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Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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

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

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

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

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

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

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...
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Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

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

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.
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Vintage 1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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Vintage 1980s American Footstools

Materials

Iron

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
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

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
Mid Century Brass Scoop Vanity Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century brass scoop vanity stool This stool Measures: 22 wide x 11.5 deep x 17.25 inches high This set is in Good Vintage Condition with minor marks on brass and wear. W...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Scoop Vanity Stool
Mid Century Brass Scoop Vanity Stool
H 17.25 in W 22 in D 11.5 in
20th Century Leopard Vintage Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality iron stool consisting of a beautiful soft leopard print upholstery and a handsome base. This vintage leopard stool with its upholstered part, a seat and iron base would ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Iron

20th Century Leopard Vintage Stool
20th Century Leopard Vintage Stool
H 20.5 in W 17 in D 26 in
Jørgen Gammelgaard Unusual Leather Foldable Stool, Danemark 1970
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Forest, BE
This is an unusual leather version of the yet rare but Classic folding stool by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938–1991) who was a Danish furniture designer who also designed lamps and silverw...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Lounge Armchair & Footstool  So comfortable, stylish and in excellent original condition.  In the same family from new and hardy used! This is a lovely high quality sofa from...
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1990s British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Retro Armchair and Footstool
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H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
By J.A. Casillas
Located in Stamford, CT
American designer mid-century leather bench. A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A. Casillas. A sleek and stylish bench in the Mid Century Modern Taste on a rectangu...
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Vintage 1980s Benches

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Metal

Michel Boyer Style Mid-Century Modern Footstools, Stainless Steel, Black Leather
By Michel Boyer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Michel Boyer Style Rouve Edition 'X' stools in a brushed stainless steel with a black leather cushion. These impressive Mid-Century Modern benches are simply stunning. The st...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Faux Crocodilie Upholstered Chrome Stools Ottomans
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...
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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid Century Iron Stool
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid Century iron stool This stool measures: 17.25 wide x 17.25 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Industrial Foot Stools Designed by Foraform, Norway
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of industrial midcentury bar stools Mobelfakta designed by Foraform, Norway, 1980s. Black wrought iron frames with in wood grey painted seats. Vintage patina. Dimensio...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Footstool with Ico Parisi style structure, made with lacquered iron structure in black and legs ending in brass sleeves. Reupholstered in linen fabric with a black and white rectangu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marge Carson Mid-Century Brass Souffle Poof Ottoman, Pair
By Marge Carson
Located in Countryside, IL
Marge Carson mid-century brass souffle poof ottoman - pair. Each ottoman measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 16 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Paul Evan Style X Bench, Lucite Armrest, Chrome Accents
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evan Style X Bench,Footstool or Ottoman. Mid Century modern having Lucite Armrest on X Shaped Frames. One of a Compataible pair of Paul Evans Style benches, footstools or otto...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Footstool with black lacquered iron structure and legs ending in brass sleeves. It has been newly reupholstered in this stunning yellow print of cotton and linen fabric. Italy, 1970s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Footstool with black lacquered iron structure and legs ending in brass sleeves. It has been newly reupholstered in this stunning pink and blue horses galloping for a movement of comp...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Brass over Steel and White Upholstered Zig Zag Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage zig zag stool is brass toned in color over steel. It is not brass. It has not been re-plated in brass either. The seat has been re-upholstered in a white textural cotton...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great gilded gold leaf base Hollywood regency "souffle" ottoman pair in the manner of Karl Springer with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Mea...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mongolian Goat Fur Round Footstool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian footstool with solid wood structure upholstered in natural Mongolian black goat fur. Legs made of brass, Italy, 1950s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Iron

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
by Philippe Starck for Presence Paris / Loréal
By Philippe Starck
Located in Roma, IT
Raro sgabello girevole di Philippe Starck per Presence Paris / L'Oréal Sgabello molto raro e attraente è stato progettato da Philippe Starck nel 1989 per Presence Paris / L'Oréal. ...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

1970's Restored Mid-Century Modern Benches with Chrome Bases & Hexagon Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a pair of 1970’s Mid-Century Modern-style benches, artfully combining style and functionality. Their chrome bases exemplify the sleek design aesthetics of the era and ens...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Polish Brass and Fabric Poufs by Weiman Company
By Weiman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric on casters poufs by Weiman Company. This came out of a Steve Chase design estate and are in beautiful original condition. Measurements: 23...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Soriana Pouf in Original Tan Leather by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana pouf in original tan leather by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina – Italy, circa 1970. Original leather in good condition with signs of use and patina. No tears or holes. Chrome is...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ottoman Tufted Footstools Stool Bench Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of ottoman footstools stool bench Cy Mann.
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Vintage 1970s Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Modern X-Base Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish modern upholstered bench. Sturdy X-frame chrome base. The padded seat is covered in a black tufted faux-leather upholstery. A nice piece that is sure to compliment any modern...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Modern X-Base Upholstered Bench
Modern X-Base Upholstered Bench
H 16.5 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
Milo Baughman Upside Down U Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Upside Down U Ottoman with solid brass foot supports, Reupholstered with Knoll Aegean Boucle.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Bar Footstools, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage bar stools. Durable design of a heavy black metal base and chrome footrest. Red micro-suede top.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Bar Footstools, 1970s
Bar Footstools, 1970s
H 30.71 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Leather and Brutalist Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of custom leather poufs with a Brutalist brass base design by Marge Carson in the 1970s. The poufs have been newly recovered with a soft lite rose champagne color leather (see...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Souffle Pouf
By Karl Springer
Located in Highland, IN
An iconic design of Karl Springer's, the souffle pouf saw many interations by different makers. This example is unmarked, but of very good quality with a chromed steel base and a nic...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Style Souffle Pouf
Karl Springer Style Souffle Pouf
H 18 in W 23 in D 23 in
Brass and Leather Ottoman by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous large ottoman by Steve Chase. It had a string of lights around the base that were taken off. But can be easily replaced. This was a very common thing with Steve Chase. Ne...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Dux Lounge chairs and Ottomans attributed to Bruno Mathsson, 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Porto, PT
Architect and designer Bruno Mathsson was born in Värnamo, Sweden in 1907 and has symbolized contemporary Swedish furniture design like no one else. During the 1960s and 70s, Bruno M...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet ST670 Armchairs and 1 Footstool 1960
By Thonet, Hanno von Gustedt
Located in Ostend, BE
Very rare!! 2 armchairs and 1 footstool designed by Hanno von Gustedt for Thonet. 1960. Black lacquered steel base in very good condition. Stain free grey fabric is used for the re-u...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet ST670 Armchairs and  1 Footstool 1960
Thonet ST670 Armchairs and  1 Footstool 1960
H 30.52 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Italian Vintage Footstool Leather and Aluminium by Ettore Sottsass for Formanova
By Formanova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Vintage footstool with seat in original leather and aluminium structure, prototype, signed at the base, design by Ettore Sottsass manufactured by Formanova, Italy, circa 1973 Measur...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very nice set of one armchair and two stools executed in nickel-plated steel by Warren Platner from the Platner collection for Knoll, 1970s. New upholstered in a blue velvet, in e...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner
Warren Platner
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 22.45 in
Rare Pair of Stools by Robert Lemariey
By Robert Lemariey
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of stools/benches in Macassar d'Ebony in a post-modern/modern neoclassical spirit with solid bronze cornices and sabots. The elegant legs taper in a stepped fashion...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Stools by Robert Lemariey
Rare Pair of Stools by Robert Lemariey
H 15 in W 17.75 in D 15 in
Pair of Italian Brushed Steel and Leather Upholstered Stools 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of 1970s very chic, leather/brushed steel upholstered ottomans with symmetric cutouts for storage (magazines, etc. Note the cool conical shaped feet. High quality construction...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Chevron Stools For Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of three stools by Directional. Newly upholstered in charcoal chevron material.
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Vintage 1970s American Footstools

Materials

Metal

Chevron Stools For Directional
Chevron Stools For Directional
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Maison Jansen Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Jansen steel and brass campaign stool with original leather. Literature: Jansen Deocation, Leveque ppg 132-133. Les Decorateurs des Annees 1960-1970, Favardin and Bloch-Chamfo...
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Vintage 1970s French Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Maison Jansen Stool
Maison Jansen Stool
H 18 in W 24 in D 17 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
oul Kjaerholm PK91 folding stool for Fritz Hansen. The PK91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm is based on historical research of Kjaerholm and makes the object completely time...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980 Vintage Tabouret, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Hermès Paris Pippa Folding Stool, Rene Dumas & Peter Coles, France, 1990s
By Peter Coles, Rena Dumas, Hermès
Located in Vienna, AT
An early model of the well-known foldable "Pippa" stool, designed by Rena Dumas & Peter Coles for Hermes Paris, manufactured in the early 1990s. This iconic design classic has a wond...
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1990s French Stools

Materials

Brass

Chrome Maroon bouclé Stools Space Age Midcentury Vintage Retro, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of amazing low-slung stools, in a bold chrome mushroom shape and topped with a bouclé seat. The bouclé is from the prestigious Isle Mill, and is made from organic wool, colour...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Footstools

Materials

Iron, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Gorgeous Shag Post Modern Brass Leg Window Bench Stool, circa 1990
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Shag upholstered top. Brass legs. 17" H x 45" W x 18 1/2" D. Condition As found in estate condition.
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1990s European Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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Late 20th Century Metal Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of late 20th century metal footstools available for sale. Late 20th century metal footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Late 20th century metal footstools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Marge Carson and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are Late 20th Century Metal Footstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $18,792 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.