Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful ottomans produced by Spottrup Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Teak wood, reupholstered in silk/linen.
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful ottomans produced by Spottrup Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Teak wood, reupholstered in silk/linen.
Teak
French Wooden Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden stool made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat and tripod legs with ribs that taper near the bottom. No nails or hardware. Great lin...
Wood
$1,950 / set
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Georgian style leather benches with distressed patterned leather upholstery, web construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and ...
Wood
$3,600 / set
Fine Pair Carved Leather Top Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of timeworn and very solid feeling Leather Benches. Raised on Chippendale style carved cabriole legs in a dark stain with carved ribbed and scrolled knees and pad feet. Upholstered in a mottled olive-brown leather with nail-head trim on the corners. Dimensions: L. 39", Depth seat 16 1/2", Depth legs 18", H. 18 1/2" Condition: While the Bench Pair do...
Leather, Wood
$2,035 / item
DOOQ Ottoman with Soft Velvet and Brass Foot Egoista
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this ottoman revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the na...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great gilded gold leaf base Hollywood regency "souffle" ottoman pair in the manner of Karl Springer with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Mea...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
By J.A. Casillas
Located in Stamford, CT
American designer mid-century leather bench. A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A. Casillas. A sleek and stylish bench in the Mid Centu...
Steel
Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool from Michael Christensen, 1960s. Upholstered with cognac-colored leather and brushed steel frame. A stylish example of Danish design from the period. Dimensions: H:30cm W:62cm...
Steel
1960’s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Donkey Footstool
Located in Northport, MI
This charming leather horse figure, designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, dates to the mid-20th century and reflects the brand’s storied heritage in outdoor and sportin...
Leather
Eros Bench in Solid Walnut with Gray Fur - Custom Sizes Available
Located in Ballard, CA
Reminiscent of the classical Greek period, the Eros bench features typical piano bench dimensions. It is crafted in solid walnut with traditional joinery, hand carved feet and escutc...
Fur, Wood
$945Sale Price|20% Off
Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery
By Pugin
Located in Dereham, GB
Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery Angled top with red needle point upholstery, Oak Frame with 8 square block legs Carved Gothic Tracery detail between legs No...
Oak
Mid-Century Friso Kramer Drafting Stool, Birch Plywood, Gray Enameled Metal
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Friso Kramer drafting stool designed for Ahrend de Cirkel represents Dutch functionalist design at its finest. The stool features molded birch plywood seat and back paired with ...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...
Silk, Velvet
Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of rattan. Cleared. Good original condition.
Rattan
$4,908 / item
Solid Walnut and Mongolian Fur Bench
Located in Ballard, CA
Reminiscent of the classical Greek period, the Eros bench features typical piano bench dimensions. It is crafted in solid walnut with traditional joinery, hand carved feet and escutc...
Fur, Wood
Moroccan Hand-Crafted Pouf in Red and Gold Fabric, Moorish Style, 1990
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan fabric stool or ottoman, Moroccan pouf upholstered with a very nice red and gold fabric. Size: 18" H x 18''. Hand-made in Morocco, great to us...
Fabric
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...
Wood
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 ...
Chestnut
Pair of Tall Brutalist Wood Stools, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brutalist tripod stools made in France, circa 1960s. Substantial and chunky triangular seat with rounded edges. Chunky legs that taper towa...
Wood
$550Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, Chinese Provincial Fan Shaped Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese carved wooden stool with a fan shaped seat. Features splayed legs with stretchers on each side and a carved apron on the front. Constructed with old world mortise and tenon j...
Wood
18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully rustic early Italian hand carved cassone with egg and dart moulded frame, time-softened wood and solid panels on the front and sides. Although this chest has suffered w...
Wood
Small Italian Stool
Located in Red Lion, PA
Completely restored and reupholstered Italian Stool from the 1960s Great for guests to sit on during a gathering or as a foot stool for relaxation Nice Mid Century Modern look
Brass
Carved Walnut Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Bench C. 1930's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce timeless European elegance into your home with this exquisite Italian Biedermeier style hand-carved walnut bench or stool, a beautifully balanced piece that combines refine...
Walnut
Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English wooden metamorphic footstools from the mid-19th century, with caramel leather tops. Born in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this amazing metamorphic stools...
Brass
Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...
Wood
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
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...
Leather
CHESTERFiELD LEGACY BROWN LEATHER KNOLL STUDIO BARCELONA STYLE DAYBED FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Heritage brown leather Chesterfield tufted daybed sofa after the original Knoll Barcelon...
Leather
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Maison Jansen Style French Directoire Creme Painted X Bench Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maison Jansen style French Directoire crème painted X-bench, circa 1960, is a stunning example of neoclassical revival design that combines elegance with functional charm. Beaut...
Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf with Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan brown leather pouf. Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather. Hand tooled Moroccan ...
Leather
Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian hand painted and gilt foot stool with corner floral medallions and terminating on fluted legs with ball feet. Stool is covered in white muslin....
Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural 3 legged milking stool with multiple layers of paint. Rectangular top with a hand hole cut thru the center and supported by 3 turned legs. Their is a marking with letters ...
Hardwood, Paint
Chinese Vintage Low Kang Table with Distressed Patina and Carved Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage low Kang table from the mid 20th century, with multi color lacquer. Created in China during the midcentury period, this low Kang table...
Wood
$312 / item
Midcentury Footstool, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric,wood The fabric shows signs of use Two pieces in stock Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Dating back to the 18th century, it beaut...
Satinwood
$965 / item
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with small brass nailhead trim. The unique open decorative arched base makes this small st...
Leather
Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Based on the signature aesthetics of the sculptural Wulff lounge chair, the Wulff pouf is handcrafted with solid oak legs. Whether you use it as a footrest for the Wulff chair or as ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...
Chrome
STUNNiNG LARGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautifully crafted, large Chesterfield footstool upholstered in rich, hand-dyed brown leather. The generous proportions, deep buttoning, and classic tufted d...
Leather
1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A vintage 1960s "Lamino" sheepskin footstool ottoman by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom. Both ‘’Lamino’’ armchair and stool were listed among the greatest designs of the Scandinavian...
Sheepskin
Swedish Gustavian Round Stool
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian round stool, it has been restored and painted with milk paints "Oyster White". Seating recovered in Muslin. The seat spins around
Birch
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
SUPERB Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool - W7812 SALE 20% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Gustav Stickley Footstool from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made of oak, the footstool has spindles on two sides, as pict...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Oversized Art Deco Ottoman/Footstool, Stepped Nickel Chromed Legs
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elusive Art Deco ottoman/footstool. Stepped nickel chromed legs..Retains original oil cloth fabric,(worn) as well as original chromed ziggurat plinth feet, Classic deco, Machine Age ...
Nickel
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Rattan
$8,337 / set
Pair French 19th C Ebonised & Gilt Velvet Stools
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870. Pair French 19th C ebonised & gilt velvet stools. Exceptional examples. Sku 1131 Measures: W52 x D40 x H62cm.
Velvet
Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
The history of tabourets is quite fascinating, as they represented status symbols when first introduced during the reign of Louis XIV in the mid-1600s. Our painted and parcel giltwoo...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Small Italian Stool
Located in Red Lion, PA
Completely restored and reupholstered Italian Stool from the 1960s Great for guests to sit on during a gathering or as a foot stool for relaxation Nice Mid Century Modern look
Brass
Madsen and Schubell, Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1940s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Stamford, CT
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Footstool or Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1950s An organic form ottoman designed and produced by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell in Sweden c. 1950s. This ex...
Suede, Beech
2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
Located in Queens, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by four posts topped with gilt ball finials and an x-...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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...
Brass
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).
Upholstery, Wood
1960s, Fully Restored Customizable Danish Teak Footstool
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully restored and refinished Danish teak footstool with customizable upholstery. The Danish footstool feature a minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design. The foo...
Teak
Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style
Located in London, GB
A contemporary footstool inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, upholstered in green linen to pair with the matching armchair. The beech wood frame, hand tied coil spr...
Brass
Pollen Stool/Ottoman by Herman Miller for Nought One
Located in East Freetown, MA
Ottoman / footstool has powder blue fabric seat pad with chrome metal crossed base. Item is hexagonal in shape
Iron, Chrome
Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mini Chairs such as these were once abundant amongst Indonesian tobacco plantations for workers to sit and cut cultivated tobacco. The present mini chair is...
Teak
Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
An elegant Italian neoclassical X-form stool painted Ivory and decorated with giltwood floral and vegetal ornaments. The stool has upholstered seat covered in paisley design fabric. ...
Wood
DOOQ Organic Modern Beige Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
Silk, Velvet
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Leather Footstool, American no. 302, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts footstool, model No. 302, often referred to as the “Monk,” executed in quarter-sawn oak with its original leather seat. American...
Leather, Oak
$2,104 / item
Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Stool or footrest lombok indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural rattan. With cushion seat included. Colors finish in taup, brown, or ocher. Lead time production if on ...
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Beech Stools, Czechoslovakia, Around 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition with minor signs of use, patina - Stable. - jr
Beech
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.