Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather patchwork pouf, ottoman or footstool from Denmark, 1970s.
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather patchwork pouf, ottoman or footstool from Denmark, 1970s.
Leather
Pair of Solid Cherry Upholstered Ottomans or Stools
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Solid Cherry Upholstered Ottomans or stools. Beautiful custom carved stools with exquisite piping. Perfect for under a console or at the foot of a bed . Or use as extra seati...
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-Century Navy Blue Wool 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...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$538Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amami, 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...
Velvet
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-24-A Footstool - Teak - Origin Chandigarh
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-SI-24-A by Pierre Jeanneret - Rectangular low stool, c.1960. Version with curule caned seat and solid teak. Provenance: Various collectives buildings and private residences. Rare: Small Production 30 to 100 models Photos of the current and original state - Comes with authenticity certificate and an optional fitting Belgian linen pillow...
Cane, Teak
$1,872 / item
Outdoor Lasso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lasso ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethylene, aluminum. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: Diameter 90 cm x height 40cm Drift aw...
Aluminum
Antique Upholstered Footstool, English, Pitch Pine, Fireside Stool, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique upholstered footstool. An English, pitch pine fireside or lounge stool, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905. Charming footstool with a low profile and embr...
Cotton, Pine
Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews Tufted Ottoman Robert Allen Avanzata Glacier Fabri
By Brunschwig & Fils, Robert Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews tufted ottoman on four hooded ball casters with Robert Allen Avanzata fabric in glacier colorway. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, late 20th-early 21st century. You know that perfect piece of furniture that has it all comfort, versatility, and an abundance of style? THIS is that piece!!! We have a fabulous Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews ottoman to offer you! Prior to obtaining this ottoman it had been re-upholstered in a prestigious Robert Allen Avanzata glacier colored fabric! And if that wasn’t spectacular enough…the cording or welting was done by Samuel & Sons. It is tufted, fluted, it has a boxed skirt, 4 rolling hooded ball casters, and unmatchable comfort. Simple and oh-so-stunning. It would be beautiful with your traditional, Hollywood Regency, or transitional style furniture...
Fabric
Mid-Century Style Acqua Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 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 Edmu...
Fabric
Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful beige high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Style Blue Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV 19th Century Carved Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style carved walnut footstool from the 19th century with tapestry upholstery. This French Louis XV-style walnut footstool exudes timeless elegance and charm, showca...
Tapestry, Walnut
English Vintage Zebra Hide Upholstered Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking English vintage footstool featuring a zebra hide upholstered seat raised on a dark stained wooden frame. The bold natural pattern of the hide creates an immediate visual i...
Zebra Hide, Upholstery, Wood
Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, fabric Good Original condition Seat height 45 cm
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Painted Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Painted Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools. Painted in gray, these footstools are very practical and useful in multiple settings and can be used for additiona...
Rattan
Victorian Embroidered Footrest – Ornate Carved Giltwood Base with Floral Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Victorian Embroidered Footrest – Ornate Carved Giltwood Base with Floral Needlework Add a touch of refined elegance to your interior with this exquisite antique Victorian foo...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Brass Foot Stool with Hand-Embroidered Suzani Textile, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage foot stool made of solid brass upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile . great object of art for display.
Brass
A pair of Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s Features bent rattan frames and removable round cushions. In excellent original condition with ver...
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of Two Mid Century Scarabeo Blue Velvet Dedar Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in blue color. Made in Italy - Dedar Company. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden...
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pretty Victorian carved walnut and gilt stool with an elegant shaped carved walnut and gilt frieze It is raised on four lovely carved walnut and gilt sh...
Walnut
Exquisite Hand-Embroidered Suzani Footstool / A Touch of Central Asian Artistry
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with this unique hand-embroidered suzani footstool, a true conversation piece that blends traditional artistry with functional elegance. This captivating piec...
Cotton, Silk, Wood
$319Sale Price|55% Off
Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
The wooden footstool has a new upholstery of a high-quality yellow woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Country Style Upholstered Footstool, C1920
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, C1920. Measures- 12.5''H x 21...
Upholstery, Wood
$875Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage Brass Swivel Stool with Hand-Embroidered Suzani Textile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage swivel stool made of solid brass , upholster with beautiful hand embroidery vintage Suzani textile , silk embroidered flowe...
Brass
William And Mary Style Walnut Foot Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Oval needlepoint seat and four turned legs with a stretcher. Scroll feet.
Walnut
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel &Dark Brown Leather Modern Style Wanderlust
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust 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-...
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Upholstered Piano Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Carved oak cabriole legs support this handsome oak piano stool from 19th century France. By rotating the round, upholstered top it will lower & raise the height of the seat to a ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
$702Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vague Pink, Contemporary Pouf Footstools 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, i tessuti sono un'esclus...
Velvet
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Bambi Roe Deer Wool Stools, 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. We are the pioneers of this technique. Everything is...
Velvet, Beech
Vintage English Oak Footstool with Woven Cane Top and Turned Legs.
Located in Seattle, WA
Crafted from solid dark oak, this vintage footstool features a traditional hand-woven cane top supported by elegant turned legs and sturdy lower H-stretchers. Its rich wood grain and...
Oak
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue Leather, Modern Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust 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-...
Brass, Steel
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...
Velvet, Beech
$538Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spring in Rome, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Black 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...
Velvet
Two Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
$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
Wood
Brutalist Footstool in Wood, Free Shape, Brown Color, Low Size, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This stool is a footstool, with a four-star base. It is free-form with a Brutalist style. Its color is brown, it was made in France around 1950.
Wood
$2,835 / set
Set of 3 Natural Live Edge Petrified Wood Stumps
Located in Queens, NY
Three Rustic Style Natural Live Edge Petrified Wood Stump Stool / Garden Seats. Dimensions are approximate. Contact Us for exact dimensions. Priced as Set.
Wood
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...
Velvet, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,940Sale Price|40% Off
"Quaint Art Furniture" Stickley Era Red Leather Spindle Oak Footstool W7542
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique MARKED footstool from the artist " QUAINT ART " of Rochester NY from 1910 in good condition. pinned all around. Upholstered in red leather, sturdy and strong to u...
Leather, Oak
$702Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alchimia Bronze by Gio Ponti, Contemporary Pouf Footstools 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, i tessuti sono un'esclus...
Velvet
$2,607 / item
Carlotta Ottoman, Olive
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...
Linen
$880 / item
Aurora Footstool, Oxford Blue
Located in Isleworth, GB
The Aurora footstool is part of Pome by Ceraudo, our first collection designed in-house. Aurora is an upholstered footstool, perfect for extra seating without taking up precious spa...
Linen
$2,402 / item
Carlotta Ottoman, Moss
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...
Linen
$1,053 / item
Mid Century Hand Tufting 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...
Velvet, Beech
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust 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-...
Brass, Steel
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany. The piece is made entirely of soli...
Walnut
Unusual Stool With Adjustable Height Dutch Vintage Design 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Dutch foot stool or upholstered bench with adjustable height-either 12" or 15.5". Upholstered seat is reticulating and can fit on either side allowing two heights. Sty a...
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Stool Pine and Sheepskin, Sweden, 1970s
By Frimans möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stool made in Pine with newly upholstery in sheepskin. Natural and typical stool produced in Sweden during the 1960-1970s This stool is a good example of the good craftsmanship an...
Pine
$900 / set
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique footstools or benches on casters with floral upholstery. Good condition overall with slight finish loss due to age and use. Can be...
Hardwood
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
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...
Brass, Steel
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust 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-...
Brass, Steel
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Two Stools 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, Europ...
Velvet, Beech
Antique Hand Carved Foot Stool, Cotton Upholstery, Tropical Motif, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky antique hand carved foot stool newly upholster with beautiful quality cotton with exceptional embroidery Of vibrant Tropical motif. Gr...
Cotton, Wood
Four Mid-Century Style Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stools were designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish br...
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Set of Two Blue and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a sea...
Velvet, Wood
Footrest Stool "Pollicino" Design Ezio Didone for Selle Regina Busnelli, 1976
By Ezio Didone, Busnelli
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare "Pollicino " footrest designed by Ezio Didone production Selle Regina for Busnelli made of polyurethane foam, dark gray color, base size 54x23 cm, height 40 cm, in excelle...
Foam
Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust 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-...
Brass, Steel
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.