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Pair of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. They was designed by Edmund Homa, a Polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Art...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 20th Century Baby Pink Stools, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Baby Pink Stools, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Baby Pink Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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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

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

A Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools In Jack Lenor Larsen Samarkand Velvet
A Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools In Jack Lenor Larsen Samarkand Velvet

A Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools In Jack Lenor Larsen Samarkand Velvet

By Edward Wormley

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Here is a pair of Edward Wormley designed "Thebes" stools for Dunbar. The mahogany frames are in clear lacquer & the cushions are newly upholstered in vintage "Samarkand" velvet desi...

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1950s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

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 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

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

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Sheepskin, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s A pair of Italian modernist footstools or ottomans from the 1950s, newly upholstered in g...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Mahogany

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, 1930, COMTE (Delivered restored)

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It is delivered upholstered and finished to the client's choice. Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project...

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1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage 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

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

1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools
1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools

1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1950s pair of Swedish Scandinavian design leather stools.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

Located in London, GB

The Cube Stool is the perfect addition to your home, offering versatility as both a comfortable footrest and a stylish accent piece. Whether paired with a brass tray for a chic cockt...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

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

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

De Sede Cognac 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 very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Detailed condition: Very good, this vi...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

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Wood

Two Piece 1970s Italian Leather Armchair w/ Puff
Two Piece 1970s Italian Leather Armchair w/ Puff

Two Piece 1970s Italian Leather Armchair w/ Puff

Located in Marbella, ES

Two piece 1970s Italian leather armchair with puff.

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1970s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Animalia, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta
Animalia, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta

Animalia, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf 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, in velluto stampato in p...

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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Powder Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet
DOOQ Organic Modern Powder Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Powder Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Silk, Velvet

LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL

LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, large, Circa 1880's Hand carved Mahogany, fully restored Chesterfield brown Leath...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Footstools

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Leather, Hardwood

1930s Art Deco Stool, Footrest in Ebonized Walnut Restored, New Upholstery
1930s Art Deco Stool, Footrest in Ebonized Walnut Restored, New Upholstery

1930s Art Deco Stool, Footrest in Ebonized Walnut Restored, New Upholstery

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Deco stool, footrest in ebonized walnut, restored, spring seat with white leatherette new upholstery. Measures cm: H 32, W 51, D 40.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Vintage Spanish Patinated Brown Leather Elephant-Shape Footstool
Vintage Spanish Patinated Brown Leather Elephant-Shape Footstool

Vintage Spanish Patinated Brown Leather Elephant-Shape Footstool

Located in Dallas, TX

Rest your feet on this charming vintage elephant stool. Crafted in Spain circa 1970, the freestanding sculptural stool is formed in the shape of a stylized elephant and upholstered i...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Rustic Footstools

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Leather

Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman

Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman

By Knoll, B&B Italia

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair with matching foot stool. 25 x 20 x 38 - ottoman.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Suede

Stool Art Deco in Walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo Upholtered
Stool Art Deco in Walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo Upholtered

Stool Art Deco in Walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo Upholtered

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italy antique stool Art Deco in walnut by Gino Maggioni for Attelier Borsani Varedo new Upholtered, wax polished Measures cm: H 45, W 50, D 34.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Walnut

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench

By Edward Wormley

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid mahogany legs, with an x - stretcher, rests on button feet. The original fabric is most li...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery
Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery

Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery

By Pugin

Located in Dereham, GB

Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery Angled top with red needle point upholstery, Oak Frame with 8 square block legs Carved Gothic Tracery detail between legs No...

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Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Footstools

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Oak

Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990
Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990

Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990

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 traditional...

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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

Soriana pouf designed by  Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Soriana pouf designed by  Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

Soriana pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Soriana footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Polyuretane structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition. A true icon of style, Sorian...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Swedish Gustavian Provincial taburettes / stools. Handscraped to its originalcolor. Beautiful fluted legs. The taburettes is reholstery in beautiful linen fabric. Th...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Pine

Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or stained w...

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2010s French Modern Footstools

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Oak

Mid 20th Italian Style Round Stool Rose Damask Seat Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Legs
Mid 20th Italian Style Round Stool Rose Damask Seat Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Legs

Mid 20th Italian Style Round Stool Rose Damask Seat Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Mid-20th Century Italian style round stool with rose damask seat & gilt metal faux bamboo legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The damask fabric is worn & shabby chic & perfectly aged in our opinion, but some will want to recover. It is priced as such. Fabric has been cleaned just in case. Gold leaf is in wonderful condition. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. OOOOH LA LA!!! Look at this beauty!!! This is a lovely vintage round stool...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Footstools

Materials

Metal

1950s Pair of Sculpted Stools by Gio Ponti. Reupholstered in Boucle. Model 687
1950s Pair of Sculpted Stools by Gio Ponti. Reupholstered in Boucle. Model 687

1950s Pair of Sculpted Stools by Gio Ponti. Reupholstered in Boucle. Model 687

By Gio Ponti

Located in Florence, Tuscany

These sculptural 1950s stools by Gio Ponti for Cassina, model 687, showcase his distinctive architectural lines and beautifully tapered walnut frame. The open, Y-shaped side structur...

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1950s Italian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

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

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

18th Century French Carved Walnut Tabouret Cabinet
18th Century French Carved Walnut Tabouret Cabinet

18th Century French Carved Walnut Tabouret Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Originally a French coffre from the 1700s, this hand-carved walnut tabouret also serves as a small storage cabinet. The front-opening door swings open...

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18th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup
Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup

Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup

By Spøttrup Stolefabrik

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of beautiful ottomans produced by Spottrup Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Teak wood, reupholstered in silk/linen.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Contemporary geometric black velvet handmade Rock ottoman by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric black velvet handmade Rock ottoman by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric black velvet handmade Rock ottoman 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

Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray

Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray

By Tony Paul

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath black leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in gray: DUF0577...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Wood

Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools
Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools

Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your living space with this exquisite Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools. These elegant pieces beautifully capture the timeless appea...

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1970s Unknown Directoire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

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

Contemporary geometric ivory velvet handmade Rock ottoman 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

ANTIQUE VICTORiAN HARDWOOD FRAMED SALMON VELOUR CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
ANTIQUE VICTORiAN HARDWOOD FRAMED SALMON VELOUR CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

ANTIQUE VICTORiAN HARDWOOD FRAMED SALMON VELOUR CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Mahogany framed Salmon coloured Velour Chesterfield tufted footstoo...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s

Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s

By Tony Paul

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Set of three stools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul. Produced in the late 1950s these stools are in their ori...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Wicker, Beech

Modern beige lamb fur hammered brass Tree Branches long bench by InsidherLand
Modern beige lamb fur hammered brass Tree Branches long bench by InsidherLand

Modern beige lamb fur hammered brass Tree Branches long bench by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman
Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman

Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman

$1,184Sale Price|25% Off

Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman

Located in IT

Brown vintage look squared ottoman Size to be confirmed: 120 x 120 cm H 40 cm.  

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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool
Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool

Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Superb Antique English Adam Paint Decorated Aubusson Upholstered Stool is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Dating back to the 18th century, it beaut...

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1910s English Adam Style Vintage Footstools

Materials

Satinwood

Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools
Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools

Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools

Located in London, GB

A fine matched pair of eighteenth century giltwood footstools of oval form, with carved guilloche decoration to the seat rail, intersected with paterae above four gadrooned and taper...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Giltwood

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.