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Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

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...

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Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Footstools

Materials

Teak

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool in Light Blue, The Muffin Man (Light Blue), USA
Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool in Light Blue, The Muffin Man (Light Blue), USA

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool in Light Blue, The Muffin Man (Light Blue), USA

Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA

The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid ash wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s topp...

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

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...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI
Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI

Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI

By Gabriella Crespi, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The Bohemian ‘72 Collection brings together Gabriella Crespi’s interest in natural materials, her fascination with stacked sculptural forms, and her curiosity about Eastern cultures ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool with Shearling Seat, The Muffin Man (Eggplant), USA
Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool with Shearling Seat, The Muffin Man (Eggplant), USA

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool with Shearling Seat, The Muffin Man (Eggplant), USA

Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA

The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid ash wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s topp...

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Crossover Stool in the Thomas Hope manner
Crossover Stool in the Thomas Hope manner

Crossover Stool in the Thomas Hope manner

By Thomas Hope

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

This window bench, or long stool, is taken directly from a design by Thomas Hope (1769-1831). The fluted seat rails are supported by reeded legs, filled wi...

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2010s English Regency Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Swedish Gustavian Footstools, circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Footstools, circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Footstools, circa 1800

Located in Huntington, NY

A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian footstools. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll with reeded fleurons on the corners. Turned legs are tapered and fluted. Support...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Grey Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s
Grey Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s

Grey Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s – Grey Patinated Version Rare grey-patinated oak footstool designed by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Anna...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rope, Oak

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340
Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340

Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Stand "STICKLEY ERA". Shipping: Between $90-$190 depending on your location. Price: $790 willing to negotiate Item number: W7340 SIZE 18 IN HIGH TOP 18X...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style
Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style

Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style

By Howard & Sons Ltd

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...

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2010s British Regency Footstools

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Tufted Red and Gilt Decorated Ottoman or Footstool
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Tufted Red and Gilt Decorated Ottoman or Footstool

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Tufted Red and Gilt Decorated Ottoman or Footstool

Located in Plainview, NY

A Hollywood Regency upholstered tufted red and gilt decorated ottoman or footstool. This spectacular footstool or ottoman pouf is simply breathtaking. The finely upholstered piece wi...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

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 ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Madonna Stool Lacquered Wood Linen Fabric Made in Portugal by Malabar
Postmodern Madonna Stool Lacquered Wood Linen Fabric Made in Portugal by Malabar

Postmodern Madonna Stool Lacquered Wood Linen Fabric Made in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Madonna stool is part of New Malabar's collection, Future Classics. Always curious about new scientific discoveries, the atom becomes one of Salvador Dalí favorite subjects of ref...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors
Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors

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 ...

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Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Footstools

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).  

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

19th c. French Louis XVI Carved Oak Stool
19th c. French Louis XVI Carved Oak Stool

19th c. French Louis XVI Carved Oak Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century French Louis XVI carved oak stool is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any room. The intricate detailing an...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

DOOQ Organic Modern Beige Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet
DOOQ Organic Modern Beige Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet
English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet

English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

This decorative English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet is a luxurious piece of furniture . With its original craftsmanship and high-quality materials, this st...

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Early 20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ottoman/Pouf Ardmore Sabie Forest Velvet Moonlight
Ottoman/Pouf Ardmore Sabie Forest Velvet Moonlight

Ottoman/Pouf Ardmore Sabie Forest Velvet Moonlight

By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

This ottoman's velvet upholstery, inspired by the fauna and flora of South Africa's Kruger National Park, sits atop a gleaming golden base. Ample high-density foam fill ensures long-...

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2010s South African Footstools

Materials

Brass

De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

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...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s

By Antonio Citterio, Flexform

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s Vintage Italian design Measures : 55x40cm H:40cm Materials : Steel - Rope Wear consistent with age and use.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Napoleon III Stool
Napoleon III Stool

Napoleon III Stool

Located in Chireno, TX

Napoleon III stool, circa 1870-1889: ebonized frame newly covered in white linen. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

97.5CM ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER CLUB FENDER LOG BURNER FOOTSTOOL
97.5CM ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER CLUB FENDER LOG BURNER FOOTSTOOL

97.5CM ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER CLUB FENDER LOG BURNER FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, small, hand made Victorian English Mahogany & Brown Leather, Fully Restored Club fender footstool...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Footstool, Blue Fabric, Metal Legs, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Footstool, Blue Fabric, Metal Legs, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Footstool, Blue Fabric, Metal Legs, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant Italian footstool from the 1950s, featuring an oval form upholstered in blue fabric. The piece is supported by four metal legs, giving it a clean and refined mid-century appe...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T
Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T

Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900
Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900

Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This low 19th-century table is actually a step used for easily getting in and out of a raised daybed. Crafted of northern elmwood (yumu), the step features a plank top surface, carved lotus spandrels, and a prominent apron carved with floral scrollwork. The wooden step is finished with dark lacquer, now lightly worn along the edges with rich texture. Today, we love this low step as a tabletop display stand or a footstool beside a plush armchair...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Footstools

Materials

Elm

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A charming pair of Swedish benches from the early Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. These stools display beautiful carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame, rosette...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool
Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool

Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

beautiful stool with nice leather patina from the 1960's/ 1970's, missing one stud.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860
Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860

Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860

Located in Huntington, NY

A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools
English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools

English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools

Located in Tampa, FL

A rare and beautiful pair of English beaded velvet stools, dating to circa 1840s. Each stool features a richly beaded velvet upholstered top measuring approximately 10 1/2 inches in ...

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1940s English Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Beads

Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco

Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco. Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height. Vintage Bohem...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools

Materials

Leather

18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool
18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool

18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 18th century English George II walnut foot stool with original brass bail handles at each side. Highly figured walnut with exceptional color and patina. Upholstered with Pier...

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18th Century English George II Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Footstools, circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Footstools, circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Footstools, circa 1790

Located in Huntington, NY

A rare pair of Gustavian footstools with Stockholm chairmaker’s seal on both. Frames are decorated with upright leaf cut. The corners meet in decorative medallions. The legs are fini...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches
Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches

Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The pair in a handsome deep amber tone walnut with good graining. Rounded rectangular benches raised on carved cabriole legs with shell knees and ball-and-claw feet. The slip seats n...

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19th Century Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat

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).  

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair French 19th C Ebonised & Gilt Velvet Stools
Pair French 19th C Ebonised & Gilt Velvet Stools

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.

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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé

Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural silhouette. Whether used for additional seating or for resting a delicious charcuterie platter, you and your guests will appreciate the swivel top feature. When seated, guests can swivel about and converse more freely. Trays or platters filled with goodies can rest atop and rotate for a more comfortable entertaining experience. Or simply rest your legs over these large and comfortable super soft ottomans after a long day with a good book and a glass of wine. The ivory white bouclé is rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs) and cleans up easily without damaging or compromising the fabric. Its texture breathes and works quite well in both cool and warm climates. Adjustable sizes. May be upholstered in Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.). Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool
Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool

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. ...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench

Located in Ballard, CA

An eye catching bench made with an upholstered seat floating on a Lucite base, affixed with custom engineered hardware. Custom sizes and finishes available.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

DURESTA TRAFALGAR HORNBLOWER EXTRA LARGE FEATHER FiLLED FOOTSTOOL
DURESTA TRAFALGAR HORNBLOWER EXTRA LARGE FEATHER FiLLED FOOTSTOOL

DURESTA TRAFALGAR HORNBLOWER EXTRA LARGE FEATHER FiLLED FOOTSTOOL

By DURESTA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely extra large Duresta Trafalgar or Hornblower footstool with feather filled cushion RRP £2,377 Pl...

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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Beautiful Maison Jansen Style French Directoire Creme Painted X Bench Circa 1960
Beautiful Maison Jansen Style French Directoire Creme Painted X Bench Circa 1960

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...

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1960s Unknown Directoire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE
FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE

FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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 Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Franck Evennou, Pouf Trèfle, Set of 3 Ottomans, Bronze, France, 2020
Franck Evennou, Pouf Trèfle, Set of 3 Ottomans, Bronze, France, 2020

Franck Evennou, Pouf Trèfle, Set of 3 Ottomans, Bronze, France, 2020

By Franck Evennou

Located in New York, NY

Franck Evennou has a poetic language inspired by nature, and by all subjects that carry the residue of their pasts. His works, particularly in bronze, possess a powerful nostalgic quality, capturing in sculptural permanence the ephemeral beauty of a faint memory or a story half-forgotten. An aesthetic bridge between Evennou's earlier work and his newer pieces in bronze, this set of three conjoining ottomans, set upon triangular feet...

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2010s French Footstools

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel

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...

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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rattan

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.