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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

Wood, Leather

Contemporary geometric fern green bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric fern green bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric fern green bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in bouclé involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern

Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern

Located in London, GB

The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...

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2010s European Footstools

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Fabric

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair
20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair. This pair is made out of polyester textile, Polychrome cover, polyurethane cover foam, cardboard and wooden base ...

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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Polyester, Wood, Paper

Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Wien, AT

Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s This stool or ottoman goes very well with our zebra chair. Together they are a perfect couple, that attracts everyone's attention. Completely reupholstered with new springs and covered with a selected real zebra skin...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Footstools

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools
1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools

1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools

Located in Knebel, DK

1930s Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools Rare set of two Art Deco stools from the 1920s / 1930s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and orig...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold
French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold

French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold

By Massant

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Louis XVI style footstool repose pied, gilt gold Large footstool, highly decorative, can also be used as extra seating or as an ottoman instead of a coffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

PAIR OF VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOLS
PAIR OF VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOLS

PAIR OF VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOLS

By Versace Home Collection

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made pair of Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy Footstools which are part of a huge...

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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Footstools

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Chrome

Rare Pair of Cast Iron Upholstered Wrought Iron Sword & Scabbard Stools Benches
Rare Pair of Cast Iron Upholstered Wrought Iron Sword & Scabbard Stools Benches

Rare Pair of Cast Iron Upholstered Wrought Iron Sword & Scabbard Stools Benches

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare pair of cast iron sword benches is the kind of furniture that makes you stop mid-sentence, tilt your head, and say, “Well now… you don’t see that every day.” And you don’t....

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Footstools

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Blue Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Midcentury Blue Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Midcentury Blue Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful blue high quality upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Pair of Vintage Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools
Pair of Vintage Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools

Pair of Vintage Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools

By Franco Albini

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Franco Albini Vittorio Bonacina (attr.) Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools, late 1950s / early 1960s. A striking looking and versatile piece of furniture, a great addition to any room. L...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rattan

Mid-Victorian Sculptural Stool, Wood & Bennison Linen, High Relief, UK, 1860
Mid-Victorian Sculptural Stool, Wood & Bennison Linen, High Relief, UK, 1860

Mid-Victorian Sculptural Stool, Wood & Bennison Linen, High Relief, UK, 1860

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Rare "Virtuoso" Mid-Victorian Sculptural Stool Traditionally Upholstered in Bennison ‘Banyan’ Hand-Printed Linen The Masterpiece of the Carver’s Art This is an extraordinary exampl...

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Footstools

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Wood

Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950
Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950

Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin. The legs are made of dark stained woo...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Sheepskin, Teak

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Three Italian Footstools, Upholstered in Green & Gold Fabric, 19th C.
Set of Three Italian Footstools, Upholstered in Green & Gold Fabric, 19th C.

Set of Three Italian Footstools, Upholstered in Green & Gold Fabric, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming set of three 19th Century matching Italian footstools of walnut. Each square stool is finished with gold tape trim at the base of the plush upholstered body, providing a c...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Footstools

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stools c...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece
Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece

Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Charming vintage bamboo stool featuring a classic scorched finish and clean, versatile lines. Perfect as a decorative accent on a dresser, layered with stacked books, or used as a pe...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Footstools

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Bamboo

Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful pink pattern high quality italian velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwar...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool

By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original glass eyes. These come in varying sizes, this is the small sized infant, I have the matching medium sized male and female listed under my other items, I also have the extra large bench...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Leather

Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools
Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools

Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A dramatic pair of foot stools or ottomans crafted in the Napoleonic Empire or Aesthetic Movement style. The stools feature a dramatic tailored black leather upholstery with elegantl...

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20th Century French Empire Footstools

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and aqua high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780
Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780

Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian painted and gilt wood foliate upholstered Curule stools with flanking central foliage medallions, and resting on scrolled feet with the original connecting cross stre...

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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Set of Eight Antique Unique Hand Crafted Milking Stools Footstools
Set of Eight Antique Unique Hand Crafted Milking Stools Footstools

Set of Eight Antique Unique Hand Crafted Milking Stools Footstools

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Special collection of eight individual milking stools each with their own story. Assembled set of contrasting Footstools in different degrees of color size age and condition. All are...

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Early 1900s American Country Antique Footstools

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Hardwood, Paint

Oscar Bach Style Hand-Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bench circa 1930
Oscar Bach Style Hand-Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bench circa 1930

Oscar Bach Style Hand-Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bench circa 1930

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Oscar Bach style hand-wrought iron upholstered window bench, circa 1930, is a remarkable piece that beautifully reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of early 20th century dec...

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1930s European Neoclassical Revival Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Two Mid-Century Style Burgundy Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Two Mid-Century Style Burgundy Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland

Two Mid-Century Style Burgundy Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable and stabile triangle stools. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

LOVELY LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

By 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, 1920’s Liberty’s London brown leather hand dyed Hippo stool ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s
Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s

Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Shades of green leather handmade footstool poof ottoman in the form of a Dinosaur. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an Estate S...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Creme Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede Creme Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede Creme Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.   

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Style Acqua Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Mid-Century Style Acqua Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Mid-Century Style Acqua Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

20th Century Green and White Stool, 1960s
20th Century Green and White Stool, 1960s

20th Century Green and White Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful green and white pattern upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century Swedish period pair of Gustavian footstools. Decorative carving to both sides, re-upholstered in Belgium linen. Circa 1840.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

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Wood

Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat

Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Georgian style leather benches with distressed patterned leather upholstery, web construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and ...

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20th Century Georgian Footstools

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Wood

Wicker Bamboo Pedestal Footstool or Plant Stand, Small
Wicker Bamboo Pedestal Footstool or Plant Stand, Small

Wicker Bamboo Pedestal Footstool or Plant Stand, Small

Located in New York, NY

A wicker bamboo pedestal or plant stand, circa mid-20th century, Asia. A great piece to hold books, a drink, a plant, etc.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Footstools

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Bamboo, Wicker

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed
American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sculptural pair of American Studio Craft footstools in walnut with removable cushions by San Francisco-based woodworker, Michael Bock. One foot on each example is squared off so th...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede storage pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Detailed condition: Very good, this vintage item ha...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s
Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s

Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Miami, FL

Black leather patchwork pouf, ottoman or footstool from Denmark, 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Early 19th century English footstool decorated in the chinoiserie style with detailed gilt and polychrome figures, floral sprays, and geometric motifs on a black lacquer ground. Rais...

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Early 19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s

Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Small stool called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specif...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Terracotta Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman

Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with small brass nailhead trim. The unique open decorative arched base makes this small st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960
Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows beautifully aged ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools

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Oak

Set of Two Mid Century Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid Century Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Edmu...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Perriand Style Tripod Stool
Perriand Style Tripod Stool

Perriand Style Tripod Stool

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  

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1960s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Modern Italian pouf or footstool padded and covered in gray fabric, 1980s
Modern Italian pouf or footstool padded and covered in gray fabric, 1980s

Modern Italian pouf or footstool padded and covered in gray fabric, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Pouf or footstool, Italian and modern, padded and covered in original gray fabric, 1980. Pouf with internal wooden structure, padded and covered with its original gray fabric. 1980 a...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eivind A. Johansen, Oak Footstool with Light Lambswool Upholstery for FDB Møbler
Eivind A. Johansen, Oak Footstool with Light Lambswool Upholstery for FDB Møbler

Eivind A. Johansen, Oak Footstool with Light Lambswool Upholstery for FDB Møbler

By Ejvind A. Johansson, FDB Møbler

Located in Odense, DK

A refined stool designed by Eivind Johansen for FDB Møbler, crafted with a solid oak frame and newly upholstered in soft lambswool in a light cream/beige tone. This piece reflects th...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century
Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century

Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small decorative footstool on turned baluster legs with a rectangular molded frame. Newly upholstered and covered in a black striped fabric. The light grey paint finish is newly appl...

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19th Century German Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A pair of Bohemian Coastal Style  Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s
A pair of Bohemian Coastal Style  Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s

A pair of Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Vintage Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s Features bent rattan frames and removable round cushions. In excellent original condition with ver...

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1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

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.