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Footstools For Sale
Price: $1 to $2,500
MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern trio of square walnut cube stools number 42102-01 with black faux leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One seat cushion has a repair to its underside, one stool has a scratch to one side, and another stool has a repair to one corner. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Propriotor’s note: Although these stools are not marked with a maker’s name, they are stamped inside with the number 42102-01. My 30-year experience in the vintage furniture business lead me to believe they were Founder’s Furniture and with the help of a great FB Group I was able to find this number, without the -01, in one of their catalogs for Patterns 7 designed by Jack Cartwright. It is the number for a fabulous Founder’s Furniture cube side table which looks exactly like these stools apart from the padded removable seats and the measurements are the same. My feeling, as well as some of the experts, that these were a factory special order or undocumented offering using the existing side table as the base and adding the cushion. However, I cannot document that thought. They could have been something someone did themselves, but I do not think that as they are too factory-made in my opinion.
What a terriffic trio!!!! Triple your pleasure with this outstanding trio of square walnut cube stools designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Patterns 7 line!! They are FABUOLUS!! The tops are comprised of black faux leather and the back of the tops have silver snaps that snap on and off of the top of the cube, it’s nice for cleaning purposes. Also, you can see in the photos that the underneath of the tops is a bit different… one has full faux leather upholstery, and a small repair has been made. The other two have fabric backs. It’s the way we obtained them, and you can’t see that when the tops are snapped on. They are hollow in the center and would obviously make handy foot stools however, we are more inclined to see them used as extra seating. You could use all 3 together as a bench or fireside stools...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Footstool
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquered bamboo rattan footstool featuring a cerused or whitewashed finish made by McGuire. Beautifully crafted in the California organic modern style with rattan poles lashed toget...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1960s Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhino Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch - Restored
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Vintage 1960s leather ottoman / sculpture in form of Rhino, made by Omersa and was retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch. This rhino has been refurbished, including new Omersa factor...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
E. 20thc Oval Foot Stool With Vintage blue velvet Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful foot stool, wooden design with original stain. The vintage velvet fabric is clean. This foot stool has wear to the legs from age and use, very minor wear. A beautiful puff...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Footstools
Materials
Wood
Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Faux Leopard Pouf Ottoman Footstool by Ferguson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
Ferguson Copeland French Nail Trimmed Faux Leopard Pouf Ottoman Footstool
...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Needlepoint Embroidery Footstool With Floral Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
This Footstool has a beautiful ‘X’ frame base with sculpted wood detailing. The seat flips up and offer storage. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 17 W...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Brass Paul McCobb Planner Group Style Square Upholstered Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of brass square mid century modern stools in the style of Paul McCobb for Planner Group. They don't have the x stretcher that most McCobb stools have and more clo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Brass
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut Sword and Scabbard X Style Walnut Benches with Faux Alligator
By Alfred J. Emery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of walnut sword style x benches or stools. The stools are in good condition and have an alligator print that looks like leather to me. Measures 26 wide x 19.5...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Regency Revival Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Chrome Frame Footstools / Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage footstools/ottomans featuring new designer velvet upholstery and sleek chrome frames. Great as extra seating. Frames in good...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Chrome
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone leather large pouf or foorstool with soft fabric on the underside and pair of wooden b...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather, Fabric
African Senufo Round Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast.
Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are traditional...
Category
Late 20th Century African Footstools
Materials
Wood
Hans-Peter Krafft "Sheep Footstool" for Meier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
An Original foot stool in a shape and size of a sheep. Designed by Hans-Peter Krafft for Maier, Germany circa 1960s. Sheep is in wood.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Mahogany and light yellow Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool with brass nail studded.
Measures 16.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 9.5" tall. Very good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century American Empire Round Upholstered Footstool.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century American Empire Round Upholstered Footstool.
Round, footed stool with rich mahogany wood veneer stands on four short, hand-carved, flared and graduated legs. A great room accessory...
Category
19th Century Antique Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique English Oak Woven Cord Rope Stool Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English oak stool / footstool with hand turned legs and stretchers and hand woven corded string seat, circa 1900. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest or a s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Rope, Oak
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original button vinyl with minor wear and tear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Teak
White Mid Century Modern Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern short bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any interior space. The stool features a high-quality, white tuf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Brown Patinated Leather Pig Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Rest your feet on this cheerful and unique antique footstool. Crafted in England circa 1920, and shaped as a pig, the freestanding hog stands on his four legs and is recovered with the original patinated brown leather; the stool is complete with ears and tail. The animal footrest...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning emerald green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Dorothy Draper Style X Form Footstool Benches
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid-century foot stools/ottomans/benches in the style of Dorothy Draper feature solid wood construction and upholstered seats. Good condition with minor imperfections consist...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
African Senufo Round Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast.
Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are traditional...
Category
Late 20th Century African Footstools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Queen Anne Floral Upholstered Walnut Ottoman Foot Stool Vanity Pouf Pink
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century footstool with floral upholstered seat. Features a rectangular form with short carved cabriole legs.
Dimensions:
15" x 20" x 13.5"h
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Artifort Leather and steel tulip P588 Ottoman/Footstool for F500 serie
Located in The Hague, NL
P588 Fotstool or ottoman that will fir all the 500 serie geoffrey Harcourt chairs.
The leather is in overal good condition and the foot has been re-painted in a off white matt.
Category
Mid-20th Century Footstools
Materials
Steel
1930s Carved Wood French Footstool With Cabriolet Legs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s French hand carved wood footstool.
Needs reupholstering. Some grey paint spots on leg as shown in pictures.
Category
1930s Vintage Footstools
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Footstools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of midcentury fully upholstered foot stools. Could be used as an ottoman. Very good condition with no noticeable wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of Wood, fabric
Good Original condition
Seat height 45 cm
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Wood, Fabric
English William IV Black Lacquered X Frame Stool with Original Gold Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV X-Frame stool. This elegant stool retains its original black lacquered surface with original hand painted gold decoration. The finely detailed gold work and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Footstools
Materials
Gold, Brass
LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER RHINOCEROS RHiNO FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed stool
Please note ...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Victorian Aubusson Needlework Footstool Claw & Ball Carved Wood Foot Bench
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An antique early Victorian footstool with finely detailed hand-carved claw and ball feet made of walnut wood, upholstered with a rich ornated Aubusson tapestry with an heraldic lion ...
Category
1840s French Aubusson Antique Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
1950s French Footstool in Scalamandré 'Polar Bear - Blue Frost' Mohair
By Scalamandre
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 1950s French Provincial footstool. The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Polar Bear' mohair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Leather Upholstered Stools 19 Ct.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Hand Carved Victorian solid Mahogany frame upholstered identical pair of occasional Stools of square form and of English origin. Circa last quarter of the Nineteenth Century....
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
French Louis XV Carved Walnut Distressed Antique Needlepoint Upholstered Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French antique walnut foot stool with a gorgeous needlepoint upholstered seating surface. The stool is in antique distressed condition and will show parts of the b...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Original vinyl upholstery with wear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid Century Footstools
Located in Westwood, NJ
While petite in size, its charming character makes a big impact. It wears a luxurious, soft neutral fabric and sits upon chic acrylic legs capped with metal ferrules in a sparkling W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Teak
DECORATIVE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please ...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note t...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Kidney Bean Green Floral Embroidered Foot Stool Piano Bench Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Kidney Bean Stool. Made from walnut with needlepoint embroidered seat.
Dimensions:
22.5" x 14" x 16 3/4" h
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960's. Robust construction with cross supports and original upholstery. Spottrup & Danish Furniture Makers' control stamp intact.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slender spayed legs and original upholstery with wear & tear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish teak footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Teak
Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstool / Ottoman. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Bohemian Rattan Footstool / Ottoman. Circa 1970s
Features a bent rattan frame and a removable round cushion.
In excellent original condition with very minor sig...
Category
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Footstools
Materials
Burlap, Rattan
LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please ...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slim curved seat and long tapered legs create an elegant profile. Original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Beech
LOVELY LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL WiTH GLASS EYES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note t...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Footstools
Materials
Brass
Perriand Style Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Footstools
Materials
Wood
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.
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