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Footstools For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese. The sofa is forme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Pine

Important Rare Important 19th Century Carved Wooden Red Leather Stool Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Outstanding 19th Century Red Leather Upholstered Top Carved Wooden Antique Stool Table. Stool Table i...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lion Feet Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Lion feet ottoman upholstered in Antique textile from Katie’s personal collection. Complete with 4200 and green tape trim. 22″d x 32″w cushion, 37″ d x 27″ w including legs. 19″ ov...
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19th Century Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot. New upholstery.
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

French Wooden Footstool with Leather Cushion, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; Leather Cushions; 1960s; Armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Edmund Homa...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Beech

Set of Two-Light Crème Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stools were designed by ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Blue Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful blue high quality upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool 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

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful red velvet 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

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Velvet

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.  
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1960s Swiss Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Fritz Hansen Style Stools With Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style Stools with Grey Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seat. In original condition with visible wear including chipping and scratch...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Antique French Country Provincial Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Provincial Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" . Seat: 13.5" x 11"
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Early 20th Century Country Footstools

Materials

Cord, Rope, Walnut

Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
Located in Buisson, FR
French weathered iron stool with a great robust looking patina. France, circa 1950. Weathered but very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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Leather

Antique English Footstool With Vintage Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 1880s round carved wooden footstool with brass. Upholstered in 1970s silk Scalamandré animal print fabric.
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1880s English Antique Footstools

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Mid-Century Modern Tufted Ottomans, Stools, Walnut, Bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Tufted Ottomans, Stools, Footstools Walnut, Bouclé Pair of Mid-Century stools or ottomans by an unknown American designer having organic curve...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Amazonian Checkered Foot Stool in Madeiras Wood, 1980's
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique stool/small bench was designed in Manauas-AM, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, by Luiz Galvao.
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1980s South American Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Needlepoint Footstool / Ottoman
Located in Fulton, CA
1930's William & Mary style footstool. Period hand needlepoint cover with birds and floral detail. Refinished base with excellent craftsmanship and detail to upholstery. Measures 18 ...
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its high...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
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1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Birch

Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s Deep buttoned leather seats. recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut Walnut Cabriole shaped legs with turned H cros...
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Glass

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original glass eyes. These come in varying sizes, this is the small sized infant, I have the matching medium sized male and female listed under my other items, I also have the extra large bench...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY. Measures 24” x 24...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Mid century stool, footrest by Krasna Jizba, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage stool/footrest was made by Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovakia in the in the 1960´s. They features an unconventional design, irregular shaping. It´s made o...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen
Located in Bristol, GB
A sweet footstool, designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Hugo Frandsen. Newly upholstered in a light charcoal linen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Linen

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs. Dimensions
 17" width x 12.25" d...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern trio of square walnut cube stools number 42102-01 with black faux leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One seat cushion has a repair to its underside, one stool has a scratch to one side, and another stool has a repair to one corner. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Propriotor’s note: Although these stools are not marked with a maker’s name, they are stamped inside with the number 42102-01. My 30-year experience in the vintage furniture business lead me to believe they were Founder’s Furniture and with the help of a great FB Group I was able to find this number, without the -01, in one of their catalogs for Patterns 7 designed by Jack Cartwright. It is the number for a fabulous Founder’s Furniture cube side table which looks exactly like these stools apart from the padded removable seats and the measurements are the same. My feeling, as well as some of the experts, that these were a factory special order or undocumented offering using the existing side table as the base and adding the cushion. However, I cannot document that thought. They could have been something someone did themselves, but I do not think that as they are too factory-made in my opinion. What a terriffic trio!!!! Triple your pleasure with this outstanding trio of square walnut cube stools designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Patterns 7 line!! They are FABUOLUS!! The tops are comprised of black faux leather and the back of the tops have silver snaps that snap on and off of the top of the cube, it’s nice for cleaning purposes. Also, you can see in the photos that the underneath of the tops is a bit different… one has full faux leather upholstery, and a small repair has been made. The other two have fabric backs. It’s the way we obtained them, and you can’t see that when the tops are snapped on. They are hollow in the center and would obviously make handy foot stools however, we are more inclined to see them used as extra seating. You could use all 3 together as a bench or fireside stools...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
Located in El Monte, CA
A set of four levantine mother of pearl inlay stools with carved wooden sides and legs. Curved seat frame on four turned legs united by stret...
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20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood

Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Köln, NW
Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch. The pig was one of Omersa´s first models The large pig is filled with wood wool and covered in leather. The leat...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Rhino or Rhinoceros Leather Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage leather footstool. Designed by Daniel Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1960's. In the form of a standing rhinoceros with its signature folded eyes, floppy ears,...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mid century Zebra Hide & Chrome Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, C.1970s large Zebra hide Ottoman on a straight line square Chrome base.. There a a few repairs that are hand stitched, to the hide, very well done.. The Chrome base is in ve...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Zebra Hide

RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren Writer's Chesterfield tufted footstool ottoman P...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid 20th Century, Danish Round Tripod Footstool
Located in Bristol, GB
A charming, round footstool with tapering teak legs and a padded cushion which has been newly upholstered in black faux leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Gilded X Form Tassle Benchs Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of benches from the 1950-60s era in the Hollywod Regency style. The benches are in good vintage condition and may show minor wear or minor subtle stains to up...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Nice pair of metal faux bamboo Maison Bagues style rectangular benches. The benches have plastic white toe caps to protect the floor. We can see one is missing. They are in good vint...
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1970s Unknown Directoire Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century 'Il Kubile' Cubic Stool, by Pellegrini for MIM Roma, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning cube-shaped pouf stool "Il Kubile". This fantastic piece was designed by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni), Ico Parisi's historic company, in Italy during th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Resin, Velvet

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1982. This stool is from the second generation and has a stainless steel frame with its...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Steel

1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910. Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 46 cm width 46 cm depth 38 cm
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1910s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Round Continental Stool With Scalamandré Cheetah
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely 19th century round carved wooden foot stool thats upholstered in very old Scalamandré cheetah silk velvet fabric. The legs are a heavy porc...
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1980s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Textile, Wood

A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual stool in oak and fabric
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1980s French Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak

20th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Spanish Savonarola with Foot Rest
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional pi...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Footstools

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Walnut, Paint

COLLECTABLE VERY LARGE ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA FLORAL FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith floral uphols...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Vintage Ethan Allen Billy Baldwin style flame stitch Stools a pair
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 1980s pair of Ethan Allen pillow top stools. In the style of Billy Baldwin. Original lavender purple and peachy pink flame stitch pattern. These are great versatile pieces. I...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Footstools

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Cotton, Polyester

French Napoleon III Giltwood 19th Century Footstool with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming petite French footstool dates from the Napoleon III period. Features include a hand-carved painted giltwood frame with neoclassical motifs and decorative molding. The s...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Metal

Low Hunting Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hunting lounge chair with ottoman, oak, rope, fabric, Germany, 1960s This relaxing chair shows a minimal design combined with great woodworking. An open character is created by the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Oak, Rope

19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
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19th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Bauhaus Chrome teak fabric Dressing table stool footrest , 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Vintage footrest ottoman is made in typical mid-century style. The stool was made most probably in the 1960/70s. Designed in the manner of Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mo...
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Wool Hand Tufting Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. The stool is after full ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

Mid-century German Mountain Goat Footstool c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage Mountain Goat footstool made with Lambswool or Mohair wool, leather ears, natural horns and black metal eyes, circa 1960s. The face is co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wool, Mohair, 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.

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