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DOOQ Organic Modern Red Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet
DOOQ Organic Modern Red Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Red Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Oak Stools Produced by Willy Beck
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Oak Stools Produced by Willy Beck

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Oak Stools Produced by Willy Beck

By Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender stools, produced by Willy Beck, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1961. Oak frame, upholstered with white velour textile. The seats are marked underneath w...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Upholstery

Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs
Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs

Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic pine side table/stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Good vintage condition. Super functional with inset shelf to be used ...

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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Footstool, 1960s
Midcentury Footstool, 1960s

Midcentury Footstool, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric,wood The fabric shows signs of use Two pieces in stock Good original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Italian Iron Stool
Vintage Italian Iron Stool

Vintage Italian Iron Stool

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian vintage stool made of scrolling hand-forged iron and having four cabriole-shaped legs. The stool supports an upholstered seat covered in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Iron

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

Milo Baughman X-Bench, Brass Base, Mid-Century Upholstered Seat
Milo Baughman X-Bench, Brass Base, Mid-Century Upholstered Seat

Milo Baughman X-Bench, Brass Base, Mid-Century Upholstered Seat

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860
Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860

Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English wooden metamorphic footstools from the mid-19th century, with caramel leather tops. Born in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this amazing metamorphic stools...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Footstools

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Brass

Possibly Antique Handcrafted Likely Oak Footstool with Decorative Cut-Out.
Possibly Antique Handcrafted Likely Oak Footstool with Decorative Cut-Out.

Possibly Antique Handcrafted Likely Oak Footstool with Decorative Cut-Out.

Located in Seattle, WA

This early to mid-20th century handcrafted likely oak footstool showcases classic American craftsmanship with rustic charm and functional appeal. Constructed from what appears to be ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Oak

Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak
Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak

Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak

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

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Sheepskin, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Brown Rattan Wicker Stool 1950s Austria
Mid-Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Brown Rattan Wicker Stool 1950s Austria

Mid-Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Brown Rattan Wicker Stool 1950s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Riviera style vintage brown stool or footstool from rattan 1950s Austria in beautiful shape with rattan network and two lateral rests. Furniture pieces made of ra...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rattan

HUGE 1.07 METERS TALL LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT BENCH STOOL
HUGE 1.07 METERS TALL LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT BENCH STOOL

HUGE 1.07 METERS TALL LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT BENCH STOOL

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 very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed extra large...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

Three-Tiered Ottoman Stool with Pink Velvet Trim, Customizable
Three-Tiered Ottoman Stool with Pink Velvet Trim, Customizable

Three-Tiered Ottoman Stool with Pink Velvet Trim, Customizable

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. This ottoman stool stacks three cushioned tiers wrapped in a storytelling toile print for design in...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS
SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS

SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Victorian hand carved Mahogany, Claw & Ball feet, small footstools with floral uphols...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic  Mahogany Foot Stool
English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic  Mahogany Foot Stool

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool

By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1

Located in Hudson, NY

This piece, a labeled example of fine British furniture made circa 1880, is crafted from mahogany and cane. Designed to change its profile from a low gout stool with a foot rest to a...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Footstools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Green Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ

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 mohair velvet. Marlon is edgy and elegant at the same time, letting the dilemma between ‘contemporary’ versus ‘classical’ fall apart. Here it is presented in a Rich Kvadrat in Green. Other colors available. Made to Order. Pietro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Velvet

Danish Modern, Aztec Fabric, Light Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Modern, Aztec Fabric, Light Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Modern, Aztec Fabric, Light Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Aztec Fabric, Light Stained Wood, Footstool or Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s A fabric and light stained wood ottoman or footstool designed and produced in Denma...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340
Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340

Antique Arts & Crafts Footstool, Stickley Era, Wood, 1900, Good Shape w7340

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Stand "STICKLEY ERA". Shipping: Between $90-$190 depending on your location. Price: $790 willing to negotiate Item number: W7340 SIZE 18 IN HIGH TOP 18X...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools

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Oak

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Amaro, Contemporary Barstool, Israel, 2022
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Amaro, Contemporary Barstool, Israel, 2022

Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Amaro, Contemporary Barstool, 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

Wool, Silk

Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman

Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning ottoman features a metallic mosaic fabric stretched to form a robust oval. The pouf cushion sturdily sits atop two asymmetrical, geometrical wood feet clad in brass. Li...

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2010s North American Footstools

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread

Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's
Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's

Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of wood, fabric. Fully functional. Original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s

By Antonio Citterio, Flexform

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s Vintage Italian design Measures : 55x40cm H:40cm Materials : Steel - Rope Wear consistent with age and use.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Footstools

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Steel

Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood
Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood

Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early Victorian hand carved in solid mahogany footstool stools These are a very high end luxurious pair of stools, they ha...

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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.
Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.

Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.

By Kovona

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of leatherette,Metal,Plastic,Chrome With aged patina Good Original Condition

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Sergio Rodrigues, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

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

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

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

Recycling Reject Cylinder Stool by Tim Teven
Recycling Reject Cylinder Stool by Tim Teven

Recycling Reject Cylinder Stool by Tim Teven

Located in Geneve, CH

Recycling reject cylinder stool by Tim Teven Dimensions: 34 x 44.5 cm Materials: recycled composite Available in different colors. Recycling Reject d...

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2010s Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Composition

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

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

Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables
Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables

Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1910 hand made milking stools that work well as little side tables. A very good looking and well made pair with a wonderful t...

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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

DURESTA TRAFALGAR HORNBLOWER EXTRA LARGE FEATHER FiLLED FOOTSTOOL
DURESTA TRAFALGAR HORNBLOWER EXTRA LARGE FEATHER FiLLED FOOTSTOOL

DURESTA TRAFALGAR HORNBLOWER EXTRA LARGE FEATHER FiLLED FOOTSTOOL

By DURESTA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely extra large Duresta Trafalgar or Hornblower footstool with feather filled cushion RRP £2,377 Pl...

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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench
Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench

Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Mid-Century Modern "twisted" rope window bench with green upholstery.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Palladio Italian Baroque Gilt Iron Vanity Stool, Mid-Century 1950
Palladio Italian Baroque Gilt Iron Vanity Stool, Mid-Century 1950

Palladio Italian Baroque Gilt Iron Vanity Stool, Mid-Century 1950

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel vanity stool with a gilt iron frame and unattached purple pink and green plaid seat cushion. (Palladio, Italy).

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Ottoman in Blue Leather and Walnut Frame
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Ottoman in Blue Leather and Walnut Frame

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Ottoman in Blue Leather and Walnut Frame

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL) Leather is cracking.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul Attributed Rattan Stool, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul Attributed Rattan Stool, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul Attributed Rattan Stool, circa 1950s

By Tony Paul

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern vintage organic stool made from woven rattan and solid wood. Attributed to Tony Paul and made in the United States 1950s. Conical legs of solid wood support th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s
Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use With aged patina Original condition.    

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Provincial Foot Stool, Leather Upholstered, Brass Studs, 1920
French Provincial Foot Stool, Leather Upholstered, Brass Studs, 1920

French Provincial Foot Stool, Leather Upholstered, Brass Studs, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French leather upholstered long foot stool A Lovely piece standing on fluted shaped legs and the 5” deep seat is upholstered in beautifully soft “M...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900
Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small carved oak chest or shoe box coffer The chest has 2 carved panels to the front and and decorative nailed and scalloped corners, inside is clean and it has blacksmith made hinges This small oak...

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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

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

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

By Maarten Baas, Moooi

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

Pair 18th c.  Taborets
Pair 18th c.  Taborets

Pair 18th c. Taborets

Located in New Orleans, LA

Painted and Gilded Taborets

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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Footstools
Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Footstools

Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Footstools

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Mid-Century neoclassical style stools or tabouret. Sitting height. Painted and with great patina. Curule form. No breaks or repairs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Leatherette Stool with Wheels, 1970s
Midcentury Leatherette Stool with Wheels, 1970s

Midcentury Leatherette Stool with Wheels, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Leatherette Original condition.

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather

Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna
Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna

Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco duo pair of stool or footstools from cherry and black floral textile fabric attributed to Josef Frank circa 1928 Austria. A stunning duo or pair of stools design attributed ...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern cream bouclé dark oak Niemeyer II ottoman by InsidherLand
Mid-Century Modern cream bouclé dark oak Niemeyer II ottoman by InsidherLand

Mid-Century Modern cream bouclé dark oak Niemeyer II ottoman by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer, the rounded flowi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Oak

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool
Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool A Lovely piece, this Victorian stool is made in Oak, it stands on short Turned legs and has gothic style carving around ...

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Early 1900s Gothic Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

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.