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Pair French 19th C Ebonised & Gilt Velvet Stools
Pair French 19th C Ebonised & Gilt Velvet Stools

Pair French 19th C Ebonised & Gilt Velvet Stools

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870. Pair French 19th C ebonised & gilt velvet stools. Exceptional examples. Sku 1131 Measures: W52 x D40 x H62cm.

Category

19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Velvet

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.

Category

Late 19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools

Materials

Walnut

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

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.

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Contemporary geometric pink 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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, 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

Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor
Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor

Lombok Stool or Footrest Indoor or Outdoor

Located in Paris, FR

Stool or footrest lombok indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural rattan. With cushion seat included. Colors finish in taup, brown, or ocher. Lead time production if on ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Footstools

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

1990s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

PAIR OF VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOLS
PAIR OF VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOLS

PAIR OF VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOLS

By Versace Home Collection

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made pair of Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy Footstools which are part of a huge...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Zebra Footstool
Zebra Footstool

Zebra Footstool

Located in Saint Louis, US

A charming miniature footstool featuring bold zebra-patterned upholstery, accented with a row of classic nailhead trim. Its gently curved legs and richly dark-stained wood base add a...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Zebra Hide, Foam, Wood

FINE LARGE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL BENCH
FINE LARGE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL BENCH

FINE LARGE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL BENCH

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850
Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850

Antique Italian Blue Painted and Parcel Gilt Wooden Tabouret Stool, C. 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

The history of tabourets is quite fascinating, as they represented status symbols when first introduced during the reign of Louis XIV in the mid-1600s. Our painted and parcel giltwoo...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

DOOQ Ottoman with Soft Velvet and Brass Foot Egoista
DOOQ Ottoman with Soft Velvet and Brass Foot Egoista

DOOQ Ottoman with Soft Velvet and Brass Foot Egoista

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this ottoman revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the na...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE
FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE

FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather ottoman footstool for two people with overstuffed...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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...

Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools
1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools

1930's Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools

Located in Knebel, DK

1930s Fully Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools Rare set of two Art Deco stools from the 1920s / 1930s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and orig...

Category

1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Beech

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...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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 ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Window Bench
Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Window Bench

Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Window Bench

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)

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Leather Abercrombie And Fitch Rhinoceros Leather Footstool
Vintage Leather Abercrombie And Fitch Rhinoceros Leather Footstool

Vintage Leather Abercrombie And Fitch Rhinoceros Leather Footstool

By Omersa

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage Omersa leather Rhinoceros for Abercrombie and Fitch. The medium size can be used as a footstool but was built primarily as an ornament. Top grained unfinished cowhide leathe...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs
19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs

19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with six carved cabriole legs and upholstery. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th-century French Louis XV styl...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Round Stool
Swedish Gustavian Round Stool

Swedish Gustavian Round Stool

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Gustavian round stool, it has been restored and painted with milk paints "Oyster White". Seating recovered in Muslin. The seat spins around

Category

1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Birch

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools

Materials

Leather

Maison Jansen Attributed Metal and Brass Foot Stool circa 1950
Maison Jansen Attributed Metal and Brass Foot Stool circa 1950

Maison Jansen Attributed Metal and Brass Foot Stool circa 1950

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This refined mid-century foot stool attributed to the legendary Parisian design house Maison Jansen, circa 1950, embodies elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless French style. The stoo...

Category

1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950
Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950

Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950

Located in London, GB

Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950 Presented in very good condition commensurate with age.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rush, Beech

Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle

Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...

Category

20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool  Stickley era    SALE     SALE extra OFF
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool  Stickley era    SALE     SALE extra OFF

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool Stickley era SALE SALE extra OFF

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Footstool from circa 1910 in Very Good condition. No repairs or replacements. It is Sturdy & Strong and Ready to use in your home or office...

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool

18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Footstool, circa 1850
19th Century French Mahogany Footstool, circa 1850

19th Century French Mahogany Footstool, circa 1850

Located in Faversham, GB

A large and simply stunning 19th Century French footstool. Made in mahogany with delicate Ormolu mounts to legs ending in square tapering supports. The gently bowed sides are topped ...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Custom Lavish Louis XIV Style Carved Benches
Pair of Custom Lavish Louis XIV Style Carved Benches

Pair of Custom Lavish Louis XIV Style Carved Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Louis XIV style X-shaped carved benches in gold, upholstered in cut velour "Leopard" fabric. The X-form stretcher heavily carved with florals, acanthus leaves and resting on ...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

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...

Category

1960s French Regency Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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

Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition
Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition

Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak for &Tradition

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

Based on the signature aesthetics of the sculptural Wulff lounge chair, the Wulff pouf is handcrafted with solid oak legs. Whether you use it as a footrest for the Wulff chair or as ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench
Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench

Italian Faux Twisted Rope Gold Gilt Metal Bench

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Mid-Century Modern "twisted" rope window bench with green upholstery.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930
Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930

Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stool Art Deco. Material:chrome 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 German Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Chrome

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 Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with an off-white Shou-patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, 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 Stamford, CT

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

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

Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool
Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool

Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

An elegant Italian neoclassical X-form stool painted Ivory and decorated with giltwood floral and vegetal ornaments. The stool has upholstered seat covered in paisley design fabric. ...

Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

1960's Fully Restored Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Stool in Oak and Leather Seat
1960's Fully Restored Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Stool in Oak and Leather Seat

1960's Fully Restored Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Stool in Oak and Leather Seat

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Knebel, DK

1960's Danish Poul Hundevad folding footstool in oak and leather seat Poul Hundevads footstool was an almost exact copy of of the almost intact 3500 years old "Guldhøj" footstool th...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand A charming turned wood and handwoven natural fiber rope footstool, rooted in the organic modern trad...

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1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rope, Organic Material, Wood

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.