Mid-Century Modern round white bouclé oak Niemeyer II stool by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archite...
Oak, Bouclé
John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new upholstery.
20th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Spanish Savonarola with Foot Rest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional pi...
Pine
Demilune Vanity Stool in Milled and Anodized Aluminum, Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped stool is a modern take on the demilune vanity stool. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminum solid bar, and ...
Aluminum
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Stools / Benches Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant French Mid-Century Louis XVI style foot stools / ottomans / poofs or benches in the Modern Neoclassical tradition attributed to Maison Jansen, Paris. The pieces ar...
Brass
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom 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. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Vintage Footstool by Moravská Ústředna Brno, 1988, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Vintage Footstool by Moravská Ústředna Brno, 1988, Czechoslovakia, - made of fabric and wood, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.
Textile, Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Hocker Footrest in Black with Woven Cane
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates widens his furnishing proposal for Wiener GTV Design by introducing in his collection an extremely original element: the Lehnstuhl-Hocke...
Wood
Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Bench with White Velour Top
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom silver trim mirrored X-band bench with French stitch white velour top. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and fabrics.
Silver, Silver Leaf
$3,266 / item
Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke Dimensions: D 60.2 x W 58.3 x H 50 cm. Materials: Curved leather-upholstered ergonomic seat, Metal base with coated finish. Finish...
Leather
Danish Modern, Aztec Fabric, Light Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Aztec Fabric, Light Stained Wood, Footstool or Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s A fabric and light stained wood ottoman or footstool designed and produced in Denma...
Fabric, Wood
Rococo Style Carved Cabriole Leg Stool Ottoman, Footstool
Located in Vienna, AT
Upholstered stool with cabriole legs white/gold lacquered. Made by an unknown Austrian furniture maker, circa 1880. New upholstery on request free ...
Walnut
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
"Il Pezzo 1 Bench" upholstered pouf in fine leather with a gold plated base
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan where every element and material harmoniously contributes to ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century Indonesian Meditation Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely woven leather seat on turned legs with tendon joints.
Leather, Wood
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a rectangular beige upholstered top with a faint floral pattern. (DIA DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA...
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Danish footstool in teak and faux leather manufactored by Capri Danish midcentury footstool with elegant organic shaped seat uphols...
Faux Leather, Teak
$672Sale Price|60% Off
Nino Pouf with Brass Plinth, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
NINO stool: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The Nino Pouf is full of luxurious details, such as the buttons and skirting board in brushed brass, the piping in a contra...
Brass
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
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 ...
Brass, Steel
A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Lovely Matching Pair of Victorian Floral Embroidered Low Footstools With Wood Carved Bases Set On Four Foot Pads.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,800 / set
Vintage Louis XV Style Wood Carved Stools
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stylish and elegant pair of stools or ottomans. Designed in the style of Louis XV. Hand carved details in the 1950s. Upholstered in a pale yellow fabric with blue a floral motif. ...
Wood
Stool Handcrafted in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
'Aragonez do Cerrado' is a handcrafted wooden stool designed by Ricardo Graham. It was inspired by the beautiful Brazilian Cerrado region with a poetic touch the medieval Spain...
Hardwood
Danish footstool made by Spottrup, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This vintage Scandinavian stool made of solid teak was designed by Danish designer Hugo Frandsen for the manufacturer Spottrup. Made in Denmark in the 1960s, it perfectly embodies th...
Teak
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
$2,201Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary style bench in cow black leather, is totally hand made in Italy. The feet are in chrome plated brass. The dimensions make it useful as coffee table.
Brass
Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curvy and soft Post Modern style sculptural ottomans freshly upholstered in plush highly durable ivory bouclé fabric. Reminiscent of Karl Springer's iconic Waterfall Ottomans or Benches, the ottomans' sides curve in a similar waterfall fashion sloping down to ground level. Kick your feet up in complete comfort with an inviting texture that's breathable and cool in summer but warm and cozy in winter. Uniquely larger, the 2 foot wide seat makes these Post Modern style ottomans a great choice for additional seating. A perfect merger of form and function. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed with and currently available in our shop: Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge...
Bouclé, Upholstery
PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed leather, Chesterfield Tufted footstools with orn...
Leather
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
Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Scoop Shape Chair & Ottoman on Dowel Legs Mint
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bent plywood scoop shape chair & ottoman on dowel legs Mint! Ottoman: 24 x 23 x 31, seat height: 14.5.
Upholstery, Birch
Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Devon Shops, New York. A rectangular bench in the form of carved crossed swords front and back. Each sword is carved and silvered wood with ribbed gilt ...
Wood
Design Institute of Chrome and Button Tufted White Vinyl Square Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Modernist square bench with a thin chrome frame and x-shaped stretcher and button tufted white vinyl upholstered seat. (DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)(Same bench with raspberr...
Metal, Chrome
$1,200 / item
The Muffin Man (Short) in Natural
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...
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 UPHOLSTERED SMALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of original floral Embroidered, Mahogany carved framed, Wingback armchair foo...
Upholstery, Hardwood
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
Bouclé, Velvet
Alex Outdoor Ottoman Stainless Steel Powder Coated Upholstered Sunbrella
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, the Alex Ottoman is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and light...
Stainless Steel
Regency mahogany bedsteps
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A set of Regency mahogany bedsteps With inset fabric to treads, the top one hinged to a void interior and the middle sliding step also hinged to a void interior. The base and sides w...
Mahogany
$1,650 / item
Cork Side Table / Stool in Vintaged Cognac Leather
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cork side table / stool in vintaged cognac leather with brass nailheads inspired by mid century design of Paul Frankl, Harvey Probber, Robsjohn Gibbings, Paul McCobb, Hans Wegner, Fi...
Leather, Cork
English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 2 Footstool Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather Organic Style Auction
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Brass, Steel
Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Upholstery
Vintage Leather Pig By Dimitri Omersa for Liberty and Abercrombie and Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in London, London
A mid to late 20th century leather pig ottoman produced by Omersa for Liberty, crafted in thick, hand-dyed hide with a rich, naturally patinated surface. The form is softly modelled,...
Leather
Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of Classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in hand block printed fabric. This particular print was manufactured for Ralph ...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Walnut Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A sculptural footstool or bench original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in soft heavy wool by Holly Hunt. Walnu...
Wool, Walnut
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Mint Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
Bouclé, Velvet
$909 / set
Set of 2 Vintage Bar Stools by TON, 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czech republic, - made of wood, - good original condition, - shows signs of use, - seat height is 76 cm.
Wood
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco 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 2 Footstool Old Silver 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
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black 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
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
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver 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
Set of 2 Footstool Aged Brass 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
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle 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
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle 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
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco 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-...
Steel, Brass
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
Footstool Black Smoke 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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Footstool, Blue Fabric, Metal Legs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian footstool from the 1950s, featuring an oval form upholstered in blue fabric. The piece is supported by four metal legs, giving it a clean and refined mid-century appe...
Metal
Mid-Century Footstool with Pink Geometric Fabric, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian footstool from the 1950s, featuring a round form upholstered in pink and white fabric with a geometric pattern. The piece is supported by three metal legs, giving it ...
Metal
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.