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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stained oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
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2010s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural silhouette. Whether used for additional seating or for resting a delicious charcuterie platter, you and your guests will appreciate the swivel top feature. When seated, guests can swivel about and converse more freely. Trays or platters filled with goodies can rest atop and rotate for a more comfortable entertaining experience. Or simply rest your legs over these large and comfortable super soft ottomans after a long day with a good book and a glass of wine. The ivory white bouclé is rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs) and cleans up easily without damaging or compromising the fabric. Its texture breathes and works quite well in both cool and warm climates. Custom sizes made to order. May be upholstered in Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.). Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Footstool or stool by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s Vintage Italian design Measures : 55x40cm H:40cm Materials : Steel - Rope Wear consistent with age and use.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Classic Low Stools in Hand Block Printed Fabric by Ralph Lauren
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of Classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in hand block printed fabric. This particular print was manufactured for Ralph ...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Footstool Sheepskin Sahara Dark Stained Oak for Audo
Located in New York, NY
Originally Ingeborg was designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen. The chair was designed by Master carpenter Jakob Kjær, who manufactured Flemming Lassen's furniture for The Carpenters gu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
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2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Maple

Stool in Lacquered Colors Folk
Located in Lisbon, PT
Folk stools are inspired by chess game pieces. It gives a funny atmosphere as well as bring tons of color to your interior. Practical and fun, these ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
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2010s Philippine Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Maple

Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the Ball Chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Footstools

Materials

Fiberglass

Black Upholstered Leather Pouf with Gold Finish Brass Legs, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) This black leather pouf is finely upholstered with black high-quality leather with an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Model 300 Footstools by Gustav Stickley Pair of footstools made of oak, leather, and brass nailheads. Each footstool has a red manufacturer’s decal on the stretcher reading ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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

Trombone Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Trombone Foot stool by LK Edition Dimensions: Diameter 47 x Height 30 cm Materials: Black patinated bronze. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ex...
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2010s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Bronze

Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or stained w...
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2010s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Piero Lissoni Poufs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of semi square foot rests designed by Piero Lissoni, an Italian architect and designer, best known for his contemporary furniture design. Black stra...
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20th Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Late 1940's Moderne / Deco Footstool or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
French, late 1940’s Jacques Adnet stool in Cerused white oak purchased from Miguel Saco Inc. in New York City. Upholstered in Ashbury calf hide leather in a warm off white with sligh...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Modernist Stool by H. Wouda, 1924
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow stool, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924. Painted pine, silk. The Interbellum, the period between the two World Wars, was a time when culture...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Footstools

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Belgian Black Marble

Italian Modern Armchair in Aqua-Green Leather, Wood and Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Armchair in aqua-green leather, wood and metal, 1980s Armchair upholstered in aqua-green leather. The seat is extendable thanks to a manual mechanism. The backrest is...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows beautifully aged ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. One of the best examples of this stool you will ever...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools

Materials

Ash

La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
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2010s Philippine Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Maple

Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natu...
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2010s French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Moroso FJORD Small foot stool by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a piece of seashell, which has been broken and smoothed by the waves, Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of seats for both the home and public spaces. As the name sugge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Plastic

Late 20th Century English Ebonized & Upholstered Footstool with NailHead Trims
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Ebonized and Upholstered Footstool with NailHead Trims in great vintage condition. Measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 4.5" high.
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Late 20th Century English Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary style bench in cow black leather, is totally hand made in Italy. The feet are in chrome plated brass. The dimensions make it useful as coffee table.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
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2010s Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Indoor Lasso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor lasso ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: diameter 90 cm x height 40cm Drift away on a f...
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2010s Philippine Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Footstool, Brass Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
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

Tree Branches Bench, Fur and Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. This bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stephen Burks Contemporary Grasso Orange Leather Armchair and Foot Stool
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair and foot stool designed by Stephen Bruks manufactured by BD Barcelona. An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backres...
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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Footstool Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather Organic Style Auction
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

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Spalted Maple Stool by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Spalted Maple stool, by Fritz Baumann Dimensions: Top 29 x 26 x h 52 cm Materials: Maple *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please note that the ...
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2010s German Modern Footstools

Materials

Maple

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Modern Style, Wanderlust
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool Brass Steel and Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
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

Footstool Black Steel and Navy Saddle 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

Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
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...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool, Silver Steel and Dark Brown Saddle 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 is complemented by the flexibility of th...
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2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool Silver Steel and Natural Tobacco Leather, Hug Collection
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

Figueroa Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool. The exquisite sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Ligne Roset Footstool by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate addition to your living space - the Footstool by Ligne Roset. Crafted with the finest materials and exquisite attention to detail, this footstool exudes luxury and sophistication. Its sleek and modern design, combined with its plush cushioning, makes it the perfect piece for both comfort and style. Whether used as a footrest or extra seating, this footstool is a versatile and functional addition to any room. Elevate your home decor with the Footstool by Ligne Roset. Condition Notes: The Ligne Roset Ploum...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Cluster Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Some of the most innovative, powerful design takes its strength from its sculptural elements. In certain cases, it is a sense of fragility that offers impact. At other times it is the imposing, muscular heft of the object that strikes a chord, a strong sense of presence. There have been many influential pieces of design from the last 100 years that have come from a utilitarian place. The Bassam Fellows...
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2010s Italian Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Not a Cube Stool, COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Stephen Burks Contemporary Grasso Leather Armchair and Foot Stool
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair and foot stool designed by Stephen Bruks manufactured by BD Barcelona. An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backres...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

Classic Low Stools in Brown Leather, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of classic square low stools with cushions upholstered in handsome and mildly distressed brown leather. The solid wooden frames have be...
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2010s North American Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Na Pali Stool, Walnut & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

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Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Niemeyer II Stool, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

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Bouclé, Oak

Tree Branches Bench, Fur and Brushed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Rock Stool, COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turnin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Fabric, Wood

Modern Grey Leather De Sede Footstool or Stool 1980s Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede vintage footstool or stool from grey leather and steel 1980s Switzerland. Through the pleasant light grey color tone the footstool or stool works with each color tone in you...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Modern footstools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern footstools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original footstools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Etro, Carl Hansen & Søn, and InsidherLand . 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 $305 and tops out at $29,520 while the average work can sell for $2,180.

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