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20th Century Cowhide Footstools

Brown Cowhide Leather Vintage Patchwork Design Pouf from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown cowhide vintage patchwork design pouf from the 1970s. A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true re...
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Vintage 1970s Classical Roman Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Cognac-Colored Ottoman Made of CowhideLeather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A cowhide leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can e...
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20th Century Classical Roman Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Cognac-Colored Ottoman Made of CowhideLeather
Cognac-Colored Ottoman Made of CowhideLeather
$627
H 15.75 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Horn and Cowhide Stool
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful designer quality western bull Horn and cowhide stool.
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Hide

Horn and Cowhide Stool
Horn and Cowhide Stool
$5,600
H 27.5 in Dm 16 in

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Antique French Deer Hoof and Cowhide Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French deer hoof and cowhide foot stool.
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Antique Early 1900s French Footstools

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Cowhide

Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art cowhide and horn foot stool.
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Cow Hide Upholstery x Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cow Hide Upholstery X Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Tripod Stool in Pine Cowhide, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative octagon shaped tripod stool in solid pine and cowhide. Hand carved by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in 1950s. A pair is available. This wabi sabi stool will fit in man...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Baroque Stools

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Cowhide, Pine

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

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Leather, Wood, Cowhide

Classic Style Gilded and Ebonized Bench, Upholstered in Faux Zebra Cowhide
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ottoman was hand crafted in the Neo Classic Style, and is striking in it's simplicity and choice of finishes and material. In the visual arts the European movement called "...
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1990s American Neoclassical Benches

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Cowhide, Wood

Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. A middle eastern wood and leather camel saddle wood bench designed with a wooden frame and a black button tufted leather cush...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Zebra Print on Cowhide with Hair Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Glamorous zebra print on cowhide with hair bench. This came out of the Lord Hanson Palm Springs estate. Newly recovered. Measurements: 60.5” Wide, 19” Deep, 18” High.
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide

Egyptian Vintage Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot sto...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs

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Cowhide, Wood

2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt
By Sgamma
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Egypt camel seats foot stools. Real cowhide upholstery. 1960s Very decorative stools.  
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Moorish Footstools

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Cowhide

2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt
2 Camel Seats Ottomans 1960s Egypt
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot sto...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

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Cowhide, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool
Vintage Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool
H 15 in W 23.5 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish Modern stool, designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s. Teak structure with newly upholstered in cowhide. Clean and ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents
Located in Hanover, MA
Grouping of four bovine horn and hide accent pieces including a side table with reptile skin covered hinged lidded box with filagree metal corner embellishments and painted inside, r...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents
Ensemble of Four Horn and Hide Accents
H 19.25 in W 18 in D 11 in
Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of two poufs or ottomans or foot stools upholstered in a beautiful cowhide material, the pieces are in excellent condition and they are ready to be used. Measurement...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans
Vintage Pair of Cowhide Poufs or Ottomans
H 15.5 in Dm 21 in L 15.5 in
Arthur Umanoff Vanity Stool Grenada Collection with Cowhide Seat
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Amherst, NH
Mid-Century Modern, 1960s vanity stool by Arthur Umanoff from the Grenada collection. The stool is in black metal with a new brown cowhide seat. Unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Footstool in Cowhide
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Footstool in cowhide with trunk. In a very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Footstool in Cowhide
Footstool in Cowhide
H 14.18 in Dm 17.33 in
Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern ottoman features a soft cowhide top with a unique horn base for legs. Sleek design with brass claw feet holding a clear ball. Exquisite detail and s...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Horn, Cowhide

Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
H 17.5 in W 28 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th Century, American Leather/Hair on Hide Ottomans
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century, American leather/hair on hide ottomans These cool and unusual ottoman/footstools were found in Michigan and were most likely, made and used in this region of Nor...
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Early 20th Century American Footstools

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Cowhide, Leather

Pair of 1960s Printed Italian Zebra Striped Foot Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of hand-carved Itaian zebra printed cow hide foot stools. The cowhide zebra print is in great condition being held by nailheads. The hand-carved leg have a carved in clam shell ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Hairon Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of 1970s Milo Baughman style cowhide stools with chrome "X" form tubular bases.
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Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Chrome

Stool by Paul McCobb in Hair-On Cowhide USA 1950 s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Black enameled wrought iron stool design by Paul McCobb and upholstered in brindle, 'hair-on' cowhide.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Cowhide Horn Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique horn based foot stool with cowhide upholstery.
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Early 20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Horn

Antique Cowhide 
Horn Foot Stool
Antique Cowhide 
Horn Foot Stool
H 9 in W 23.75 in D 16 in
Oversized Cowhide Footstool
Located in Miami, FL
Over sized Wood Footstool with Real Cowhide.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Footstools

Materials

Wood, Cowhide

Oversized Cowhide Footstool
Oversized Cowhide Footstool
H 18 in W 31 in D 20 in
Cowhide Footstool
Located in New York, NY
Cowhide footstool with tan and white print fastened to base with nail head trim. Base is detailed with brass plate engraved with item number.
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20th Century Footstools

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Cowhide, Wood

Cowhide Footstool
Cowhide Footstool
H 12.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Pair of Wrought-Iron Benches with Cowhide
Located in Stamford, CT
These whimsical benches stimulate the imagination with their unique, dramatic design.
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20th Century American Benches

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Iron

Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Safari meets the Palazzo- Pair of Italian gold gilt tole ottomans with zebra printed cowhide cushions. Located at ABC Home 646-602-3519
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

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Cowhide

Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans
Decorative Modern Italian Ottomans
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches
Located in North Miami, FL
Aged cowhide seats and oak frame, these stools are perfect for additional seating or accents.
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Fruitwood

Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches
Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches
H 17.75 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
A brindle cowhide upholstered stool on tall walnut tapered legs.
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20th Century Unknown Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool
Mid Century Cowhide Covered Stool
H 17 in W 22 in D 15 in
Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of natural cowhide and horn footstools, mostly white cowhide.
Can be sold individually.
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20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools
Pair of Horn and Cowhide Footstools
H 10.5 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Cowhide (Camel saddle) Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stools have brass detail and unique and eye catching design with wonderful original hide seat.
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20th Century Unknown Footstools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Twisted Rope Ottoman Upholstered in Cowhide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative twisted rope ottoman upholstered in
Cowhide
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Vintage 1960s American Footstools

Materials

Wood, Cowhide

Pair Steel X-form Benches In The Style Of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of benches are in the style of Jean Michel Frank have poilished steel x-form bases and are upholstered in cowhide.
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20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Folding Stools in the Style of Paul Kjaerholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chrome folding stools in the style of Paul Kjaerholm, seats in cow hide Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with any questions regarding ...
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20th Century Argentine Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Louis XV Style Large Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV Style Cherry Wood frame, upholstered with Cowhide.
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Vintage 1970s American Footstools

Materials

Cherry, Cowhide

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By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck fish shaped bottle opener, Vienna, 1950s Bottle opener model no. 4687 Carl Auböck II.
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Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th century Georgian style statuary marble fireplace surround of good proportions and color, a profiled top shelf rests above a central tablet displaying a large urn, flanked by f...
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Vintage 1950s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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American Victorian Oak and Pink and Green Patterned Fabric Upholstered Circular
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian circular borne / conversation seat with an oak frame, upholstered in a pink and green bow patterned damask fabric with a channeled center post and pleated seat ski...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

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Oak

Antique George IV Dining Table 6 chairs C1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
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Brass

Guido Faleschini for Mariani Set of Queen Bed Nightstands and Stools in Leather
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Steel, Chrome

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Vases

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Faience, Ceramic

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By McGuire, Ficks Reed
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Ceramic

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Enamel

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By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery

Large square sheepskin leather ottoman
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A sheepskin leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can enjo...
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin

Large square sheepskin leather ottoman
Large square sheepskin leather ottoman
$741
H 14.57 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
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By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Metal, Brass

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Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
$7,520
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20th Century Cowhide Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century cowhide footstools available on 1stDibs. 20th century cowhide footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arthur Umanoff, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful 20th century cowhide footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are 20th Century Cowhide Footstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,167, while they’re typically $535 on the low end and $5,600 highest priced.

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.

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