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Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench
Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench

Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vintage neoclassical style curule bench covered in multi toned floral needlepoint upholstery and nailheads. Bench, needlepoint bench, ottoman, footstool, floral bench...

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20th Century Classical Roman Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Set of Three 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Set of Three 20th Century Stools, 1960s

Set of Three 20th Century Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Leopard Upholstered Footstool Storage Box
Vintage Leopard Upholstered Footstool Storage Box

Vintage Leopard Upholstered Footstool Storage Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A distinctive vintage footstool combining decorative appeal with functional storage. Crafted in America in the 1970s, this compact bench features a wooden case form raised on three b...

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1970s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

A Stool  by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
A Stool  by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

A Stool by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

By K. Thomsen

Located in Long Island City, NY

The stool, design by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Patinated oak stool with semi-circular seat, three round tapered legs. Denmark, circa 1960th

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, 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

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE

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 Argentine Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Endless Pouf by Gaetano Pesce, Red Plastic, Post-Modern Design, Italy
Endless Pouf by Gaetano Pesce, Red Plastic, Post-Modern Design, Italy

Endless Pouf by Gaetano Pesce, Red Plastic, Post-Modern Design, Italy

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

The "Endless Pouf". Colourful tangles that give life to a geometric and dynamic seat. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats designed by Gaetano Pesce, and a manifesto of Meritalia'...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Stools With Yellow Fabric & Teak Legs From 1960s
Vintage Stools With Yellow Fabric & Teak Legs From 1960s

Vintage Stools With Yellow Fabric & Teak Legs From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This vintage stool exudes the quintessential charm of Danish design from the 1960s, showcasing a delightful combination of style and functionality. Adorned with vibrant yellow fabric...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom 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

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

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stools
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stools

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made in Sweden around 1810, this pair of Gustavian stools shows the restrained neoclassical character of the style. The Gustavian style, the Swedish interpretation of neoclassicism, ...

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1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Ancient African Wooden Stool
Ancient African Wooden Stool

Ancient African Wooden Stool

Located in Soho, London, GB

Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.

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19th Century Congolese Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century
Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century

Italian Horn and Upholstered Footstool, Last Quarter 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having an upholstered seat and skirt trimmed in nailheads and raised on four splayed cow horns

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1880s Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Horn

Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s
Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s

Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco furniture is a great way to add drama and sophistication to any room. It’s a style often used to add a modern yet timeless touch to living rooms and bedrooms. Whether you lo...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970
Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970

Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Funky foot stool made of wood, upholstered with beautiful hand woven antique Kurdish bag face collectable rug , repeating geometric Diamond motifs . firm, and great decorative small ...

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1960s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Wool, Faux Leather

Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools
A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools

A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Matching Pair of Victorian Floral Embroidered Low Footstools With Wood Carved Bases Set On Four Foot Pads.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edwardian Needlepoint Footstool with Mahogany Base, Early 20th Century
Edwardian Needlepoint Footstool with Mahogany Base, Early 20th Century

Edwardian Needlepoint Footstool with Mahogany Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

This exquisite English needlepoint footstool exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of early 20th century British decorative arts. The piece features a beautifully hand-stitched flora...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Footstools

Materials

Wool, Canvas, Walnut

Mid-Century Style Camel Boucle Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Mid-Century Style Camel Boucle Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Mid-Century Style Camel Boucle Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools inspired by 60s style. Beautiful boucle upholstery in light cream white color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color.

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

18th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Mahogany Footstool
18th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Mahogany Footstool

18th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Mahogany Footstool

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming diminutive or petite footstool from the French Louis XVI period. The stool features a hand-carved mahogany frame with neoclassical motifs. T...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, 1960s
20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, 1960s

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Single Stool Attributed to Andre Arbus
Single Stool Attributed to Andre Arbus

Single Stool Attributed to Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful small stool in sycamore wood. Newly upholstered in brown leather. Attributed to Andre Arbus.

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1940s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980
Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980

Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Offered as a matching pair, these handcrafted round upholstered stools combine Moroccan-inspired color, Art Deco geometry and the relaxed glamour of late 20th-century American interi...

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20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

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Fabric

Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after  A M E Fournier Made in Italy
Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after  A M E Fournier Made in Italy

Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after A M E Fournier Made in Italy

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Chic carved wood rope and tassel footstool, ottoman - after the antique by A.M.E. Fournier, made in Italy, circa 1950/70's. Executed in the Hollywood Regency, Napoleon III style, thi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Pair of Midcentury White and Blue Linen Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury White and Blue Linen Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury White and Blue Linen Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Wooden Footstools or Ottomans
Pair of Wooden Footstools or Ottomans

Pair of Wooden Footstools or Ottomans

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Wooden Footstools or Ottomans. Use under a console or as a side foot stools. Classic solid wooden cabriole leg with brass tack trim. Fabric could use an update. This item can...

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1990s Footstools

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Footstools in Ephraim Ståhl Style, circa 1830
Swedish Gustavian Footstools in Ephraim Ståhl Style, circa 1830

Swedish Gustavian Footstools in Ephraim Ståhl Style, circa 1830

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Huntington, NY

A beautiful pair of Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons on t...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint, Fabric

Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Modern Style
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Modern Style

Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Modern Style

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...

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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Eros Bench in Solid Walnut with Gray Fur - Custom Sizes Available
Eros Bench in Solid Walnut with Gray Fur - Custom Sizes Available

Eros Bench in Solid Walnut with Gray Fur - Custom Sizes Available

Located in Ballard, CA

Reminiscent of the classical Greek period, the Eros bench features typical piano bench dimensions. It is crafted in solid walnut with traditional joinery, hand carved feet and escutc...

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Fur, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool 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

Materials

Velvet

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

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Danish Design Oak and Rattan Pair of Footstools, Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Danish Design Oak and Rattan Pair of Footstools, Scandinavian Modern

Vintage Danish Design Oak and Rattan Pair of Footstools, Scandinavian Modern

By Illums Bolighus

Located in Kramfors, SE

A pair of Danish design footstools, with a frame in solid oak and a seat in rattan. One stool has a sticker from Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Good vintage condition. There is some mi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Winged Paw Stool

Winged Paw Stool

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A carved and silver gilded Regency style stool supported by four fantastically over-scale winged lion paw feet. To be supplied in a specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clie...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Pouf pair by Saporiti
Pouf pair by Saporiti

Pouf pair by Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in Berlin, DE

These sculptural and avant-garde poufs from the Italian furniture manufacturer Saporiti are sold as a pair. The frame is made of black plastic; the original upholstery is velvet. Wit...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange 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

Materials

Fabric

Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman 14"
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman 14"

Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Mid Century Baby Pink Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Baby Pink Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid Century Baby Pink Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960

Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s
Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s

Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Stool in Metal and Fabric Design Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s
Mid-Century Stool in Metal and Fabric Design Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s

Mid-Century Stool in Metal and Fabric Design Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in taranto, IT

Original 1950s stool, design Pier Luigi Colli, made of worked metal and gold lacquered with cotton seat It measures 42 cm on the side, height 41 cm. In very good condition, as ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, 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

Materials

Fabric

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

Set of Two 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 white color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, chara...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot 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, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Large Victorian Leather Stool
Large Victorian Leather Stool

Large Victorian Leather Stool

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Victorian leather stool, of long rectangular form, the deep buttoned top reupholstered in blue-black leather, the frieze pierced with a band ...

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1870s Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pierre Jeanneret, Rectangular Low Stools, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, Rectangular Low Stools, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, Rectangular Low Stools, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Rectangular Low Footstools, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare pair of rectangular H stretcher footstools or ottomans by Pierre...

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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s
Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s

Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s

By Emsa Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Space Age style plastic stool was made in Germany by EMSA around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an off-white color. This orig...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful red velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Set of Two Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful fresh green color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric and wood. Here set...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Yellow and Beige Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful beige and yellow upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characterist...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Beech

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.