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Pair of Milo Baughman Style Faux Crocodilie Upholstered Chrome Stools Ottomans
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Faux Crocodilie Upholstered Chrome Stools Ottomans

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Faux Crocodilie Upholstered Chrome Stools Ottomans

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Milo Baughman style chrome stools or ottomans embodies the sleek, modernist aesthetic that made mid-century furniture design timeless. Featuring bold geometric chrome ba...

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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 17 high Great Vintage Condition - Legs have Minor Scratches/...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI
Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI

Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI

By Gabriella Crespi, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The Bohemian ‘72 Collection brings together Gabriella Crespi’s interest in natural materials, her fascination with stacked sculptural forms, and her curiosity about Eastern cultures ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

PAIR OF RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
PAIR OF RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS

PAIR OF RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, Chesterfield Tufted Baron footstools Please note the delivery fee listed is just a g...

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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vague White, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta
Vague White, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta

Vague White, Contemporary Pouf Footstools by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, i tessuti sono un'esclus...

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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s
Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use With aged patina Original condition.    

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim
Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim

Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Madsen and Schubell, Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1940s
Madsen and Schubell, Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1940s

Madsen and Schubell, Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1940s

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Manhasset, NY

Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Footstool or Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1950s An organic form ottoman designed and produced by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell in Sweden c. 1950s. This ex...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Suede, Beech

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 DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini

Located in Lisbon, PT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Mid Century Modern Footstool in Teak Veneered Plywood and Ecru Bouclè Cushion
Mid Century Modern Footstool in Teak Veneered Plywood and Ecru Bouclè Cushion

Mid Century Modern Footstool in Teak Veneered Plywood and Ecru Bouclè Cushion

By Carlo di Carli, FIAM

Located in Roma, IT

I am offering for sale a vintage footstool made in Italy during the mid-20th century and recently restored both in terms of the wooden part and the upholstery by us. The structure is...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Plywood

Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia
Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia

Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This mini stool from the late 20th century features a beautiful wood texture, crafted from a solid block of teak. Stools such as these were used on the Island of Madura by workers in...

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Teak

Contemporary geometric ivory velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric ivory velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric ivory velvet 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 velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating

Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered 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

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Beech Stools, Czechoslovakia, Around 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Beech Stools, Czechoslovakia, Around 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Beech Stools, Czechoslovakia, Around 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Around 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition with minor signs of use, patina - Stable. - jr

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

Country View Amish Handcrafted Mission Oak Low Stools
Country View Amish Handcrafted Mission Oak Low Stools

Country View Amish Handcrafted Mission Oak Low Stools

Located in Germantown, MD

A solid pair of country view amish handcrafted mission oak low stools or footstools in great vintage condition. Measure 15 inches in width, 13.5 inches i...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Oak

Wooden Footstool, 19th Century
Wooden Footstool, 19th Century

Wooden Footstool, 19th Century

$344Sale Price|25% Off

Wooden Footstool, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Wooden Footstool realized by a european manufacture in 19th Century. Very good condition.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A charming pair of Swedish benches from the early Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. These stools display beautiful carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame, rosette...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

By Ray Eames

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Flemming Lassen My Own Chair Ottoman Sheepskin Moonlight Walnut for Audo
Flemming Lassen My Own Chair Ottoman Sheepskin Moonlight Walnut for Audo

Flemming Lassen My Own Chair Ottoman Sheepskin Moonlight Walnut for Audo

By Audo, Flemming Lassen

Located in New York, NY

The My Own Chair Footstool has been designed in the same spirit as Flemming Lassen’s original iconic chair, reflecting his love of rounded shapes, simple forms and precise detailing,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window bench
Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window bench

Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window bench

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this stunning Dark Green Paint Decorated Tufted French Directoire Footstool Window Bench. Inspired by the refined aesthetics of...

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1960s Unknown Directoire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's
Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's

Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of wood, fabric. Fully functional. Original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman
Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman

Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman

Located in Bridgeport, CT

By Devon Shops, New York. A rectangular bench in the form of carved crossed swords front and back. Each sword is carved and silvered wood with ribbed gilt ...

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20th Century American Regency Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France
Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s with a light wood with a raw finish. Great minimalist design. Functional stool. Perfect for books or objects as well. Seat diameter 13".  

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century English Leather Rhino Footstool Attributed to Dimitri Omersa
Mid-Century English Leather Rhino Footstool Attributed to Dimitri Omersa

Mid-Century English Leather Rhino Footstool Attributed to Dimitri Omersa

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring charm, craftsmanship, and a touch of British wit to your interior with this mid-century leather rhinoceros, attributed to Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Handcrafted in...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Jean-Pierre Laporte Design Tubular Circle Stool or Table
French Art Deco Jean-Pierre Laporte Design Tubular Circle Stool or Table

French Art Deco Jean-Pierre Laporte Design Tubular Circle Stool or Table

By Jean-Pierre Laporte

Located in Las Vegas, NV

6 seamless tubular steel circles make up this stool/table attributed to Jean-Pierre Laporte. Seating top fits into any circle. Naugahyde cushion on one side and faux wood grain to...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Steel

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

Mid Century Embossed Leather South American Coffee Table 4 Nesting Stools Chairs
Mid Century Embossed Leather South American Coffee Table 4 Nesting Stools Chairs

Mid Century Embossed Leather South American Coffee Table 4 Nesting Stools Chairs

By Muebles De Estilo

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century Embossed Leather South American coffee table 4 nesting stools chairs. A rare and exceptional quality thick nearly 3/8" embossed leather. South American modernist coffee table with chairs...

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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

Located in Darmstadt, DE

We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...

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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Whimsical Rhinoceros Leather Footstool, Antique Style, 20th Century
Whimsical Rhinoceros Leather Footstool, Antique Style, 20th Century

Whimsical Rhinoceros Leather Footstool, Antique Style, 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical leather Rhinoceros footstool. A very unique and interesting piece. Abercrombie & Fitch style.

Category

20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st C.
Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st C.

Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st C.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Modern Style, Honey Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, USA, 21st c. A one-of-a-kind pair of handcrafted tripod ottomans inspired by Nordic and Swedish modern design. Eac...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Maple

Pair of Marge Carson Green Velvet Poufs
Pair of Marge Carson Green Velvet Poufs

Pair of Marge Carson Green Velvet Poufs

By Marge Carson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Marge Carson green velvet poufs, c.1970s, USA. The square ottoman features soft curves and is upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet. The pouf is supported by a brass pli...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

Walter Lamb Ottomans
Walter Lamb Ottomans

Walter Lamb Ottomans

By Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walter Lamb Ottomans model C-5706, pair Brown Jordan USA, c. 1952 bronze, cotton cord 17½ h × 23½ w × 15 d in (44 × 60 × 38 cm) Literature: Walter Lamb, manufacturer's catalog, 1954,...

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1950s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool - W7978 Stickley era 50% OFF SALE
Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool - W7978 Stickley era 50% OFF SALE

Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool - W7978 Stickley era 50% OFF SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique "Lakeside Shops" Footstool circa 1910 - W7978 This is a very nice antique footstool made circa 1910 by "Lakeside Shops." The original upholstery is in good condition with gr...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak, Cotton

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Bench in Gunmetal and Black Colors
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Bench in Gunmetal and Black Colors

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Bench in Gunmetal and Black Colors

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sleek post modern design from Italy circa 1990's. It features heavy solid wood construction with gunmetal lacuer and black vinyl seat cushion. Very good overall condition.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860
Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860

Pair of English Wooden Metamorphic Footstools with Leather Tops, circa 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English wooden metamorphic footstools from the mid-19th century, with caramel leather tops. Born in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this amazing metamorphic stools...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans

Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans

By Milo Baughman

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Gustavian Antique, Round Stool, Swedish Cabinetmaker, Late 18th Century
Gustavian Antique, Round Stool, Swedish Cabinetmaker, Late 18th Century

Gustavian Antique, Round Stool, Swedish Cabinetmaker, Late 18th Century

Located in Odense, DK

Such a beautiful rare and original gustavian stool, made in giltwood with horsehair upholstered seat. Made in by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 18th century. A great vintage o...

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19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Footstools

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Lucite Arched Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
Pair of Lucite Arched Benches by Charles Hollis Jones

Pair of Lucite Arched Benches by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Arched" benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The benches have beautiful 2" thick Lucite legs upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. The pieces are in excellent original condition, the seats can be reupholstered in COM or COL for an additional $200 each. Measurements: 40.75" wide x 21.5" deep x 25" high. Seat 19" high. If you are coming to our show room...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Lucite, Velvet

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France
Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood 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 s...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Hand-Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket

Hand-Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett's Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. Featuring a set of three hand-carved wooden feet, shown here in our Italian Gray finish on Oak. The...

Category

2010s American Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating

Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered 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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Contemporary geometric grey velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric grey velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric grey velvet 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 velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Russell Stool
Russell Stool

Russell Stool

$3,950 / item

Russell Stool

By Gordon Russell

Located in Greenwich, CT

The Russell stool, a handcrafted recreation of one of Gordon Russell's earliest and most successful Cotswold School designs, crafted in white oak by Wooster and Essex having an uphol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Oak

Vintage Neoclassical Revival Footstools with Upholstered Seats, Matching Pair
Vintage Neoclassical Revival Footstools with Upholstered Seats, Matching Pair

Vintage Neoclassical Revival Footstools with Upholstered Seats, Matching Pair

Located in Trenton, NJ

This matching pair of vintage footstools exemplifies neoclassical revival design, drawing inspiration from 18th-century French furniture while remaining firmly rooted in 20th-century...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Revival Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Arne Jacobsen’s beautiful Egg™ becomes even more beautiful – and a tad more comfortable – with a matching footstool in leather. Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg for the lobby and recep...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

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.