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Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s

Located in Torino, IT

Refined pouf / footstool of Danish manufacture, made around 1960, at the height of the Mid-Century Modern season. Designed as an ideal complement to period armchairs and lounge chair...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960
Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows beautifully aged ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Set of Two 20th Century Leopard Vintage Stools, 1960s
Set of Two 20th Century Leopard Vintage Stools, 1960s

Set of Two 20th Century Leopard Vintage Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, c...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 47 x H 48 cm. Materials: Leather and chrome. Finish: Grass Green leather and chrome frame. Weight: 5,5 kg. Availabl...

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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Burgundy Vintage Stool, 1960s
Burgundy Vintage Stool, 1960s

Burgundy Vintage Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet burgundy upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characte...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Detailed condition: Very good, this vi...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Regency Green leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool Pl...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona

By Estudio Persona

Located in Geneve, CH

Una counter stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Maple

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, hand made in England circa 1780 Georgian footstool with unique Butlers slip serving tray wh...

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1760s English Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Contemporary Multicolour Floral patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf
Contemporary Multicolour Floral patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf

Contemporary Multicolour Floral patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf

Located in Madrid, ES

Circular pouf upholstered in floral-patterned fabric with base made of brass. Italian. This circular stool combine a brass base with floral-pattern upholstery, making it a versatil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Georgian Brass Footman with Slatted Top, 19th century or earlier
Georgian Brass Footman with Slatted Top, 19th century or earlier

Georgian Brass Footman with Slatted Top, 19th century or earlier

Located in Astoria, NY

Georgian Brass Footman, 19th century or earlier, the slatted top above six legs. 9.25" H x 29.5" W x 11.75" D. Provenance: An Upper East Side Townhouse.

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19th Century Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Date, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2019
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Date, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2019

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Date, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2019

By Ayala Serfaty

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

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair of Luigi Colii Attributed Stools, Italy, 1940s
Pair of Luigi Colii Attributed Stools, Italy, 1940s

Pair of Luigi Colii Attributed Stools, Italy, 1940s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very charming pair of hammered-iron stools, attributed to Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli. The iron is painted in original off-white color (cream). Newly upholstered with vintage, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table
Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table

Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table

Located in London, GB

A midcentury stool or side table. Pine, Sweden, circa 1960s. Four legs, simple construction. Dimensions: 30 diameter x 30 height in cm.  

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Pine

La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue

La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...

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2010s Philippine Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Maple

Pair of Italian Footstools in Solid Wood and Green Faux Leather, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Italian Footstools in Solid Wood and Green Faux Leather, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Italian Footstools in Solid Wood and Green Faux Leather, Italy, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of footstools with a solid wood structure, upholstered in green faux leather, and metal legs with brass ends. Italy, 1960s. This pair of Italian footstools from the 1960s featu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ayala Serfaty, Rapa Series: Daura & Justo, Armchair & Ottoman, israel, 2013
Ayala Serfaty, Rapa Series: Daura & Justo, Armchair & Ottoman, israel, 2013

Ayala Serfaty, Rapa Series: Daura & Justo, Armchair & Ottoman, israel, 2013

By Ayala Serfaty

Located in New York, NY

Rapa 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 structures, which are both artistic and comfortable. Fabricated in 2017 specifically for Design Miami...

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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Footstools

Materials

Wool, Felt

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Boucle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Boucle Stool, Europe, 1960s

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

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design

Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 47 x H 48 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Shorn brown sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 5,5 kg. Av...

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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collectible Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand in an elegant dark finish. Circa 1950s. You can find this stool featured in the Charlotte Perriand complete works Volume 2.

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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Pale Green Stools
Pair of Italian Pale Green Stools

Pair of Italian Pale Green Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

Good pair of antique Italian pale green paint stools. Circa 1890. Perfect for today's transitional designs! 17W x 14D x 14H

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1890s Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lime, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lime, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lime, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022

By Ayala Serfaty

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

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Petite Black Painted Footstool with Squirrel Tapestry
19th Century French Petite Black Painted Footstool with Squirrel Tapestry

19th Century French Petite Black Painted Footstool with Squirrel Tapestry

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming petite French footstool dating from the 19th century, featuring a beautifully decorative tapestry upholstered seat and a black-painted wooden base. The tapestry depicts a...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Footstools

Materials

Beech

Teak Round Tripod Footstool Ottoman with Black Upholstery Danish Vintage 1960s
Teak Round Tripod Footstool Ottoman with Black Upholstery Danish Vintage 1960s

Teak Round Tripod Footstool Ottoman with Black Upholstery Danish Vintage 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This round tripod footstool features a minimalist silhouette and three tapered legs. The compact design allows for versatile placement in any living space. Authentic Vintage Danish M...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Large American Mahogany Veneer Stool on Celluloid Rollers, Circa 1840
Large American Mahogany Veneer Stool on Celluloid Rollers, Circa 1840

Large American Mahogany Veneer Stool on Celluloid Rollers, Circa 1840

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful large mahogany veneer stool, likely American, dating to around 1840. The stool rests on charming celluloid rollers, allowing for smooth movement while preserving its eleg...

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1840s American Antique Footstools

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Antique Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool Original Leather Top W7812
Antique Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool Original Leather Top W7812

Antique Gustav Stickley Spindled Footstool Original Leather Top W7812

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great looking footstool from early 1900’s. Made from quarter sawn oak. This has original leather without any cuts and is very useable, but does have expected visible wear f...

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Early 1900s Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq
Black Trifolium Stool by OxDenmarq

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

Materials

Steel

Roma, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta
Roma, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta

Roma, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, in velluto stampato in p...

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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Carlotta Ottoman, Artichoke
Carlotta Ottoman, Artichoke

Carlotta Ottoman, Artichoke

Located in Isleworth, GB

Our Carlotta ottoman is part of Pome by Ceraudo, our first collection designed in-house. Carlotta is a great alternative to the classic coffee table but will be equally at home at t...

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2010s British American Classical Footstools

Materials

Cotton

Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage

Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk embroidered upholstery This is without question the most iconic, fine furniture, high Victorian stool design ever made. It just screams country house sophistication. The frame is oak, the upholstery is silk embroidered and very sophisticated indeed This is an ottoman stool as you can see so has internal storage, there are some light marks here and there from age and use, in truth I can only see one but its nothing you wouldn't expect from a used stool...

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Silk, Oak

FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

FULLY RESTORED WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1880 custom made small footstool designed to bit betwe...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English Gray Chesterfield Stool / Bench, 20th Century
English Gray Chesterfield Stool / Bench, 20th Century

English Gray Chesterfield Stool / Bench, 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

English gray Chesterfield stool / bench, 20th century Chesterfield stool with a wooden yew frame. Knotted seat. Gray-green leather, England 20th c...

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Early 20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES

LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES

By Liberty of London, Omersa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please ...

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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Blue Tufted Footstool Ottoman Stool
Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Blue Tufted Footstool Ottoman Stool

Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Blue Tufted Footstool Ottoman Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Blue Tufted Upholstered Footstool Ottoman Stool. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools

Materials

Walnut

A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century
A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century

A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

The seat rail with C-scrolls and a scallop shell on cabriole legs headed by a foliate clasp and terminating in raised foliate scroll feet Height 15 in. Width 18 in. Depth 18 i...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Footstools

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

Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Foot Stool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840
Foot Stool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840

Foot Stool Early Victorian with Octagonal Walnut Frame & Tapestry Top, ca 1840

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very attractive, unusual and original English Footstool from very early in the Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1840. The foot stool has a rare and very decorative octagonal shape, the frame being made from walnut over a softwood frame. The walnut has a lovely mellow colour and patination from over 150 years of use. The stool has three original white ceramic bun feet. It has been re-upholstered in a woven floral tapestry fabric...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut

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

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRASS SHOW FRAME CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRASS SHOW FRAME CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRASS SHOW FRAME CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

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1880s English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Contemporary geometric brown velvet handmade Rock ottoman by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric brown velvet handmade Rock ottoman by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric brown velvet handmade Rock ottoman by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Indian Brass Three Legged Foot Stool
Indian Brass Three Legged Foot Stool

Indian Brass Three Legged Foot Stool

Located in San Diego, CA

Indian brass three legged foot stool in brass, circa 1970s. Great patina finish and enscibed circular design in blue; Legs unscrew for easy storage. A very interesting, decorative an...

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20th Century Indian Romantic Footstools

Materials

Brass

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar
Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Ottoman, footrest manufactured by Dunbar. This example is structurally sound, and sturdy, it shows cosmetic wear and will need to be reupholstered. Asymmetrical form, upholstered top...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors
Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors

Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare original early Victorian circa 1840 hardwood piano stool with internal storage A very good looking collectable and rare stool. As you...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

A Pair of Moroccan Stools, 20th century
A Pair of Moroccan Stools, 20th century

A Pair of Moroccan Stools, 20th century

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Moroccan stools with octagonal leather-upholstered tops and kilim centers. The hinged lift-top seats open to compartment interiors. The sides are decorated with raised meta...

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20th Century Moroccan Islamic Footstools

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stool
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stool

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stool

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made in Sweden around 1810, this Gustavian stool shows the restrained neoclassical character of the style. The Gustavian style, the Swedish interpretation of neoclassicism, is expres...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...

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2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Giant Omersa Leather Rhino Footstool
Giant Omersa Leather Rhino Footstool

Giant Omersa Leather Rhino Footstool

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Giant Omersa leather rhino footstool. British, Circa 1960. This is the extra large version of the leather rhino by Omersa, called super king. The...

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20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Leather

Louis XVI Carved Stool in Leather
Louis XVI Carved Stool in Leather

Louis XVI Carved Stool in Leather

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI carved stool. Neoclassical Louis XVI period carved bleached white oval footstool with bead banded rim; foliate blocking above flute carved tapering legs, newly reupholstere...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Showroom sample The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details ...

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2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Rocking Foot Stool w/ Braces by Thonet No.7001
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Rocking Foot Stool w/ Braces by Thonet No.7001

Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Rocking Foot Stool w/ Braces by Thonet No.7001

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian Thonet No.7001 rocking chair foot stool featuring an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and elegant round arched back res...

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Early 1900s German Antique Footstools

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Mid-Century Orange Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Mid-Century Orange Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Ed...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Antique Barber Brothers Company Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Foot Stool
Antique Barber Brothers Company Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Foot Stool

Antique Barber Brothers Company Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Foot Stool

By Barber Brothers Chair Company 1

Located in Doraville, GA

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission stool, fumed oak with oil cloth upholstery. The chair is all original and is attributed the Barber Brothers, Hastings, Michigan. The stool was proba...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak, Oil Cloth

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.