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Poul Hundevad "Guldhøj" Teak Folding Stool
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HUNDEVAD, "Guldhøj" stool. A teak folding stool with patinated thick natural leather seat. Model 41. Manufactured by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup. Literature: Mobilia 1957. Replic...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak, Leather

Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Tabouret Stool Bench Czechoslovakia circa 1910
Located in Houston, TX
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! A charming Neoclassical Louis XVI style carved, painted and...
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Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Leather, Paint, Wood

Antique Horn Stool with Leather Upholstry
Located in Culver City, CA
This horn stool is raised on four legs and is finished in a brown upholstery. It is circa 1880 - 1910, American and will work well in most settings.
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Early 20th Century American Other Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather, Horn

Arthur Simpson Oak and Leather Strap "Easy Stool, " English, circa 1920
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Southampton, NY
Arts & Crafts oak stool with concave seat, tapered legs and seat stretchers. Leather straps held with brass tacks. Useful and patented English stool, circa 1920. Arthur Simpson of Ke...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Maison Jansen Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Jansen steel and brass campaign stool with original leather. Literature: Jansen Deocation, Leveque ppg 132-133. Les Decorateurs des Annees 1960-1970, Favardin and Bloch-Chamfo...
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Vintage 1970s French Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rectangular Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A (foot)stool in oak, featuring sculptural legs and a rectangular seat newly upholstered in high-quality light grey lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s, this stu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Oak, Wool, Sheepskin

French Cowhide and Wood Stool, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique 4 legged stool made in France, circa 1960s. Substantial and chunky round seat covered in a cushion and thick cowhide with spotted fur ranging from cream to tan and brown. Fur ...
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cowhide

Mid 20th Century American Rustic Handwoven Leather Wood Stool
Located in Wainscott, NY
American rustic stool with a handwoven leather strap seat over a wood frame. Constructed with turned legs and stretchers, reinforced by additional leather wrapping. ---- A finely pr...
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Mid-20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Stools in Oak Seats in Lambswool, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted pair of stools, footstools, or ottomans in solid oak, each featuring a generously upholstered seat in soft, natural lambswool. Made in the style of Henning Kjær...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Dimitri Omersa pig in leather Abercrombie Fitch United Kingdom 1960
By Valenti, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This charming leather pig is an iconic design by Dimitri Omersa and manufactured by Valenti, originally created for Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1960s. Handcrafted in the United Kingdo...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Antique Leather Dimitri Omersa Pig Liberty London Footstool, c.1950
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and original example of the iconic pig footstall made in England by Omersa. c.1950 Originally commissioned by Liberty of London - and later by Abercrombie & Fitch - from t...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather ottoman by De Sede, crafted in Switzerland during the 1970s. Upholstered in signature patchwork leather, this piece has varying hues of greens arranged in rectangula...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Hancock Moore Louis XIV Style Carved Mahogany Black Leather Stool
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage Hancock & Moore French Louis XIV Style Carved Mahogany & Black Leather Footstool Signed C1960...
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20th Century Footstools

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Hexagonal Stool, Solid Oak Shearling Lambswool, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish modern stool in oak, featuring distinctive curly legs and a hexagonal seat newly upholstered in high-quality light cream lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Vintage Abercrombie Fitch Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic vintage and rare handmade leather lion footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. In wonderful like new condition. A great example of the maker's work. All hand stit...
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20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Hexagonal Stool, Solid Oak Shearling Lambswool, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish modern stool in oak, featuring distinctive curly legs and a hexagonal seat newly upholstered in high-quality light cream lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Danish Teak Paper Knife Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak Paper Knife Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak footstool Model No. 120 designed for the Paper Knife collection by Kai Kristiansen in...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish modern stool in oak, featuring distinctive curly legs and a hexagonal seat newly upholstered in high-quality dark grey lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 195...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Oak, Wool, Sheepskin

Les Arcs Stools by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 stools in leather and chromed metal. This model was designed by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Seat height: 43 cm. Wear due to time a...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Italia Orange leather pouf Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and beautiful Orange Leather Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau , Italy Great Pouf from the "Dilly Dally" series designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 196...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Very Rare Small Infant Liberty London Omersa Brown Leather Piglet Pig Footstool
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Piglet stool or footstool with origina...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Mid century Swedish modern black leather canvas footstool stool bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Swedish modern black leather and canvas footstool or stool. Nice small bench or stool or ottoman with canvas sling and black leather with buttons and canvas upholstery. M...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Vintage Leather Elephant / Foot Stool by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Dimitri Omersa designed the elefanth in the mid-1960s. The elephant was manufactured probably by Almazan in Spain. A similar exemplar was shown in the exhibition “Tierisch schön?” a...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool (B). Item features a brown leather loose cushion, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, orig...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Stools, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Footstools or Ottomans, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1960s A pair of provincial style modern compass leg stools or ottomans, designed and produc...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of French stools circa 1950 with sheepskin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of wooden French stools circa 1950 New sheepskin seat
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Hardwood

Pouf poggiapiedi vintage anni 70 in pelle mod. "Sapporo" design Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi
Located in None, IT
Pouf poggiapiedi con ruote, rivestimento il pelle marrone, modello "Sapporo", design Mobil Girgi, anni 70. CONDIZIONI: in buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dimitri Omersa, Toro, Inghilterra anni 70
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Poggiapiedi in pelle a forma di Toro disegnato da Dimitri Omersa negli anni '70
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Vintage 1970s British Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie Fitch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic vintage leather lion footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Original from the 1960’s. Absolutely stunning and well executed design. It is in good vintag...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Middle Eastern Camel Seat, Walnut, Leather, Hall Rest, Footstool, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming Middle Eastern camel seat, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. This distinctive hallway shoe rest or occasional footstool showcases elegant craftsmanship, ...
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Vintage 1960s Saudi Arabian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Liberty of London Leather Hippo Foot Stool
By Liberty of London
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautifully hand crafted tan leather foot stool, modelled as a hippopotamus, it’s head turned up and jaw open, with wide glass eyes, it is incredibly detailed and of exceptional qu...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Glass

Vintage Cast Iron + Cream Leather Footstool w/ Nailhead Accents
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique and striking cast Iron & upholstered footstool with an intricate and decorative base. Each stool has been newly upholstered in a beautiful cream leather accentuated with an at...
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20th Century Footstools

Materials

Brass, Iron

De Sede British Racing Green Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in British racing green. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Free DHL Shipping
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

LOVELY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL FEATHER FILLED BRASS STUDS DETAiL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Brown Leather Footstool Feather Filled With Removable Top. A stunning well made and solid footstool. P...
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20th Century British Footstools

Materials

Leather

Restored Camel Saddle Footstool Ottoman
By Jean Gillon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our entire restoration team joined forces to bring this camel saddle back to its original glory. The Mid-Century era camel saddle can be used as a foot stool or ottoman. The well-lov...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE nice GUSTAV STICKLEY Footstool with Spindles W7573
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley footstool with fume black finish and spindles. The piece is in excellent condition. The leather on the footstool has been replaced wi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Stool, Sheepskin, Rosewood, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Manhasset, NY
Illum Wikkelsø, Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstool or Ottoman, Beige Shearing, Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s Danish modern footstool or ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø and produced in Denmark...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, "Siesta" footstool.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. "Siesta" footstool in original very good condition: no smells and no stains, stable construction. Original brown leather, bent...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Stools, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Footstools or Ottomans, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1960s A pair of provincial style modern compass leg stools or ottomans, designed and produc...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid 20th Century English Leather Dimitri Omersa Donkey Figure Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimitri Omersa Donkey Leather Footstool, England, 1960s-70s The charming brown leather model of a donkey made by Dimitri Omersa is in good condition with light signs of use and ag...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Sheepskin, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s A pair of Italian modernist footstools or ottomans from the 1950s, newly upholstered in g...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Mahogany

large Elephant Animal Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Tan brown leather handmade Elephant animal. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Handmade of leather, stuffed with foam. Made in the style o...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish design by Madsen Schubell, adjustable, swivel footstool.
By Madsen Schubell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Madsen & Schubell. Adjustable, swivel footstool in original very good condition. Original black leather, solid teak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture mak...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Antique Leather Dimitri Omersa Elephant Liberty London Footstool, c.1950
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and original example of the iconic elephant footstool made in England by Dimitri Omersa. c.1950 Commissioned by Liberty of London, and later by Abercrombie & Fitch, sinc...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This stool is from an early production and has a matt chromed plated steel...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

An Early 1960 s Leather Rhinoceros Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A leather Rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty's of London. Good original condition in keeping with age and use. Dimensions: H 40cm W 85cm D 25cm
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Vintage 1960s English Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Pig Ottoman by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This charming pig-shaped ottoman, designed by Dimitri Omersa in the 1960s, is a classic piece that brings style and character to any space. Crafted from genuine leather with a beauti...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Charles Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller 1970-80ca.
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Lounge chair and ottoman with base in aluminum and steel, wooden shells filled with cushions in polyurethane foam covered with black leather. Both chair and ottoman were designed by...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Brown Leather Pig Abercrombie Fitch Footstool
By Omersa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage brown leather upholstered pig crafted by Omersa & Co. (Lincolnshire, UK), probably for Abercrombie & Fitch, with rolled leather eyes, snout, and metal capped feet. Wonderful ...
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Mid-20th Century English Other Footstools

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Stools, Beige Shearling, Stained Wood, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Foot Stools or Ottomans, Beige Shearling, Stained Wood, 1960s These modern footstools or ottomans are a striking example of 20th-century Italian d...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin

Andrea Branzi set of two stools 1980s
By Andrea Branzi, Zanotta
Located in bari, IT
Pair of pouff steel structure white leather seat model 'Niccola' production late 80s designer Andrea Branzi production Zanotta
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

LARGE NEW OLD STOCK LiBERTY STYLE OMERSA BROWN BULL COW LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Bull ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Leather Pig Ottoman by Omersa, 1940s
By Omersa
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic leather pig ottoman by Omersa, made in the 1940s. Made from rich, hand-stitched leather, this delightful piece doubles as both a functional footrest and a unique decorative ac...
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Original Tortoise Leather Footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1960
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A leather Tortoise footstool by Dimitri Omersa. Stamped 'Made in England' to underside of belly. Good original condition in keeping with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1960 s Liberty s of London Leather Elephant Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A leather Elephant footstool by Dmitri Omersa. Stamped 'Liberty's of London' to inside of ear. Slight wear to the left tusk, otherwise good original condition in keeping with age and...
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Mid-20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Leather

Mies Van Der Rohe Style Barcelona Chromed Steel Red Vinyl Ottoman Footstool 1980
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe attributed steel X base Barcelona style ottoman in tufted rust red vinyl upholstery. This Footstool is almost like the authentic Barcelona Series...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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20th Century Animal Skin Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century animal skin footstools available for sale. 20th century animal skin footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. De Sede, Dimitri Omersa and Abercrombie Fitch each produced beautiful 20th century animal skin footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are 20th Century Animal Skin Footstools?

20th century animal skin footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,679, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $24,200.

Finding the Right Footstools for You

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.