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Footstools For Sale
Contemporary, Swedish Mid-Century Style, Tripod Stools, Black Sheepskin
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Swedish Mid-Century Style, Tripod Stools, Black Sheepskin Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans. New, comfortable foam cushioning and high quality 17 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
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 ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, fabric Good Original condition Seat height 45 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools

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Leather

1950s French Footstool in Scalamandré 'Polar Bear - Blue Frost' Mohair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 1950s French Provincial footstool. The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Polar Bear' mohair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools

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Mohair, Wood

Pair Contemporary Sheepskin Stools / Ottomans, Swedish Modern Style, Shearling
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Contemporary Sheepskin Stools / Ottomans, Swedish Modern Style, Shearling Contemporary organic form tri-pod footstools or ottomans. New comfortable foam cushioning and 17 mm h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin

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 ...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Footstools

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Gold, Brass

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...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Magrini" Stools by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Magrini" Stools by brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s This 1963 creation by the renowned Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues is structure...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Teak

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Teak

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 ...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Original vinyl upholstery with wear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Walnut

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....
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

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Mahogany

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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Unique splayed legs & original upholstery with minor wear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

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 ...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Circa 1880 Queen Anne Style Footstool or Small Bench, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Queen Anne style footstool or small bench, English. Walnut. Very well executed cabriole legs with c-scroll moldings & pad feet. Inset, removable walnut seat with loose nee...
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Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Footstools

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Wood, Walnut

American Empire Revival Foot Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylis, chic and charming provencial foot stool is the American interpritation of the French empire style with its scrolled legs and simple strealined form. The top fabric is a ...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Footstools

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Linen, Wood

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...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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...
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1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Footstools

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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

FINE HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
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 ...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

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.
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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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

SUPER RARE GREEN EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool ...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

PK33 stool designed by Poul Khaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
very important and rare PK33 stool designed by Poul Kjaerholm in red-brown leather. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, ca 1960ies, with makers emblem. The designs of th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool circa 1960's. Sleek tapered legs and tufted original upholstery with wear.
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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...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Pouf in gilded wood in imitation of bamboo. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pouf in gilded wood in imitation of bamboo, round in shape, decorated with spinning tops in the central part. Crowbar-shaped, ribbed base. Velvet fabric and black quilted with its tr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
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19th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with trapezoidal patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent p...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-century beech footstool, circa 1960's. Gently curved seat and splayed legs with original upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

HUGE 1.07 METERS TALL LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT BENCH STOOL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed extra large...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Perriand Style Tripod Stool C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous wooden tripod stool from Mid-Century France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Beautiful wood grain and texture, nice colour with good patina. In great vintage condition,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Elegent, robust design with cross supports. Original black vinyl uphostery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Art Deco footstool
Located in PARIS, FR
An upholstered brown bouclé end table or ottoman. Ideal for providing additional seating in a living room or bedroom. In perfect condition. DV466
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Textile

De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece....
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Mint Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning mint green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with sof...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Elm

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Fliptop Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool with storage, circa 1960's. Handy flip top divided storage compartment. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm and leather footstool, circa 1960's. Original red tufted leather with solid tapering legs.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Elm

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

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Elm

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original vinyl upholstery with minor wear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather, Denmark, 193
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Safari Footstool with solid ebonized brown wood frame and brown leather seat. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, 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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