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Footstools For Sale
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Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet are elegantly sculpted and the bench can also be used as a table, end of bed stool...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mini stool from the late 20th century features a beautiful wood texture, crafted from a solid block of teak. Stools such as these were used on the Island of Madura by workers in...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Footstools

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Wood, Teak

Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman
Located in IT
Brown vintage look squared ottoman Size to be confirmed: 120 x 120 cm H 40 cm.  
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2010s Italian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. Crafted entirely from wooden joints, It remains sturdy and robust, a fantastic piece to use as a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Footstools

Materials

Wood, Elm

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf or Stool Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Beech

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

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Hardwood

Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Wood

Fuji Wood Stool, Minimalist and Modern Inspiration from Brazil by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...
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2010s South American Minimalist Footstools

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Bentwood

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

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Beachcomber Milking Stool in Oiled Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beachcomber milking stool is our take on a Classic, simple form. The hand shaped seat is sculpted for comfort, and the legs are shaved wi...
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2010s American Shaker Footstools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Footstool, Black Steel and Vegetable Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholster...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

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

Pair of Antique Stools, Ebonized Beech Wood, Creme Fabric, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of petite stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period. Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covere...
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1820s French Neoclassical Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Italian Set of Side Chairs with Footstool in Wood and Bouclé, 1950
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and very rare set of three pieces composed of two low slipper chairs and one stool or footstool. Made in Italy in the 1950s, original pieces. The peculiarity of this set i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Pair of Stools in the manner of Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in New York, NY
Small stools or side tables that are inspired by the Swedish ski chalet stools of Ingvar Hildingsson. Tall stool is 18x11 inches. Also available as 12 inch tall stool. Great for pl...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Hardwood

Victorian circa 1880 Liberty London Ianthe Upholstered Ottoman Footstool Trunk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Liberty London Ianthe fabric My favourite type of stool in my favourite liber...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

Hexagonal Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stubby wooden hexagonal stool, made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat with three rounded legs. No nails or hardware. Great lines and shape. Petite stoo...
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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Antique Chinese Mini Low Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. It was crafted entirely using wooden joints and remains sturdy and robust a fantastic piece to u...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Footstools

Materials

Wood, Elm

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Alpaca, Beech

Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color. Designed in 2022 in Poland. About the fabric: The warp and weft of an idea A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Wood, Velvet

1930s Carved Wood French Footstool With Cabriolet Legs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s French hand carved wood footstool. Needs reupholstering. Some grey paint spots on leg as shown in pictures.
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1930s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Huge Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hearth Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, extra large, late Victorian, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool A very good looking coll...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather

'Joe Ball' Leather Footstool by Centro Studi Poltronova, Italy
Located in London, GB
The super soft, high quality leather 'Joe Ball' is the perfect pouf or footstool designed by the renowned Florentine company, Centro Studi Poltronova. Designed for the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic 'Joe' chair, (which was originally inspired by the baseball glove of sporting legend Joe Di Maggio...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Foam

2Legs MiniStool, Carved Wooden Stool
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Series of Stools designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Tellurico Design Studio using only high-quality woods. The three Stools are inspired by the ancient technique of wood...
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2010s European Other Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

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Mahogany

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

Perriand Style Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  
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1960s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Vintage Rosewood Footstool By Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish rosewood footstool by Spøttrup Vintage Rosewood Footstool from 1960s. Manufactured in Denmark by Spøttrup. Seat upholstered in black leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rosewood

A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
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1920s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Cane, Wood

Small 18c Rustic Red Stool
Located in New York, NY
A very typical small side stool one would find in a European household, city or country. Lovely as a small side table in a bathroom.
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18th Century English Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large and Rare Double Rail Woven Leather Coffee Table or Ottoman Bench, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and stylish ottoman with top quality leather woven rails. This finest quality and very large ottoman is another one of our recent great finds for interior designers and p...
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20th Century European Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Egg Style Wide Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome star base swivel tan leather lounge chair and ottoman probably Scandinavian. Jacobsen style, vintage circa 1960s. Ottoman dimensions: 16 x 22 x 16.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

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)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood, Rattan

Hans-Peter Krafft "Sheep Footstool" for Meier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
An Original foot stool in a shape and size of a sheep. Designed by Hans-Peter Krafft for Maier, Germany circa 1960s. Sheep is in wood.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

NEW OLD STOCK LIBERTY STYLE OMERSA BROWN LEATHER PIG FOOTSTOOL LARGE AND MEDiUM
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Pig foo...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Frantisek Jirák, Midcentury Footstool, Produced by Tatra Nabytok, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury footstool designed by Frantisek Jirak for by Tatra nabytok Pravenec, 1960´s. Made in the former Czechoslovakia. Very stylish and modern design. Overall in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large french stools or tabouret from the mid 19th century. Solid beech, partly ebonized. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Newly upholstered and covered with...
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1860s French Neoclassical Antique Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Mid Century Style Camel Boucle Triangle Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. Beautiful boucle upholstery in light cream white color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color.
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Velvet

Mid-Century Style Light Boucle Triangle Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. Beautiful boucle upholstery in light cream white color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color.
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Bouclé

Mid-century Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood¨ The fabric shows signs of use The tabouret is suitable for reupholstery Original condition
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholst...
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20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Oak Carved Side Table Low Stool Footstool
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century French oak hand carved side table or footstool. This charming stool would make a wonderful foot rest or a small side table, perfect for a beverage or a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Footstools

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Oak

Ottoman pouf Drova 6 Wool fabric by Woo
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube ottoman pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. The structure of ottoman pouf Drova consists of several upholstered blocks, stacked on the top of each other, which are resembling the firewood, stacked near the fireplace. Its clean lines and modern design make it a captivating accent piece that complements any interior. There can be 4 or 6 elements, depending on the size of pouf. The high-quality materials ensure durability and longevity, while the plush cushioning provides exceptional comfort. The ottoman pouf frame is made of plywood with high-quality polyurethane for a soft filling. A versatile palette of fabrics for covering. You can choose texture and color of the fabric for your pouf. Whether used as a footrest, additional seating, or a side table, the Ukrainian Design Drova 6 ottoman Pouf adds both style and functionality to your space. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller areas, while the cube shape adds a touch of contemporary elegance. The space between the blocks allows you to move the Drova 6 ottoman pouf from place to place easily, as well as to store some small things in it. Elevate your home or office with the design cube pouf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specif...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair. This pair is made out of polyester textile, Polychrome cover, polyurethane cover foam, cardboard and wooden base ...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

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Polyester, Wood, Paper

Vintage Baumritter Stacking Ottoman’s, a Set of 3
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice set of three stacking ottomans made by Baumritter.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Wood

1950's Set of Two Restored an Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's set of two restored and reupholstered Danish mid-century modern stools Set of two stools from the 1950s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and new upholstery in very g...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Beech

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
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Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

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

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Stool in 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 styles s...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Blackened Footstools with Leather, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate neoclassical beauty into your home with this exquisite suite of antique footstools. Crafted in Paris, circa 1880, and made of walnut wood, each stool sits on small scroll...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-century French Bulldog Leather Foot Stool c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original leather French Bulldog leather footstool attributed to Dimitri Omersa. "Made in England" attached underneath. Brass foot caps. CREATOR Attributed to Dimitri O...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern 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.

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