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Art Deco Stool or Ottoman in Chestnut with Slatted Seat
Art Deco Stool or Ottoman in Chestnut with Slatted Seat

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 ...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chestnut

1960s, Fully Restored Customizable Danish Teak Footstool
1960s, Fully Restored Customizable Danish Teak Footstool

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Vintage Neoclassical Revival Footstools with Upholstered Seats, Matching Pair
Vintage Neoclassical Revival Footstools with Upholstered Seats, Matching Pair

Vintage Neoclassical Revival Footstools with Upholstered Seats, Matching Pair

Located in Trenton, NJ

This matching pair of vintage footstools exemplifies neoclassical revival design, drawing inspiration from 18th-century French furniture while remaining firmly rooted in 20th-century...

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20th Century Neoclassical Revival Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

Footstool or ottoman, Italian 1950s, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape. Wood frame upholstered in dense foam and covered in its original wine colored cotton velvet, standing ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

Small Italian Stool
Small Italian Stool

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

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1960s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed
American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sculptural pair of American Studio Craft footstools in walnut with removable cushions by San Francisco-based woodworker, Michael Bock. One foot on each example is squared off so th...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray

Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray

By Tony Paul

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath black leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in gray: DUF0577...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel

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...

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1980s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool
Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool

Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large rhinoceros animal sculpture clad in dark leather with glass eyes. Handcrafted with a large horn, big enough for use as a footstool. Lovely aged patina.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Glass, Leather

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

Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans

Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans

By Karl Springer

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...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

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

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

Oversized Art Deco Ottoman/Footstool, Stepped Nickel Chromed Legs
Oversized Art Deco Ottoman/Footstool, Stepped Nickel Chromed Legs

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 ...

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1830s American Art Deco Antique Footstools

Materials

Nickel

1960’s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Donkey Footstool
1960’s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Donkey Footstool

1960’s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Donkey Footstool

By Dimitri Omersa

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...

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1960s English Other Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Upholstered Footstools Set Of 2
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Upholstered Footstools Set Of 2

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Upholstered Footstools Set Of 2

Located in Stafford, TX

These are a pair of solid walnut mid-century footstools featuring a sleek, low-profile design. Each stool is supported by tapered legs in a rich walnut finish, characteristic of mid-...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition
Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

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

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of Wood, fabric Good Original condition Seat height 45 cm

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Swedish Gustavian Round Stool
Swedish Gustavian Round Stool

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

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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Birch

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

Large Vintage Leather Stool Omersa For Almazan Pig With Original Tail
Large Vintage Leather Stool Omersa For Almazan Pig With Original Tail

Large Vintage Leather Stool Omersa For Almazan Pig With Original Tail

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A large, vintage, pig ottoman by Omersa for Almazan, ca' 1960's. Patina and character, original tail. Total length approx. 33".

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece

Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...

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1780s English Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Red 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

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Silk, Velvet

Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman

Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman

By Knoll, B&B Italia

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair with matching foot stool. 25 x 20 x 38 - ottoman.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Suede

STUNNiNG LARGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
STUNNiNG LARGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN

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...

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20th Century British Footstools

Materials

Leather

Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs
Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs

Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic pine side table/stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Good vintage condition. Super functional with inset shelf to be used ...

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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France
Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France

Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique heart tripod stool made in France, circa 1950s. Substantial and chunky heart shaped seat with three sturdy club legs with faceted sides. Perfe...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

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.

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool, Black Lacquered Oak, White Fabric, France circa 1940
Art Deco Stool, Black Lacquered Oak, White Fabric, France circa 1940

Art Deco Stool, Black Lacquered Oak, White Fabric, France circa 1940

Located in Regensburg, DE

Original Art Deco stool, black lacquered Oak solid wood, France circa 1940 Elegantly curved legs, glossy black piano lacquer. Upholstered with white fabric and double keder. Dimens...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with a tuft in the center of the seat. 4 casters ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman

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

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Wooden Footstool, 19th Century
Wooden Footstool, 19th Century

Wooden Footstool, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Wooden Footstool realized by a european manufacture in 19th Century. Very good condition.

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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Eros Bench in Solid Walnut with Gray Fur - Custom Sizes Available
Eros Bench in Solid Walnut with Gray Fur - Custom Sizes Available

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...

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Fur, Wood

Seagrass Footstool - Pair
Seagrass Footstool - Pair

Seagrass Footstool - Pair

$716Sale Price / set|20% Off

Seagrass Footstool - Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Seagrass Footstool - Pair stool measures - 11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 smaller stool measures -7 x 9.5 x 8

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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Footstools

Materials

Wood

Teddy Pouf
Teddy Pouf

Teddy Pouf

$1,800 / item

Teddy Pouf

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Teddy Pouf is the accompanying ottoman to the Teddy chair, and part of our first collection of upholstered designs. Upholstered in fabric by a company ...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Fur

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 17 high Great Vintage Condition - Legs have Minor Scratches/...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood 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 Nouveau style...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Cube Stool in Patch Cerulean, Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Cube Stool in Patch Cerulean, Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern

Cube Stool in Patch Cerulean, Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern

Located in London, GB

The Cube Stool is the perfect addition to your home, offering versatility as both a comfortable footrest and a stylish accent piece. Whether paired with a brass tray for a chic cockt...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese
1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese

1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin

MCM Foot Stool Pair in Italian Leather with Solid Brass Legs
MCM Foot Stool Pair in Italian Leather with Solid Brass Legs

MCM Foot Stool Pair in Italian Leather with Solid Brass Legs

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

This bespoke pair of MCM inspired foot stools are crafted in supple Italian leather with clean and elegant lines. The legs are reclaimed, vintage solid brass with ball feet. Solid an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

The Muffin Man (Short) in Light Blue
The Muffin Man (Short) in Light Blue

The Muffin Man (Short) in Light 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 Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st C.
Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st C.

Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, USA, 21st c. A one-of-a-kind pair of handcrafted tripod ottomans inspired by Nordic and Swedish modern design. Eac...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Sheepskin, Maple

Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury

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

Stool With Legs Made In Teak & Black Leather Seat, Danish Design From 1960s
Stool With Legs Made In Teak & Black Leather Seat, Danish Design From 1960s

Stool With Legs Made In Teak & Black Leather Seat, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This stool, a fine example of Danish design from the 1960s, features a sleek combination of black leather and teak wood. The stool's elegant design reflects the mid-century modern ae...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Upholstered Cube Ottoman
Upholstered Cube Ottoman

Upholstered Cube Ottoman

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

The perfect square that can be customized in size, fabric, and wood finish. Built in solid hard maple topped with a cotton/dacron wrapped foam making it firm, yet comfortable. Meas...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Linen

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.