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Teakwood Low Stool
Teakwood Low Stool

Teakwood Low Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR COLOR VARIATION This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection ...

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20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

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

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

Antique circa 1850 Hand Carved Brown Leather Olive Press Coverted to Footstool
Antique circa 1850 Hand Carved Brown Leather Olive Press Coverted to Footstool

Antique circa 1850 Hand Carved Brown Leather Olive Press Coverted to Footstool

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1850 hand carved solid hardwood Olive press which has been repurposed as a large footstool / ottoman An expertly crafted piece...

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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench
Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench

Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench

Located in Brescia, IT

This contemporary style bench in cow black leather, is totally hand made in Italy. The feet are in chrome plated brass. The dimensions make it useful as coffee table.    

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Brown Leather Top Oak Wood Stool, France, 1930s
Brown Leather Top Oak Wood Stool, France, 1930s

Brown Leather Top Oak Wood Stool, France, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930's French brown leather top stool. Spool design stretchers. Oak wood. Recently refurbished.

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1930s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table
Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table

Pine Midcentury Swedish Stool or Side Table

Located in London, GB

A midcentury stool or side table. Pine, Sweden, circa 1960s. Four legs, simple construction. Dimensions: 30 diameter x 30 height in cm.  

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Pine

Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical stools or benches typical of the South of France in the 1930- 1940 period. The pieces are enameled white with original faux leather coverings with ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Hardwood

Italian Walnut Footstool, Padded with Turkish Kilim, Late 19th Century
Italian Walnut Footstool, Padded with Turkish Kilim, Late 19th Century

Italian Walnut Footstool, Padded with Turkish Kilim, Late 19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Italian footstool from the late 19th century, in walnut,,, padded and covered with a fragment of ancient Turkish kilim. Very nice and comfortable. ref. M/454.

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Lonna Stool, Ash & Small by Made by Choice
Lonna Stool, Ash & Small by Made by Choice

Lonna Stool, Ash & Small by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Lonna stool, ash & small by Made By Choice. Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 44 cm Materials: ash Also available: medium, large, oak, black, custom color. Lonna furniture series was ori...

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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Ash

Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930
Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930

Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Benches / Stools circa 1930 in richly carved and turned wood. The pieces stand out in their unique poetic quality which defy trends and convey bot...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs
19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs

19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs

Located in New York, NY

19th century Italian pair of leather stools. Turned walnut legs and stretcher. Decorative brass studs.

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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition
Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition

Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

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

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena footstool Italy 1962
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena footstool Italy 1962

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena footstool Italy 1962

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This exceptionally rare footstool, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena in Italy in 1962, exemplifies the ingenuity and elegance of mid-century modern desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Swivel ottoman designed in combination with the Shape bergere. Lead finish metal base ME05. Leather upholstery available in different colors.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Gilded Stool
Gilded Stool

Gilded Stool

Located in London, England

Cabriole leg French stool with original gilded finish. Circa 1880 H 46cm x W 57cm x D 47cm

Category

1880s Antique Footstools

Materials

Beech

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 Dubai, AE

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

Arne Jacobsen Model 4210 Oksen Footstool
Arne Jacobsen Model 4210 Oksen Footstool

Arne Jacobsen Model 4210 Oksen Footstool

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

It took Arne Jacobsen nothing less than five years to develop the Oksen design. In contrast to many of his earlier pieces that are characterised by rounded, organic shapes, this easy...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs
PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs

PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

19th Century French, Louis XIV Painted Stool/Bench with Lion's Paw Feet
19th Century French, Louis XIV Painted Stool/Bench with Lion's Paw Feet

19th Century French, Louis XIV Painted Stool/Bench with Lion's Paw Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Stool features tailored architecture and masculine adornment, plus an original painted finish that makes it more compatible with today's casual ...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Aksel Large Pouf/Stool-Orange Boucle
Aksel Large Pouf/Stool-Orange Boucle

Aksel Large Pouf/Stool-Orange Boucle

Located in Medina, OH

Bring some organic modern art in the form of extra seating into any room with our Aksel Large Pouf in a performance Orange Boucle fabric. These are hand-crafted by our upholstery sh...

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2010s American Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

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

Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf
Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf

Contemporary Multicolour Floral-patterned Fabric and Brass Italian Circular Pouf

Located in Madrid, ES

Circular pouf upholstered in floral-patterned fabric with base made of brass. Italian. Measurements: Diameter 37 cm x H 38 cm This circular stool combine a brass base with floral-pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak

2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an FH430 Signature Footstool with an oiled solid oak frame and a light (minty) green leather cushion. The footstool, designed by Frits Henningsen and produced by C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century
A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century

A Very Fine Rococo Giltwood Stool, 18th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

The seat rail with C-scrolls and a scallop shell on cabriole legs headed by a foliate clasp and terminating in raised foliate scroll feet Height 15 in. Width 18 in. Depth 18 i...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Footstools

Large American Mahogany Veneer Stool on Celluloid Rollers, Circa 1840
Large American Mahogany Veneer Stool on Celluloid Rollers, Circa 1840

Large American Mahogany Veneer Stool on Celluloid Rollers, Circa 1840

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful large mahogany veneer stool, likely American, dating to around 1840. The stool rests on charming celluloid rollers, allowing for smooth movement while preserving its eleg...

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1840s American Antique Footstools

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

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

Stool, Country Italian, 1950
Stool, Country Italian, 1950

Stool, Country Italian, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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 Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questio...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Iron

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 Dubai, AE

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

Lonna Bar Stool, Tall & Oak by Made by Choice
Lonna Bar Stool, Tall & Oak by Made by Choice

Lonna Bar Stool, Tall & Oak by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Lonna bar stool, tall & oak by made by choice (large) Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 74 cm Materials: oak Also available: ash, black, ultra yellow custom color, Lonna furniture serie...

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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Ash

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s

Located in Torino, IT

Refined pouf / footstool of Danish manufacture, made around 1960, at the height of the Mid-Century Modern season. Designed as an ideal complement to period armchairs and lounge chair...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique Repurposed Wagon Wheel Hub Decorative Wooden Art Piece.
Antique Repurposed Wagon Wheel Hub Decorative Wooden Art Piece.

Antique Repurposed Wagon Wheel Hub Decorative Wooden Art Piece.

Located in Seattle, WA

Rustic Art piece with tan seat, could be used as a small stool or footrest. Rad, blue and black colored Accents. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 9 Dia...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

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...

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Leather

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman in Turquoise Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman in Turquoise Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman in Turquoise Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini

Located in Lisbon, PT

When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Red Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini

Located in Lisbon, PT

When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design

Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Iceland Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 47 x H 48 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Wild brown sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 5,5 kg. Avail...

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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Lonna Stool, Black & Small by Made by Choice
Lonna Stool, Black & Small by Made by Choice

Lonna Stool, Black & Small by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Lonna stool, black & small by made by choice. Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 44 cm Materials: Ash Also Available: Medium, Large, Oak, Ash, Custom color, Lonna furniture series was or...

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Ash

B&B Italia "Pathos SMP6" Bench Footstool - In White "Gamma" Leather
B&B Italia "Pathos SMP6" Bench Footstool - In White "Gamma" Leather

B&B Italia "Pathos SMP6" Bench Footstool - In White "Gamma" Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a sublime, immaculately-presented  "Pathos SMP6" footstool/ottoman in white "Gamma" leather (to clarify, this listing is for a single footstool/bench, an...

Category

2010s Footstools

Materials

Leather

Flexform Large Sofa Table Ottoman Footstool - In Grey Leather
Flexform Large Sofa Table Ottoman Footstool - In Grey Leather

Flexform Large Sofa Table Ottoman Footstool - In Grey Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a sublime, immaculately-presented Sofa Table/Ottoman/Footstool dressed in a divine, smooth, matt-Grey leather, manufactured by the leading Italian Interi...

Category

2010s Footstools

Materials

Leather

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Footrest Warabi 148
Footrest Warabi 148

Footrest Warabi 148

$1,194 / item

Footrest Warabi 148

By Kenzo Takada

Located in Cadorago, CO

This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in natural green and orange tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The patterns on the pouf include rich 3D green lea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Footstools

Materials

Fabric

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.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Teak, Paint

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions

Located in Geneve, CH

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W ...

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2010s British Modern Footstools

Materials

Nylon

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.