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Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s

Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Suzani Embroidered Footstool – Silk Hand-Stitched Needlepoint
Antique Suzani Embroidered Footstool – Silk Hand-Stitched Needlepoint

Antique Suzani Embroidered Footstool – Silk Hand-Stitched Needlepoint

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite, hand-embroidered antique footstool. This piece seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with timeless furniture design. The upholstery features a vibrant, Suzani-inspi...

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20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Vintage Boho Footstool – Hand embroidery suzani & Solid Wood.
Vintage Boho Footstool – Hand embroidery suzani & Solid Wood.

Vintage Boho Footstool – Hand embroidery suzani & Solid Wood.

Located in Delray Beach, FL

one-of-a-kind artisan footstool. This piece seamlessly blends global textile history with classic furniture design. The seat is upholstered in a vibrant, authentic hand embroidery te...

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20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube
Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube

Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube

Located in New York, NY

This Zebra hide cube ottoman provides a true ‘out of Africa’ sense to any space. Each ottoman has been upholstered with ethically and sustainably-sourced Burchell's Zebra hide. Due t...

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2010s South African Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pair of Dunbar Style Ottomans with Brass Legs
Pair of Dunbar Style Ottomans with Brass Legs

Pair of Dunbar Style Ottomans with Brass Legs

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Classic midcentury ottomans or foot stools. Very heavy and thick brass legs, in the style of Dunbar.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood & Brass, 1960s
Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood & Brass, 1960s

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood & Brass, 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970
Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970

Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic mid century Scandanavian Modern footstool in high quality orange naugahyde from the early 1970s. Oak base with finger joinery dovetailing. In excellent vintage condition wi...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, 1920’s Liberty’s London brown leather hand dyed Hippo stool ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Mid-Century Pink 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

Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube
Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube

Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube

Located in New York, NY

This Zebra hide cube ottoman provides a true ‘out of Africa’ sense to any space. Each ottoman has been upholstered with ethically and sustainably-sourced ...

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2010s South African Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

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

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

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very attractive, unusual and original English foot stool from very early in the Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1840. The foot stool has a rare and very deco...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Footstools

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Ceramic, Walnut, Tapestry

Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools

Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...

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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Classic Antique Style Bench
Classic Antique Style Bench

Classic Antique Style Bench

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.

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1970s North American American Empire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved Wood Pop Art Stool, 1970s USA
Hand Carved Wood Pop Art Stool, 1970s USA

Hand Carved Wood Pop Art Stool, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic hand carved footstool, circa 1970s. Hand carved legs with hand carved Oxford shoes. Amazing details throughout. Leather laces. Hand painted with great coloring. Excellent c...

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1970s English Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint, Leather

Montecito Home Designer Hoof Leg Footstool Ottoman
Montecito Home Designer Hoof Leg Footstool Ottoman

Montecito Home Designer Hoof Leg Footstool Ottoman

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Montecito Home Designer Hoof Leg Footstool Ottoman. Freshly Upholstered in Nancy Corzine Silk Cut Velvet.

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Wood

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut
Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking an outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utiliz...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made
Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made

By Area ID

Located in New York, NY

Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Midcentury Vintage White and Blue Linen Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage White and Blue Linen Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage White and Blue Linen Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and blue high quality linen upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s

Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s

By Tony Paul

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Set of three stools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul. Produced in the late 1950s these stools are in their ori...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wicker, Beech

French Art Deco Square Stool
French Art Deco Square Stool

French Art Deco Square Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pretty and plush pouf, ottoman, or footstool from the Art Deco period with elegant hand-carved legs and sage green velvet upholstery. Its solid wood construction is completely wrap...

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20th Century French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Slung Leather Piero Bar Stools from Costantini
Set of Four Slung Leather Piero Bar Stools from Costantini

Set of Four Slung Leather Piero Bar Stools from Costantini

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Piero stool features a solid wood frame with a slung leathe...

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2010s Argentine Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool

Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...

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20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France
Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s with a light wood with a raw finish. Great minimalist design. Functional stool. Perfect for books or objects as well. Seat diameter 13".  

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875
Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875

Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Thebes Stool from the Egyptian Revival period which borrowed ( heavily) from the days of Cleopatra. Constructed from Walnut with numerous precision made lathe turnings. Cros...

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1870s American Egyptian Revival Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool

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

Antique Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Stool or Side Table
Antique Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Stool or Side Table

Antique Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Stool or Side Table

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This primitive oak stool, once crafted purely for functional seating, has today evolved into a strikingly stylish and characterful object. The stool is made of sturdy pine and has a ...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Organic Swedish Modern footstools with sheepskin, 1940s
Pair of Organic Swedish Modern footstools with sheepskin, 1940s

Pair of Organic Swedish Modern footstools with sheepskin, 1940s

Located in Hägersten, SE

Pair of Swedish modern stools designed and made in Sweden during the 1940s. Curved slightly tapered legs in dark stained birch. Seats reupholstered with sheepskin in moonlight white....

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair
20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair. This pair is made out of polyester textile, Polychrome cover, polyurethane cover foam, cardboard and wooden base ...

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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Polyester, Wood, Paper

Contemporary geometric serandite bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric serandite bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric serandite bouclé handmade Rock stool 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 bouclé involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

The Moreton Footstool, an English Howard-Style footstool
The Moreton Footstool, an English Howard-Style footstool

The Moreton Footstool, an English Howard-Style footstool

Located in London, GB

The Moreton Footstool, modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionally hand made in England to the highest standard. The beech frame is raised on hand turned oak legs and traditionally upholstered. Fitted with solid brass cup castors. Wonderfully versatile and comfortable, made to the perfect height for resting legs and generously sized for a tray. This model is available as shown upholstered in 'Fez Weave' by Guy Goodfellow...

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2010s English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Oak, Down, Feathers

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite Louis XVI-style footstool, crafted in 19th-century France, showcases time...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut

Design Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930's
Design Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930's

Design Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Fabric have signs of age and using Original condition.

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstooll by V. Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage P60 Armchair and Footstool  is a sophisticated piece of design furniture realized in the 1960s by Vittorio Introini (b.1935). Created for Saporiti in Turquoise Velvet. Made...

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1960s Italian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th C. Louis XVI Style Tabouret Upholstered in Velvet with Brass Nailhead Trim
20th C. Louis XVI Style Tabouret Upholstered in Velvet with Brass Nailhead Trim

20th C. Louis XVI Style Tabouret Upholstered in Velvet with Brass Nailhead Trim

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., a Louis XVI style tabouret with concave sides to a rectangular upholstered seat, raised on turned wood legs with brass casters. The seat is upholstered in a small scale jewe...

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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Early 19th century English footstool decorated in the chinoiserie style with detailed gilt and polychrome figures, floral sprays, and geometric motifs on a black lacquer ground. Rais...

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Early 19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

The Muffin Man (Short) in Walnut
The Muffin Man (Short) in Walnut

The Muffin Man (Short) in Walnut

Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA

The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid walnut wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s t...

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2010s Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece
Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece

Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Charming vintage bamboo stool featuring a classic scorched finish and clean, versatile lines. Perfect as a decorative accent on a dresser, layered with stacked books, or used as a pe...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Footstools

Materials

Bamboo

Lusch Erzeugnis Space Age Swivel Mushroom Stool, Gray Chenille, 1960's
Lusch Erzeugnis Space Age Swivel Mushroom Stool, Gray Chenille, 1960's

Lusch Erzeugnis Space Age Swivel Mushroom Stool, Gray Chenille, 1960's

By Lusch Erzeugnis

Located in Hanover, MA

Space Age West German 1960’s stool or ottoman with an upholstered domed mushroom cap seat in gray chenille that swivels on a plastic tulip form base. Marked Lusch Erzeugnis on the u...

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1960s German Space Age Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool / Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool / Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool / Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, GB

“Gold Hill Chair” A solid wood folding stool, seat with black leather. Model PH 41. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup. Retailed by Illums Bolighus, with metal tag. Literature: Mobilia 1...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard velvet high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

Vintage Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron Leopard Bench
Vintage Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron Leopard Bench

Vintage Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron Leopard Bench

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron Bench with Tasseled...

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Mid-20th Century Footstools

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Wrought Iron

Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s

Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench
Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench

Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench

Located in Roslyn, NY

Perfect seating for the transitional or Classic rooms, this chrome / nickel stool with purple velvet fabric top done in bamboo chinoiserie design are so versatile that can be used in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c.
Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c.

Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools or Ottomans, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c. Pair of Art Deco style star shaped footstools or ottomans inspired by work from the 1930s and 1940s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Linen, Burl

Set of 3 19th century Moorish stools by Liberty
Set of 3 19th century Moorish stools by Liberty

Set of 3 19th century Moorish stools by Liberty

Located in Malton, GB

These are a rare set of 3 Moorish stools by Liberty. Nice original patina to the oak, very dry. Could be polished but personally I like the authenticity of it. The leather on top is ...

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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Sheepskin, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s A pair of Italian modernist footstools or ottomans from the 1950s, newly upholstered in g...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Mahogany

Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander
Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander

Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander Striking bench or footstool with a concave cushion upholstered in horse hide and bordered with brass tacks over hors...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Hide

Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool
Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool

Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Italian, Baroque/Rococo period (18th century) footstool with the most elegant carvings across the apron and cabriole legs. Presently the boxed seat is upholstered in a serene shade o...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s
De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s

De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern leather patchwork bean bag. A real amazing decorative and relaxing seat object for your leaving. Designed and manufactured De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. T...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather, Fabric, Foam

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.