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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

William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool
William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool

William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual folding foot stool by William Sheppee. Heavy wrought iron and patinated brown saddle leather.

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1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool
Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool

Located in Houston, TX

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded giltwood footstool. Lovely Continental Louis XV style hand beaded gilt wood footstool or tuffet. This beautiful gilt footstool is in great conditio...

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Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Giltwood, Beads

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in England" attached underneath. Brass foot caps. CREATOR Attributed to Dimitri O...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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

Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool
Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool

Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Style Needlepoint Footstool

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful cherry Chippendale, ball and claw stool is a bit more unique in size than most. Build in an almost square dimension, this wonderfully carved ...

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Textile, Cherry

Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful yellow pattern high quality spanish gull lamadrid velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs n...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

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

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand A charming turned wood and handwoven natural fiber rope footstool, rooted in the organic modern trad...

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1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rope, Organic Material, Wood

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

Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley
Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley

Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley

By Gustav Stickley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley Pair of footstools made of oak, leather, and brass nailheads. Each footstool has a red manufacturer’s decal on the stretcher reading ...

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Early 1900s American Modern Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Zebra Hide Ottoman with Decorative Mane, Round, Wood Legs, USA Made
Zebra Hide Ottoman with Decorative Mane, Round, Wood Legs, USA Made

Zebra Hide Ottoman with Decorative Mane, Round, Wood Legs, 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

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet are elegantly sculpted and the bench can also be used as a table, end of bed stool...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Eco-Friendly Zebra Hide Cube Ottoman from South Africa
Eco-Friendly Zebra Hide Cube Ottoman from South Africa

Eco-Friendly Zebra Hide Cube Ottoman from South Africa

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

Vintage Grey Shearling Footstool
Vintage Grey Shearling Footstool

Vintage Grey Shearling Footstool

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage 20th century sturdy cube footstool in plush grey shearing with wood block feet.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's
Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's

Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - new upholstery - good, original condition.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool
Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool

Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool

Located in Stamford, CT

Small oval antique giltwood bamboo stool. Black painted banded detailing: Newly upholstered in Schumacher Nakuru epingle woven fabric with gimp trim.

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1890s American Chinoiserie Antique Footstools

Materials

Giltwood

Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s
Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s

Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant antique-style stool or footstool, this piece features a finely carved wooden frame and traditional detailing that evokes the refined aesthetics of the Neo-Renaissance peri...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Renaissance Footstools

Materials

Metal

Rococo Style Carved Cabriole Leg Stool Ottoman, Footstool
Rococo Style Carved Cabriole Leg Stool Ottoman, Footstool

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 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

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

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench

Located in London, GB

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool. circa 1910 In very good condition commensurate of age.

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Black Iron X-Stool
French Art Deco Black Iron X-Stool

French Art Deco Black Iron X-Stool

By Maison Jansen

Located in CA, CA

Elegant French 1930s metal x-stool with nickel accents.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By DOOQ, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Original Paul Mccobb Gray Ottoman Iron Footstool
Original Paul Mccobb Gray Ottoman Iron Footstool

Original Paul Mccobb Gray Ottoman Iron Footstool

Located in Bensalem, PA

Original Paul McCobb 1950s footstool with gray cushion

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charles Dudouyt France Stool Footstool Fireside Leather Oak
Charles Dudouyt France Stool Footstool Fireside Leather Oak

Charles Dudouyt France Stool Footstool Fireside Leather Oak

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Stool in oak and leather from the 1950s. Born in 1885, Dudouyt nurtured his artistic passions while studying at the Germain Pilon school. Upon graduating, he painted and earned ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan baby pink color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan. Use these ...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools

Materials

Leather

French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk

French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Louis XVI style petite window bench, crafted in carved walnut, exudes elegance and refinement, making it a charming addition to any room. The bench is designed with grace...

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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Footstools

Materials

Silk, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Georgian style leather benches with distressed patterned leather upholstery, web construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and ...

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20th Century Georgian Footstools

Materials

Wood

Two Mid Century Triangle Stools, Green and White Art Deco Jacquard, Europe, 1960
Two Mid Century Triangle Stools, Green and White Art Deco Jacquard, Europe, 1960

Two Mid Century Triangle Stools, Green and White Art Deco Jacquard, Europe, 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful jacquard upholstery in white and green color. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downw...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor
Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor

Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor

Located in Paris, FR

Stool or footrest lombok indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural rattan. With cushion seat included. Colors finish in taup, brown, or ocher. Lead time production if on ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Footstools

Materials

Steel

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

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

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of Swedish stools dating to the 18th century, executed in the elegant Gustavian style. Their clean rectangular forms are elevated by finely carved seat rails with repe...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Pine

Henry Holland Studio Cirrus Fabric Mohair Footstool with Ceramic Feet
Henry Holland Studio Cirrus Fabric Mohair Footstool with Ceramic Feet

Henry Holland Studio Cirrus Fabric Mohair Footstool with Ceramic Feet

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

The 'Cirrus' Footstool is the smallest piece in our furniture collection, but it makes up for that in character. An upholstered organic, cloud-like shape sits atop 3 Nerikomi hand-bu...

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2010s British Footstools

Materials

Earthenware, Mohair

Modern Shearling Ottoman with Solid Walnut Wood Base by Phillip's Daughter
Modern Shearling Ottoman with Solid Walnut Wood Base by Phillip's Daughter

Modern Shearling Ottoman with Solid Walnut Wood Base by Phillip's Daughter

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 American Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs

Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines and simplicity common with Perriand designs. Wooden cross brace under the seat an...

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1960s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

Mid 20th c Burgundy Red Cut Velvet Ottoman Footstool
Mid 20th c Burgundy Red Cut Velvet Ottoman Footstool

Mid 20th c Burgundy Red Cut Velvet Ottoman Footstool

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Bugundy red cut velvet floral design ottoman footstool with apron.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th century Oak footstool in heavy green linen
19th century Oak footstool in heavy green linen

19th century Oak footstool in heavy green linen

Located in Malton, GB

This is a great looking, well made 19th century footstool. Good size and height meaning it could also double up as a seat. It has been upholstered (not recently) in a heavy weight gr...

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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool
Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool

Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This graceful French Louis XV stool embodies timeless elegance with a sophisticated blend of Rococo-inspired curves and modern refinement. The frame, crafted in the classic Louis XV ...

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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools inspired by 60s style. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color. Designed in 2022 in Poland. About the fabric: The warp and weft of an idea A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style

By Jover + Valls

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-...

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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.
19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.

19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Mahogany and Blue Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool. Measures 19" in width, 14" in depth and 11" in height.

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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Wooden Foot Stool With Leather Seat Cushion
Wooden Foot Stool With Leather Seat Cushion

Wooden Foot Stool With Leather Seat Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Pine foot stool with leather ulpholstered seat.The condition is very good.

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

Teakwood Low Stool
Teakwood Low Stool

Teakwood Low Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Yellow-Gray Pattern Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Mid-Century Yellow-Gray Pattern Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Mid-Century Yellow-Gray Pattern 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 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.