American Leather Footstools
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Wood, Leather
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Early 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Horn, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Wood, Leather, Rope
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Footstools
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Brass
Knoll Licensed Production of Design, Most likely 80’s
Original Tope Leather, Stainless Steel Base, One-piece co...
20th Century American Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Footstools
Burlap, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Footstools
Mirror, Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Brass
20th Century American Footstools
Nickel
Vintage 1930s American Footstools
Leather, Upholstery
This item is created using high grade stainless steel, water-jet cut then bent with a heavy press assembled with brass h...
20th Century American Benches
Stainless Steel, Brass
20th Century American Footstools
Leather, Walnut, Maple
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, American Leather is real leather. The American furniture maker typically uses genuine glove leather for its upholstered pieces. Only the top 10% of hides in the world meet the company's standards. Shop a diverse assortment of American Leather furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, American Leather is good quality. Skilled artisans make every piece that bears the American furniture maker's name with precision computer-controlled systems to maximize quality while expediting the manufacturing process to allow custom-made pieces to be produced much more quickly. American Leather also uses computer systems to scan hides, ensuring that only the finest leathers are used as upholstery on its furniture. Find a variety of American leather furniture on 1stDibs.
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