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Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Light Creme Boucle Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
20th Century Baby Pink Stool, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Wool Hand Tufting Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. The stool is after full ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

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

Pair of Antique Stools, Ebonized Beech Wood, Creme Fabric, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of petite stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period. Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covered with cream-white structure...
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Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Fabric, 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

Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful high quality faux fur. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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

Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
H 15.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Original vinyl upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 15 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large french stools or tabouret from the mid 19th century. Solid beech, partly ebonized. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Newly upholstered and covered with...
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Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 16 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slender spayed legs and original upholstery with wear & tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 14 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Unique splayed legs & original upholstery with minor wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Removable legs and original vinyl with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish footstool circa 1960's. Sleek tapered legs and tufted original upholstery with wear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-century beech footstool, circa 1960's. Gently curved seat and splayed legs with original upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
H 14 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech footstool, circa 1960's. Spayed removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Fliptop Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool with storage, circa 1960's. Handy flip top divided storage compartment. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech and Vinyl Footstool with Storage
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak flip top footstool circa 1960's. Tufted top flips open to storage compartment with fitted interior. Some minor marks consistent with age.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Mini Heart Stool, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Frantisek Jirák, Midcentury Footstool, Produced by Tatra Nabytok, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury footstool designed by Frantisek Jirak for by Tatra nabytok Pravenec, 1960´s. Made in the former Czechoslovakia. Very stylish and modern design. In very good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
H 16.34 in W 23.23 in D 15.75 in
Mid century stool, footrest, Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody, 1970
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury stool/footrest was made by Západoslovenské nábytkárské Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It has leatherette seat and the structure is made of beech ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mini Heart Stool, Gray Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

Mini Heart Stool, Olive Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

Mini Heart Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

Mid-Century Yellow-Gray Pattern Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Ed...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful white faux fur white upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1950's Set of Two Restored an Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's set of two restored and reupholstered Danish mid-century modern stools Set of two stools from the 1950s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and new upholstery in very g...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools Please note t...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Beech, Leather

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard velvet high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

French Painted Upholstered Stool
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French painted stool, upholstered in Colefax and Fowler fabric. Very stylish. 1890. Internal reference: JG1 Reference: 8050 Dimensions 23.5 inches (60 cms) Wide 23.5 i...
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

French Painted Upholstered Stool
French Painted Upholstered Stool
H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specif...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

20th Century Baby Pink Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of t...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Baby Pink Stool, Europe, 1960s
20th Century Baby Pink Stool, Europe, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf or Stool Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design, cute "bone" shape, nice condition on the original upholstery! Please inquire for international and remote shipping rates.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Danish Modern Beech Footstool
H 19 in W 24 in D 24 in
Scottish Wool Upholstered Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two early 20th century aesthetic movement stools in ebonized beech with new lettuce green 100% scottish wool upholstered tops with brass stud detailing, both with box spindle stretch...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools

Materials

Beech

Scottish Wool Upholstered Stools
Scottish Wool Upholstered Stools
H 21.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design, can be used with virtually any seating type and is easy to move around the home. Please inquire for remote and international ship...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Danish Modern Beech Footstool
H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Wood Stool in Beige, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
A comfortable stool, designed by Edmund Homa, manufactured by Goscinska Furniture Factory in Poland in the 1960s. The structure is made of solid beechwood in a warm color, finish...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Can be used with virtually any seating type, easy to move around the home. Original as-is upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Danish Modern Beech Footstool
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 13 in
Mid Century Tripod Stool, 1960´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage stool was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of beech wood. Wood is in good Vintage condition, showing slight signs of age and wear. Heig...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design can be used with virtually any seating type. Original upholstery. Basic, essential!
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Beech Footstool
Danish Modern Beech Footstool
H 5 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Pink Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stool was designed by Ed...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Upholstered Stool, Footrest, 1960, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This stool/footrest was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of beech wood and it´s upholstered in fabric. Showing signs of age and using, the fabric is torn...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Glossy Purple Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful glossy purple color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Modernist Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of stools can also be end table.
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Beech

Pair of Modernist Stools
Pair of Modernist Stools
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Danish Tripod Stool in Beech, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tripod stool in solid beech, reupholstered seat long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A great object for the Scandinavian interior home...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Fully restored danish stool. The stool feature a simple and elegant design with it's curved upholstered seat on top of it's four fluted chair legs in tanned beech and newly ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech, Fabric

1930's Set of Two Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools
Located in Knebel, DK
1930s Restored Danish Robert Rasmussen Art Deco Stools or Footstools Rare set of two Art Deco stools from the 1920s / 1930s with tanned beech legs, solid brass shoes and original u...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Footstools

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Beech

Midcentury Vintage Petrol Blue Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and blue high quality linen upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful purple violet high-quality upholstery. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteris...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Vintage White and Blue Linen Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and blue high quality linen upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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European Beech Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of european beech footstools available on 1stDibs. European beech footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. European beech footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european beech footstools over the years, but those made by Chesterfield, Josef Jaworek and Erik Höglund are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European Beech Footstools?

Prices for european beech footstools start at $307 and top out at $4,955 with the average selling for $1,372.

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.