Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Mohair, Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Sheepskin, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Wrought Iron
1950s British Victorian Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Lucite, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Beech
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather
20th Century New Zealand Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Aluminum
1990s American Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Chrome
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Hardwood, Mohair
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Aluminum
1960s Norwegian Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
1990s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Textile
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century English Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Suede
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Teak
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Metal
1960s English Other Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather
Late 20th Century Moorish Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Metal
1990s Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Upholstery
1940s American Louis XV Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Walnut
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Wicker
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Leather, Cocobolo
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
Brass
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Ottoman Foot Stool
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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