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Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art

Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming antique needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1930s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...

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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Foot Stools, circa 1930
Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Foot Stools, circa 1930

Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Foot Stools, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian 1930's Art Deco walnut foot stools. The seats newly re-upholstered in a camel coloured velvet. Italy, circa 1930's Size: 13" high x 17 1/4" wide x 13 1/4" deep

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful beige high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Siesta Leather Footstool Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Siesta Leather Footstool Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Siesta Leather Footstool Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Hamburg, DE

Ottoman for the Siesta Chair by the Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa, based on a design by Ingmar Relling from the 1960s. The ottoman’s frame is made of light wood. The seat is upho...

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of Two Blue Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Blue Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Blue Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in blue color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, charac...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather
1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather

1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish modern wing back chair most likely manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark in the period 1930-1950s The comfortable chair is upholstered with mocha brown leather with pat...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Black Frames
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Black Frames

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Black Frames

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three bar stools designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, each combining a woven rattan seat and short low-profile backrest with a slender tubular metal frame. The rattan is work...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C
Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C

Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Restored Belle Époque Hand-Carved Oak Footstool with Handwoven Cane Top, Spain, Circa 1900 This elegant footstool originates from Spain and dates to the Belle Époque period, around ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Belle Époque Antique Footstools

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Set of Two Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stools were designed b...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful yellow pattern high quality spanish gull lamadrid velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs n...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Stools, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Stools, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Stools, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s

This elegant pair of stools is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Each stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Beech

Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s

Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful fresh green color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Mustard Yellow Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Midcentury Mustard Yellow Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Midcentury Mustard Yellow Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful mustard yellow high quality velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

French Louis XIV Upholstered Carved Walnut Footstool C1880
French Louis XIV Upholstered Carved Walnut Footstool C1880

French Louis XIV Upholstered Carved Walnut Footstool C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Louis XIV style footstool crafted by Colonial Furniture Co., dating to approximately C1880. This finely carved walnut footstool features elegant cabriole legs terminating ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stool con...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Zebra Hide Footstool
Zebra Hide Footstool

Zebra Hide Footstool

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful wood and zebra hide footstool or low bench / stool, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece is rectangular with bun feet, with a footrest or seat upholstered in authentic ...

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Mid-20th Century Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Edmund Homa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of Two Faux Leather Brown Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two Faux Leather Brown Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two Faux Leather Brown Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful brown high quality faux leather. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s

Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet blue upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mini Heart Stool, Gray Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Mini Heart Stool, Gray Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe

Mini Heart Stool, Gray Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

The Moreton Footstool with heavy linen cover
The Moreton Footstool with heavy linen cover

The Moreton Footstool with heavy linen cover

Located in London, GB

The Moreton Footstool, with removeable slipcover made in a heavy natural linen with kick pleats. Modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionall...

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2010s English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in England" attached underneath. Brass foot caps. CREATOR Attributed to Dimitri O...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

"Giotto" Swivel Stool or Side Table by Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
"Giotto" Swivel Stool or Side Table by Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s

"Giotto" Swivel Stool or Side Table by Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s

Wonderful and incredibly rare "Giotto" swivel stool designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi and produced by Zanotta in Italy during the 1970s. Signed on the bottom. Fully original ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut
Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking an outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utiliz...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available
Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available

Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic Footstools created nearly 150 years ago with steer horns as the legs/feet. Small in stature and perfect as a tabletop display. Larger rectangular footstool is 16.5 x !0 x 8...

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Horn, Velvet, Faux Fur

Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon Ts Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s
Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon Ts Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s

Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon Ts Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s

By Roger Tallon

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely pair of foldable stools designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France in the 1970s. These TS stools are fully made in a beautiful maple wood and were ingeniously...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Maple

Natural White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouffe
Natural White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouffe

Natural White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouffe

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

What could be more luxurious than relaxing with this real fur ottoman! Whether styling a living room for seating or foot comfort or adding glam to a bedroom, this Mongolian fur pouf will look and feel amazing in any decor setting. Each fur ottoman boasts with the most beautiful and silky Mongolian sheepskin...

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2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIA TRIPLE SIZED OTTMAN STORAGE TRUNK EMBRiODERED UPHOLSTERY
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIA TRIPLE SIZED OTTMAN STORAGE TRUNK EMBRiODERED UPHOLSTERY

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIA TRIPLE SIZED OTTMAN STORAGE TRUNK EMBRiODERED UPHOLSTERY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 Embroidered Upholstery triple sized Ottoman Trunk sitting on period Porcelain castors A...

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1880s British High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century, Cube Pouf / Ottoman in Patinated Brown Leather, 1960s
Mid-20th Century, Cube Pouf / Ottoman in Patinated Brown Leather, 1960s

Mid-20th Century, Cube Pouf / Ottoman in Patinated Brown Leather, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A cube-shaped ottoman, pouf, or stool upholstered in beautifully patinated brown leather with a quilted square pattern. The padded upholstery provides a comfortable seat, while the g...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool
Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool

Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful cherry Chippendale, ball and claw stool is a bit more unique in size than most. Build in an almost square dimension, this wonderfully carved ...

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Textile, Cherry

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.

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Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some vintage stains adding character to the stool. No label...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Footstools

Materials

Brass

Alchimia Celadon by Gio Ponti, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
Alchimia Celadon by Gio Ponti, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta

Alchimia Celadon by Gio Ponti, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, i tessuti sono un'esclus...

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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Zebra Hides
Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Zebra Hides

Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Zebra Hides

By Area ID

Located in New York, NY

Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Madison Square English Mahogany Chippendale Style Footstool Benches
Madison Square English Mahogany Chippendale Style Footstool Benches

Madison Square English Mahogany Chippendale Style Footstool Benches

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Chippendale style bench footstools by Madison Square, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA. Constructed of solid Mahogany with new powder blue upholstery. Old world craftsmanship ...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875
Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875

Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Thebes Stool from the Egyptian Revival period which borrowed ( heavily) from the days of Cleopatra. Constructed from Walnut with numerous precision made lathe turnings. Cros...

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1870s American Egyptian Revival Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splint Weave Footstool c1920
Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splint Weave Footstool c1920

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splint Weave Footstool c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splint Weave Footstool C1920 Measures - 16" x 17 1/2" x 17 1/2" This Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak footstool features a classic ...

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Early 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Oak

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, USA Made, New Hides
Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, USA Made, New Hides

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, USA Made, New Hides

By Area ID

Located in New York, NY

Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s

By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool
Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool

Located in Houston, TX

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded giltwood footstool. Lovely Continental Louis XV style hand beaded gilt wood footstool or tuffet. This beautiful gilt footstool is in great conditio...

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Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Giltwood, Beads

Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases
Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases

Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases

By William Switzer

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases & Diamond-Print Upholstery Description A charming duo of mid-’80s stools by American designer William Switzer, each...

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1980s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Moroccan Camel Saddle Leather Footstool with Bronze Bell
Antique Moroccan Camel Saddle Leather Footstool with Bronze Bell

Antique Moroccan Camel Saddle Leather Footstool with Bronze Bell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antque Moroccan camel saddle leather footstool with bronze bell and metal embellishments to the feet.

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Early 1900s Moorish Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful beige and yellow upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characterist...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Classic Antique Style Bench
Classic Antique Style Bench

Classic Antique Style Bench

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.

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1970s North American American Empire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th century Oak footstool in heavy green linen
19th century Oak footstool in heavy green linen

19th century Oak footstool in heavy green linen

Located in Malton, GB

This is a great looking, well made 19th century footstool. Good size and height meaning it could also double up as a seat. It has been upholstered (not recently) in a heavy weight gr...

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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool
William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool

William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual folding foot stool by William Sheppee. Heavy wrought iron and patinated brown saddle leather.

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1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Stool or Ottoman in Chestnut with Slatted Seat
Art Deco Stool or Ottoman in Chestnut with Slatted Seat

Art Deco Stool or Ottoman in Chestnut with Slatted Seat

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stool, chestnut, Europe, 1940s A chestnut stool from 1940s Europe, defined by its restrained design and solid craftsmanship. The wood shows a warm, natural grain with a softly aged ...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chestnut

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard velvet high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique and Vintage Footstools

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.