Footstools

Footstools For Sale

Period: 19th Century

Period: 1960s

Louis XV Style 19th Century French Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs and double welt linen custom upholstery. Elevate the elegance of your living space with this ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style 19th Century French Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs

Poggiapiedi o sgabello in plastica blu metallo nero, italiano, metà secolo 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Sgabello o poggiapiedi italiano, di metà secolo, in plastica intrecciata blu e metallo nero. Poggiapiedi o sgabello con zampe in metallo nero a sezione tonda e seduta o piano in fili...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Poggiapiedi o sgabello in plastica blu metallo nero, italiano, metà secolo 1960s

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Stamped Pihouée Footstool with Carved Décor

By Alexandre Pihouée

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style wooden footstool from the late 19th century stamped Alexandre Pihouée with carved base, tapered fluted legs and needlepoint upholstery. Indulge in the refine...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

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Wood

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Stamped Pihouée Footstool with Carved Décor

Carved French footstool, newly upholstered in a cowhide.

Located in Houston, TX

Elevate your space with our carved hardwood footstool, a timeless masterpiece newly upholstered in a one-of-a-kind cowhide. This footstool exudes elegance, blending intricately carve...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather, Hardwood

Carved French footstool, newly upholstered in a cowhide.

Refinished Pair Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Cheetah Stools

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Luxurious late 19th Century Anglo-Indian ottoman heavily carved. Newly reupholstered with a gorgeous cheetah fabric with black velvet piping. The colors and lighting on the fabric is...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Refinished Pair Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Cheetah Stools

Mid-century Modern Dmitri Leather Rhino Footstall

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Downingtown, PA

MCM Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool or Ottoman, The 1960-70s The Mid-century leather footstool or ottoman is designed in the shape of ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

Mid-century Modern Dmitri Leather Rhino Footstall

19th Century French Oak Carved Side Table Low Stool Footstool

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely antique 19th-Century French oak hand carved side table or footstool. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest or a small side table, perfect for a beverage or a ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Footstools

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Carved Side Table Low Stool Footstool

English Cane Stool

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful Barley twist stool has a light colored cane top that contrast perfectly from the ornate dark stain wood of the base. This is a gorgeous piece that would be beautiful i...

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1880s Antique Footstools

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Hardwood

English Cane Stool

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool Please note the delivery fee listed...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools

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Leather, Mahogany

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE

Papercord / Cane Footstools in Teak Wood By Sigfred Omann For Ølholm Furniture

By Sigfred Omann, Ølholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

A teak stool designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s is a beautiful example of Danish furniture design from the popular mid-century modern period. Sig...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Papercord, Teak

Papercord / Cane Footstools in Teak Wood By Sigfred Omann For Ølholm Furniture

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Footstool with Carved Décor and Fluted Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved apron, rosettes on the knees, fluted legs and new custom linen upholstery. Elevate the sophistication of y...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Footstool with Carved Décor and Fluted Legs

19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with six carved cabriole legs and upholstery. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th-century French Louis XV styl...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs

Hans-Peter Krafft "Sheep Footstool" for Meier, Germany, 1960s

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in Brussel, BE

An Original foot stool in a shape and size of a sheep. Designed by Hans-Peter Krafft for Maier, Germany circa 1960s. Sheep is in wood.

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Hans-Peter Krafft "Sheep Footstool" for Meier, Germany, 1960s

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Wooden Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs, floral décor and green upholstery. Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of thi...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Wooden Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs

French Painted Upholstered Stool

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C French painted stool, upholstered in Colefax and Fowler fabric. Very stylish. 1890. Internal reference: JG1 Reference: 8050 D...

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19th Century French Antique Footstools

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Fabric, Beech

French Painted Upholstered Stool

19th Century Maple Joint Foot Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...

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19th Century Organic Modern Antique Footstools

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Wood

19th Century Maple Joint Foot Stool

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Blackened Footstools with Leather, Set of 3

Located in Dallas, TX

Incorporate neoclassical beauty into your home with this exquisite suite of antique footstools. Crafted in Paris, circa 1880, and made of walnut wood, each stool sits on small scroll...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Blackened Footstools with Leather, Set of 3

1960s Vintage Leather Elephant Stool, Dmitri Omersa

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Downingtown, PA

Vintage Leather Elephant Stool or Ottoman, Dmitri Omersa, 1960s The leather footstool is designed in the shape of an elephant in a beautiful leather. The tusks are white leather an...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

1960s Vintage Leather Elephant Stool, Dmitri Omersa

Henning Kjaernulf Carved Oak Stool

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carved oak base, period striped wool seat upholstery with nailhead trim. Condition conducive with age.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Carved Oak Stool

Classic Turned Leg Upholstered Pair Footstools, Italy 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Italian pair of foot stools. Classic turned leg. Newly reupholstered in hand spun vintage Belgian linen.

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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

Classic Turned Leg Upholstered Pair Footstools, Italy 19th Century

Lion Feet Ottoman

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Lion feet ottoman upholstered in Antique textile from Katie’s personal collection. Complete with 4200 and green tape trim. 22″d x 32″w cushion, 37″ d x 27″ w including legs. 19″ ov...

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19th Century Antique Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Lion Feet Ottoman

Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window bench

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous dark green distressed fininsh Directoire style window bench. The bench dates to the 1960s era and measures 42 wide x 19 tall x 16 deep and will show signs of use a...

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1960s Unknown Directoire Vintage Footstools

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Walnut

Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window bench

Danish Mid-Century Beech & Vinyl Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Beech & vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design, can be used with virtually any seating type and is easy to move around the home. Please inquire for remote and international s...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech & Vinyl Footstool

SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English Country House circa 1800's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback ar...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET

French Foot Stool 19th Century

Located in Hudson, NY

This is an extremely handsome French Rococo Revival footstool. Unusual shape and size. Mid-19th Century likely France retaining the original Gray undercoat with cream exterior and go...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Wood, Paint

French Foot Stool 19th Century

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Robust frame with unique joinery and lovely deep tone contrasts nicely with the original upholstery in nice condition.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL

By Chesterfield

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

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Leather, Hardwood

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL

Danish Modern Teak Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak mid-century footstool, circa 1960's. Sweet shape with original wool fabric in nice condition! Please inquire for remote and international shipping rates.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Wool, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Footstool

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Beech wood footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design, can be used with virtually any seating type and is easy to move around the home. Please inquire for remote and international ship...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Beech and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design, cute "bone" shape, nice condition on the original upholstery! Please inquire for international and remote shipping rates.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

Louis XVI Carved Stool

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI carved stool. Neoclassical Louis XVI period carved bleached white oval footstool with bead banded rim; foliate blocking above flute carved tapering legs, newly reupholstere...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

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Leather, Wood

Louis XVI Carved Stool

19th Century Nobilis Velours Leopard Footstool

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French walnut footstool newly upholstered in Nobilis Leopard Velours fabric.

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19th Century Antique Footstools

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Walnut, Velvet, Hardwood

19th Century Nobilis Velours Leopard Footstool

Danish Modern Leather & Teak Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Leather & teak footstool, circa 1960's. Original tufted leather in nice condition. Tapering teak sleek legs! Please inquire for international and remote shipping rates.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Leather & Teak Footstool

Napoleon III Fauteuil and Foot Stool Covered in Blue Band Antique Hemp

Located in Washington, DC

A Napoleon III fauteuil and foot stool covered in blue band antique hemp and castors. Foot stool dimensions: 14" H x 26" W x 32.13" D

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Footstools

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Hemp, Wood

Napoleon III Fauteuil and Foot Stool Covered in Blue Band Antique Hemp

Louis XVI Green Mohair Footstool

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI green mohair footstool. Antique French faded painted and gilt carved stool newly reupholstered in bottle green mohair. France late 18th early 19th century Dimension: 14" x...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

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Mohair, Giltwood

Louis XVI Green Mohair Footstool

Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Guariche 'attributed' piano foot stool or vanity stool with black enameled metal tubular frame. Newly upholstered black fabric seat. Frame in good original condition with visi...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal, Enamel

Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs

Beautiful Maison Jansen Style French Directoire Creme Painted X Bench Circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...

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1960s Unknown Directoire Vintage Footstools

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Walnut

Beautiful Maison Jansen Style French Directoire Creme Painted X Bench Circa 1960

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Beech wood Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Can be used with virtually any seating type, easy to move around the home. Original as-is upholstery.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

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

Located in GB

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

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

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Peabody, MA

A model 2406 lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. Chair measures 31" wide x 32.5" deep x 30" high, 19" seat height. Ottoman measures 25.5"...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960s

Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Black Forest footstool. Design attributed to Matthijs Horrix for the famous Dutch cabinet makers Horrix Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1880s. Solid hand-carved walnut base and re-upholstered with a quality velvet fabric. This wonderful Black Forest footstool attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The Horrix company was established in Den Haag or The Hague and gained fame during the so-called eclectic period during the 19th Century. Their work was inspired by older styles of furniture but with fashionable features that was then considered new. The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects...

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1890s Dutch Black Forest Antique Footstools

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Velvet, Walnut

Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

in original condition on top is damage , on photo

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Beech and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design can be used with virtually any seating type. Original upholstery. Basic, essential!

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming 19th century French walnut footstool featuring an elongated oval form supported by six fluted legs. Made in the grand Louis XVI taste with neoclassical carved rosettes on th...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

Pair of Green and Brown Mohair X Base Ottomans by Billy Baldwin

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous pair of green mohair with dark brown velvet piping X base ottomans by Billy Baldwin. Newly upholstered. Measurements: 22” wide, 18” Deep, 18.5” High.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Mohair, Velvet

Pair of Green and Brown Mohair X Base Ottomans by Billy Baldwin

Danish Rosewood Footstool by Spottrup

By Hugo Frandsen

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Rosewood and vinyl Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960s. Solid rosewood frame with original cream vinyl upholstery. Compact design can be used with virtually any seating type. S...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Hardwood

Danish Rosewood Footstool by Spottrup

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter

By John Henry Belter

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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1890s American High Victorian Antique Footstools

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Walnut

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Footstool ~ Vanity Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI painted footstool ~ vanity bench represents a tailored expression of the Neoclassical Revival that for all practical purposes never really ended! handcr...

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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Footstools

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Fruitwood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Footstool ~ Vanity Bench

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

In good original condition New fabric No damages.

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s

Large Antique Victorian Oak Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved oak Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and w...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Oak

Large Antique Victorian Oak Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery

Vintage Coastal Style, Boho Chic Rattan Ottoman / Accent Bench

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Coastal Style Boho Chic Rattan Ottoman / Bench. Circa 1960s Features an ornate rattan frame, a removable upholstered cushion, and a matc...

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1960s American Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Style, Boho Chic Rattan Ottoman / Accent Bench

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

Located in Darmstadt, DE

We present you our authentic Biedermeier Footstool from around 1830. Crafted from solid walnut top and oak legs, this stool exudes timeless charm...

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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Footstools

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Oak, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

Yellow Stool by Nanna Ditzel, 1969

By Nanna Ditzel, Domus Danica

Located in London, GB

A vibrant yellow fibreglass stool designed by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica in 1969, after her move to London in 1968. In every aspect the stool is h...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fiberglass

Yellow Stool by Nanna Ditzel, 1969

Small Footstool, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small footstool on small sabre legs with straight frame in walnut and upholstered top. The footstool was covered with a white bouclé fabric.

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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Small Footstool, 19th Century

Mid-Century Modern Danish Footstool with Woven Paper Cord Seat, 1960

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous footstool from Denmark with a teak frame and a woven papercord seat. In very good condition with some water stains on the seat.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Papercord, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Footstool with Woven Paper Cord Seat, 1960

English Regency Mahogany Stool with Original Needlepoint of a Spaniel circa 1820

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Looking quintessentially Mario Buatta is this wonderful circa 1820 English regency period mahogany stool having tall upholstered seat with original needlepoint or tapestry, the top d...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Footstools

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Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Stool with Original Needlepoint of a Spaniel circa 1820

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 Danish Footstool in Teak by Capri

Stunning Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Hardwood Embroidered Footstool

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand Embroidered mahogany framed William & Mary style Victorian footstool which is part of a suite A very good looking well made and...

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19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Stunning Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Hardwood Embroidered Footstool

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.