Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
1950s British Victorian Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather, Beech
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Wrought Iron
1940s American Louis XV Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Elm
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Hardwood, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather, Cocobolo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Mohair, Wood
1970s Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Lucite, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century New Zealand Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Aluminum
1990s American Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Chrome
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Fabric, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
1990s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Textile
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century English Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Suede
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Teak
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Cowhide, Wood
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Teak
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Brass
20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Upholstery
1960s English Other Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Metal
Late 20th Century Moorish Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Silver Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Metal
1990s Hollywood Regency Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Wrought Iron
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Wicker
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Brass
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Foot Stool Ottoman
Upholstery
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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