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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 Plastic Stool or Footstool, 1970, Hungary
Mid-Century Plastic Stool or Footstool, 1970, Hungary

Mid-Century Plastic Stool or Footstool, 1970, Hungary

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - New fabric. - Cleaned.

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1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Kristian Vedel Modus Rosewood Ottoman
Kristian Vedel Modus Rosewood Ottoman

Kristian Vedel Modus Rosewood Ottoman

By Kristian Solmer Vedel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pretty Kristian Vedel Modus rosewood ottoman from the 1960s. Black tufted leather cushion is in good condition with age-appropriate wear. The rosewood f...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bullock Stool
Bullock Stool

Bullock Stool

$5,776 / 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

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Footstools

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century Swedish period pair of Gustavian footstools. Decorative carving to both sides, re-upholstered in Belgium linen. Circa 1840.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

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

Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Made in Chicago
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Made in Chicago

Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Made in Chicago

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that was custom made in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Round Moroccan Leather Poufs
Pair of Round Moroccan Leather Poufs

Pair of Round Moroccan Leather Poufs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of large vintage round Moroccan leather poufs, handcrafted in camel leather. Hand tooled leather stool ottoman embroidered on the top ...

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20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

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

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

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

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

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

Midcentury Footstool, 1960s
Midcentury Footstool, 1960s

Midcentury Footstool, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, 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

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

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

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

Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s
Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s

Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scandinavian; Minimalistic; pine; wood; four-legged; stools; 1950s; Craftsmanship; Woodworking; Charlotte Perriand; Scandinavian Modern; Scandinavian minimalistic four-legged pin...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

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

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

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 commitm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric

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

Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s
Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s

Mid-Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools Please note t...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

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

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

Contemporary Modern Hygge Stool in Boucle Fabric &Travertino Marble by Collector
Contemporary Modern Hygge Stool in Boucle Fabric &Travertino Marble by Collector

Contemporary Modern Hygge Stool in Boucle Fabric &Travertino Marble by Collector

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Hygge Collection is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal that Speaks of its Romanesque past by honoring the antiques geometris, such as the arch and the column. Saccal D...

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2010s Footstools

Materials

Travertine

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

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

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Georgian style leather benches with distressed patterned leather upholstery, web construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and ...

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20th Century Georgian Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

Set of Three Anglo Indian Brass Foot Stools
Set of Three Anglo Indian Brass Foot Stools

Set of Three Anglo Indian Brass Foot Stools

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage set of three Anglo Indian foot stools having a pair and a single crafted in brass and decorated with enamel in lovely floral motifs. Pair measures H: 11.5 DM: 12 Single mea...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools

Materials

Brass

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.