1950s Italian Organic Ebonized Wood Ottoman or Foot Stool in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A beautifully sculptural Italian foot stool from the 1950s, executed in the refined spirit of Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi. Defined by its elegant organic silhouette and light architectu...
Beech
Madsen and Schubell, Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1940s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Stamford, CT
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Footstool or Ottoman, Beech, Suede, Sweden, 1950s An organic form ottoman designed and produced by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell in Sweden c. 1950s. This ex...
Suede, Beech
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Fully restored danish stool. The stool feature a simple and elegant design with it's curved upholstered seat on top of it's four fluted chair legs in tanned beech and newly re...
Beech
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Modernist Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of stools can also be end table.
Beech
Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of three stools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul. Produced in the late 1950s these stools are in their ori...
Wicker, Beech
Madsen & Schubell, Ottoman/Footstool, Model "Pragh"
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Ottoman(footstool) with stained beech legs. Seat upholstered in deep green plush. Designed in 1954 by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Rungsted (Copenhagen) Denmark. The Ottoman comes wit...
Beech
Italian Art Deco Stools
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of 1940s Italian Art Deco stools with curved seat detailing and newly upholstered velvet seat cushions.
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 18.12 in W 19.89 in D 11.82 in
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...
Beech
Architect Beech Adjustable Drafting Working Footstools
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable swiveling university working architect footstools, circa 1950.The height of the seat can be adjusted from lowest 42.5cm / 16.73inch to highest 62.5cm / 24.61 inch. Also th...
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
Tony Paul Attributed Low Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of three low stools or footstools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul. Produced in the late 1950s these stool...
Wicker, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Beech Stools, Czechoslovakia, Around 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition with minor signs of use, patina - Stable. - jr
Beech
French Louis XV Paint Decorated Foot Stool Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very attractive French Louis XV stool in white and green. The stool measures 28 wide x 14 inches deep x 18 inches tall. The piece is in good used condition. Dates to the 19...
Beech
Pair of Sculptural Parisi Armchairs and Matching Foot Stools
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of sculptural Italian armchairs by Parisi with their matching foot stools. Newly upholstered in a pale grey fabric. Measures: 77 cm high (backs) x 34 cm high (seats) x ...
Beech
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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Footrest and Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs with footrest characterized by structures in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago. Footrest measures: cm...
Velvet, Beech
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H 17.5 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
1950s Japanese Architect Isamu Kenmochi Stool Bentwood Akita Mokko Midcentury
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All original and retaining its original vinyl upholstery. A wonderful japanese bentwood stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko of Japan, c.1950s. Made of stained beech, and black v...
Naugahyde, Beech
Danish Midcentury 1950's Footstool
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish footstool made in the 1950's. Made from beech wood and raised on legs of teak. Sturdy and good condition
Wool, Beech
Vintage Erik Höglund Footstool
By Erik Höglund
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely footstool in beech and hamp webbing.
Beech
Sold
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
G-Plan Wingback Armchair and Footstool in Blue Wool with Beech Legs, circa 1956
By G-Plan
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A wonderful example of a mid-1950s British wingback chair, a model 406 manufactured by G-Plan circa 1956 produced until circa 1961 and a model 405 footstool, a rare opportunity to ge...
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury Footstool or Ottoman Model by Madsen & Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find footstool or ottoman designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s. The ottomans match the famous Model Pragh chair made by the same designers. Made from s...
Wool, Beech
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather.
Leather, Hemp, Beech
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H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Danish Midcentury Footstools or Ottoman Model by Madsen & Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find footstools or ottomans designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s. The ottomans match the famous Model Pragh chair made by the same designers. Made from...
Wool, Beech
Pirkka Stool Ilmari Tapiovaara by Laukaan Puu Finland, 1950s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Stool "Pirkka" by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Designed in Finland in the 1950s. Black lacquered beech legs and pine seat. All original. Stamp present under the seat. In very g...
Beech, Pine
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H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 13.59 in
Mid-Century Rare Ejvind A. Johansson J63 Stools, Danish Pair, 1955 Mid-Century
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning and extremely rare pair of J63 stools originally designed by Ejvind A. Johansson, created for FDB in 1955 with the constructions of simple Nordic and American Shaker furnitu...
Beech
Danish Teak and Beech Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nyborg, DK
Ottoman with teak handles and beech lacquered legs with original skai cover. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1950s.
Beech, Teak
Early Pair of Ole Wanscher Model 109 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Miami, FL
Very comfortable pair of mid-century Danish Modern early production beech easy chairs, manufactured by France and Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1950s. The furniture produced by ...
Wool, Beech
Alain Gaubert Stool / Neckrest in beech Plywood
Located in Maastricht, NL
Stool by Alain Gaubert in beech, France, 1955. Signed with makers mark and in a perfect condtion.
Beech
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
Pine
$2,340
H 18.12 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Swedish Designer, Stool, Stained Oak, Beige Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and beige sheepskin stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Fabulous Pair of Bedside or Side Tables in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous contemporary pair of walnut bedside or side tables in the Art Deco style, of gorgeous quality with a clean curvilinear design and superb patination to the wood. The moulde...
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.
Wood
$2,949 / set
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
1930s Pair of Art Deco Stools in Maple, Elm and Leather - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco stools, maple and burled elm tree veneer, ivory leather upholstery. Italy, circa 1930.
Leather, Maple, Elm
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new shearling. Seat height: 18” All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Sheepskin, Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige brown mohair and wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 22.3"W x 14.5"...
Wood, Mohair
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wood refinished. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.85"H x 19.2"W x 11.8"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Wood
$329
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
TON Mid-Century Beech Stool with Original Cushion, Czechoslovakia, circa 1956
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic TON mid-century stool, produced in Czechoslovakia circa 1956 and retaining its original manufacturer’s label. This beautifully preserved example of postwar Czechoslovak fur...
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Webbing
1970s Mid Century Papa Bear Ottoman Styled After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century papa bear ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning stool exudes elegance and sophistication with its sleek black leather upholste...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Stools, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined pair of Art Deco stools was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The stools combine solid beech wood construction with round upholstered seats, resulting in a ba...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Beech
$1,588
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
Finn Juhl Rosewood and Leather Stool, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood and leather stools that take up the aesthetic characteristics of Finn Juhl's design: a simple design with great attention to detail, organic and Japanese curved lines as wel...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,500
H 21 in W 22 in D 14.5 in
1950s Danish Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome solidly constructed Danish stool, featuring tapered teak dowel legs, and newly reupholstered in full grain black leather. This piece was designed by Aksel Bender M...
Leather, Teak
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool / Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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.
Beech, Alpaca
Midcentury Scandinavian Stool in Pine, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in solid pine. Designed and made in Sweden, 1970s. Great original condition.
Pine
Italian Art Deco Console / Small Desk, 1930s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elegant Italian Art Deco console or small writing desk from the 1930s, finely crafted and fully finished on both sides, allowing it to be placed freely in the center of a room. The p...
Metal
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Hand-Carved Green Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$2,518 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble Creator Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Marble
A Stunning Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Mid Century design richly patinated walnut and chrome desk of exceptional quality, finely carved and with a fabulous curvilear clean design. The well figured moulded and ...
Chrome
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75” H x 8.25” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12....
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco Low Side Table, 1930's France
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Low Round Side table. Made in France, 1930's period. Elm wood constructed small low round side table. Nice architectural minimalistic design that shows in the detail...
Elm
$4,670
H 13.78 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Almelo, NL
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, France, 1960s This refined coffee table was designed by Roger Capron in France during the 1960s and belongs to his iconic Garrigue...
Ceramic, Beech
$2,269 / set
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 12.41 in
Postmodern Ivory Lacquered Walnut Wall Mirror and Console Table, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This set features a walnut frame, with ivory lacquered parts. They might show slight traces of use since they are vintage, such as their original patina, but t...
Mirror, Walnut
Walnut Art Deco Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Outlined in a sleek, stepped motif, this exquisite piece is finished in a rich figured walnut, exuding warmth and sophistication. The streamlined form, tapered legs, and metal-capped...
Wood
$1,134 / item
H 41.34 in Dm 16.93 in
Beautiful 1970’s Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 green disks
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions:41,30...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s. This exquisite vanity is a true masterpiece and features four intricately crafted d...
Brass
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Brass
Italian Rectangular 2-Tier Brass End or Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair Italian brass 2-tier rectangular side or occasional end tables, with clear glass insert tops. Unique design with bowed cabriole style legs. Solid heavy brass construction.
Brass
$14,000 / set
H 16 in W 22 in D 14.5 in
Milanese Mahogany Stools, Art Deco Style, Sabre Legs, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Milanese mahogany stools with elegant sabre legs and seats with delicate scroll carving. Of very high quality. Milan, Italy, circa 1930 Size: 18" side height x 16" seat h...
Mahogany
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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