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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; Coffee Table; French Design;
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid century Zebra Hide & Chrome Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, C.1970s large Zebra hide Ottoman on a straight line square Chrome base..
There a a few repairs that are hand stitched, to the hide, very well done..
The Chrome base is in ve...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Zebra Hide
De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Köln, NW
Large footstool "PIG" by Dimitri Omersa. 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch.
The pig was one of Omersa´s first models
The large pig is filled with wood wool and covered in leather.
The leat...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
1960's, Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of straight simp...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish Footstool with Leather Upholtery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Restored and Refinished Danish footstool with leather upholstery.
Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combination of...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Safari rosewood and leather Erik Worts Ottoman for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Wørts
Located in Braga, Braga
Safari Ottoman designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960. Made of solid rosewood and leather. Very nice patinated leather seat but still in good vintage condition.
S...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, c.1960s, Sweden. The ottoman was originally paired with the Ingrid armchair. This piece features a tufted caramel leather seat on a bent beech wood...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
1960s Dimitri Omersa Leather Rhino Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch - Restored
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Vintage 1960s leather ottoman / sculpture in form of Rhino, made by Omersa and was retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch. This rhino has been refurbished, including new Omersa factor...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 11.75 in W 26.5 in D 7.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm and leather footstool, circa 1960's. Original red tufted leather with solid tapering legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Elm
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Cream Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and cream leather
Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed.
T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 16.54 in W 22.64 in D 15.75 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
De Sede Cognac Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy and chic cognac leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of browns. Gorgeous accent piece. Go...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ap...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Omersa Made in England Handcrafted Leather Rhino Footstool / Ottoman, Circa 1960
By Dimitri Omersa, Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimitri Omersa handcrafted leather rhino footstool or ottoman. Circa 1960's. The leather is very thick and shows patina and wear throughout. Original glass eyes. Under one ear, t...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 16.5 in W 10.5 in D 34 in
Tan De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and understated tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of sand and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Multicolored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous multicolored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of red, green, brown, tan, blue an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Viridian Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous viridian green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
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 blues and greys. Gorgeous accent pi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Tan-Colored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic and classy tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of fallow, barley and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather
Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed.
T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Carved French footstool, newly upholstered in a cowhide.
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your space with our carved hardwood footstool, a timeless masterpiece newly upholstered in a one-of-a-kind cowhide. This footstool exudes elegance, blending intricately carve...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English Leather Footstool in the form of a Hippo, Jancraft for Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Hippopotamus Stool,
Dimitri Omersa,
Jancraft,
1960s-70s
The leather footstool or ottoman is designed in the shape of a hippo in a beautiful leather. The hippo is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid-century Modern Dmitri Omersa Leather Rhino Footstall
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
MCM Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool or Ottoman,
Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch,
The 1960-70s
The Dimitri Omersa leather footstool or ottoman is designed in the shape of a Rh...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Teak & Leather Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & leather mid-century footstool, circa 1960's. Substantial footstool with original tufted leather cushion and solid teak frame.
Please inquire for remote and international ship...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Vintage Leather Elephant Stool, Dmitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Elephant Stool or Ottoman,
Dmitri Omersa,
1960s
The leather footstool is designed in the shape of an elephant in a beautiful leather. The tusks are white leather an...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Leather & Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather & teak footstool, circa 1960's. Original tufted leather in nice condition. Tapering teak sleek legs!
Please inquire for international and remote shipping rates.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Easy Chair Model 39 by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen & Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1965
By Søren Willadsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in London, GB
A rare example of Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen's Easy Chair, Model 39, with matching footstool. Produced by Søren Willadsen from 1965. The rectilinear oak bases of both the chair and footsto...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Rare Fritz Hansen “Bachelor” Lounge Chair & Footstool in Suede Leather & Chrome
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare “Bachelor” Lounge Chair and Footstool from the world renown Danish furniture house of Fritz Hansen.
In a world of temporary pleasures, Fritz Hansen create beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
1960s, Restored Danish Teak Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Danish teak footstool reupholstered in black leather.
Fully restored Danish footstool in minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design.
The footstool has ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 14.57 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Barcelona Stools by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
We’re selling these as a pair or individually - the timeless Classic Barcelona stool by Knoll.
We've replaced the latex filling in both seat pads. The wear on the leather cushions...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This stool is from an early production and has a matt chromed plated steel...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, stool with leather and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen ottoman with new upholstered seat in cognac aniline leather.
Made of solid rosewood.
Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960s Black Leather Tabouret with Brass Accents
Located in Marietta, GA
I love this tabouret! Classic styling, with black leather and nailheads. My favorite part is the 4 brass ball feet. Original NY label. In very good condition., great in a library!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Brass
60’s Poul Hundevad ‘’Guldhøj’’ Folding Stool
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Madrid, ES
This piece is a replica of bronze age stool found in a grave outside Vamdrup in Jutland dated 1300 B.C. and thus the oldest preserved piece of furniture in Scandinavia. The original ...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
French Cowhide and Wood Stool, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique 4 legged stool made in France, circa 1960s. Substantial and chunky round seat covered in a cushion and thick cowhide with spotted fur ranging from cream to tan and brown. Fur ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
Brown De Sede Patchwork Leather Pouf, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brown leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede. Square patchwork design. Great vintage condition with perfect patina. Perfect accent piece.
Other poufs available in differe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Danish Teak and Lambskin Stool, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak and Lambskin stool, 1960s
Elegant footrest with curved lambskin covered seat, handles in teak and round tapered legs in beech. Manufactured in Denmark in the 196...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Lambskin, Teak
Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of stool (footstools) full repair, new lacquered, new lining leather, and refresh metal (chrome). from France circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Stool, Danish Design, Black Leather, Teak, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool of Danish design with black leather and teak legs from around the 1960s. The stool has 4 buttons, all of which are intact.
Dimensions in cm: H:35 W:56 D:40
This product wil...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Genuine Zebra Hide Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Part of genuine zebra hide included the head restored to become a decorative wall hanging, although could be used also as floor cover.
Original felt backing.
Great decorative item ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Animal Skin, Cotton
Dimitri Omersa Rhino Footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimitri Omersa design leather Rhino footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch.
The best condition example available on the market today and the competitively priced. I am confident that you...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Black Leather Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Robust, compact design with contrasting oak legs. Leather has been cleaned and conditioned. Sturdy and structurally sound. Would make a great ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Brazilian Stool Footrest Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find item by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon. This example is in fair condition, showing cosmetic wear and one tenon has been cracked and re-glued.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Poufs
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather poufs by Swiss designer De Sede with rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Six poufs total, priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Genuine Zebra Hide Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant foot stool made genuine zebra hide top mounted on solid antique wood carved decorative base.
Great decorative item for any room.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Animal Skin, Cotton, Wood
Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Danish Leather Footstool
Located in London, GB
Simple yet so stylish, this gorgeous Danish leather footstool features ebonised wood legs and is so comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Cabin Modern Sergio Rodrigues Poltrona Mole Ottoman Bench South American
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Strong and Sturdy. Poltrona Molé Ottoman, Manufacturer ISA, Designer Sergio Rodrigues. Unmarked.
W: 33 x D: 21.5 x H: 16 in.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 16 in W 31 in D 20 in
Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans with Brown Leather Upholstery
By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of Danish Modern rosewood ottomans or stools with leather cushions designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen of Denmark. These ottomans were part of Vedel's Modus line from...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 15 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans, Soren Willadsen Danish Stools
By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of rosewood ottomans with leather cushions designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen of Denmark. These ottomans were part of Vedel's Modus line from the 1960s, which includ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 15 in W 22 in D 22 in
Vintage De Sede Cubus Stool, Set of 2
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
Leather stools manufactured by de Sede Switzerland during the 1970s.
The pouffes, or ottomans have stood time very well with only minimal signs of use. They sit very comfortable a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Leather Dog Footstool In Style Of Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury leather dog footstool in style of Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 19 in W 29 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Leather Metal Stool Johannes Spalt Austria 1961
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
A high-quality black leather vintage leather stool with chromed steel feet and frame, which was designed by Johannes Spalt 1961 Austria and executed by Franz Wittmann.
The black leat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16.74 in W 27.37 in D 27.37 in
20th Century Baltic Modern Art Teak Wood Water Buffalo Leather
Located in Osnabrück, DE
A top-class classic , in natural water buffalo, perfectly preserved genuine leather! With swivel and tilt function, as well as very well preserved “Teak Wood“ feet .
The absolute hi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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1960s Animal Skin Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1960s animal skin footstools available for sale. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Folk Art 1960s animal skin footstools are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large 1960s animal skin footstools, so small 1960s animal skin footstools measuring 9 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1960s animal skin footstools over the years, but those made by Dimitri Omersa, De Sede and Abercrombie & Fitch are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1960s Animal Skin Footstools?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,925, while they’re typically $233 on the low end and $22,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Footstools for You
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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