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Pair of Midcentury Petrol Blue Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Petrol Blue Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

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 Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish

Located in Highwood, IL

French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Aristide Boucicaut, Tapisserie et Ameublement Paris. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche was the first department store in the world and opened in 1852 in Paris with Aristide Boucicaut and his wife Marguerite at the helm. They offered original creations and limited editions alongside a selection of the most beautiful objects from all over the world. Our Antique French Louis XV Ottoman...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools
English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools

English Beaded On Velvet Round Footstools

Located in Tampa, FL

A rare and beautiful pair of English beaded velvet stools, dating to circa 1840s. Each stool features a richly beaded velvet upholstered top measuring approximately 10 1/2 inches in ...

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1940s English Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Beads

Antique 1920s Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Stool Side Table Plant Sculpture Stand
Antique 1920s Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Stool Side Table Plant Sculpture Stand

Antique 1920s Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Stool Side Table Plant Sculpture Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

A Mission oak stool, table or stand. Made from oak with jointed legs. Given as a gift in 1929. Dimensions: 12.5" x 13" x 11.5"h

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1920s American Mission Vintage Footstools

Materials

Oak

Set of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two Petrol Blue Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful petrol blue high quality velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, chara...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric

1960s Wrought Iron Patio Ottoman by Mario Papperzini
1960s Wrought Iron Patio Ottoman by Mario Papperzini

1960s Wrought Iron Patio Ottoman by Mario Papperzini

By Mario Papperzini, Salterini

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful pair of wrought iron outdoor ottomans designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. They are originally from the 1960’s. They have a beautiful patina wonderful Verdigri...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

VINTAGE BURGUNDY LEATHER CHESTERFiELD QUEEN ANNE LEGS FOOTSTOOL
VINTAGE BURGUNDY LEATHER CHESTERFiELD QUEEN ANNE LEGS FOOTSTOOL

VINTAGE BURGUNDY LEATHER CHESTERFiELD QUEEN ANNE LEGS FOOTSTOOL

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Footstool, featuring distinctive Queen Anne legs. This exquisite piece combines classic design with r...

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20th Century British Footstools

Materials

Leather

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand

Organic Modern Turned Wood and Rope Footstool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand A charming turned wood and handwoven natural fiber rope footstool, rooted in the organic modern trad...

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1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Rope, Organic Material, Wood

Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool
Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool

Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Mid Century Modern Red Crocodile Embossed Leather X Bench Footstool.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern

Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern

Located in London, GB

The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...

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2010s European Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Alpaca White Faux Fur Stool, Europe, 1960s

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 Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf

Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Nice circular bamboo footrest, ottoman. Comes with upholstered pad top, in black fabric. Measures: Diameter at top 19" x diameter at bottom 16".

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Vintage Needlepoint Tapestry, Wool on Cotton, Floral Motifs, 1960s
Vintage Needlepoint Tapestry, Wool on Cotton, Floral Motifs, 1960s

Vintage Needlepoint Tapestry, Wool on Cotton, Floral Motifs, 1960s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional needlepoint made of wool and cotton, combinations of needlepoint and vivid petit point work, beautiful basket of flowers and flowers and vines motifs all around, the needle point is stamped by “needlepoint hallmark”. Could be used for upholstery, or as framed wall tapestry.

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1960s American Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wool

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Needlepoint Square Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Needlepoint Square Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Needlepoint Square Footstools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming pair of late 19th-century English Victorian footstools featuring fine needlepoint upholstery with a scrollwork motif. The stools have a square-shaped pine frame that is soli...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools

Materials

Pine

Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower  by Swedese
Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower  by Swedese

Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower by Swedese

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

Located in Bochum, NRW

Original Sunflower Yellow Corduroy by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman by celebrated designer Yngve Ekström fo...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Tapestry

Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet
Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet

Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet

Located in Trenton, NJ

This unique footstool showcases the kind of exuberant carving associated with Gothic and Renaissance Revival design. The standout feature is the set of grotesque mask carvings at eac...

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20th Century Gothic Revival Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and aqua 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 Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950
Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950

Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin. The legs are made of dark stained woo...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, 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 Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Miguel Fisac Stool
Miguel Fisac Stool

Miguel Fisac Stool

$4,297 / set

Miguel Fisac Stool

Located in Barcelona, ES

This stool, designed by the visionary Spanish architect Miguel Fisac, is much more than a simple seat: it is a unique and rare piece that combines history, design, and functionality....

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1960s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Faux Bamboo Stool
English Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Faux Bamboo Stool

English Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Faux Bamboo Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Chinese Chippendale style gilded faux bamboo stool from the mid-19th century, its square crown seat with canted corners upholstered with a leopard print cut velvet in orange ...

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Mid-19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970
Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970

Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970

$318Sale Price|55% Off

Scandinavian Footstool 1960-1970

Located in Herentals, BE

The wooden footstool has a new upholstery of a high-quality yellow woven fabric.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

Footstool or ottoman, Italian 1950s, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape. Wood frame upholstered in dense foam and covered in its original wine colored cotton velvet, standing ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Ash Wood Footstool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Navy)
Handcrafted Ash Wood Footstool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Navy)

Handcrafted Ash Wood Footstool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Navy)

Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA

The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid ash wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s topp...

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Pair of Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

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 Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique Hand-Carved Low Table with Kazak Upholstery, Wood, 1920s
Antique Hand-Carved Low Table with Kazak Upholstery, Wood, 1920s

Antique Hand-Carved Low Table with Kazak Upholstery, Wood, 1920s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautifully hand carved Antiqe piece professionally restored , exceptional vivid carving with one side Mythological face , upholstered with exceptional antique Kazak rug with geometr...

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1920s Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood

Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C
Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C

Antique Belle Epoque Oak Wood and Cane Footstool/ Occasional Table, late 19th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Restored Belle Époque Hand-Carved Oak Footstool with Handwoven Cane Top, Spain, Circa 1900 This elegant footstool originates from Spain and dates to the Belle Époque period, around ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Belle Époque Antique Footstools

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Exotic Wood and Leather Stool in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini Design, Luzio
Exotic Wood and Leather Stool in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini Design, Luzio

Exotic Wood and Leather Stool in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini Design, Luzio

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Luzio Stool features a solid wood frame and a slung leather seat featuring handmade leather cording to help give the seat its signature shape. Available in several standard matching or contrasting leathers, or the upholstery material of your choice. Shown in Argentine Rosewood finish. Measurements are: 26" W x 18" D x 20" H Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume Teak, Abruzzo Almond, Abruzzo Black, Abruzzo Cappuccino, Abruzzo Chocolate, Abruzzo Chocolate, Abruzzo Concrete, Abruzzo Graphite, Abruzzo Cream, Abruzzo Mocha, Abruzzo Pepper, Abruzzo Terracotta, Abruzzo White, Abruzzo Bone, Bari Cream, Bari Caramel, Bari Chocolate, Bari Cognac, Bari Copper, Parma Flash, Roma Sable, Piemonte Hazelnut, Ischia Gray, Lipari Celeste, Genova Brown, Napoli Camel, Napoli Seal, Mediterranean Marsala, Lipari Sangria, Lipari Pecan, Parma Black, Napoli Smoke, Napoli Creme, Piemonte Red, Roma Brown, Napoli Teal, Piemonte Navy, Parma Bone, Sardinia Maple, Piemonte Autumn, Sardinia Chestnut, Bologna Tobaco, Campania Amaretto, Campania Brown and Piemonte Brandy. About Costantini Design...

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2010s Argentine Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stools c...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool
18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool of rectangular form, the stuff over upholstered and studded seat raised over ornately carved apron with centred grotesque masque flanked w...

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18th Century Irish George III Antique Footstools

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Mahogany

Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's
Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's

Adrian Pearsal Pair of Trifecta Stools on Castors in Yellow Cashmere, USA 1960's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Pristine pair of original Trifecta stools on ball castors by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates. The subtle and soft geometric form paired with the bright, eye-catching hue makes thi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950
Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950

Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950

Located in London, GB

Pair Mid Century Rush Cord And Beech Stools Denmark C.1950 Presented in very good condition commensurate with age.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray

Pair of Tony Paul Gray Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray

By Tony Paul

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath gray leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Leather

18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest
18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest

18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

A wonderfully rustic early Italian hand carved cassone with egg and dart moulded frame, time-softened wood and solid panels on the front and sides. Although this chest has suffered w...

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18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Ash Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Light Blue)
Handcrafted Ash Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Light Blue)

Handcrafted Ash Stool w/ Shearling (White) Seat, The Muffin Man (Light Blue)

Located in Lower Gwynedd, PA

The Muffin Man is a handcrafted stool made in the USA from solid ash wood, designed to bring comfort and quiet character into a space. Resting on four sweetly rounded feet, it’s topp...

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2010s American Footstools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2
Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2

Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s, set of 2

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 2 stools in pine. This model was designed by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age of the stools. FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Pine

Set of 2 Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stools, Italy 1960s
Set of 2 Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stools, Italy 1960s

Set of 2 Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stools, Italy 1960s

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Set of two playful rattan stools in the style of Franco Albini. Nice organic shape, light and easy, works in almost any space. Can be used as stools, side tables or just as decorati...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Vintage White and Blue Linen Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage White and Blue Linen Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

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 Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

"Giotto" Swivel Stool or Side Table by Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
"Giotto" Swivel Stool or Side Table by Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s

"Giotto" Swivel Stool or Side Table by Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s

Wonderful and incredibly rare "Giotto" swivel stool designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi and produced by Zanotta in Italy during the 1970s. Signed on the bottom. Fully original ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold
French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold

French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold

By Massant

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Louis XVI style footstool repose pied, gilt gold Large footstool, highly decorative, can also be used as extra seating or as an ottoman instead of a coffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century
Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century

Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an exceptional example of a tribal ceremonial camel saddle, likely originating from North Africa or the Middle East, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The saddle...

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Footstools

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Brass

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Set of Two White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and aqua 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 Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman

Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Walnut Figural Lion & Female Face Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman. Item features a floral needlepoint seat, 2 lion faces, 2 female maiden faces, solid wood constructi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collectible Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand in an elegant dark finish. Circa 1950s. You can find this stool featured in the Charlotte Perriand complete works Volume 2.

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1950s French Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Ancient African Wooden Stool
Ancient African Wooden Stool

Ancient African Wooden Stool

Located in Soho, London, GB

Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.

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19th Century Congolese Antique Footstools

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Pair of Footstools or Plant Stands
Antique Chinese Pair of Footstools or Plant Stands

Antique Chinese Pair of Footstools or Plant Stands

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Chinese Pair of Footstools or Plant stands with carving decorations.

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1940s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Footstools

Materials

Wood

Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander
Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander

Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander Striking bench or footstool with a concave cushion upholstered in horse hide and bordered with brass tacks over hors...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Hide

2 Amaizing Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, France, 1940
2 Amaizing Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, France, 1940

2 Amaizing Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, France, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 stools Art Deco Material: leather and wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art N...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960
Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960

Charlotte Perriand Berger Low Stool, Aged Oak, Modern Design, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows beautifully aged ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Stool, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Velvet

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.