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Footstools For Sale
De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds....
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

21st Century Contemporary Beige Stool Upholstered Suede and Black Anodized Iron
Located in Porto, PT
Eros stool is a modern design with a vintage legacy. The curved seating provides your interior design project with comfort and style. A contemporary stool upholstered in velvet is pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Faux Leopard Pouf Ottoman Footstool by Ferguson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Ferguson Copeland French Nail Trimmed Faux Leopard Pouf Ottoman Footstool ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid century stool, footrest, Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody, 1970
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

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Turn Carved Spiral Twist Walnut Handmade Cane Seat Footstool Ottoman - Pair. Item features hand woven cane seats, beautiful wood grain, very nice complimentary pair ...
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19th Century Jacobean Antique Footstools

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Walnut

De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. W...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage rattan round pouf designed by Franco Albini in the 1950s and manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s. An ingeniously designed stool that's composed solely of bent-ra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan

A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
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1920s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Cane, Wood

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 are turned, tapered and fluted. This piece has older grey paint and has been reupholstered in linen. The original seats are marked with Örebro shipping labels...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholst...
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20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather

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...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Footstools

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. Hand carved oak feet, shown in our "Scrubbed Oak" finish. The Lupa ottoman is a whimsical seating...
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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Oak

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 Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMANS IN RiCH HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of original circa 1930's Art Deco, super comfortable hand dyed saddle brown le...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

21st Century Contemporary Stool in upholstered in Grey Leather and Base in Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Manu Stool is a handmade lavish leather-upholstered piece. A modern stool with a design base of mesmerizing metalwork finished in glorious gold makes it the perfect choice to adorn a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Footstools

Materials

Suede, Wood

Frantisek Jirák, Midcentury Footstool, Produced by Tatra Nabytok, 1960s
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

Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Square in the Egyptian revival style. Curved slat seat with turned legs and stretchers.
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools

Materials

Oak

Anglo Indian Teak Stool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A unique Anglo-Indian Teakwood Carved Table/Stool. Its original blue paint, exceptionally carved details, and weathered patina give this piece a distinct personality.
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19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

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Teak, Paint

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Nailhead Keepsake Shoe Shine Box Foot Stool 15
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian quartersawn oak shoeshine box / foot stool / footrest featuring brass nailhead accents and turned column legs. Dimensions: 14.75" x 10.25" x 11" (Width x Depth x H...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools

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Rubber, Oak

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...
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20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Brass

Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
Located in El Monte, CA
A set of four levantine mother of pearl inlay stools with carved wooden sides and legs. Curved seat frame on four turned legs united by stret...
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20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suit...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Tan-Colored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic and classy tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of fallow, barley and tan. Gorgeous acc...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Footstool, Europe, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in original condition on top is damage , on photo
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Edwardian Turned Mahogany and Upholstered Foot Stool
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Early 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Footstools

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Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Footstools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid century fully upholstered foot stools. Could be used as an ottoman. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a s...
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Late 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

'Joe Ball' Leather Footstool by Centro Studi Poltronova, Italy
Located in London, GB
The super soft, high quality leather 'Joe Ball' is the perfect pouf or footstool designed by the renowned Florentine company, Centro Studi Poltronova. Designed for the fiftieth anniv...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Foam

Elegant sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful sheep leather ottoman with spherical legs. A sheep leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true rel...
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1980s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...
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1950s English Bohemian Vintage Footstools

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Bamboo

Small 18c Rustic Red Stool
Located in New York, NY
A very typical small side stool one would find in a European household, city or country. Lovely as a small side table in a bathroom.
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18th Century English Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...
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20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools

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Belgian Black Marble

EXTRA LARGE FEATHER SEAT RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather, extra large ottoman...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Leather

FEATHER FILLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather ottoman footstool for two people with overstuffed...
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20th Century English Country Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

Midcentury French Artisanal Crème Oak Stool, 1950s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautifully French oak stool handmade in 1950s. The stool have nice crafted details such as the organic shaped seating. The stool shows an incredible patina and is in good original condition. We found this unique object at an antique fair...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Oak

Nest Pouf upholstered with cane details
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Introducing Nest Stool, a captivating addition to the NEST series—a furniture collection seamlessly blending contemporary flair with timeless design. Crafted with a harmonious fusio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Cane

Mid-Century Style Blue Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool. They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as a bar stools. Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bouclé

19th Century Anglo-Indian Stool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century heavily carved Anglo-Indian footstool featuring floral, foliage and mythical beast details. This footstool is newly upholstered and is also available C.O.M. with quick t...
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19th Century Indian Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Long Victorian Footstool
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming long Victorian footstool made of walnut. Raised on cabriole legs with a central scrolling design to the centre of each side. The seat of the stool has been restored with...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage Please note the delivery fe...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Victorian circa 1880 Liberty London Ianthe Upholstered Ottoman Footstool Trunk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Liberty London Ianthe fabric My favourite type of stool in my favourite liber...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

MEDIUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, medium sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather ha...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Metal

19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
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19th Century French Antique Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Rattan Sheaf of Wheat Footstool in the Manner of McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Sheaf of wheat rattan footstool or end table in the style of McGuire. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a shipping quote to...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Rattan

Modernist Stool by H. Wouda, 1924
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow stool, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924. Painted pine, silk. The Interbellum, the period between the two World Wars, was a time when culture...
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1920s Dutch Modern Vintage Footstools

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Belgian Black Marble

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, stool with leather and rosewood
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Footstool c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts footstool attributed to Stickley offers upholstered seat on quarter sawn frame and raised on flared legs, unsigned, c1910 Measures - 10"h x 14.5"w x 16.6"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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, 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

Pair of Mid Century Modern Style GreeK Key Steel and Cowhide Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Jean Michel Frank style chromed steel and cowhide stools are in good condition with minimal if any signs of use and clean neoclassical Greek Key style and...
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Early 2000s European Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman ATTR: Herter Brothers *Please View Other Listings - Matching Side Chair and Piano Stool* Presenting an exceptional piece of...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools

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Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo

Pair of 19th century Italian Painted Footstools
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century Italian painted Footstools standing on cabriole legs with richly foliate carvings and gilt wood decorations.
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19th Century Italian Antique Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood, Paint

Antique and Vintage Footstools

Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.

Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.

Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)

Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.

During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.

Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.

The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.

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