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Mid-Century Modern Footstools

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
MCM Foot Stool Pair in Italian Leather with Solid Brass Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
This bespoke pair of MCM inspired foot stools are crafted in supple Italian leather with clean and elegant lines. The legs are reclaimed, vintage solid brass with ball feet. Solid an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Brass

Pair of Lucite Arched Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Arched" benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The benches have beautiful 2" thick Lucite legs upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. The pieces are in excellent original condition, the seats can be reupholstered in COM or COL for an additional $200 each. Measurements: 40.75" wide x 21.5" deep x 25" high. Seat 19" high. If you are coming to our show room...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Lucite, Velvet

Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Pink Floral Upholstered X-Bench
Located in Queens, 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)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Brass, Metal

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Jens Risom Walnut Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Jens Risom designed Walnut ottoman (signed under upholstery), angular framework and in the center sits the cushion that's built into the frame. Ottoman has an edge...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb midcentury iron stool This stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 16.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Iron

Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Beige Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Grasso Footstool, Designed by Stephen Burks for BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Grasso footstool, designed by Stephen Burks for BD Barcelona design, Measures: foot stool 36 cm D x 75 cm W x 40 cm H.
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2010s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Painted Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Painted Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools. Painted in gray, these footstools are very practical and useful in multiple settings and can be used for additiona...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rattan

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Hardwood

Midcentury Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Good Original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood

Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Beech

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table with a dark stained, geometrically inci...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron, Metal

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Walnut

Gio Ponti in the Style Pair of Wooden Stools from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Pair of stools Italian Gio Ponti style, production 40s curved wooden structure vinyl seat original of the time.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Vintage MCM Beige Faux Leather Vinyl Octagonal Hassock Ottoman or Footstool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern beige faux leather or vinyl octagonal hassock, ottoman, or footstool. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Faux Leather

Baseball Bat Legs Heavy Stomp Live Edge Top Side End Coffee Occasional Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baseball bat legs heavy stomp live edge top side end coffee occasional table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Stool, Footstool, Vanity Stool Vinyl Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool in off white vinyl seat and two handles. This stool can be used as a footstool, vanity stool or a place to put your magazine. Note the inte...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Plastic, Lucite

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons. Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Metal

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

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool Fabric
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

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Lattice Patterned Tan Upholstered X-Benches
Located in Queens, 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...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Paul Frankl Style Rattan Stools.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wooden Top with Bentwood Edging. Rattan Base in the Style of Paul Frankl Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. Square. 14 W ; 14 D ; 9 H ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Brown Rattan Wicker Stool 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Riviera style vintage brown stool or footstool from rattan 1950s Austria in beautiful shape with rattan network and two lateral rests. Furniture pieces made of ra...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Rattan

Vintage Stools With Yellow Fabric & Teak Legs From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This vintage stool exudes the quintessential charm of Danish design from the 1960s, showcasing a delightful combination of style and functionality. Adorned with vibrant yellow fabric...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool
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

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Black and Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Wood

John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new upholstery.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh12 Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
With Ro Jaime Hayon has created a lounge chair that is comfortable and sculptural at the very same time. Ro gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself – and have a moment to yours...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Oak

Oak Safari Style Stool
Located in London, GB
This canvas and pine footstool is a beautifully simple yet refined piece that embodies the essence of mid-century craftsmanship. With its solid oak frame, the natural wood grain is w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Canvas, Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Tan Velour X-Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century x-benches with brass frames topped with tan velour upholstered seats. (PRICED AS Pair) Brass has a natural patina.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Newly Upholstered Lounge Chair and Stool Set, 1950s light multicolored fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered lounge chair and stool set, Italy, 1950s The newly upholstered set comprises a pair of lounge chairs and a stool in c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul Attributed Rattan Stool, circa 1950s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern vintage organic stool made from woven rattan and solid wood. Attributed to Tony Paul and made in the United States 1950s. Conical legs of solid wood support th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a rust orange textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table with a dark stained, geometrical...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Two Mid-Century Glossy Purple Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful glossy purple color 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 and wood. Here set...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ottoman Pouf Stool Lacquered Folk
Located in Lisbon, PT
Easy and fun this piece combines comfortable seating with a fun and elegant shape that will complete any living space. This listing considers the first photo with yellow lacquer. The...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Mid century Big Stool, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, fabric Good Original condition Seat height 45 cm
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of Two Camel Boucle Triangle Medium Stools, 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, Velvet, Wood

De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair X-Frame Footstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style benches with criss-cross x-frames. Leather covered with exposed nail heads. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern Walnut Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A sculptural footstool or bench original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in soft heavy wool by Holly Hunt. Walnu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Navy Blue Wool Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful navy blue high quality wool upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL) Leather is cracking.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

20th Century Plum Violet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful violet high quality velvet upholstery (color 969). The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition New fabric No damages.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Upside Down U Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Upside Down U Ottoman with solid brass foot supports, Reupholstered with Knoll Aegean Boucle.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Footstools
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of matching mid-century modern swivel footstools. Stools have a metal base with mid-century mustard colored vinyl seats.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of bl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Weiman-Warren Italian X-Base Yellow and Beige Upholstered Stools
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian mid-century (circa 1970) upholstered stools / benches with beige and yellow waffle-patterned upholstered seats atop x-shaped chrome bases. (WEIMAN-WARREN) (PRICED AS ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Marge Carson Green Velvet Poufs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Marge Carson green velvet poufs, c.1970s, USA. The square ottoman features soft curves and is upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet. The pouf is supported by a brass pli...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Patchwork Saddle Leather Pouf, Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous new production brown leather pouf from Morocco. Square patchwork design in a thick saddle cowhide. Larger size making it perfect as a foot rest and comfortable seat as well....
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Jens Risom Multi-Colored Geometric Pattern Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a geometrically patterned blue, green, and orange fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Footstool or Tabouret, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use With aged patina Original condition.    
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

HANDCRAFTED Mid Century MODERN styled Teak OTTOMAN / Footstool / Bench
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handcrafted Mid Century Modern styled Ottoman / Footstool, available in 5 pattern / color options. Handmade from solid reclaimed teak. The gorgeous fabric contrasts nicely with the ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in original condition on top is damage , on photo
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Mid century stool, footrest, Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody, 1970
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury stool/footrest was made by Západoslovenské nábytkárské Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It has leatherette seat and the structure is made of beech ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-century Modern footstools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage footstools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern footstools made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original footstools, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Dimitri Omersa, Jens Risom, and Abercrombie & Fitch. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for footstools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $132 and tops out at $32,000 while the average work can sell for $1,435.

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