1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts has been refurbished
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Fabric, Wood
1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts has been refurbished
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
By J.A. Casillas
Located in Stamford, CT
American designer mid-century leather bench. A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A. Casillas. A sleek and stylish bench in the Mid Centu...
Steel
Modern Black and Pink Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian footstool with black lacquered iron structure and legs ending in brass sleeves. It has been newly reupholstered in this stunning pink and blue horses galloping for a movement...
Metal, Brass
Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman, Footstool, Pouf on black plastic gliders. Mid-Century Modern Design made in the late 20th Century in Italy. Fun pieces...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,800 / item
Teddy Pouf
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy Pouf is the accompanying ottoman to the Teddy chair, and part of our first collection of upholstered designs. Upholstered in fabric by a company ...
Faux Fur
De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds....
Leather
SUMPTUOUS PAiR OF ORIOR FURNITURE LUXURY DESIGNER LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair Orior Furniture Ireland Designer footstools in a unique leather upholstery Please note: The deliv...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lips, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Steel
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans. New comfortable foam cushioning and black dyed gen...
Sheepskin, Wood
ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN CLAW AND BALL FEET FOOTSTOOL WITH WHiTE SUEDE TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming early Victorian footstool featuring classic carved claw-and-ball feet and a beautifully upholstered white suede top. This refined piece captures the ...
Suede, Hardwood
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Moonlight Dark Stained Oak for Audo
By Audo, Flemming Lassen
Located in New York, NY
Originally Ingeborg was designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen. The chair was designed by Master carpenter Jakob Kjær, who manufactured Flemming Lassen's furniture for The Carpenters gu...
Sheepskin, Oak, Wood
Hourglass Pinched Ottoman with Two-Fabric Top, Custom
By John Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A pronounced pinch at the waist gives this made-to-order ottoman its hourglass silhouette — a form ...
Upholstery
$1,736Sale Price / item|20% Off
Moooi SLT Footstool in Bearded Leopard Jacquard Mustard Upholstery & Wood Frame
By Moooi, Maarten Baas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Something Like This sofa is a celebration of the designer's love for sketchy drawings translated into a soft unusually modelled sofa. Additional information: Material: Wooden...
Upholstery
$1,574Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, English, Beech, Danish Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. English beech, Windsor chairs in the Danish taste dating to circa 1960. Delightful pale colour to the beech Classic Danish...
Beech
$2,347 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the Ball Chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a ...
Fiberglass
Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...
Sheepskin, Oak
Midcentury French Artisanal Crème Oak Stool, 1950s, France
By Jean Prouvé, Sergio Rodrigues, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautifully French oak stool handmade in 1950s. The stool have nice crafted details such as the organic shaped seating. The stool shows an incredible patina and is in good original condition. We found this unique object at an antique fair...
Oak
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Sahara Dark Stained Oak for Audo
By Audo, Flemming Lassen
Located in New York, NY
Originally Ingeborg was designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen. The chair was designed by Master carpenter Jakob Kjær, who manufactured Flemming Lassen's furniture for The Carpenters gu...
Sheepskin, Oak
Karl Springer Mid-Century Blue Velvet Souffle Ottoman, Gilt Steel Base
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'Souffle' ottoman with blue velvet upholstery with a square gilt steel base. (Karl Springer)
Upholstery, Velvet
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Upholstered Seat, 48
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a banded Southwestern blue and green patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom Mid-Century Floating Bench, Geometric Fabric, Danish Design
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a geometrically patterned blue, green, and orange fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$2,704 / item
LUSO Footstool
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO stool is a very delicate and well-balanced piece, upholstered in fabric with a contrasting piping detail and base in antique brass color. Perfectly matches with the Luso sofa, ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer
$4,969 / item
Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann Handmade Dimensions: D 25 x W 47 x H 45 cm Materials: Oak Handmade from solid pieces of wood, free-cut following the natural grain...
Oak
Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian hand painted and gilt foot stool with corner floral medallions and terminating on fluted legs with ball feet. Stool is covered in white muslin....
Baseball Bat Legs Heavy Stomp Live Edge Top Side End Coffee Occasional Table
By Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baseball bat legs heavy stomp live edge top side end coffee occasional table.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
Steel
Mid-Century Footstool with Wheels, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric Original condition.
Fabric
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet
Located in Buchanan, MI
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet Upholstered In Black Leather With Nail Head Detail.
Brass
Footstool by Bruno de Carvalho – Leather Straps, FSC Wood, Rural Tribute
Located in Jardim America, SP
This footstool, designed by Bruno de Carvalho, reflects a deep-rooted respect for efficiency, memory, and material integrity. Inspired by his grandfather and their shared experiences...
Leather, Hardwood
COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool Please note t...
Leather
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
$3,923 / item
Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann Handmade Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 54 cm Materials: Maple. Handmade from solid pieces of wood, free-cut following the natural grain, made one by...
Maple
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell, adjustable footstool, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell. Footstool in original very good condition: no smells and no stains, stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, nubuck leath...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Heavy Thick Solid Chestnut Legs Rope Seats Benches Stools Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy thick solid chestnut legs rope seats benches stools mint!
Upholstery, Twine, Chestnut
$2,664Sale Price / item|20% Off
Moooi Boutique Footstool in Hallingdal 65, 143 Brown Upholstery & Steel Base
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived, developed and designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Boutique sofa is timeless. The Boutique sofa contours, dimensions and sheer comfort makes it highly sitter-friendly...
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Footstool in Dodo Pavone Jacquard White Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Upholstery
$6,694
Bullock Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved gilt-wood early 19th Century style stool supported by carved and turned Bullock design feet. To be upholstered in the clients own material. Please note we are currently wor...
Mahogany
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
$2,717 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Large White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
He Mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or...
Fiberglass
Pair of Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Benches with Red Tufted Leather Top
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom silver trim mirrored X-band benches, with red tufted embossed ostrich leather top. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes...
Silver, Silver Leaf
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
Leather, Teak
As Found Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Footstool or Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Long stored in my warehouse selling "as is " thinking someone out there has a chair this will work with . Clearly needs to be refinished and upholstered.
Upholstery
Airisto Side Table and Stool, a Modern Scandinavian Wooden Design Piece
Located in Halikko, Finland
Airisto side table with Joanna Laajisto. The Airisto collection's furnishings are multifunctional – they can be used as a side table, stool and a b...
Ash
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Fully restored danish stool. The stool feature a simple and elegant design with it's curved upholstered seat on top of it's four fluted chair legs ...
Beech
$3,923 / item
Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann Handmade Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 53 cm Materials: Oak Handmade from solid pieces of wood, free-cut following the natural grain, ...
Oak
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great gilded gold leaf base Hollywood regency "souffle" ottoman pair in the manner of Karl Springer with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Mea...
Metal
Set Wulff ATD2 Lounge Chair & Pouf ATD3, Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with luxuriantly soft upholstery that covers its seat and backrest. Intended as a lounge chair for the living room or bedroom, its architectural shape will add a stylish statement to any interior. Pouf: Based on the signature aesthetics of the sculptural Wulff lounge chair, the Wulff pouf is handcrafted with solid walnut legs. Whether you use it as a footrest for the Wulff chair...
Sheepskin, Oak
Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and wood, German, 1930, (Delivered restored)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool Art Deco. Delivered restored Material:chrome and wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art De...
Chrome
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Restotrf Skeleton Italian Pencil Reed Rattan Ottoman, style of Frank Albini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and pencil reed ottoman footrest featuring a top that scrolls into the side of the stool in the style of designer Franco Albini. 1...
Rattan
$3,000 / item
Devi Footstool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Devi footstool. Inspired by 18th century Indian charpoy beds. This is a wonderful and useful accent piece.
Walnut
$3,270Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools Please note t...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Classic Low Stools in Fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in 'Onetti Chilli' fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection. This colorful fire re...
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
$2,347 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small Black Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
He mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or...
Fiberglass
$1,521Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Footstool Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century yellow footstool Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s Footrest from the series Locus Solus in yellow painted...
Metal
Montage Faux Fur Ottomans on Brass Hairpin Legs, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
The perfect addition to any space! Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a cream colored faux fur. These work in a multitude of spaces: in a living space, under a ...
Brass
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Cream Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and cream leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
Leather, Teak
Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool stellar - like from beech and velvet cover with blue cords 1930s Vienna. An amazing vintage pouf or stool or footstool in beautiful stellar shape new ...
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Adam Style Leather Foot Stools, Tan Upholstery, 1900 Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of Two Sturdy Leather Library Foot Stools This very attractive vintage duo are upholstered in very soft tan studded leather and have short legs A Lovely pair, the stools are...
Leather
$1,896Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mamie Bench Velvet Brass Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Known for being one of the first actresses to imitate the look of Marilyn Monroe. Mamie Van Doren was signed by the Universal Studio at age 18 with the...
Brass
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.