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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

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 ...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Anglo Indian Teak Stool
Anglo Indian Teak Stool

Anglo Indian Teak Stool

Located in Topanga, CA

A unique Anglo-Indian Teakwood Carved Table/Stool. Its original blue paint, exceptionally carved details, and weathered patina give this piece a distinct personality.

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19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Teak, Paint

Vintage Decorative Metal-Clad Stool or Pedestal with Hand-Tacked Surface.
Vintage Decorative Metal-Clad Stool or Pedestal with Hand-Tacked Surface.

Vintage Decorative Metal-Clad Stool or Pedestal with Hand-Tacked Surface.

Located in Seattle, WA

This decorative stool or low pedestal features a cylindrical, four-leg form with a round top and base, all clad in thin sheet metal that has been applied over a carved core. The surf...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

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

1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri
1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri

1960s Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Danish footstool in teak and faux leather manufactored by Capri Danish midcentury footstool with elegant organic shaped seat uphols...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1960s Fully Restored and Reupholstered Danish Footstool
1960s Fully Restored and Reupholstered Danish Footstool

1960s Fully Restored and Reupholstered Danish Footstool

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Fully restored and reupholstered danish footstool. The footstool feature a simple and elegant design with it's thick upholstered seat on top of 4 lim tanned beech legs with ...

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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Charles X Walnut Stool
Charles X Walnut Stool

Charles X Walnut Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular upholstered seat raised on turned legs joined by H form stretchers.

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1830s French Charles X Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Oversized Woven Indian Pouf
Oversized Woven Indian Pouf

Oversized Woven Indian Pouf

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very large footstool or pouf made of rustically woven wool.

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Wool

Fine French 1950s Metal and Leather Stool
Fine French 1950s Metal and Leather Stool

Fine French 1950s Metal and Leather Stool

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French mid-century round stool with a black lacquered metal base and a leather cushion.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930
Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930

Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stool Art Deco. Material:chrome and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Regency mahogany bedsteps
Regency mahogany bedsteps

Regency mahogany bedsteps

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

A set of Regency mahogany bedsteps With inset fabric to treads, the top one hinged to a void interior and the middle sliding step also hinged to a void interior. The base and sides w...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern, Studio Made Rustic Wood Farmhouse Stools or Side Tables, 1970s. Pair of Stools. Organic form wooden stools from the 20th Century. American studio made, solid wood. These pieces can also work as low profile side tables...

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1970s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

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...

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20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool
Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool

Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool

Located in San Francisco, CA

English walnut footstool or bench with a recent deep dark brown leather upholstered cushion. Extremely good quality, custom made bench (hand-...

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Mary Stool Velvet
Mary Stool Velvet

Mary Stool Velvet

$1,697 / item

Mary Stool Velvet

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Playing with dichotomies between rough materials and soft textures, cold and hot materials, round and straight shapes is what Mary stool is all about. A great accent piece that can b...

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian oak footstool
Scandinavian oak footstool

Scandinavian oak footstool

Located in Brescia, IT

Vintage oak stool with original upholstered cushion, solid structure and essential line. Vintage Scandinavian footstool, made of oak wood with natural finish. The simple and well-pr...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

1970s Modern Black and White Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric Italian Stool
1970s Modern Black and White Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric Italian Stool

1970s Modern Black and White Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric Italian Stool

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This footstool features a design inspired by Ico Parisi, crafted with a lacquered iron structure in black and brass-sleeved legs. It has been reupholstered in linen fabric with a sty...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arts & Crafts Footstool by J.M. Young - W7172 stickley era.
Arts & Crafts Footstool by J.M. Young - W7172 stickley era.

Arts & Crafts Footstool by J.M. Young - W7172 stickley era.

By J. M. Young and Sons

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a nice antique J.M. Young Arts & Crafts Foot Stool from the early 1900s. The piece is in very good condition. The leather was recently recovered with top quality black leath...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin & Oak by Viggo Boesen 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

Oak, Sheepskin

Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke
Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke

Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Curved Boucle Upholstered Duma Foot Rest by Madheke Dimensions: D 60.2 x W 58.3 x H 50 cm. Materials: Curved leather-upholstered ergonomic seat, Metal base with coated finish. Finish...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim. The piece opens to reveal a wood lined in...

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Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Piero Lissoni Poufs
Piero Lissoni Poufs

Piero Lissoni Poufs

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of semi square foot rests designed by Piero Lissoni, an Italian architect and designer, best known for his contemporary furniture design. Black stra...

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20th Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Iron

Contemporary, Modern Footstool, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s
Contemporary, Modern Footstool, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s

Contemporary, Modern Footstool, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s

Located in Stamford, CT

Contemporary, Modern Footstool or Ottoman, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s Retails for $1,890. Faux snakeskin upholstery. 20H x 19W x 19D

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Acrylic

ECO Pouf in Aqua Green and Brass plinth, Available Now
ECO Pouf in Aqua Green and Brass plinth, Available Now

ECO Pouf in Aqua Green and Brass plinth, Available Now

Located in Frazão, Porto

ECO pouf: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery An elegant piece, with a base in brushed brass and a beautiful detailed top. Upholstered with green nature 2767 combined wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

OLD STOCK LiBERTY LONDON STYLE OMERSA GREEN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL RHINOCEROS RHINO
OLD STOCK LiBERTY LONDON STYLE OMERSA GREEN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL RHINOCEROS RHINO

OLD STOCK LiBERTY LONDON STYLE OMERSA GREEN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL RHINOCEROS RHINO

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style green leather hand dyed Rhino f...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors
Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors

Early Folk Art Splayed Three Leg Milking Stool with Array of Colors

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Sculptural 3 legged milking stool with multiple layers of paint. Rectangular top with a hand hole cut thru the center and supported by 3 turned legs. Their is a marking with letters ...

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Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Footstools

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Italian Vintage Footstool, 1970s. Black Lacquered Iron and Brass Details
Italian Vintage Footstool, 1970s. Black Lacquered Iron and Brass Details

Italian Vintage Footstool, 1970s. Black Lacquered Iron and Brass Details

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Italian Vintage Footstool, 1970s – Black Lacquered Iron and Brass Details Newly reupholstered in yellow cotton-linen fabric Elegant Italian vintage footstool from the 1970s, featuri...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Tufted Bench, American Designer, Ebony Wood, Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Tufted Bench, American Designer, Ebony Wood, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Tufted Bench, American Designer, Ebony Wood, Bouclé

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Bench, American Designer, Ebony Wood, Bouclé Boomerang shaped mid-century bench by an unknow American designer. Tufted upper newly upholstered in a cozy whi...

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1950s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Camel Seat Form Foot Stool
Camel Seat Form Foot Stool

Camel Seat Form Foot Stool

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully aged leather foot stool in the form of a camel seat having brass accents.

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Iconic Eero Aarnio Large Black Mushroom Stool
Iconic Eero Aarnio Large Black Mushroom Stool

Iconic Eero Aarnio Large Black 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

Cabaça Ottoman +55design Inspired by Brazilian Sertão Symbolism
Cabaça Ottoman +55design Inspired by Brazilian Sertão Symbolism

Cabaça Ottoman +55design Inspired by Brazilian Sertão Symbolism

By Nildo José

Located in Jardim America, SP

The Cabaça Ottoman was created as the perfect companion to the Cabaça Armchair, the inaugural furniture piece by Studio NJ+, designed by Brazilian architect Nildo José. Drawing inspi...

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2010s Brazilian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Early 19th Century Georgian Irish stool
Early 19th Century Georgian Irish stool

Early 19th Century Georgian Irish stool

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century Georgian Irish stool with triffid feet.

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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

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

Organic Stons Pouf '110 in taupe plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Organic Stons Pouf '110 in taupe plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

Organic Stons Pouf '110 in taupe plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Inspired by the triangular shapes carved by erosion on river stones, the Stons pouf '110 blends modern design with a touch of the natural world. Available in poufs or Ottomans, and in four different sizes (52cm, 110cm, 150cm, and 200cm), Stons can adapt to any space. Whether you need a single pouf...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORCELAIN CASTORS FOOTSTOOLs
PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORCELAIN CASTORS FOOTSTOOLs

PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORCELAIN CASTORS FOOTSTOOLs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, Chesterfield Tufted Baron footstools with solid o...

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1940s British High Victorian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Oak

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with a tuft in the center of the seat. 4 casters ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric Italian Pair of Circular Poufs
Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric Italian Pair of Circular Poufs

Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric Italian Pair of Circular Poufs

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Pair of circular poufs upholstered in floral-patterned fabric with bases made of brass. Italians. Measurements: Diameter 37 cm x H 38 cm This pair of circular stools combines a bras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Large Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Leather Library Stool
Large Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Leather Library Stool

Large Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Leather Library Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield leather Library Stool This is a good Sturdy Library Stool it has turned and fluted mahogany legs with brass caster...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather

SUPER RARE GREEN EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
SUPER RARE GREEN EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL

SUPER RARE GREEN EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL

By Liberty of London, Omersa

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 large stool ...

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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Faux Rolling Cube Ottomans
Faux Rolling Cube Ottomans

Faux Rolling Cube Ottomans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These beautiful faux-gator ottomans are the perfect addition to any room. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ).

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Late 20th Century Unknown Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Vintage Footstool by Moravská Ústředna Brno, 1988, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Footstool by Moravská Ústředna Brno, 1988, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Footstool by Moravská Ústředna Brno, 1988, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Vintage Footstool by Moravská Ústředna Brno, 1988, Czechoslovakia, - made of fabric and wood, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.

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1980s Czech Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu

By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs. Dimensions
 17" width x 12.25" d...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

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.