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Antique French Country Style Upholstered Footstool, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Country style footstool offers upholstered seat with near-floor length fringe surround and raised on foliate carved and painted legs, circa 1920. Measures- 12.5'...
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Early 20th Century Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Green and Brown Mohair X Base Ottomans by Billy Baldwin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of green mohair with dark brown velvet piping X base ottomans by Billy Baldwin. Newly upholstered. Measurements: 22” wide, 18” Deep, 18.5” High.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Mohair, Velvet

Brutalist Tripod Wood Stool, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 legged stool made in France, circa 1960s. Round seat held up by three sturdy wooden legs that are screwed into metal anchors in the seat givi...
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Pair of Modernist Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of stools can also be end table.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Leather Elephant Small Footstool, by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Leather Elephant small footstool, by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s An Elephant footstool, made in brown leather and firmly filled with straw, by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s The elephant was the first piece designed by Dimitri Omersa when it took over the art of making leather animals from “old bill...
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20th Century British Footstools

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Leather

Pair of Square Mid Century Upholstered Ottomans/ Footstools W/ Wooden Cube Feet
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of vintage square yellow upholstered ottomans with cubist wood feet. The poufs are covered in the original bright yellow velvet fabric that adds a pop of color to the space....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Good condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s. A great object for the Scandinavian int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

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Bouclé, Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French walnut footstool featuring an elongated oval form supported by six fluted legs. Made in the grand Louis XVI taste with neoclassical carved rosettes on th...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

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Brass

Antique circa 1850 Hand Carved Brown Leather Olive Press Coverted to Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1850 hand carved solid hardwood Olive press which has been repurposed as a large footstool / ottoman An expertly crafted piece...
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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Footstools

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Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Oval Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat in oval form with floral carved frame having cabriole legs, c1900 Measures-...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Footstools

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Pair of Parsons Ottomans Benches in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of custom Milo Baughman style Parsons ottomans benches footstools newly upholstered in soft ivory bouclé. A great choice for adding a modern sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Petite Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
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1910s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Wool

Classical Carved Mahogany Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
A Classical carved mahogany footstool, or ottoman, the top newly upholstered in leopard print velvet fabric over scrolled supports joined by a vase and ring-turned stretcher, Boston, circa 1820. Beautifully made and very solid, this stool may serve as additional occasional seating...
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1820s American Neoclassical Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Three Midcentury Italian Modern Ebonized Footstools/Ottomans in Bouclé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three, half moon-form footstools/ottomans sourced in Rome, Italy newly upholstered in a cream bouclé (circa 1950s, Italy). Sculpted ebonized legs (three per stool) boast sharp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Bouclé, Wood

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron and Brown Leather Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron 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 Nou...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Iron

Large Antique Victorian Oak Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved oak Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and w...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Oak

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Mjöhult, SE
A unique organic and sculptural 18th century Swedish Folk Art stool, ca 1770 - 1800. Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Footstools

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Pine

Swedish Country Wooden Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed wooded tripod foot stool. Striking figure that represents the evolution of the traditional farm milking stool. These stools can be used as an ottoman or small ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Footstools

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Oak

Mid Century Hand Made Vintage Stool, Wood and Cow Fur, France, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Cow fur on the seat. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Beech, Wool

Danish Rosewood Footstool by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and vinyl Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960s. Solid rosewood frame with original cream vinyl upholstery. Compact design can be used with virtually any seating type. S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Hardwood

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Boucle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted light boucle upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
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1910s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wool, Wood

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron 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 styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Iron

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1930's Set of Two Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1930s Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools Rare set of two Art Deco stools from the 1920s / 1930s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and original upholstery in very good condirion on a well designed slightly curved seat. Our cabinetmaker has carefully reglued the loose joints and refreshed the finish on the legs and polished their solid brass shoes to bring the stools back...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Vintage 1980s Life-Size Sheep Sculpture Ottoman or Footstool by Joel Donahoe
Located in St. Louis, MO
This life-size sheep sculpture or ottoman, bench or footstool was designed by Joel Donahoe in Truckee, CA, in the 1980s and 90s. Known as the Lambkin benches, these were sold at desi...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Foam

Small Footstool, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small footstool on small sabre legs with straight frame in walnut and upholstered top. The footstool was covered with a white bouclé fabric.
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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa / Couch Chesterfield Luxury Baroque Style Design Velvet Red Alcantara Look
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield sofa with ottoman in beautiful velvet / alkantara look.  
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

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Velvet

Walnut Framed Upholstered Footstools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian pair walnut framed foot stools. Newly reupholstered.
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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Walnut

1970s Boho Rattan Bamboo Pouf Ottoman Having Fresh Upholstery And Cushioning
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and diverse bamboo Pouf Ottoman having fresh right tweed neutral cotton upholstery and new cushioning. Very comfortable and solid. A beautiful addition to your rattan lay...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Footstools

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Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of Set of 4 Rustic Ax Handle counter stools cherry seats steel footrest...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools

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Steel

Cognac and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Black Trifolium stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available. OX D...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Agava, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
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2010s Israeli Footstools

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Steel

Pair of Classic Low Stools in Fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in 'Onetti Chilli' fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection. This colorful fire retardant weaves and velvets is inspired b...
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood, Velvet

George Smith Extra Large Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Ottoman Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extra large fully restored hand made in Chelsea George Smith brown leather hearth ottoman footstool / coffee table with large amounts of inter...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

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Leather

1910 French Hand Carved Wood Footstool with Needlepoint Top
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 French hand carved wood footstool with needlepoint top. Small tear in fabric as shown in 8th picture.
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1910s Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black trifolium stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available. OX DENMARQ is a...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lime, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
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2010s Israeli Footstools

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Steel

Mocca and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and steel Trifolium stool by Ox Denmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, steel Also available: Different colors and other frame color available OX DE...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Nature and Steel Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and steel Trifolium stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, steel Also available: Different colors and other frame color available OX DE...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius Cs1' by Noom, Fully Upholstered, Calico 29
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Calico 29 Dimensions: Height: 88 cm / 29,13 in Width: 57 cm / 22,44 in Depth: 57 cm / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Footstools

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Wool, Foam, Wood

Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color. Designed in 2022 in Poland. About the fabric: The warp and weft of an idea A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood, Bouclé, Velvet

Franco Albini Italian Rattan Pouf / Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rattan pouf / ottoman with an open design and rounded shape. (FRANCO ALBINI)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood, Rattan

Not a Cube Stool, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Cylindrical Fabric Stool, Pouf Round
Located in London, GB
The Louis footstool is a cute small item to be placed in front of any style armchair or sofa. The sponge cushion is sustained by a wood bar and can be rolled. The sides of the foot...
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2010s British Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Tripod Stool in Beech, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tripod stool in solid beech, reupholstered seat long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A great object for the Scandinavian interior home...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Wool, Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Hazelnut and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Hazelnut and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available, OX...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Vintage Egyptian Revival Handmade Wood Thebes Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Egyptian Revival handmade wood Thebes stool. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The joints have been glued. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. We have a stool that will make you DROOL!!!! This is an AWESOME vintage Egyptian Revival handmade wood Thebes stool comprised of a lovely wood frame with lattice bracing under the curved plywood seat, straight legs, and stretchers on all four sides. Simple lines and a unique presence. So… Thebes stools have been around for quite some time!! As a matter of fact, one was discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamum circa 1400 B.C.!! In the late 19th century, Liberty of London began producing the Egyptian-style stool in flexible-yet-durable plywood as a part of the store's Furnishing & Decorating Studio. Liberty continued manufacturing the stool until approximately 1919 and, since that time, designers have reproduced the style all over the world. I’d say they are here to stay!! As a piece of practical design, the Thebes stool functions as both a seat and an ottoman and will be wonderful in any room of your home! It is Egyptian Revival in style with an Arts & Crafts flair and it’s going to blend in beautifully with your décor! You could use it as is or throw a pillow on top. It’s very versatile and lightweight so it is easily moved from space to space. King Tutankhamum loved his Thebes stool enough to take it to his tomb…. Now, that’s a cool stool...
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Footstools

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Wood, Bentwood

Mocca and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available, OX DE...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

English Regency Mahogany Stool with Original Needlepoint of a Spaniel circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Looking quintessentially Mario Buatta is this wonderful circa 1820 English regency period mahogany stool having tall upholstered seat with original needlepoint or tapestry, the top d...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Footstools

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Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Aristide Boucicaut, Tapisserie et Ameublement Paris. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche was the first department store in the world and opened in 1852 in Paris with Aristide Boucicaut and his wife Marguerite at the helm. They offered original creations and limited editions alongside a selection of the most beautiful objects from all over the world. Our Antique French Louis XV Ottoman...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Gold Leaf

Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines and simplicity common with Perriand designs. Wooden cross brace under the seat an...
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1960s French Vintage Footstools

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Pine

Nature and Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and black trifolium stool by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available. OX D...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Vintage French Rush Woven Tripod Wooden Stool 1950 Charlotte Perriand Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury French wooden triangular stool with rush seat, circa 1950s. Woven straw wooden stool on tripod legs, in good vintage condition and with a nice patina, the oak legs have been lightly waxed and refinished. Typical example of the rustic modern style which was championed by designers like Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. Great decorative and functional piece, fits in any interior. Handcrafted in France, circa 1950s. Wabi Sabi, midcentury French Provincial rush...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Straw, Rush, Wood

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

Cognac and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Stool by Ox Denmarq Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, Steel Also Available: Different colors and other frame color available, OX ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Footstools

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Steel

Antique and Vintage Footstools

Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.

Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.

Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)

Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.

During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.

Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.

The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.

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