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Faux Bamboo (English, 19th Centunry) Stool/Bench

Faux Bamboo (English, 19th Centunry) Stool/Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Faux bamboo (English, 19th century) ebonized and gilt trimmed round stool/bench with a needlepoint seat.  

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19th Century British Antique Footstools

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Giltwood

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

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

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Tufted Red and Gilt Decorated Ottoman or Footstool
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Tufted Red and Gilt Decorated Ottoman or Footstool

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Tufted Red and Gilt Decorated Ottoman or Footstool

Located in Plainview, NY

A Hollywood Regency upholstered tufted red and gilt decorated ottoman or footstool. This spectacular footstool or ottoman pouf is simply breathtaking. The finely upholstered piece wi...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Mini Chairs such as these were once abundant amongst Indonesian tobacco plantations for workers to sit and cut cultivated tobacco. The present mini chair is...

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Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Footstools

Materials

Teak

Vintage Moroccan Cube Ottoman, Hand-Crafted Fabric Pouf, 1980s Style
Vintage Moroccan Cube Ottoman, Hand-Crafted Fabric Pouf, 1980s Style

Vintage Moroccan Cube Ottoman, Hand-Crafted Fabric Pouf, 1980s Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage gold cube upholstery ottoman, Poufs. Upholstered stools, use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools. Light and easy to move around. Moroccan hassock, upholstered footstool o...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Pair of Tony Paul Gray 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 gray leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Leather

Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s
Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s

Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Oak Footstool by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge, Annaberg-Buchholz, 1960s A scarce hand-crafted oak footstool designed by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirge Arts and Crafts in Annaberg-...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rope, Oak

Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke
Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke

Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut MV Footstool by Madheke Dimensions: D 68.4 x W 50 x H 46.8 cm. Materials: Solid walnut wood cross-leg frame, Supple leather cushioned seat with piping detail, Raffia finished ...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Madonna Stool Lacquered Wood Linen Fabric Made in Portugal by Malabar
Postmodern Madonna Stool Lacquered Wood Linen Fabric Made in Portugal by Malabar

Postmodern Madonna Stool Lacquered Wood Linen Fabric Made in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Madonna stool is part of New Malabar's collection, Future Classics. Always curious about new scientific discoveries, the atom becomes one of Salvador Dalí favorite subjects of ref...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Louis XVI  19th Century French  Footstool 35" Wide
Louis XVI  19th Century French  Footstool 35" Wide

Louis XVI 19th Century French Footstool 35" Wide

Located in Rochester, NY

French 19th century Louis XVI style footstool. Carved walnut. Old upholstery shop label on bottom.

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19th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, 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

Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860
Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860

Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools, circa 1860

Located in Huntington, NY

A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet
English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet

English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

The English Regency Ebonized Stool with Scalamandre Tiger Velvet is a luxurious and elegant stool perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any home. The ebonized wood base an...

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Early 20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Beige 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

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Coral 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Ferguson Copeland Hourglass Pouf Ottoman, Button Tufted, Cotton
Ferguson Copeland Hourglass Pouf Ottoman, Button Tufted, Cotton

Ferguson Copeland Hourglass Pouf Ottoman, Button Tufted, Cotton

By Ferguson Copeland

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Ferguson Copeland Butt...

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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Cotton

Chinese Garden Seat
Chinese Garden Seat

Chinese Garden Seat

Located in Pomona, CA

Hand-painted Chinese garden stool.

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1960s Chinese Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pottery

1960s Footrest, Czechoslovakia
1960s Footrest, Czechoslovakia

1960s Footrest, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts has been refurbished.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Nature inspired Art Nouveau style walnut COM Na Pali stool by InsidherLand
Nature inspired Art Nouveau style walnut COM Na Pali stool by InsidherLand

Nature inspired Art Nouveau style walnut COM Na Pali stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

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

Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco

Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco. Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height. Vintage Bohem...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools

Materials

Leather

Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...

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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bent Bamboo Footstool, Refinished, USA, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Bent Bamboo Footstool, Refinished, USA, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Bent Bamboo Footstool, Refinished, USA, 1950s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Me d century bent bamboo stool, refinished. With strawberry cushion.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Bamboo

English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters
English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters

English 19th Century Adjustable Tufted Leather Gout Stool on Casters

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English adjustable gout stool dates to the 19th century and represents a specialized form of medical and domestic furniture produced for the management of gout and other inflamm...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Liz Ottoman upholstered in Bryce Mordoré
Liz Ottoman upholstered in Bryce Mordoré

Liz Ottoman upholstered in Bryce Mordoré

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Introduce architectural form to your living space with this modern lounge chair and matching ottoman. The defining feature of this set is its foundation: substantial bases crafted fr...

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2010s Footstools

Materials

Metal

FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Regency Green leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool Pl...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s
Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s

Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s

By Roger Tallon

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous foldable stool designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France in the 1970s. The TS stool is fully made in a beautiful maple wood and was ingeniously design to...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Maple

Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric
Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric

Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very small Georgian footstool with original upholstery A good looking period original stool, very small by modern standards, its tot...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collectible Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand in an elegant dark finish. Circa 1950s. You can find this stool featured in the Charlotte Perriand complete works Volume 2.

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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

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

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

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Upholstered Footstool IDA in Fabric, Lacquer wood & Cast Bronze Base, COM option
Upholstered Footstool IDA in Fabric, Lacquer wood & Cast Bronze Base, COM option

Upholstered Footstool IDA in Fabric, Lacquer wood & Cast Bronze Base, COM option

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Ida Footstool, in Cast Bronze Details, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The Ida footstool, crafted with great attention to detail, is part of a luxurious collection set of two upho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use Good original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of English Mahogany Medallion Upholstered Foot Stools on Ball Feet, C. 1820
Pair of English Mahogany Medallion Upholstered Foot Stools on Ball Feet, C. 1820

Pair of English Mahogany Medallion Upholstered Foot Stools on Ball Feet, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English mahogany scrolled medallion upholstered foot stools resting on the original ball feet. Stools are upholstered in white muslin. Early 19th Century

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1820s English George III Antique Footstools

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool
18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool

18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 18th century English George II walnut foot stool with original brass bail handles at each side. Highly figured walnut with exceptional color and patina. Upholstered with Pier...

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18th Century English George II Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

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

Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

William And Mary Style Walnut Foot Stool
William And Mary Style Walnut Foot Stool

William And Mary Style Walnut Foot Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Oval needlepoint seat and four turned legs with a stretcher. Scroll feet.

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Late 19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810
Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810

Italian Painted and Gilt Foot Stool, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian hand painted and gilt foot stool with corner floral medallions and terminating on fluted legs with ball feet. Stool is covered in white muslin....

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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T
Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T

Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &T

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides
Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides

Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides

Located in Seattle, WA

A charming vintage handcrafted step stool seemingly made of solid oak, featuring a slatted top surface and smoothly curved side panels that lend a sculptural, handcrafted quality. Li...

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1970s Rustic Vintage Footstools

Materials

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

Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé

Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural silhouette. Whether used for additional seating or for resting a delicious charcuterie platter, you and your guests will appreciate the swivel top feature. When seated, guests can swivel about and converse more freely. Trays or platters filled with goodies can rest atop and rotate for a more comfortable entertaining experience. Or simply rest your legs over these large and comfortable super soft ottomans after a long day with a good book and a glass of wine. The ivory white bouclé is rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs) and cleans up easily without damaging or compromising the fabric. Its texture breathes and works quite well in both cool and warm climates. Custom sizes made to order. May be upholstered in Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.). Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan baby pink color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan. Use these ...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Suzani Embroidered Footstool – Silk Hand-Stitched Needlepoint
Antique Suzani Embroidered Footstool – Silk Hand-Stitched Needlepoint

Antique Suzani Embroidered Footstool – Silk Hand-Stitched Needlepoint

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite, hand-embroidered antique footstool. This piece seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with timeless furniture design. The upholstery features a vibrant, Suzani-inspi...

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20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Silk, 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

North African Camel Saddle Stool, Mid-20th Century
North African Camel Saddle Stool, Mid-20th Century

North African Camel Saddle Stool, Mid-20th Century

Located in Wien, AT

A charming and highly decorative camel saddle stool handcrafted in North Africa, combining carved hardwood, brass capped uprights and a padded leather seat embossed with Egyptian-ins...

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Mid-20th Century North African Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Creme Painted French Regency Style Lion Head Carved X Form Stools
Pair of Creme Painted French Regency Style Lion Head Carved X Form Stools

Pair of Creme Painted French Regency Style Lion Head Carved X Form Stools

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant pair of French Regency style stools embodies refined sophistication with bold classical detailing. Crafted in an X-form design, these stools are finished in a warm crème...

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1960s French Regency Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen
Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen

Stool Made In Brushed Steel With Cognac Leather By Michael Christensen

By Michael Christensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Stool from Michael Christensen, 1960s. Upholstered with cognac-colored leather and brushed steel frame. A stylish example of Danish design from the period. Dimensions: H:30cm W:62cm...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).  

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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.