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Footstools For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm and leather footstool, circa 1960's. Original red tufted leather with solid tapering legs.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Elm

Danish Mid-Century Beech Fliptop Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool with storage, circa 1960's. Handy flip top divided storage compartment. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

De Sede Mint Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning mint green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with sof...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Elm

Lovely Hardwood and Embroidered Floral Vintage Footstool Stool
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this lovely mahogany and embroidered floral vintage footstool stool. This footstool is the perfect size for sliding under a win...
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20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Elegent, robust design with cross supports. Original black vinyl uphostery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece....
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Dorothy Draper Style X Form Footstool Benches
By Dorthy Draper
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of Hollywood Regency footstools in the style of Dorothy Draper feature a solid wood frame and tufted upholstery. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech and Vinyl Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak flip top footstool circa 1960's. Tufted top flips open to storage compartment with fitted interior. Some minor marks consistent with age.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
By SL Møbler Denmark 1
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish footstool by SL Mobler, circa 1960's. Angled ergonomic design with sleek legs. SL Mobler maker's mark intact.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of rustic tripod stools brutalist style Jean Touret artisan of Marolles
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of two rustic vintage stools with a brutalist design in the taste of Jean Touret's work. Handcrafted work done with a gouge to carve the solid...
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1960s French Campaign Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak

Lovely Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Chesterfield Sadle Curved Footstool
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous whiskey brown restored hand hyed chesterfield footstool. As mentioned, this footstool is fully restor...
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20th Century British Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron and Brown Leather Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron 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 Nou...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
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1960s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

Small Vintage Leopard Print Footstool with Tassel Trim and Bullion Fringe
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., small leopard print footstool, unmarked, with rope cord, tassel trim and bullion fringe. This small stool has lots of personality and heaps of decorative elements. The leopa...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good proportion, egg shaped in design with sweeping curved arms, attractive design from the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Hexagonal Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stubby wooden hexagonal stool, made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat with three rounded legs. No nails or hardware. Great lines and shape. Petite stoo...
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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Italian Set of Side Chairs with Footstool in Wood and Bouclé, 1950
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and very rare set of three pieces composed of two low slipper chairs and one stool or footstool. Made in Italy in the 1950s, original pieces. The peculiarity of this set i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

American Empire Revival Foot Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylis, chic and charming provencial foot stool is the American interpritation of the French empire style with its scrolled legs and simple strealined form. The top fabric is a ...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Basque Folk Art Tripod Stools c1950 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous pair of oak tripod stools from mid-century France. Beautifully turned and carved with barley twist legs and circular seats. Versatile three-legged tabouret stools, which c...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Large Bespoke Made Centre Footstool Country House
Located in Southampton, GB
Super scale centre footstool. The frame has been bespoke made by a joiner, using 19th century swept-away mahogany lion paw legs, on original brass castors. The upholstery in hessian ...
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19th Century British Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Perriand Style Tripod Stool C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous wooden tripod stool from Mid-Century France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Beautiful wood grain and texture, nice colour with good patina. In great vintage condition,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Mini Low Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. It was crafted entirely using wooden joints and remains sturdy and robust a fantastic piece to u...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Footstools

Materials

Wood, Elm

Set of 2 Fritz Hansen Style Stools With Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style Stools with Grey Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seat. In original condition with visible wear including chipping and scratch...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Late Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Restored Coral Orange Naugahyde Footstool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Coral Orange Naugahyde Footstool, adorned with vibrant Naugahyde upholstery and rattan loop legs, harmonizes vintage allure and modern sophistication. Its retro charm is...
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1940s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Naugahyde, Rattan

African Senufo Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo Stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are tradition...
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Antique American Empire Classical Greco Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Stool 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** Antique American Empire Classical Greco Flame Mahogany & Floral Needlepoint Footstool 19thC Measur...
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

19th Century James Shoolbred London Victorian Gothic Oak Footrest Stool
Located in Norwich, GB
An unusual Victorian gothic oak footrest/stool made by James Shoolbred of London. Circa 1880. Maker's label. The footrest has shaped ends with pierced de...
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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Wicker Fiddlehead Style Foot Stool or Ottoman in the Manner of Heywood Wakefield
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage wicker footstool features classic fiddlehead design. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition d...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Footstools

Materials

Wicker

Art deco Footstool, Tabouret, or pouf, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabrik,Wood Good Original Condition
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Stool with Brass Base and Black Velvet Upholstery, Five Available
Located in IT
Stools with brass base and velvet recently reuphostered seats. We have five available. Price refers to one stool. Size of each stool diameter 33 ...
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Late 20th Century European Footstools

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Mustard Yellow Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristi...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Pair of Stools in Steel and Icelandic Lambswool, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite and rare pair of stools, made in Denmark in the 1960s. The stools have been reupholstered in a luxurious Icelandic sheepskin, which adds a soft and tactile texture to th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

footrest or small oak stool in Louis XIII style, late 19th century
Located in Mouscron, WHT
footrest or small oak stool in Louis XIII style, late 19th century
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Modern Italian pouf or footstool upholstered and covered in 1980s gray fabric
Located in MIlano, IT
Pouf or footstool, Italian and modern, upholstered and covered in original gray fabric, 1980. Pouf with wooden inner frame, padded and upholstered with its original gray fabric. 1980...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho low stool. A chic camel in a cast brass design. An amazing all over patina from time. Perfect as is or polish to a high shine. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Frantisek Jirák, Midcentury Footstool, Produced by Tatra Nabytok, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury footstool designed by Frantisek Jirak for by Tatra nabytok Pravenec, 1960´s. Made in the former Czechoslovakia. Very stylish and modern design. Overall in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

STUNNiNG VINTAGE FRENCH STYLE RALPH LAUREN BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren French style footstool or ottoman Please note th...
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20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Frantisek Jirák, Midcentury Footstool, Produced by Tatra Nabytok, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury footstool designed by Frantisek Jirak for by Tatra nabytok Pravenec, 1960´s. Made in the former Czechoslovakia. Very stylish and modern design. In very good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Butterfly Footstools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid century fully upholstered foot stools embellished with a large embroidered butterfly. Could be used as ottomans. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, so...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron 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 questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Iron

American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Square in the Egyptian revival style. Curved slat seat with turned legs and stretchers.
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Mid century stool, footrest, Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody, 1970
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury stool/footrest was made by Západoslovenské nábytkárské Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It has leatherette seat and the structure is made of beech ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1920s Bottle Green Sewing Box / Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg in Sweden. This foot stool is upholstered with bottle green faux leather and studs. It has a storage compartment so ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather

Antique Carriage Stool, English, Walnut, Fireside Foot Rest, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage stool. An English, walnut and silk cotton raised fireside foot rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Rest...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized tables or stools designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in beautiful condition. It´s frame i...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Coastal Style Rolling Footstools on Casters by Henry Link Furniture.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Coastal Style Rolling Footstools/ Benches on Casters by Henry Link Furniture. Circa 1980s Feature a wicker covered solid wood frame and a n...
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1980s Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage Please note the delivery fe...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Fireside Stool, English, Needlepoint, Footstool, Early Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside stool. An English, mahogany and needlepoint footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Cheerful n...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

De Sede Pink Rose Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pink rose leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear app...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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.

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