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Vintage Boho Royal Crest Leather Footstool
Vintage Boho Royal Crest Leather Footstool

Vintage Boho Royal Crest Leather Footstool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of storied English heritage to your library or study with this vintage leather footstool. Upholstered in rich, cognac-brown leather, the top is embossed with a faded roya...

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Late 20th Century British Victorian Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of mid 19th century Scandinavian stools
Pair of mid 19th century Scandinavian stools

Pair of mid 19th century Scandinavian stools

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid 19th century Scandinavian stools circa 1840. At the time of listing we have 2 pairs of identical stools, very much in the empire taste. Curule like shaped scrolled legs...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Footstools

Materials

Beech

Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs
Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs

Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic pine side table/stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Good vintage condition. Super functional with inset shelf to be used ...

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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool
1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool

1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...

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1950s English Bohemian Vintage Footstools

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

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

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Footstools

Located in Huntington, NY

A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian footstools. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll with reeded fleurons on the corners. Turned legs are tapered and fluted. Support...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

set of 2 Vintage Wooden Stools – French Rustic Charm"
set of 2 Vintage Wooden Stools – French Rustic Charm"

set of 2 Vintage Wooden Stools – French Rustic Charm"

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in TARBES, FR

These stools, with their turned legs and curved wooden seats, clearly draw inspiration from Dudouyt’s rustic-modern aesthetic—functional, timeless, and full of character. Selling a...

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1950s French Rustic Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

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...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

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

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Aristide Boucicaut, Tapisserie et Ameublement Paris. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche was the first department store in the world and opened in 1852 in Paris with Aristide Boucicaut and his wife Marguerite at the helm. They offered original creations and limited editions alongside a selection of the most beautiful objects from all over the world. Our Antique French Louis XV Ottoman...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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

Bullock Stool
Bullock Stool

Bullock Stool

$5,774 / item

Bullock Stool

By George Bullock

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A carved giltwood early 19th century style stool supported by carved and turned Bullock design feet. Can also be used as a coffee table. Upholstered in clients own fabric. We are c...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Karl Springer Style Soufflé Ottoman in Black Velvet with Chrome Base
Karl Springer Style Soufflé Ottoman in Black Velvet with Chrome Base

Karl Springer Style Soufflé Ottoman in Black Velvet with Chrome Base

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Hollywood Regency soufflé ottoman in the style of Karl Springer. Pleated black velvet upholstery and chrome plinth base.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools
A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools

A Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Embroidered Matching Low Footstools

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Matching Pair of Victorian Floral Embroidered Low Footstools With Wood Carved Bases Set On Four Foot Pads.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Located in Wichita, KS

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

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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

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20th Century American Regency Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

1960s Wrought Iron Patio Ottoman by Mario Papperzini
1960s Wrought Iron Patio Ottoman by Mario Papperzini

1960s Wrought Iron Patio Ottoman by Mario Papperzini

By Mario Papperzini, Salterini

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful pair of wrought iron outdoor ottomans designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. They are originally from the 1960’s. They have a beautiful patina wonderful Verdigri...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Upholstered Cube Ottoman
Upholstered Cube Ottoman

Upholstered Cube Ottoman

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

The perfect square that can be customized in size, fabric, and wood finish. Built in solid hard maple topped with a cotton/dacron wrapped foam making it firm, yet comfortable. Meas...

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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Linen

Russell Stool
Russell Stool

Russell Stool

$3,950 / item

Russell Stool

By Gordon Russell

Located in Greenwich, CT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Oak

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

Swivel Mushroom 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. Adjustable sizes. 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

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim. The piece opens to reveal a wood lined in...

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Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak, Cotton

Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools
Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools

Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian late 19th century hand carved pine stools in the Aesthetic movement taste This stools are very decorative and we...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools

Materials

Pine

PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs
PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs

PAIR OF RESTORED CLAW & BALL VINTAGE HAND DYED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOLs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed leather, Chesterfield Tufted footstools with orn...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

Rikke Frost 'RF1903F Sideways Footstool' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Rikke Frost 'RF1903F Sideways Footstool' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son

Rikke Frost 'RF1903F Sideways Footstool' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Glendale, CA

Rikke Frost 'RF1903F Sideways Footstool' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Carved Oak Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather
Carved Oak Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather

Carved Oak Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved oak foot stool upholstered in leather. A lovely piece, this Victorian stool is made in carved oak, it stands on short carved hairy paw feet an...

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19th Century Gothic Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

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

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Blue 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

SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL

SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL

By Liberty of London, Omersa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s
Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s

Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant antique-style stool or footstool, this piece features a finely carved wooden frame and traditional detailing that evokes the refined aesthetics of the Neo-Renaissance peri...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Renaissance Footstools

Materials

Metal

Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900
Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900

Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This low 19th-century table is actually a step used for easily getting in and out of a raised daybed. Crafted of northern elmwood (yumu), the step features a plank top surface, carved lotus spandrels, and a prominent apron carved with floral scrollwork. The wooden step is finished with dark lacquer, now lightly worn along the edges with rich texture. Today, we love this low step as a tabletop display stand or a footstool beside a plush armchair...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Footstools

Materials

Elm

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

Mid-Century Footstool or Tabouret, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Stools Art Deco. Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau style...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

GEORGE SMITH VICTORiAN STYLE KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL BENCH FOR 2 TWO SHARE
GEORGE SMITH VICTORiAN STYLE KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL BENCH FOR 2 TWO SHARE

GEORGE SMITH VICTORiAN STYLE KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL BENCH FOR 2 TWO SHARE

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian style George Smith mahogany footstool with super collectable Kilim upholstery and r...

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20th Century English Kilim Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Beige Melange Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful beige high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

DOOQ Organic Modern Red 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

Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel

By J.A. Casillas

Located in Manhasset, NY

American designer mid-century leather bench. A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A. Casillas. A sleek and stylish bench in the Mid Centu...

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1980s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool
Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool

Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large rhinoceros animal sculpture clad in dark leather with glass eyes. Handcrafted with a large horn, big enough for use as a footstool. Lovely aged patina.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Glass, Leather

Flemish Gothic Revival Oak Footstool, Belgium, 19th Century
Flemish Gothic Revival Oak Footstool, Belgium, 19th Century

Flemish Gothic Revival Oak Footstool, Belgium, 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 19th century / Footstool / oak and fabric / Gothic revival / Flemish A sculptural testament to 19th-century historicism, this Flemish footstool channels the romantic gran...

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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, 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.