Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile.
Wool, Wood
Antique French Provincial Embroidered Needlepoint Vanity Bench Foot Stool 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century vanity bench / stool. Off white painted cabriole legs; grape purple needlepoint seat embroidered with a bouquet of flowers. French provincial / Queen Anne /...
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Elegant Antique Carved Hall Wing Chair In Needlepoint Upholstery With Foot Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Along with a French Louis XV style foot stool upholstered in the same. L. 15", Depth 12", H. 10"
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...
Upholstery, Walnut
William And Mary Style Walnut Foot Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Oval needlepoint seat and four turned legs with a stretcher. Scroll feet.
Walnut
$656Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Heywood Wakefield Wicker Foot Stool Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield wicker footstool or ottoman from specifically the 1890’s era. It features a classic close-woven rattan frame, ornate open-weave apro...
Metal
Needlepoint foot stool
Located in New York, NY
very nice gilt wood footstool with lovely needlepoint flowered tapestry seat.
Wood, Tapestry
Late 19th Century French Needlepoint Foot Stool
Located in Cookeville, TN
Soft pink flowers sit atop the rust colored needlepoint cushion of this stool from France. The graceful legs curve upward to reach the wood that is supporting the lovely cushion. The...
Thread, Wood
Vintage Needlepoint Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow, blue, ivory and red needlepoint used as upholstery on small footstool.
Wool
Walnut and Needlepoint Foot Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nicely carved walnut foot stool.
Walnut
Antique Walnut Finger Carved Needlepoint Foot Stool, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique footstool offers needlepoint seat with floral urn design over finger carved walnut base having cabriole legs, c1890 Measures - 15'' H X 15.5'' W X 15.5'' D. Catalogue No...
Walnut
Signed Spaniel Motif Needlepoint Footstool, 1974
Located in Astoria, NY
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Motif Needlepoint Foot Stool, 1974, on painted carved wood legs, signed "PC" and dated lower right. 10.5" H x 17" W x 13" D.
Fabric, Wood
Petite Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile.
Wood, Wool
Sold
H 18.25 in W 14 in D 10 in
Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Needlepoint Antique Foot Stools, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
These fine stools are crafted of solid mahogany, hand crafted into perfect frames for the detailed needlepoint scenes. Each scene is a unique and carefully stitched two dimensional ...
Mahogany, Tapestry
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool in Oak Keywords: foot stool bench ottoman barley twist detail louis 13th
Oak
Sold
H 14.5 in W 21 in D 13 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Bench Ottoman 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Queen Anne stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of solid mahogany featuring needlepoint floral acanthus embroidered upholstery and pad feet.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 11 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...
Fabric, Walnut
Rosewood Foot Stool with Shell Needlepoint
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antique Rosewood Foot Stool with Shell Needlepoint
Rosewood
Sold
H 13 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Antique French Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Tapestry Foot Stools
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique French footstools feature carved walnut frames having cabriole legs with carved floral knees and scroll feet supporting seats with floral needlepoint upholstery, circ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 9.45 in W 21.07 in D 15.95 in
Antique Foot Stool, English, Mahogany, Beech, Needlepoint Tapestry, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool. An English, mahogany and beech drop-in footstool with needlepoint tapestry, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Beech, Mahogany
Sold
H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Antique Ottoman, Victorian, Needlepoint, Tapestry, Storage Chest, Foot Stool
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, Victorian, needlepoint tapestry storage chest, foot stool dating to the 19th century, circa 1870.
Tapestry, Mahogany
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in D 15 in
Antique French Provincial Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring French styling with serpentine form with carved floral, fluted and scalloped accents, and needlepoint ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 18.9 in W 25.99 in D 20.08 in
Antique Foot Stool, Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry, English, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry cloth.
Walnut
Sold
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Antique Foot Stool, English, Victorian, Needlepoint, Carriage Rest, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool, an English, Victorian, needlepoint, carriage foot rest dating to the mid 19th century, circa 1870.
Walnut
Sold
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Antique Foot Stool in Walnut, Needlepoint Tapestry Cloth, English, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry cloth.
Nice 19th Century French Louis XV Needlepoint Walnut Foot Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 19th century French Louis XV foot stool is a fine example of timeless craftsmanship and elegance, featuring a richly carved walnut frame paired with a beautifully detailed needl...
Walnut
Sold
H 6.5 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Pair of Antique Foot Stools English Victorian Needlepoint Carriage, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # LFA-1531 This is a pair of antique foot stools, English, Victorian, needlepoint, carriage foot rests dating to circa 1860.
Tapestry, Walnut
Sold
H 8 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique French Walnut Floral Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French needlepoint footrest, stool or ottoman. Made of mahogany featuring cabriole legs with a pink floral needlepoint fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 8.5 in W 14.75 in D 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman Foot Rest Stool 15
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian walnut footstool with hand stitched blue needlepoint cushion showing a wreath of roses and morning glories on a blue ground.
Wool, Walnut
Diminutive Needle Point Foot Stool
Located in Buchanan, MI
DIMINUTIVE NEEDLE POINT FOOT STOOL
Wood
French Antique Louis XIII Style Foot Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
French Antique Louis XIII Style Foot Stool in Walnut Upholstered in Beautiful Needlepoint Keywords: bench, stool, ottoman
Walnut
Antique Victorian Solid Walnut Needlepoint Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
A charming and unusual antique Victorian footstool in walnut, dating from around the 1860-1880 period. This is very well made and has a low and long design & sits on bold turned f...
Walnut
Sold
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Foot Stool circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI footstool offers floral needlepoint seat surmounting carved walnut frame with cabriole legs terminating in scroll form feet, circa 1900 ***DELIVERY NOTIC...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Needlepoint Foot Stools
Located in London, GB
Matching pair of antique foot stools, one oval and one round in good original condition.
Wood
Sold
H 15.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique French Victorian Carved Walnut Needlepoint Foot Stool, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Victorian footstool offers needlepoint seat with flowers and bird surmounting carved walnut frame having cabriole legs with casters, circa 1870 Measures: 15.5"...
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Giltwood Needlepoint Decorative Floral Foot Stool, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt wood needlepoint foot stool with carved corner floral medallions, articulated carved skirt, and terminating on bulbous fluted ringed legs.
Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Foot Stool, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire footstool features flame mahogany frame with floral needlepoint cushion, circa 1850. Measures: 8" H x 12.5" W x 10" D.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Carved Burmese Foot Stool Needlepoint Tapestry Burma Myanmar
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous hand carved antique Burmese foot stool Finished with intricate needlepoint tapestry top Amazing details to the carving, circa 1880 Some of our items are in storage so ple...
Other
Sold
H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Mahogany Bun Foot Needlepoint Small Empire Stool Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany bun foot needlepoint small empire stool ottoman footstool.
Mahogany, Fabric
Sold
H 9.5 in W 21.75 in D 15.75 in
19th Century American Empire Magogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century American Empire Magogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool. Measures 21.75" in width, 15.75" in depth and 9.5" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Louis XV Style Needlepoint Foot Stool
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant Louis XV style six leg foot stool or foot rest, dating to about 1900. Rendered in carved walnut with old distressed parcel gilt detailing, and retaining it's original needle...
Walnut
Jacobean Style Foot Stool or Bench with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
A Jacobean style foot stool or low bench in turned, dark stained oak with needlepoint tapestry upholstery
Wood
Antique Provencial Louis XV Style Foot Stool
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant little foot stool dating to the 19th century, rendered in black walnut in a provencial Louis XV style.
Sold
H 6 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Antique Embroidered Footstool, Needlepoint, Victorian, Scotland 1880, B1733
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique embroidered footstool, low foot stool, needlepoint footstool, Victorian, inlaid, Scotland 1880, B1733 Scotland 1880 Solid walnut with satinwood veneer Original finish Shaped...
Walnut
Sold
H 13 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
19th c. Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Miami, FL
19th C Chippendale style carved mahogany and needle point upholstered foot stool on short cabriole legs with ball and claw foot.
Wood
Victorian foot stool
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, mahogany foot stool with needlepoint upholstery
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Walnut Foot Stool Needlepoint, Scotland 1870, H1167
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Walnut Foot Stool Needlepoint, Scotland 1870, H1167 Solid Walnut Original finish Upholstered needlepoint lift out top With shaped frame All standing on four cabrio...
Walnut
Victorian Rosewood Foot Stool
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian rosewood foot stool with needlepoint upholstered drop in seat above a plain frieze raised on turned legs.
Mahogany, Wool
Lovely French Needlepoint Foot Stool
Located in Summerland, CA
Early 1900s French footstool covered in wool Needlepoint. Probably original to the footstool. It is trimmed in brass nail heads. Nice accent piece.
Sold
H 7.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
Antique Victorian Country Walnut Foot Stool Needlepoint, Scotland 1870, H1168
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Country House Walnut Foot Stool Needlepoint, Scotland 1870, H1168 Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut Original finish Upholstered needlepoint top All standing on very stout...
Walnut
Antique Louis XV Walnut Footstool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV walnut footstool featuring the fluid, curving lines characteristic of the style. The shaped apron flows naturally into four elegant cabriole legs, while the walnut ...
Tapestry, Walnut
$2,595
H 12.21 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool
Located in London, GB
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool C.1880 Walnut carved frame with traditionally sprung and webbed upholstery. Upholstery in very good condition, fa...
Upholstery, Walnut
$868Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
ANTIQUE LATE ViCTORIAN HAND EMBROIDERED FLORAL FOOTSTOOL WITH HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original late Victorian hand Embroidered mahogany framed small footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Hardwood
$7,649Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.94 in W 30.12 in D 32.29 in
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, museum quality extra large Wingback armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs What a chair, you will never see ano...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,075
H 19 in W 25 in D 24 in
Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Provence, Southern France circa 1920, this elegant antique Louis XV stool features a beautifully carved walnut frame with a warm and rich patina. The nearly square form is...
Velvet, Walnut
$310
H 4.63 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1950s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$300
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 7.63 in
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming antique needlepoint footstool, dating to approximately the 1930s or earlier, beautifully handcrafted with a finely stitched floral bouquet set against a warm cream backgro...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$3,250
H 50 in W 27 in D 29 in
19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Chair with Upholstery
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Renaissance style wingback chair with nicely carved hardwood frame, upholstered back and loose upholstered seat from the Belle Époque. Features carved scrolled arms with a...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Mahogany Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive or petite footstool from the French Louis XVI period. The stool features a hand-carved mahogany frame with neoclassical motifs. The oval form is supported by acan...
Brass
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 32 in D 16 in
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from rich carved walnut, the stool features graceful cabri...
Walnut
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 18 in D 18 in
DIM/CON Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890 Measures - 14 h x 18 w x 18 w A charming antique Rococo Revival footstool crafted from rosewood, dating to ci...
Rosewood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 12 in
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Stool 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Stool 19thC Measures - 10.5"H x 26.5"W x 12"D This 19th-century French stool is crafted in the Louis XV style, featuring finely ...
Walnut
$595
H 12 in W 19 in D 15 in
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs. Item featured believed to be a vintage custom made item using Antique French needlepoint tapestry and vinta...
Mahogany
Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage neoclassical style curule bench covered in multi toned floral needlepoint upholstery and nailheads. Bench, needlepoint bench, ottoman, footstool, floral bench, vintage bench...
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Footstool with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Bradenton, FL
Queen Anne Mahogany Footstool with Needlepoint Upholstered Seat. The needlepoint tapestry features a soft palette in greens, corals, and creams, perfectly complementing the warm tone...
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 20th century / (foot) stool / wood and fabric / Antique A delightful example of early 20th‑century French decorative craftsmanship, this footstool combines a richly texture...
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with myriad auspicious imagery including five bats, a phoenix, fish, a scholar's vase, and various flowers, all symbols of prosper...
Wool
Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual table lamp by Guillerme et Chambron et ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski
Ceramic, Oak
$6,483 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$51,908
H 36 in W 32 in D 1 in
Madonna and Child - Italian 17th century religious Old Master art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This beautiful Italian religious Old Master oil painting is attributed to circle of Massimo Stanzione. Painted circa 1640, the composition is the Madonna holding baby Jesus as he sta...
Oil
$750
H 20.5 in W 36.75 in D 1.5 in
Exciting Gino Hollander Style Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Hollander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Gino Hollander style abstract oil painting. This painting is not signed but we believe it to be by the artist.
Paint
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
Fabric
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with a teal field featuring four asymmetrical sprays. The palette consists of peach, orange, yellow, and tan wool yarns colored with natural dye...
Wool
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
$3,410 / set
H 26.78 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Modern Murano Artistic Glass Pearly Pink and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Each single leaf is handcrafted with high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other. Exciting color, pearly pink. They are illuminated by ...
Brass
$9,350
H 67 in W 48.5 in D 85 in
Exquisite Pair of RJ Horner French Rococo Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Twin Beds
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately pair of RJ Horner French Rococo style twin bed frames, circa 1890s. Made from mahogany with serpentine crest rails centered by dramatic carved cartouches. Each bed showcase...
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Aluminium Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1960s Poul Cadovius large RS 50 brushed and lacquered aluminium lighted planter pendant . Contain one E26/27 ceramic socket rated at 40 watt. Actual set up is a plug in with 15...
Aluminum
$56,505
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
$825
W 33.08 in L 21.66 in
Ararat Rugs, Rows of Flowers Garrus Joshagan Wagireh Design Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.36 This was an exclusive example of offset rows of ascen...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Art Deco Chinese Motif Rug
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Chinese Lantern Rug from the 1920's. Deep wine hand knotted ground with Deco Chinese motifs in each corner. Lush hand feels like wool/silk blend. 1920's China. Measures 56" ...
Wool
$43,700
H 42 in W 120 in D 84 in
St. Pierre King Bed by Uhuru, Walnut Slab Headboard and Built in Nightstands
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The St. Pierre bed headboard is crafted from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab. Headboard width and height varies based on available slab dimensions. The bed frame is available in metal ...
Brass, Steel
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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