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Footstools For Sale
Set of Two '2' Ottomans Footstools After Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This is a pair of ottomans / footstools designed in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The fabric has been newly upholsterd in Knoll Fabrics white bouclé. The wooden walnut base has a striking cross legged design. circa 1960s. ---Dimensions--- Width: 25 in / 63.5 cm Depth: 18 in / 45.72 cm Height: 16.5 in / 41.91 cm Condition Details: This exquisite set of ottomans...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

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

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Metal

Pair of Fine French Art Deco X-Form Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French 1940s X-form stool in cherry wood.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Antique Heavy Solid Bronze Kidney Shape Bench W/ Needle Point Upholstery Seat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Heavy Solid Bronze Kidney Shape Bench W/ Needle Point Upholstery Seat
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20th Century Unknown Footstools

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Brass, Bronze

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

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Fabric, Wood

Moroccan Hand Embroidered Large White Ottoman, Cushion or Pouf
Located in Plainview, NY
A large handwoven vintage moroccan white ottoman, cushion or pouf in a square shape. This eye-catching ottoman or pouf will lend an air of exotic majesty...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Footstools

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Textile

Set of 2 Fritz Hansen Style Stools With Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style Stools with Grey Enameled Frame and Molded Plywood Seat. In original condition with visible wear including chipping and scratch...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Vintage Eastern Bloc Industrial Stool, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak vintage Industrial stool, made in the 1970s. It features an unconventional design. It was made of iron and leather. In good preserved vintage condition, signs of time an...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Footstools

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Iron

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron and Brown Leather Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron and leather 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 Nou...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Iron

Art Deco Stool, Material Iron, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: iron 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 Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Iron

Pair of Small 19th Century Louis XV Style French Walnut and Burlap Foot Stools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of small 19th century Louis XV Style French Walnut and Burlap foot stools.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Burlap, Wood, Walnut

19th century English Oak Joint Stool Pegged Bench Display Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century English oak joint stool pegged bench display stand. Direct from England, a classic English “joint stool”. One of our most requested antiques...
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1860s British Jacobean Antique Footstools

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Oak

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Folding Stool
Located in New York, NY
Wood and Cognac leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad. circa 1950. Unsigned. Base in very good vintage condition with original leather seat. Hundevad based his design on...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Blue Plastic Footrests or Stools 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of black metal and electric blue plastic footrests or stools, 1960s Pair of footrests or stools with legs in black m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Teal Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and green water plastic footrest or stool, 1960s Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round sec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

De Sede DS-80 Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in brown. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina.
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

1970s Wooden and Fabric Stool or Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable. - Good original condition wood with minor sign of use. - Cleaning. -Fabric in very good condition -It will be dismantled for transport, low cost of transport.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

1950's Upholstered Wallnut Veneer Tabouret or Footstool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Italian wallnut veneer tabouret with beautiful original upholstery. In very good vintage condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wooden French Provincial Stools, Charlotte Perriand Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Wooden French Provincial Stools, Charlotte Perriand Style Pair of mid-century wooden stools in elm reminiscent of Charlotte Perriand's design. Perriand initial...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood

Pair of Fuzzy Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Fuzzy stools. The stools sit in a tripod turned legs and upholstery in creamy fuzzy upholstery. The stools are in good vintage condition with norma...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Stool, Footrest, Západoslovenské Nábytkárské Závody, 1970
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This stool/footrest was made by Západoslovenské nábytkárské Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It features plastic seat and the structure is made of beech wood. In go...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wood, Beech

77" Leather 'Superking' Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very-rare and original collectors example of the monumentally sized 77" rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s. This example is signed with the 'A&F Co' stamp underside one ear, and is in beautiful lightly aged and patinated condition. Incredibly rare and sought-after, this is the pinnacle pièce de résistance of Omersa collecting. Sturdy and structurally sound, this monumental rhino is ready to be used as a stool or bench for one to two people as it can support the weight of two adults - the interior is built with a steel frame, or use as a designer floor or tabletop sculpture or a friendly companion for an otherwise lonely house dog or cat. Some creative ways to use this Dimitri Omersa footstool is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a foot stool or armrest next to your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair or use as dining table bench seating for one side of the table. Omersa's designed leather animals...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stool, Vanity Stool Magenta Vinyl Seat Chrome Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool with dark Magenta patent leather seat upholstery on Chrome casters. This stool can be used as a footstool, vanity stool, bench or a place to put your ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Lucite, Patent Leather

Art Deco Tabouret, Footstool, 1930´s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco Tabouret, footstool, 1930´s Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric and Wood Beautiful yellow Upholstery New Upholstery Good Original Condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Madsen and Schubell Black Leather Reclining Chair and Stool, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use - Height of seat 37 cm - Leather in very good condition - Stool dimensions: 38 x 60 x 48cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Leather, Wood

Raphael Navot, "Acrostic Ottoman", 2021
Located in New York, NY
Raphael Navot [Israeli, b. 1977] Acrostic Ottoman, 2021 Cashmere, silk, oak Measures: 16.25 x 28.5 x 23.25 inches 41 x 72.6 x 59 cm Multidisciplinary Raphael Navot identifies ...
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2010s Footstools

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Silk, Oak

Art Deco Pouffe by Jindřich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This pouffe(footstool) was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1940´s. A comfortable retro chic. The upholstery showing signs of age and using, the padding...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Footstools

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Art Deco Pouffe by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This pouffe (footstool) was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1950´s. Very comfortable retro chic in the shape of a raspberry. In good Vintage condition,...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Komos Footrest by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Komos Footrest by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, 1950s Komos Footrest with black painted metal base and brass supports. The upholstery is in an original ocher yellow fabric. Produced by Saporiti Italia and designed by Augusto Bozzi in 1950s. Good condition, some signs of aging on the metal. We haven not rephulstered this fantastic stool but if you want change the fabric with us, contact Magazzino76...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Wood Tripod Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden milking stool made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat with tripod legs. No nails or hardware. Great lines and shape. Rustic...
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1950s French Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Franco Albini Style Handwoven Rattan / Wicker Ottoman, Pouf, Footstool, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
1960s vintage style of Franco Albini & Franca Helg round handwoven rattan, wicker ottoman, pouf, footstool or side table. Exemplary construction, woven ties are firmly linked. An i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Wicker, Rattan

Fernando and Humberto Campana, "Bolotas Puff 'Red'", 2018
Located in New York, NY
Fernando and Humberto Campana [Brazilian, b. 1961,1953] Bolotas Puff (Red), 2018 Sheep's wool and Ipê wood 19.75 x 35.5 x 35.5 inches 50 x 90 x 90 cm Edition of 8 Introduced during ...
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2010s Footstools

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Fur, Sheepskin

1940s Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered.
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Amazonian Checkered Foot Stool in Madeiras Wood, 1980's
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique stool/small bench was designed in Manauas-AM, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, by Luiz Galvao.
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1980s South American Modern Vintage Footstools

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Hardwood

Old Petite Antler Footstool Seat with White Icelandic Sheepskin
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage antler footstool with white natural Icelandic sheepskin upholstered seat. This small stool stands on a pair of deer antlers. Newly upholstered in long white natural Iceland...
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1950s American Adirondack Vintage Footstools

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Antler, Sheepskin

Rare Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti Ottoman, 1950s Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
  This rare Italian ottoman was designed by Augusto Bozzi for Fratelli Saporiti in the 1959s. The stool in the "Kosmos" model is in original condition with label and is in need of a ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Iron

French Tripod Stool from the 50's Handcrafted Solid Oak Artisanal Hand CraftF330
Located in Lyon, FR
French tripod stool from the 50's, entirely hand carved in solid oak. Nice decoration on the top of the stool (see pictures). Very nice vintage condition.
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1950s French Campaign Vintage Footstools

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Wood

Mid-Century Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, 1950‘s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Good original condition.  
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Foot Stool Ottoman Hassock Pouf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gold diamond pattern fabric upholstery ottoman footstool by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Bouclé Wool Italian Footstool, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Footstool made of four legs and metallic structure upholstered with bouclé wool, Koala model edited by Pierre Frey. Edited by Artflex, Italy, 1960s. Every item LA Studio offers is c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heart Stool Early Green Metal Tag
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar green metal tag, heart tool with splayed legs in very fine condition. Edward J Wormley A leading American furniture designer for...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Cherry, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lucite or Acrylic Stool, Vanity Stool on Chrome Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite or acrylic stool on chrome casters. This stool can be used as a footstool, vanity stool or a place to put your magazine. The stool is firm and sturdy and ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Chrome

Modern Round Handcrafted Leather Ottoman, Pouf in Antique Leather, Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Ottoman in luxurious antique leather. Sown in quarters on the seating surface. We use only the very best quality leather. Featuring a beautiful tight grain and a fine hand and is m...
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2010s American Modern Footstools

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Leather, Plastic, Wood

French Neo-Classical Black Iron X-Stool
Located in London, GB
Elegant French 1950s Neo-Classical enameled iron x-stool with nickel accents.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Pair of 18th Century Carved Italian Benches
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of beautifully carved Italian benches Provenance-Rome Genoa Auction House.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Footstools

19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstool with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique footstool was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1860. The carved, rectangular footrest has been reupholstered with old Aubusson verdure fragment...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools

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Tapestry, Walnut

Set of Six Adjustable Architect Stools Designed by Friso Kramer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable and swivel Industrial architect stools with seats are made in plywood, the base in gray lacquered metal. The height is adjustable from 55 cm...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footstools

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Metal

Hans Wegner AP-29 "Papa Bear" Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-29 "Papa Bear" footstool designed in 1953 and produced by AP Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footstools

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Teak, Leather

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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