Skip to main content

Scandinavian Wood Footstools

4
590
39
10
to
35
292
278
635
596
597
247
187
28
5
4
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
26
73
489
49
14
420
30
1
3
3
8
15
110
193
18
7
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
316
124
38
45
37
42
37
41
36
41
36
41
26
16
10
10
10
Sort By
Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather, Denmark, 193
By Kaare Klint
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Safari Footstool with solid ebonized brown wood frame and brown leather seat. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produced circa ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, 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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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...
Category

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
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Stool for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cane stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The stool features a woven cane seat and tapered teak dowel legs. Dimensions
 22" width x 16" dept...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Cane

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.
Category

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
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original button vinyl with minor wear and tear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 13 in W 19 in D 14 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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool by Spottrup, circa 1960's. Robust construction with cross supports and original upholstery. Spottrup & Danish Furniture Makers' control stamp intact.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Tapering, sleek removable legs and original vinyl upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

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

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

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish teak footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original upholstery with minor wear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish beech footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek tapering legs and original upholstery with wear.
Category

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.
Category

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 Danish footstool circa 1960's. Sleek tapered legs and tufted original upholstery with wear.
Category

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 Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Slim curved seat and long tapered legs create an elegant profile. Original upholstery with minor wear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 17 in W 21 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Removeable legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Teak Footstool
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 14 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.
Category

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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

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.
Category

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
PK33 stool designed by Poul Khaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

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

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 Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Elm

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
H 16 in W 22 in D 14 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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Stool, Model 78a In Rosewood With Black Leather Niels O. Møller From 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool is a Model 78a made of rosewood with black leather, designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller's Møbelfabrik in 1950. It has a simple and functional design, typical of Mø...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

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

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Elm

Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
H 16 in W 22 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
By SL Møbler Denmark 1
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish footstool by SL Mobler, circa 1960's. Angled ergonomic design with sleek legs. SL Mobler maker's mark intact.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Footstool
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Sleek conical legs and original vinyl upholstery with minor wear.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish footstool, circa 1960's. Elegent, robust design with cross supports. Original black vinyl uphostery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholstered in unique vintage hand woven ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Late Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Danish Vintage Rosewood Footstool By Spøttrup, 1960s
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish rosewood footstool by Spøttrup Vintage Rosewood Footstool from 1960s. Manufactured in Denmark by Spøttrup. Seat upholstered in black leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian footstools from Gotland. Leaf cut decor around the sides with reeded fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with inverted pedals ove...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo-Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual pair of Rococo-Gustavian transitional footstools made in Stockholm. The base has rounded fleurons on the corners and a flower-leaf carving in the bowed center. The legs ar...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with teak frame and woven cotton upholstery ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
H 16 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather. Designed in 1958 after drawings of the original ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

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.
Category

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
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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Little Petra vb1 & Pouf atd1 in Sheepskin & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

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 in Indian red elegance full grain aniline leather. Made of solid rosewood. Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Compact design with original jet black upholstery with soft rounded edges. Sleek conical legs with nice patina! Please inquire for remote and...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Footstool
H 14 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Late Gustavian footstools. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll with reeded fleurons on the corners. Turned legs are tapered and fluted. Su...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
H 18.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Teak stool with storage compartment
Located in Vojens, 83
Teak stool with storage space under the seat. Seat upholstered in gray artificial leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Teak stool with storage compartment
Teak stool with storage compartment
H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
PH Stool, Brass Legs, Black Oak Veneer, Extreme Walnut Leather Seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH stool is perfectly proportioned to match the PH dressing table or stand-alone as a functional sculpture. The PH stool is available in mahogany, black or natural oak. The m...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustavian Style 1900s Swedish Footstool with Carved Rosettes and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style footstool from circa 1900 with gray painted finish, carved rosettes, tapered legs and upholstery. This Swedish Gustavian style footstool, crafted around 190...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare pair of Gustavian footstools with Stockholm chairmaker’s seal on both. Frames are decorated with upright leaf cut. The corners meet in decorative medallions. The legs are fini...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool From the 1960s Danish vintage ottoman or ottoman. The ottoman or ottoman has a black leatherette seat with stitching and beech legs. The conditio...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960s
Free Shipping
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Inca Chair ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel AB Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell Manufactured by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Characteristic for Arne Norell‘s Inca furniture series and done other ms as well is it‘s stackable b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

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

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Scandinavian Wood Footstools", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Scandinavian Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of scandinavian wood footstools for sale on 1stDibs. Find 245 antique and vintage scandinavian wood footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Scandinavian wood footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian wood footstools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small scandinavian wood footstools measuring 9.5 inches across. Many scandinavian wood footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Poul Henningsen produced popular scandinavian wood footstools that are worth a look.

How Much are Scandinavian Wood Footstools?

Prices for scandinavian wood footstools start at $125 and top out at $19,709 with the average selling for $1,633.

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.