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Footstools For Sale
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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 highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf that is based on a pleasing combination of soft colors - a pinkish red and beige shade - and bold shapes. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Franck Evennou, Pouf Trèfle, Set of 3 Ottomans, Bronze, France, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Franck Evennou has a poetic language inspired by nature, and by all subjects that carry the residue of their pasts. His works, particularly in bronze, possess a powerful nostalgic qu...
Category
2010s French Footstools
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lips, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Steel
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Kurama, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Rope
Contemporary Footstool 'Grasso' by Stephen Burks, 80 cm
Located in Paris, FR
'Grasso' by Stephen Burks x Bd Barcelona
Footstool:
Ø36 x 80 cm
Upholstery ref: Florida Leather Black
Frame: Blue
An stool that pursues a visual “ultra-comfort”, and invites you t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Footstool 'Grasso' by Stephen Burks, 65 cm
Located in Paris, FR
'Grasso' by Stephen Burks x Bd Barcelona
Footstool:
Ø36 x h.65 cm
Ø14,1 x 25,6 inch
Upholstery ref: Clay Leather Brown
Frame: Grey
An stool that pursues a visual “ultra-comfort”, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Sha Patina, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf that is based on a pleasing combination of soft colors and bold shapes. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Modern Dmitri Leather Rhino Footstall
Located in Downingtown, PA
MCM Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool or Ottoman,
The 1960-70s
The Mid-century leather footstool or ottoman is designed in the shape of ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Green Plum, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Steel
1960s Vintage Leather Elephant Stool, Dmitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Elephant Stool or Ottoman,
Dmitri Omersa,
1960s
The leather footstool is designed in the shape of an elephant in a beautiful leather. The tusks are white leather an...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Scottish Wool Upholstered Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two early 20th century aesthetic movement stools in ebonized beech with new lettuce green 100% scottish wool upholstered tops with brass stud detailing, both with box spindle stretch...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Materials
Beech
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Mjöhult, SE
A unique organic and sculptural 18th century Swedish Folk Art stool, ca 1770 - 1800. Sweden.
Category
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Footstools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Tournus Benches
Located in New York, NY
Large Tournus benches in enameled cast aluminum and bronze with newly upholstered tops. Price is for one.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, 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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck cushion. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates.
The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lips, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Steel
RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool RH-301/05 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Agava, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini Italian Rattan Pouf / Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rattan pouf / ottoman with an open design and rounded shape. (FRANCO ALBINI)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Ayala Serfaty, Shastool Series: Shah Lime, Handmade Stool, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Shastool Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded over organic sculptural...
Category
2010s Israeli Footstools
Materials
Steel
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valentini, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare vintage monumentally sized 80 inch long 'Superking' rhinoceros footstool by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s. This example is signed with the 'Valenti Made in Spain' stamp on its underside. Similar to leather animal designs by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch.
Some creative ways to use this Omersa style leather rhino is as a floor or table / credenza sculpture or as a footstool or armrest next to your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair. Due to internal structural issues, not advised to use as a bench or other type of seating without first repairing the internal structure.
As you can see in our photos, we have a large collection of Omersa leather animals...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools
Materials
Leather
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman or pouf, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf with a beige floral upholstery Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ayala Serfaty, Rapa Series: Nimana Green, Handmade Poof, Israel, 2021
Located in New York, NY
Rapa Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Footstools
Materials
Wool, Silk
Ayala Serfaty, Rapa Series: Nimana White, Handmade Poof, Israel, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Rapa Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Footstools
Materials
Wool, Silk
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically incised drawer above a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Iron
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Upholstered Saddle Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century saddle ottoman with textured black upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Pair available in yellow: DUF0344)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in an aluminum frame that sits low to the ground. (BROWN JO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath gray leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Iron, Metal
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Maitland Smith Vintage Giltwood, Rope, and Beige Leather Vanity Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage vanity bench with a patinated giltwood frame comprised of three dowel supports on either side connected with decoratively tied rope at the...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by four posts topped with gilt ball finials and an x-...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Contemporary Magenta Upholstered X-Base Tufted Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Contemporary x-base benches, fully upholstered in a woven fabric in organic stripes of various shades of magenta with button tufted seats. (manner of BILLY BALDWIN)(...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by poli...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Vanity Stool
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel vanity stool with a gilt iron frame and unattached purple pink and green plaid seat cushion. (Palladio, Italy).
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Light Wooden Dowel Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular 'dowel' bench with a light wood frame and a seat made of dowel slats. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR GLENN OF CALIFORNIA)(Similar bench: DF0640)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Danish Floating Stained Walnut and Floral Upholstered Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century floating bench with a dark stained walnut frame with four tapered square legs connected by two stretchers to support a floating b...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a rectangular beige upholstered top with a faint floral pattern. (DIA DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Lattice Patterned Tan Upholstered X-Benches
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century x-benches with brass frames topped with lattice patterned light and dark tan upholstered seats. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Same benche...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Walnut Caned Back and Burgundy Velour Upholstered Entry Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century entry bench with a rectangular walnut frame with caned back and sides, with an upholstered seat cushion in a deep burgundy velour upholstery with matching piping...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Tan Velour X-Benches
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century x-benches with brass frames topped with tan velour upholstered seats. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jens Risom Danish Gray Velvet Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in gray velvet with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Wood
Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Pink Floral Upholstered X-Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century bench with a pink tessellated floral pattern fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Metal
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Purple Tufted Velour and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a purple button tufted velour seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
William and Mary Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Small Footstool with Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim, opening to reveal a wood lined interior, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates American Mid-Century Wooden Slat T-Bar Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on a beige powder coated metal frame with four legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
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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