Modern Footstools
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Contour modern velvet pouf
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Contour velvet pouf with a soft and unique shape. Metal feet.
Upholstery available in a variety of fabrics and velvets
Category
2010s Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Moooi SLT Footstool in Bearded Leopard Jacquard Mustard Upholstery & Wood Frame
By Maarten Baas, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Something Like This sofa is a celebration of the designer's love for sketchy drawings translated into a soft unusually modelled sofa.
Additional information:
Material: Wooden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Outdoor Lasso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lasso ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethylene, aluminum.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: Diameter 90 cm x height 40cm
Drift aw...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
High Chair, Contemporary Artist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
High chair, contemporary artist. Made to order, metal paint, fabric covering choice by client.
Measure: H 115 cm, l 47 cm, P 47 cm.
Category
2010s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Moooi Boutique Footstool in Hallingdal 65, 143 Brown Upholstery & Steel Base
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived, developed and designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Boutique sofa is timeless. The Boutique sofa contours, dimensions and sheer comfort makes it highly sitter-friendly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Footstool in Manga, Blue Upholstery with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Providing the ultimate grace to your limbs, the Zio footstool by Marcel Wanders brings a touch of style along with its heavenly comfort. Feel free to kick off your shoes and rest you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Jackson Footstool in Divina 3, 106 Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes you just need to feel supported, seduced, protagonist of your own world for a moment.
Additional information:
Material: Steel, HR foam
Upholstery: Divina 3, 106 - Cat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Footstool in Ultra White 41594 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Footstool in Calligraphy Bird Jacquard Blue Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Footstool in Dodo Pavone Jacquard White Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape swivel pouf in leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Swivel ottoman designed in combination with the Shape bergere. Lead finish metal base ME05. Leather upholstery available in different colors.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
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 ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Brushed and Limed Ash Stool by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Brushed and Limed Ash Stool by Fritz Baumann
Dimensions: Top 28 x 27 x h 62 cm
Materials: Ash
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please note that the patina may change and the white grain may diminish with time when exposed to rain.
Handmade from solid pieces of wood, free-cut following the natural grain, made one by one, the stools of Fritz Baumann are the kind of objects that remind us of the sheer beauty that exists in nature.
From forest to studio, Fritz Baumann creates these sculpture-like seats in stages, working first from large green pieces...
Category
2010s German Modern Footstools
Materials
Ash
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W ...
Category
2010s British Modern Footstools
Materials
Nylon
Palm Springs Ottoman by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palm springs ottoman by Anderssen & Voll
Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Base in bronze lacquered ...
Category
2010s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Nevada Cognac 2488 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nevada Cognac 2488 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, Smoked Oak,
Also available in different colo...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Footstools
Materials
Rattan, Maple, Foam
693 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
693 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
133 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
133 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colours and materials.
Weig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Papillon Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Papillon ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 54 cm x 76 cm x H 55cm
The Papillon easy armchair and swing f...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
143 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
143 raf simons vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weigh...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
472 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
472 raf simons vidar 3 my own chair by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weight: 18 kg...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
323 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
323 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Rapunzel Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Rapunzel ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polypile, urethane foam, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: D...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Taupe Minimalist Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe minimalist stool
Dimensions: Diameter 35 x height 45 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating.
Available in colors: Taupe, bordeaux, f...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ginger Bread Minimalist Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginger bread minimalist stool
Dimensions: Diameter 35 x heighr 45 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating.
Availab...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Olive Cielo Footstool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo footstool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople in Cartagena, Colombia.
Dimensions: W 70 x D 45 x H 41.8 cm
Also available colors: brown, mint/ black, black-black, olive/ menta, purple/ carne , honey/ menta.
The Cielo Foot Stool is the perfect companion to the Cielo Lounge Chair...
Category
2010s German Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Bordeaux Minimalist Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux minimalist stool
Dimensions: Diameter 35 x H 45 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder Coating.
Available in colors: Taupe, Bordeaux, Fo...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum, 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
21st Century Waddi Pouf in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Chic and bold, the Waddi pouf is upholstered in black leather with “Spiga” quilting and refined workmanship that refers to the Cavalli leather goods and demonstrates the sartorial sk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022.
Currently there are two available of the same color.
Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Woodstock Bench in Red Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
WOODSTOCK Bench with Structure in matte dark wengé dyed wood with tips in polished brass. Seat upholstered in fabric cat. B Greyton col. 4 Red with piping in fabric cat. A Deccan col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022.
Currently there are two available of the same color.
Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022.
Currently there are two available of the same color.
Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Prototype Wall Bench and Foot Rest, Designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Prototype wall bench and foot rest, designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen for PP Möbler
Denmark. 1980s.
Prototype in maple and natural leather.
Dimens...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Maple
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron Florida" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022.
Currently there are two available of the same color.
Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective des...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Woodstock Pouf in Fabric and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Available in two different sizes and with different upholstery of the collection, Woodstock pouf features a typical sculptural base with the initial letter of “Etro” logo. The compac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary, Modern Footstool, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Modern Footstool or Ottoman, Chrome, Acrylic, Faux Snakeskin, 2010s
Retails for $1,890. Faux snakeskin upholstery.
20H x 19W x 19D
Category
2010s American Modern Footstools
Materials
Acrylic
21st Century Cushy Pouf in Outdoor Fabric col. Blue by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Expression of a new domestic scenario made of expressive colours and immersive fabrics, Cushy is a line of furniture made up of a sofa, armchair, bed and pouf, all characterized by s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric
Moooi Nut Footstool in Oray Cream Upholstery with Oak Stained White Wash Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rest your feet on this cossy addition to the Nut collection as and feel protected and as precious as the most beautiful pearl in the sea. The exquisite flavour of its design and the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Footstool in Divina 3, 626 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Footstool in Divina 3, 171 Light Grey Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
21st Century Samarcanda Pouf in Bukhara Fabric and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Available in two different shapes and sizes, Samarcanda pouf is a versatile and functional piece of furniture able to fit into any environments. The bamboo canes legs, natural elemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
21st Century Klee Pouf in Paisley Print and Metal by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Versatile and compact, the Klee pouf is a superb mix of elements in a perfect Etro Home Interiors style. The upholstery in typical fabrics of the collection,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
21st Century Samarcanda Pouf in Fabric and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Available in two different shapes and sizes, Samarcanda pouf is a versatile and functional piece of furniture able to fit into any environments. The bamboo canes legs, natural elemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
222 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
323 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
693 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, Smoked Oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
582 raf simons vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colours and materials.
Wei...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Natural Oak Nevada Black 0500s My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural oak nevada black 0500s my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, natural oak,
Also available in different colors and material...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Sahco Zero 16 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahco Zero 16 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, natural oak,
Also available in different colors a...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
182 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
182 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Sahco Zero 1 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahco Zero 1 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, natural oak,
Also available in different colors an...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Sahco Zero 12 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahco Zero 12 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, natural oak,
Also available in different colours ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Nevada Black 0500s My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nevada black 0500S my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colors and materials.
Weight: ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Natural Oak Nevada Cognac 2488 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural oak nevada cognac 2488 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: Textile, natural oak,
Also available in different colours and materia...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
Smoked Oak Sahco Zero 12 My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Smoked oak Sahco Zero 12 my own chair footsool by Lassen
Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm
Materials: textile, smoked oak,
Also available in different colours and materials.
We...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Oak
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.