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Footstools For Sale
Number in Set: Single Piece
A Pair of Coastal Style Rolling Footstools on Casters by Henry Link Furniture.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Coastal Style Rolling Footstools/ Benches on Casters by Henry Link Furniture. Circa 1980s Feature a wicker covered solid wood frame and a n...
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1980s Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

STUNNiNG VINTAGE FRENCH STYLE RALPH LAUREN BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren French style footstool or ottoman Please note th...
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20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Carriage Stool, English, Walnut, Fireside Foot Rest, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage stool. An English, walnut and silk cotton raised fireside foot rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Rest...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized tables or stools designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in beautiful condition. It´s frame i...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

1920s Bottle Green Sewing Box / Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg in Sweden. This foot stool is upholstered with bottle green faux leather and studs. It has a storage compartment so ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
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Early 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...
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20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Square in the Egyptian revival style. Curved slat seat with turned legs and stretchers.
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage Please note the delivery fe...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather. Designed in 1958 after drawings of the original ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

De Sede Pink Rose Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pink rose leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear app...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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

De Sede Cognac Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy and chic cognac leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of browns. Gorgeous accent piece. Go...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Omersa Made in England Handcrafted Leather Rhino Footstool / Ottoman, Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimitri Omersa handcrafted leather rhino footstool or ottoman. Circa 1960's. The leather is very thick and shows patina and wear throughout. ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Eliofante Footstool
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eliofante A chair for children A step stool for adults The “ELIOFANTE” was conceived upon invitation from the design studio Objects Of Common Interest and Art Athina - the annual i...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Plywood

Anglo Indian Teak Stool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A unique Anglo-Indian Teakwood Carved Table/Stool. Its original blue paint, exceptionally carved details, and weathered patina give this piece a distinct personality.
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19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Teak, Paint

Ottoman/Pouf-Ardmore Cheetah Kings Velvet Amber
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious cheetah kings gold velvet fabric covered Pouff with a brass base. Product Information Dimensions: 15"Diameter x 19.5"Height Color: Amber (Black/Multi) Made of: Self...
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2010s South African Footstools

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vincent Sheppard Loop Footrest
Located in Shakopee, MN
The Loop footrest is a lightweight and stylish footrest which combines perfectly with the Loop lounge chair. The powder-coated aluminum frame not only offers stability but also exude...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Nailhead Keepsake Shoe Shine Box Foot Stool 15
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian quartersawn oak shoeshine box / foot stool / footrest featuring brass nailhead accents and turned column legs. Dimensions: 14.75" x 10.25" x 11" (Width x Depth x H...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Rubber, Oak

De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

21st Century Contemporary Beige Stool Upholstered Suede and Black Anodized Iron
Located in Porto, PT
Eros stool is a modern design with a vintage legacy. The curved seating provides your interior design project with comfort and style. A contemporary stool upholstered in velvet is pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid-Century Style Blue Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bouclé

De Sede Multicolored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous multicolored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of red, green, brown, tan, blue an...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Stone Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous stone colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying hues of stone and accents of tan. Gorgeou...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ap...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Tan De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and understated tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of sand and tan. Gorgeous acc...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Leather

A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
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1920s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Cane, Wood

De Sede Golden Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning golden brown leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Viridian Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous viridian green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wea...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Elegant sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs. A sheep leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true rel...
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1980s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

EXTRA LARGE FEATHER SEAT RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather, extra large ottoman...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Leather

Long Victorian Footstool
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming long Victorian footstool made of walnut. Raised on cabriole legs with a central scrolling design to the centre of each side. The seat of the stool has been restored with...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany

Danish Vintage Rosewood Footstool By Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish rosewood footstool by Spøttrup Vintage Rosewood Footstool from 1960s. Manufactured in Denmark by Spøttrup. Seat upholstered in black leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

FEATHER FILLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather ottoman footstool for two people with overstuffed...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Leather

Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...
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20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood and Black Leather Armchair and Footstool
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A black leather armchair and Footstool set. A very stylish mid century piece by Skipper Mobler of Denmark.  Supple black leather in superb condition on a teak/beech frame stained in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak, Leather

De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds....
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Louis XVI Green Mohair Footstool
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI green mohair footstool. Antique French faded painted and gilt carved stool newly reupholstered in bottle green mohair. France late 18th early 19th century Dimension: 14" x...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

21st Century Contemporary Stool in upholstered in Grey Leather and Base in Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Manu Stool is a handmade lavish leather-upholstered piece. A modern stool with a design base of mesmerizing metalwork finished in glorious gold makes it the perfect choice to adorn a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Suede, Wood

Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dark brown leather handmade pouf or decoration animal in the form of a dog. This leather animal with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. It has some scratches in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...
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1950s English Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Bamboo

De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of bl...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

'Joe Ball' Leather Footstool by Centro Studi Poltronova, Italy
Located in London, GB
The super soft, high quality leather 'Joe Ball' is the perfect pouf or footstool designed by the renowned Florentine company, Centro Studi Poltronova. Designed for the fiftieth anniv...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Foam

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suit...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Plastic Stool or Footstool, 1970, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - New fabric. - Cleaned.
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1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Italian modern antique footstool or pouf, wood and pink velvet, ca. 1960.
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern antique footstool or pouf, wood and pink velvet, ca. 1960. Footstool or pouf with four wooden legs and upholstered seat newly covered with soft pink velvet fabric. 196...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

De Sede Tan-Colored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic and classy tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of fallow, barley and tan. Gorgeous acc...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nest Pouf upholstered with cane details
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Introducing Nest Stool, a captivating addition to the NEST series—a furniture collection seamlessly blending contemporary flair with timeless design. Crafted with a harmonious fusio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Cane

19th Century Anglo-Indian Stool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century heavily carved Anglo-Indian footstool featuring floral, foliage and mythical beast details. This footstool is newly upholstered and is also available C.O.M. with quick t...
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19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Faux Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Cream
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Faux Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Cream Contemporary organic form tri-pod stool or ottoman. New comfortable foam cushioning and white faux shearli...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Fur, 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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