Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Matching Footstool, circa 1970s, Swedish
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
upholstered cushions and matching footstool, circa 1970s, the fabric on both the chair and stool is tired but
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Matching Footstool, circa 1970s, Swedish
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
upholstered cushions and matching footstool, circa 1970s, the fabric on both the chair and stool is tired but
Antique Regency 2-Seat Occasional Sofa with Matching Stow under Footstool
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
wood Regency legs have been re polished. Both the window seat and the footstool have been upholstered
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency 2-Seat Occasional Sofa with Stow Away Footstool
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
wood Regency legs have been re polished. Both the window seat and the footstool have been upholstered
Mahogany
Pair of Four Star Base Upholstered Benches after Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A pair of upholstered benches or footstools on sculpted walnut four star pedestal bases. After
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$4,990 / set
Cantilevered Chromium Steel Framed Chair and Stool 1970s
Located in London, GB
A cantilevered chromium steel framed lazy chair upholstered in a sumptuous velvet upholstered chair
Sold|$1,125
Art Deco Leather Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco leather upholstered ottoman/footstool with nailhead decoration.
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Sold|$2,350
Pair of Rosewood Stools by Kristian Vedel
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of upholstered rosewood footstools or ottomans designed by Kristian Vedel, 1960s, Denmark.
Rosewood
Sold|$1,600
Louis XV style stool
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Louis XV style hand carved walnut six-legged footstool upholstered in needlepoint, brass
Pair of Black Lacquered Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of black lacquered tables with cabio legs. these can be used as tables or upholster the top
Wood
Sold|$3,837
1970s Artifort by Geoffrey D. Harcourt Chair
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed in 1967 the swiveling chair, and the not swiveling footstool, are upholstered in wool
Steel
Sold|$3,200
Late 18th Century English Ottoman
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large late 18th century English George III carved wood and paint decorated footstool or ottoman
Wood
Sold|$3,118
G Plan Blofeld Model 62 Chair and Stool
By G-Plan
Located in Alton, GB
casters. The matching footstool is again upholstered in black vinyl on a rosewood base with four point
Plastic, Rosewood
19th Century Walnut Queen Anne Design Stool, circa 1850
Located in Heathfield, GB
A lovely robust and elegant walnut footstool newly re-upholstered in a Zoffany Ducato heavyweight
Walnut
Antique Upholstered Footstool Made by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Upholstered footstool made by Howard and Sons of London standing on the turned legs typical of the
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique Round Tapestry Upholstered Footstool
Located in Oakland Park, FL
This item is part of our 7Th Anniversary SALE: Antique Round Tapestry Upholstered Footstool Antique
Tapestry
Sold|$1,200
Victorian Period Oval Upholstered Footstool
Located in Woodbury, CT
Now with tufted upholstery. Raised on turned short legs ending in brass casters.
Antique Louis XVI Style Tapestry Upholstered Footstool
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Louis XVI style tapestry upholstered footstool. Brown and pink tapestry covered and small
Tapestry, Trimming, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Green Velvet Upholstered Round Footstools
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Pair of 19th century green velvet upholstered round footstools. Round mahogany old weavers celadon
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut X Base Upholstered Bench or Footstool
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut X Base upholstered bench or footstool. Newly reupholstered in beautiful
Walnut
Sold|$1,400
Mahogany and Black Leather Footstool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mahogany framed footstool upholstered in black leather with brass nailheads, mounted on bun feet.
Brass
French Louis Philippe Style Footstool, 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A petite upholstered oak footstool in the Louis Philippe style, French, circa 1900. The oak frame
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Floral Tapestry English Round Footstool
Located in Oakland Park, FL
19th century English round footstool Round footstool upholstered in a black floral tapestry. The
Tapestry, Pearwood
Sold|$150
Upholstered Chinoiserie Stool
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered stool with vintage chinoiserie upholstery, circa 1940.
Sold|$415
Vintage Upholstered Iron Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bent iron footstools with brass details. Upholstered in grey micro suede. Sold individually.
Steel, Iron
Antique Style Footstool Ottoman Mahogany Georgian Style Fireside Seat
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful Georgian style upholstered Mahogany footstool, recently upholstered in cream
Mahogany
Mid Century Upholstered Stool, Footrest, 1960, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
and it´s upholstered in fabric. Showing slight signs of age and using. Width: 48 cm Depth: 33 cm
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Historicism Upholstered Stool, Footrest, 1910's, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
and it´s upholstered in fabric. In good condition, shows slight signs of age and using. Measures
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Upholstered Ottoman in the Style of Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor
Located in Cambridge, MA
An upholstered ottoman very much in the style of Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1950s or 1960s
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Louis XVI Small Painted Stool, Late 18th Century, Newly Upholstered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI small painted stool, late 18th century newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein
Pair of Upholstered Victorian Mahogany Footstools, circa 1890
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The pair of mahogany footstools having dwarf cabriole legs and upholstered in cotton linen in off
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$5,396
Maison Jansen Pair of Footstools, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
adjust his taste to be modern and comfy. These two footstools have been upholstered in a beautiful and
Fabric
Pair of Swedish 1930s Art Deco Armchairs and Matching Footstool
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco armchairs with matching footstool upholstered in Matthew Williamson for Osborne
Fabric, Wood
Antique Orange and Blue Persian Rug Fragment
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique orange and blue Persian rug fragment. Ideal for a pillow or to upholster a small footstool
Cotton, Wool
Comfortable Biedermeier Period Sofa, circa 1830, Mahogany
Located in Muenster, NRW
• Biedermeier period sofa, circa 1830 • Mahogany wood • New upholstered • Noble Covering • Two
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