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Carlotta Ottoman, Moss
Carlotta Ottoman, Moss

Carlotta Ottoman, Moss

Located in Isleworth, GB

Our Carlotta ottoman is part of Pome by Ceraudo, our first collection designed in-house. Carlotta is a great alternative to the classic coffee table but will be equally at home at t...

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2010s British Modern Footstools

Materials

Linen

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIA TRIPLE SIZED OTTMAN STORAGE TRUNK EMBRiODERED UPHOLSTERY
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIA TRIPLE SIZED OTTMAN STORAGE TRUNK EMBRiODERED UPHOLSTERY

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIA TRIPLE SIZED OTTMAN STORAGE TRUNK EMBRiODERED UPHOLSTERY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 Embroidered Upholstery triple sized Ottoman Trunk sitting on period Porcelain castors A...

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1880s British High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

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

Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s

Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Upholstered Seat
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Upholstered Seat

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Upholstered Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of elegance to a bedroom or sitting area with this antique footstool. Crafted in France circa 1960, the oval stool is built of walnut and carved in the graceful Louis XV ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet
Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet

Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet

Located in Trenton, NJ

This unique footstool showcases the kind of exuberant carving associated with Gothic and Renaissance Revival design. The standout feature is the set of grotesque mask carvings at eac...

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20th Century Gothic Revival Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Chinoiserie Damask Upholstered Footstool in Cranberry Silk Iris Apfel Collection
Chinoiserie Damask Upholstered Footstool in Cranberry Silk Iris Apfel Collection

Chinoiserie Damask Upholstered Footstool in Cranberry Silk Iris Apfel Collection

By Stark

Located in Morristown, NJ

A compact upholstered footstool covered in richly colored cranberry damask woven with a chinoiserie landscape motif featuring figures, pagodas, and stylized foliage. The tonal weave ...

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1940s French Chinoiserie Vintage Footstools

Materials

Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Braid

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical stools or benches typical of the South of France in the 1930- 1940 period. The pieces are enameled white with original faux leather coverings with ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Hardwood

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

Traditionally Upholstered English Window Bench 19th Century Footstool Bench
Traditionally Upholstered English Window Bench 19th Century Footstool Bench

Traditionally Upholstered English Window Bench 19th Century Footstool Bench

Located in Southampton, GB

Traditionally upholstered window/bed end bench. Featuring a 'pie crust' edge finish. Made using wonderful quality 19th century mahogany legs on original castors. This is a 'ready to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Footstools

Materials

Beech, African Mahogany

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 Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

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

Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches
Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches

Fine Pair of Georgian Style Antique Carved Walnut Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The pair in a handsome deep amber tone walnut with good graining. Rounded rectangular benches raised on carved cabriole legs with shell knees and ball-and-claw feet. The slip seats n...

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19th Century Georgian Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite Louis XVI-style footstool, crafted in 19th-century France, showcases time...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut

Antique Primitive Shaker Style Spinning Chair Rush Stool Bench Seat Folk Art 37"
Antique Primitive Shaker Style Spinning Chair Rush Stool Bench Seat Folk Art 37"

Antique Primitive Shaker Style Spinning Chair Rush Stool Bench Seat Folk Art 37"

Located in Dayton, OH

A unique antique European primitive spinning chair or bearer stool beautifully illustrates the functional charm of historic folk art and country cottage craftsmanship. Handmade from ...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Footstools

Materials

Rush, Pine

19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Dallas, TX

Add authentic French character and rich textile color to an interior with this elegant antique footstool. Crafted in France circa 1880, the long rectangular stool features a carved b...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming 19th century French walnut footstool featuring an elongated oval form supported by six fluted legs. Made in the grand Louis XVI taste with neoclassical carved rosettes on th...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Danish footstool made by Spottrup, 1960s
Danish footstool made by Spottrup, 1960s

Danish footstool made by Spottrup, 1960s

Located in Breda, Netherlands

This vintage Scandinavian stool made of solid teak was designed by Danish designer Hugo Frandsen for the manufacturer Spottrup. Made in Denmark in the 1960s, it perfectly embodies th...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Teak

Solid Walnut and Mongolian Fur Bench
Solid Walnut and Mongolian Fur Bench

Solid Walnut and Mongolian Fur Bench

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

Tito Agnoli Chaise Longue, Woven Rattan, Italy, Vintage Design, 1962
Tito Agnoli Chaise Longue, Woven Rattan, Italy, Vintage Design, 1962

Tito Agnoli Chaise Longue, Woven Rattan, Italy, Vintage Design, 1962

By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli

Located in Roma, IT

Chaise Longue is an original decorative design furniture realized by Tito Agnoli in 1962. Rare example of P3S rattan chaise longue designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the 60s. ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Other

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from rich carved walnut, the stool features graceful cabri...

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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Modern Shearling Ottoman with Solid Ash Wood Base in Blue by Phillip's Daughter
Modern Shearling Ottoman with Solid Ash Wood Base in Blue by Phillip's Daughter

Modern Shearling Ottoman with Solid Ash Wood Base in Blue by Phillip's Daughter

Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA

The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid ash wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s topp...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Egyptian Revival Maple Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.
Egyptian Revival Maple Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.

Egyptian Revival Maple Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, medium-toned maple, Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.

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Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Footstools

Materials

Maple

Drova 4 Ottoman by Dmytro Kozinenko — Upholstered Pouf Inspired by Firewood
Drova 4 Ottoman by Dmytro Kozinenko — Upholstered Pouf Inspired by Firewood

Drova 4 Ottoman by Dmytro Kozinenko — Upholstered Pouf Inspired by Firewood

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Drova means firewood — and this pouf is exactly that: four soft upholstered logs, stacked the way firewood is stacked near a fireplace, waiting to warm somebody. Designer Dmytro Kozi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Footstools

Materials

Foam, Fabric, Plywood

Carlotta Ottoman, Artichoke
Carlotta Ottoman, Artichoke

Carlotta Ottoman, Artichoke

Located in Isleworth, GB

Our Carlotta ottoman is part of Pome by Ceraudo, our first collection designed in-house. Carlotta is a great alternative to the classic coffee table but will be equally at home at t...

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2010s British American Classical Footstools

Materials

Cotton

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

La Folie Velvet Pouf Ottoman with Silk Fringes, Handmade by DOOQ
La Folie Velvet Pouf Ottoman with Silk Fringes, Handmade by DOOQ

La Folie Velvet Pouf Ottoman with Silk Fringes, Handmade by DOOQ

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Modern white lamb fur bronzed brushed brass Tree Branches bench by InsidherLand
Modern white lamb fur bronzed brushed brass Tree Branches bench by InsidherLand

Modern white lamb fur bronzed brushed brass Tree Branches bench by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The original tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. This bench...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool
Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool

Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional and rare 19th century Irish oak stool, with beautifully rich patination and grain. The padded brass studded seat is of rectangular form ...

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19th Century Irish Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery
Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery

Moooi Bart Footstool in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Ivory Upholstery

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2
Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2

Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 2 stools in pine. This model was designed by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age of the stools. FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

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

Small Grey-Painted Footstool, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

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

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19th Century German Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of 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

Antique Victorian Carved Solid Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Low Footstool Ottoman
Antique Victorian Carved Solid Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Low Footstool Ottoman

Antique Victorian Carved Solid Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Low Footstool Ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Solid Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Low Footstool Ottoman. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Aurora Footstool, Oxford Blue
Aurora Footstool, Oxford Blue

Aurora Footstool, Oxford Blue

Located in Isleworth, GB

The Aurora footstool is part of Pome by Ceraudo, our first collection designed in-house. Aurora is an upholstered footstool, perfect for extra seating without taking up precious spa...

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2010s British American Classical Footstools

Materials

Linen

Regency-Louis XV Style piano bench – Solid carved walnut
Regency-Louis XV Style piano bench – Solid carved walnut

Regency-Louis XV Style piano bench – Solid carved walnut

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Regency / Louis XV style piano or office bench in carved solid walnut. Walnut structure with curved cabriole legs, a central X-shaped spacer decorated with a sculpted medallion, a...

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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Nutwood

Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's
Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's

Mid-Century Rattan Stool, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of rattan. Cleared. Good original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rattan

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

Italian Baroque Window Bench by Palladio, Gilt Iron Frame, Circa 1950
Italian Baroque Window Bench by Palladio, Gilt Iron Frame, Circa 1950

Italian Baroque Window Bench by Palladio, Gilt Iron Frame, Circa 1950

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel window bench with a gilt iron frame and unattached burgundy and gold patterned seat cushion. (PALLADIO, ITALY)

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Iron

English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé
English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé

English Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Stool with Bouclé

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome English footstool with a round barrel form constructed from radiant tiger oak that has been quarter sawn. Made in the decorative arts period with arts and crafts influence a...

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

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

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Pair of Tall Brutalist Wood Stools, 1960s France
Pair of Tall Brutalist Wood Stools, 1960s France

Pair of Tall Brutalist Wood Stools, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful brutalist tripod stools made in France, circa 1960s. Substantial and chunky triangular seat with rounded edges. Chunky legs that taper towa...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Walnut Lion Paw Stool In Deep Gold Velvet
19th Century Carved Walnut Lion Paw Stool In Deep Gold Velvet

19th Century Carved Walnut Lion Paw Stool In Deep Gold Velvet

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Lion Paw X Frame Stool, Bold carved lion paw feet. Acanthus leaf carving and bullseye detail. Reupholstered in Gold Velvet French, Walnut, Circa 1860.

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1860s French Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

"Harry" footstool with sheepskin and beech legs
"Harry" footstool with sheepskin and beech legs

"Harry" footstool with sheepskin and beech legs

Located in Hägersten, SE

The "Harry" footstool is our take on an essential interior piece which much to often is missing or so hard to get, the footstool. A perfect complimentary piece for all lounge chairs...

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2010s Swedish Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art

Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming vintage needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1950s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...

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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

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

EXQUISITE CHERUB PUTTI CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FOOTSTOOL CIRCA 1840-1860
EXQUISITE CHERUB PUTTI CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FOOTSTOOL CIRCA 1840-1860

EXQUISITE CHERUB PUTTI CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FOOTSTOOL CIRCA 1840-1860

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite English Walnut ornately hand carved footstool with period castors and Embroidered top A very...

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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

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.