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Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool with Shearling (Putty) Seat, The Muffin Man (Chalk)
Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool with Shearling (Putty) Seat, The Muffin Man (Chalk)

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool with Shearling (Putty) Seat, The Muffin Man (Chalk)

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 Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Arteriors Suede Strap and Brass Cube Ottoman/ Table
Arteriors Suede Strap and Brass Cube Ottoman/ Table

Arteriors Suede Strap and Brass Cube Ottoman/ Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stylish Suede Strap Footstool/ Table from Arteriors. Made in India. A square brass footed frame with gray suede webbing overall with adjustable height castors. Dimensions:;18” wide...

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Coral 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163 This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool is a great looking item in excellent condition. This item is a very well done piece!...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Eggplant)
Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Eggplant)

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Eggplant)

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

Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860
Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860

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...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850
Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850

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...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Regency Style Carved Upholstered Footstool or Bench
French Regency Style Carved Upholstered Footstool or Bench

French Regency Style Carved Upholstered Footstool or Bench

Located in Redding, CT

French Regency Style Carved Upholstered Footstool or Bench. Polychromed wooden finish with scrolled corners and cabriole legs make this a sweet accent piece. Use it at a small desk o...

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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Green Upholstery
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Green Upholstery

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Green Upholstery

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a green fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy
Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy

Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Orange pair of plastic stools Tam Tam, which was designed by Matteo Thun 2002 and executed by Magis Italy. If you are looking for practical and good lookin...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia
Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia

Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia

By Mario Bellini, Meritalia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning woven palstic pouf by Mario Bellini with built in LED lights. Made for Meritalia in 2000s. Original label still attached. Mesh pouf is filled with hundreds of air filled shi...

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Early 2000s Italian Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Charlotte Perriand Style Pine Stools
Charlotte Perriand Style Pine Stools

Charlotte Perriand Style Pine Stools

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collectible pine stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand. No screws or hardware used on stools. Beautiful joinery and grain details. Four available. Priced individually. Very good ...

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1960s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool
Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool

Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional and rare 19th century Irish oak stool, with beautifully rich patination and grain. The padded brass studded seat is of rectangular form ...

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19th Century Irish Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century Swedish period pair of Gustavian footstools. Decorative carving to both sides, re-upholstered in Belgium linen. Circa 1840.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool
18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool of rectangular form, the stuff over upholstered and studded seat raised over ornately carved apron with centred grotesque masque flanked w...

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18th Century Irish George III Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Crescent Design Provincial Tradesman's Stool
Crescent Design Provincial Tradesman's Stool

Crescent Design Provincial Tradesman's Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

Part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind Le Monde collection, this globally sourced stool embodies rare craftsmanship and timeless design. The Le Monde collection features antique French...

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20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé
Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé

Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé

By Karl Springer

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Curvy and soft Post Modern style sculptural ottomans freshly upholstered in plush highly durable ivory bouclé fabric. Reminiscent of Karl Springer's iconic Waterfall Ottomans or Benches, the ottomans' sides curve in a similar waterfall fashion sloping down to ground level. Kick your feet up in complete comfort with an inviting texture that's breathable and cool in summer but warm and cozy in winter. Uniquely larger, the 2 foot wide seat makes these Post Modern style ottomans a great choice for additional seating. A perfect merger of form and function. 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 with and currently available in our shop: Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

George III Mahogany Footstool
George III Mahogany Footstool

George III Mahogany Footstool

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular brown leather top with brass tacking, raised on square section legs with box form stretcher. Estate of Douglas S Kramer. TV producer and art collector.

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1780s English George III Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Gilt Window Seats, Hand-Carved Pine, Linen Upholstery, 1920
French Gilt Window Seats, Hand-Carved Pine, Linen Upholstery, 1920

French Gilt Window Seats, Hand-Carved Pine, Linen Upholstery, 1920

Located in Southampton, GB

Pair of French Window Seats with original cream and gold paint and just the right amount of wear. Newly upholstered in quality linen fabric. Fran...

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20th Century French French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It is delivered upholstered and finished to the client's choice. Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project...

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1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Baroque Style Wooden Distress White Painted Footstool Ottoman
Vintage French Baroque Style Wooden Distress White Painted Footstool Ottoman

Vintage French Baroque Style Wooden Distress White Painted Footstool Ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Baroque Style Wooden Distress White Painted Footstool Ottoman. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 19" W x 14" D.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Mushroom Swivel 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. Custom sizes made to order. 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

George II Style Mahogany Bench
George II Style Mahogany Bench

George II Style Mahogany Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular upholstered seat with cabriole legs ending on ball and claw feet.

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1880s English George II Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood, leatherette Good Original condition.

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery
Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery

Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools
1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools

1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this sublime circa 1780 George II and later walnut stool with ornately carved legs and Claw & Ball feet This piece is a very good looking well made and d...

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1780s English Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, 1950s Black Vinyl
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, 1950s Black Vinyl

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, 1950s Black Vinyl

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

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool (Light Mulberry) with Plush Shearling (White) Seat
Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool (Light Mulberry) with Plush Shearling (White) Seat

Handcrafted Ash Wood Stool (Light Mulberry) with Plush Shearling (White) Seat

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

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

Antique Queen Anne style needlepoint footstool
Antique Queen Anne style needlepoint footstool

Antique Queen Anne style needlepoint footstool

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Queen Anne style needlepoint footstool. Hand-stitched floral tapestry top featuring light blue, cream, and pink floral motifs against a teal or deep sage green background. The base o...

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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Footstool Art Deco Style
Footstool Art Deco Style

Footstool Art Deco Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Footstool Art Deco style, gilded wood foot and fabric. Measures: H 27cm, W 60cm, W 40cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

Category

1950s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Mahogany X Frame Paisley Tufted Ottoman Stool Bench
Antique English Regency Mahogany X Frame Paisley Tufted Ottoman Stool Bench

Antique English Regency Mahogany X Frame Paisley Tufted Ottoman Stool Bench

Located in Dayton, OH

This English Regency style stool, circa the first half of the 20th century, is crafted from rich, warm mahogany and features a classic Neoclassical curule or X-frame silhouette. The ...

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Early 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

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

Danish Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman
Danish Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman

Danish Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern ottoman features hardwood legs and supple tufted leather upholstery. Comfortable and stylish addition to any seating arrangement perfect for use as a footstoo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Handcrafted Ash Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Peacock Blue)
Handcrafted Ash Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Peacock Blue)

Handcrafted Ash Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Peacock Blue)

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

Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Johannes Ericsson, Circa 1830
Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Johannes Ericsson, Circa 1830

Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Johannes Ericsson, Circa 1830

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the late Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with nailhead trim, circa 1830. Signed by Johannes Ericsson, 1803-1865, a chair ...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

1950s Italian Organic Ebonized Wood Ottoman or Foot Stool in Style of Gio Ponti
1950s Italian Organic Ebonized Wood Ottoman or Foot Stool in Style of Gio Ponti

1950s Italian Organic Ebonized Wood Ottoman or Foot Stool in Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A beautifully sculptural Italian foot stool from the 1950s, executed in the refined spirit of Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi. Defined by its elegant organic silhouette and light architectu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Danish Reclining Teak and Leather Footstool Berg Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Danish Reclining Teak and Leather Footstool Berg Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Danish Reclining Teak and Leather Footstool Berg Furniture

By Berg Furniture

Located in Hamburg, DE

Ottoman by the Danish manufacturer Berg Furniture. The star-shaped base of the stool is constructed from solid teak wood elements. Note the intricate wood joints. The stool can be t...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke
Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke

Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke Dimensions: D 68.4 x W 50 x H 46.8 cm. Materials: Solid walnut wood cross-leg frame, Supple leather cushioned seat with piping detail, Raffia finished ...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann
Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann

Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann

By Fritz Baumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann Handmade Dimensions: D 27 x W 60 x H 47 cm Materials: Oak Handmade from solid pieces of wood, free-cut following the natural grain, ma...

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2010s German Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian baroque style upholstered benches with flanking carved serpentine skirts, and resting on the original cabriole legs with pad feet. Late 19th century.

Category

1880s Italian Baroque Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Ottoman in Blue Leather and Walnut Frame
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Ottoman in Blue Leather and Walnut Frame

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Ottoman in Blue Leather and Walnut Frame

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL) Leather is cracking.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Leather, Upholstery

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

Vintage Italian Iron Stool
Vintage Italian Iron Stool

Vintage Italian Iron Stool

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian vintage stool made of scrolling hand-forged iron and having four cabriole-shaped legs. The stool supports an upholstered seat covered in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Jacquard Velvet Madonna Stool Marble Made in Portugal by Malabar
Postmodern Jacquard Velvet Madonna Stool Marble Made in Portugal by Malabar

Postmodern Jacquard Velvet Madonna Stool Marble 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 reflexion. Dalí borrows the image of a Madonna by Raphael Sanzio to conceived the Maximum Speed of Raphael’s Madonna. Her breaks up into spheres, geometrically perfect figures, and into forms resembling rhinoceros horns...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s
Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use With aged patina Original condition.    

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Petite Wabi Sabi Chinese Stool, Early 19th Century
Petite Wabi Sabi Chinese Stool, Early 19th Century

Petite Wabi Sabi Chinese Stool, Early 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite Chinese stool was hand-crafted in the early 19th century, cobbled together from spare materials for use throughout the home. As evidenced by the many blade marks on the t...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Footstools

Materials

Elm

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.