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1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia
1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia

1970s Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts has been refurbished

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel

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...

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1980s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

Modern Black and Pink Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool
Modern Black and Pink Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern
Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Teddy Pouf
Teddy Pouf

Teddy Pouf

$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 ...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Fur

SUMPTUOUS PAiR OF ORIOR FURNITURE LUXURY DESIGNER LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS
SUMPTUOUS PAiR OF ORIOR FURNITURE LUXURY DESIGNER LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS

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...

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20th Century British Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lips, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lips, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lips, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022

By Ayala Serfaty

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...

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2010s Israeli Footstools

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige
Pair Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstools / Ottomans, Beige

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN CLAW AND BALL FEET FOOTSTOOL WITH WHiTE SUEDE TOP
ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN CLAW AND BALL FEET FOOTSTOOL WITH WHiTE SUEDE TOP

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 ...

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20th Century British Footstools

Materials

Suede, Hardwood

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Moonlight Dark Stained Oak for Audo
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Moonlight Dark Stained Oak for Audo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Wood

Hourglass Pinched Ottoman with Two-Fabric Top, Custom
Hourglass Pinched Ottoman with Two-Fabric Top, Custom

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 ...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi SLT Footstool in Bearded Leopard Jacquard Mustard Upholstery & Wood Frame

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, English, Beech, Danish Taste
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, English, Beech, Danish Taste

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...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool

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 ...

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2010s Finnish Modern Footstools

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak for &T
Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak for &T

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Midcentury French Artisanal Crème Oak Stool, 1950s, France
Midcentury French Artisanal Crème Oak Stool, 1950s, France

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Sahara Dark Stained Oak for Audo
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Sahara Dark Stained Oak for Audo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Upholstered Seat, 48
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Upholstered Seat, 48

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).  

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Mid-Century Floating Bench, Geometric Fabric, Danish Design
Jens Risom Mid-Century Floating Bench, Geometric Fabric, Danish Design

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).  

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

LUSO Footstool
LUSO Footstool

LUSO Footstool

$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, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer

Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann
Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann

Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann

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...

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2010s German Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810
Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810

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....

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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Mid-Century Footstool with Wheels, 1970's
Mid-Century Footstool with Wheels, 1970's

Mid-Century Footstool with Wheels, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric Original condition.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric

English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Footstools

Materials

Brass

Footstool by Bruno de Carvalho – Leather Straps, FSC Wood, Rural Tribute
Footstool by Bruno de Carvalho – Leather Straps, FSC Wood, Rural Tribute

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...

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2010s Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES

COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES

By Omersa, Liberty of London

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...

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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Bench with White Velour Top
Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Bench with White Velour Top

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann
Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann

Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann

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...

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2010s German Modern Footstools

Materials

Maple

1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell, adjustable footstool, original.
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell, adjustable footstool, original.

1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell, adjustable footstool, original.

By Madsen & Schubell

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...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Moooi Boutique Footstool in Hallingdal 65, 143 Brown Upholstery & Steel Base
Moooi Boutique Footstool in Hallingdal 65, 143 Brown Upholstery & Steel Base

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi BFF Footstool in Dodo Pavone Jacquard White Upholstery
Moooi BFF Footstool in Dodo Pavone Jacquard White 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Bullock Stool
Bullock Stool

Bullock Stool

By Jonathan Sainsbury

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Iconic Eero Aarnio Large White Mushroom Stool
Iconic Eero Aarnio Large White Mushroom Stool

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...

Category

2010s Finnish Modern Footstools

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Benches with Red Tufted Leather Top
Pair of Silver Trim Mirrored X-Band Benches with Red Tufted Leather Top

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool

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 ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann
Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann

Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann

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, ...

Category

2010s German Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans

Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans

By Karl Springer

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...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Set Wulff ATD2 Lounge Chair & Pouf ATD3, Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T
Set Wulff ATD2 Lounge Chair & Pouf ATD3, Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and wood, German, 1930, (Delivered restored)
Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and wood, German, 1930, (Delivered restored)

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...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Devi Footstool
Devi Footstool

Devi Footstool

$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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Footstools

Materials

Walnut

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS

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...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Iconic Eero Aarnio Small Black Mushroom Stool
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small Black Mushroom Stool

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...

Category

2010s Finnish Modern Footstools

Materials

Fiberglass

Montage Faux Fur Ottomans on Brass Hairpin Legs, Pair
Montage Faux Fur Ottomans on Brass Hairpin Legs, Pair

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 ...

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2010s North American Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Cream Leather
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Cream Leather

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria
Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria

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 ...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Vintage Adam Style Leather Foot Stools, Tan Upholstery, 1900 Pair
Vintage Adam Style Leather Foot Stools, Tan Upholstery, 1900 Pair

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...

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Early 1900s Adam Style Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Mamie Bench Velvet Brass Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Mid-Century Modern Mamie Bench Velvet Brass Made in Portugal by Ottiu

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Brass

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.