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Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1982. This stool is from the second generation and has a stainless steel frame with its...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Fritz Hansen Style Stools With Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seats
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style Stools with Grey Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seat. In original condition with visible wear including chipping and scratching to seats and frames. Wea...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Gilded X Form Tassle Benchs Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of benches from the 1950-60s era in the Hollywod Regency style. The benches are in good vintage condition and may show minor wear or minor subtle stains to up...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Nice pair of metal faux bamboo Maison Bagues style rectangular benches. The benches have plastic white toe caps to protect the floor. We can see one is missing. They are in good vint...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Directoire Footstools

Materials

Metal

French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
Located in Buisson, FR
French weathered iron stool with a great robust looking patina. France, circa 1950. Weathered but very good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Footstools

Materials

Iron

French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
French Mid-20th Century Iron Stool or Tabouret
H 12.21 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paire de tabourets en fer Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels , BE
Iconic design from Harry Bertoia.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Wire

Paire de tabourets en fer Bertoia
Paire de tabourets en fer Bertoia
H 39.38 in W 21.07 in D 20.48 in
Funky Vintage Brass Suzani Seat, Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage swivel stool made of solid brass , upholster with beautiful hand embroidery vintage Suzani textile , silk embroidered flowers and vine with wine and turquoise c...
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20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Bauhaus Chrome teak fabric Dressing table stool footrest , 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Vintage footrest ottoman is made in typical mid-century style. The stool was made most probably in the 1960/70s. Designed in the manner of Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mo...
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid Century MODERN Brown OTTOMANS / Footstools, a Pair
By Charles Eames
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Brown tufted ottomans / footstools, a pair. This is perfect if you have an Eames style lounge chair and need a matching ottoman. Each ottoman is perfectly tufted w...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Metal

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Footstools
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Weymouth, 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

Pair of Brass Paul McCobb Planner Group Style Square Upholstered Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of brass square mid century modern stools in the style of Paul McCobb for Planner Group. They don't have the x stretcher that most McCobb stools have and more clo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Limbert footstool in very nice original finish with recent leather upholstery. Signed with branded mark inside the drawer.
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Brass

Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
Charles Limbert One Drawer Footstool c1910
H 18 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Set of Three Anglo Indian Brass Foot Stools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of three Anglo Indian foot stools having a pair and a single crafted in brass and decorated with enamel in lovely floral motifs. Pair measures H: 11.5 DM: 12 Single mea...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools

Materials

Brass

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Artifort Leather and steel tulip P588 Ottoman/Footstool for F500 serie
Located in The Hague, NL
P588 Fotstool or ottoman that will fir all the 500 serie geoffrey Harcourt chairs. The leather is in overal good condition and the foot has been re-painted in a off white matt.
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Mid-20th Century Footstools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Chrome Frame Footstools / Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage footstools/ottomans featuring new designer velvet upholstery and sleek chrome frames. Great as extra seating. Frames in good condition with some minor pitting/imperfe...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
High model stool from the 'Wire series' by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll International in nickel execution with a chartreuse green mohair velour Knoll fabrics upholstery...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

PK33 stool designed by Poul Khaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
very important and rare PK33 stool designed by Poul Kjaerholm in red-brown leather. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, ca 1960ies, with makers emblem. The designs of th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

1970s Stool with Brass Base and Black Velvet Upholstery, Five Available
Located in IT
Stools with brass base and velvet recently reuphostered seats. We have five available. Price refers to one stool. Size of each stool diameter 33 cm height 50 cm. from Italy from 1970...
Category

Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some vintage stains adding character to the stool. No label. 15.25 h x 23 w x 12.25 d P...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Footstools

Materials

Brass

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
H 15.25 in W 23 in D 12.25 in
Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good proportion, egg shaped in design with sweeping curved arms, attractive design from the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho low stool. A chic camel in a cast brass design. An amazing all over patina from time. Perfect as is or polish to a high shine. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
Vintage Boho Cast Brass Camel Low Stool
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized tables or stools designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in beautiful condition. It´s frame i...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tournus Benches
By Jacques Tournus
Located in New York, NY
Large Tournus benches in enameled cast aluminum and bronze with newly upholstered tops. Price is for one.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tournus Benches
Pair of Tournus Benches
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
A Pair of Stools in Steel and Icelandic Lambswool, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite and rare pair of stools, made in Denmark in the 1960s. The stools have been reupholstered in a luxurious Icelandic sheepskin, which adds a soft and tactile texture to th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...
Category

20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Brass

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Peabody, MA
Italian rope and wrought iron ottoman designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, circa 1960s. Retains its "JBS [John B. Salterini] Made in Italy" tag. Measures 20" wide x ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
By G-Plan
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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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Sori Yanagi Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool Vintage
By Sori Yanagi
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Poggiapiedi o sgabello in plastica blu metallo nero, italiano, metà secolo 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sgabello o poggiapiedi italiano, di metà secolo, in plastica intrecciata blu e metallo nero. Poggiapiedi o sgabello con zampe in metallo nero a sezione tonda e seduta o piano in fili...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand. Ottoman w...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Footstool Ottoman by Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Style 1960s
By Artifort
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Footstool Ottoman by Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Style 1960s Footstool upholstered with cream white boucle fabric, on an aluminum base. Footstool is in new vintage condition. Beautif...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Footstool Ottoman by Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Style 1960s
Footstool Ottoman by Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Style 1960s
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H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of leatherette,Metal,Plastic,Chrome With aged patina Good Original Condition
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Brass

Country English Walnut Barley Twist Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive country English low footstool crafted from walnut. The stool features a trestle base with six barley twist legs conjoined by a barley twist stretcher. Beautifully crafted...
Category

20th Century European Country Footstools

Materials

Brass

Country English Walnut Barley Twist Footstool
Country English Walnut Barley Twist Footstool
H 12.25 in W 35.5 in D 15.75 in
Bamboo Rattan Wicker Swivel Footstool in the Paul Frankl's Style. Circa 1970s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Wicker Swivel Footstool /Ottoman in the Paul Frankl's Style by Classic Rattan Inc. Circa 1970s Features a swivel cushion with the original cream upholstery and ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual folding foot stool by William Sheppee. Heavy wrought iron and patinated brown saddle leather.
Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Guariche 'attributed' piano foot stool or vanity stool with black enameled metal tubular frame. Newly upholstered black fabric seat. Frame in good original condition with visi...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Brass Souffle Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two ottomans attributed to Karl Springer. Brass base shows some wear. Upholstery needs to be replaced.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Katavolos Style Woven Leather and Iron Stool After Lila Swift & Donald Monell
By William Katavolos, Swift and Monell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven leather and iron stool, in the manner of Lila Swift and Donald Monell. Incredibly strong and sturdy. In beautiful vintage condition having well maintained leather and wonderful...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Footstools

Materials

Iron

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
Footstool or ottoman, Italian 1950s, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape. Wood frame upholstered in dense foam and covered in its original wine colored cotton velvet, standing ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Chrome

French Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted rocking stool that is newly upholstered in washed Belgium linen and finished with antique brass nailhead trim detail.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Demilune Footman Fireplace Trivet Kettle Pot Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique demilune pierced brass footman or fireplace trivet / plant stand supported on three cabriole style feet. Size: 18".
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Antique Heavy Solid Bronze Kidney Shape Bench W/ Needle Point Upholstery Seat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Heavy Solid Bronze Kidney Shape Bench W/ Needle Point Upholstery Seat
Category

20th Century Unknown Footstools

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of Set of 4 Rustic Ax Handle counter stools cherry seats steel footrests Dramatically ribbed legs made ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Steel

Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
Rustic Ax Handle Counter Stools, Set of 4
H 23.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Indian Brass Three Legged Foot Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
Indian brass three legged foot stool in brass, circa 1970s. Great patina finish and enscibed circular design in blue; Legs unscrew for easy storage. A very interesting, decorative an...
Category

20th Century Indian Romantic Footstools

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
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 call restored vintage condition. That...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
H 16.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Barcelona Chromed Steel Red Vinyl Ottoman Footstool 1980
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe attributed steel X base Barcelona style ottoman in tufted rust red vinyl upholstery. This Footstool is almost like the authentic Barcelona Serie...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pier Luigi Colli Pair of Footstools, Italy, Midcentury
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian pair of foot stools designed by Pier Luigi Colli. SIgnature gold wrought iron with dotted motif. Newly reupholstered.     
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool. circa 1910 In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ivory Bouclé Karl Springer Style Modern Soufflé Poufs Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of Karl Springer style Post Modern poufs ottomans by Weiman newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé that's rated highly durable. The ...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage brass poufs/ottomans designed by Marge Carson in the United States, circa 1970s. Each pouf features a brass base, and each cushion seems to have the design ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
H 17.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Chaise Longue is an original decorative design furniture realized by Tito Agnoli in 1962. Rare example of P3S rattan chaise longue designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the 60s. ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Other

Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
H 26.38 in W 63.78 in D 24.41 in
Oscar Bach Style Hand-Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bench circa 1930
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

Vintage 1930s European Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique spiral library book staircase or step ladder. Made of walnut featuring three tiers with turned posts and brass finials. Measure: 44".
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

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20th Century Metal Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century metal footstools available for sale. 20th century metal footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Knoll, Paul McCobb and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful 20th century metal footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are 20th Century Metal Footstools?

20th century metal footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,988, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $24,200.

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.