful patinaed brown leather. Natural and typical stool produced in Sweden during the 1960-1970s This stool is a good example of the good cra...
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Scandinavian Modern Stool in Pine and Leather, Sweden, 1970s
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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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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19th Century Gustavian Foot Stool Pine Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian foot stool Beautiful well worked carvings on the footstool. Carefully scraped by hand to its preserved original color. The foot stool is reholstery...
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Gilbert Marklund Midcentury Design Low Swedish Stool
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in London, GB
A rare stool by Gilbert Marklund. Solid pine, with the distinctive circular holes integral to the design and style. Sweden, circa 1970s. Sits low, could be used as foot rest...
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Pair of Swedish Stools with Armrests
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of stools with curved arms and slender saber legs. Ready for your own upholstery, Sweden, circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Stools

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Pair of Swedish Stools with Armrests
Pair of Swedish Stools with Armrests
H 24 in W 23.75 in D 14.75 in
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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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 Dimensions: 16 inches (41 cms) wide 15 inches (38 cms) deep 17 inches (43 ...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Stools
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Stools
H 17 in W 16 in L 17 in
Two Richly Decorated Gustavian Banquettes Manufactured, 1780
Located in Kramfors, SE
A set of two Gustavian banquettes from Sweden. Richly decorated with Gustavian styled wooden carvings. The surface has been dry scarped to the first layer of paint, which also is fro...
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Pine

19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish curule stools, 19th century, in the Gustavian style. Carved arm supports with Rosettes and Lions paw feet. Measures: Seat height: 17.25" More than ever, we selected...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools
19th Century Pair of Swedish Curule Stools
H 21.25 in W 22 in D 17.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstool or Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a richly carved 19th century Swedish Gustavian period painted long bench. There is carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame and carved rosettes above tapered and fluted l...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Located in Wichita, KS
This is a richly carved 19th century Swedish Gustavian period painted long bench. There is carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame and carved rosettes above tapered and fluted l...
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Pair of Gilbert Marklund Swedish Pine Stools
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pine stools by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn in Sweden. Organically carved and jointed. Good original condition with some wear. Set price.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Pine

Pair of Gilbert Marklund Swedish Pine Stools
Pair of Gilbert Marklund Swedish Pine Stools
H 16.75 in W 18.25 in D 11.5 in
Visingsö a Long Stool in Pine Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Visingsö a long stool or bench designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953. Characteristic swung ends distinguish this pallet from others pine stools. Made in Swedish pine with the vintage pat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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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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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Pine

Gilbert Marklund Foot Stool
Gilbert Marklund Foot Stool
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved 19th century Swedish painted bench from the Gustavian period with braided detail on the seat frame and carved rosettes ending in tapered and fluted legs. Chalky Gusta...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Collection of Three Pitch Pine Stools
Located in Babworth, Retford
The sectional seats supported by four splaying legs, Sweden, circa 1950s. Priced individually.
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Collection of Three Pitch Pine Stools
Collection of Three Pitch Pine Stools
H 19.89 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Benches
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style benches with armrests and upholstered seat on slender saber legs. 19th century, Sweden.
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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. Early Uto stool in Northern European Pine by Axel Ejnar Hjort. This stool was part of the Sport...
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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. Very practical, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

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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Antique 19th Century Swedish Stools

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Pine

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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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Birch, Linen, Pine

Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench
Swedish Period Gustavian Long Bench
H 18.75 in W 82 in D 20.5 in
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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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches

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Pine

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Swedish Softwood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of swedish softwood footstools available for sale. Swedish softwood footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish softwood footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some swedish softwood footstools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller swedish softwood footstools, measuring 12.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many swedish softwood footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB and Axel Einar Hjorth produced popular swedish softwood footstools that are worth a look.

How Much are Swedish Softwood Footstools?

Swedish softwood footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $418 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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.