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De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Dimitri Omersa, Taurus, England 1970s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Taurus-shaped leather footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s British Footstools
Materials
Leather
Fantastic Brass Steel & Leather Folding Footstool, attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and iconic Maison Jansen folding campaign or Regency style footstool. The stool is in good used vintage condition. The leather seat folds and the frame is gorgeou...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Revival Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 16.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Soriana pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969,
Polyuretane structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition.
A true icon of style, Sorian...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass mohair velvet footstools 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Maison Baguès footstools was created with solid bamboo shaped brass in the early 1960s. Fully reupholstered with eggplant mohair velvet, fabric feels timeless ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in black leather. The pouf is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Free DHL shipping
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Modernis Golf Stool chromed structure, adjustable, Lucci Orlandini for Velca 70s
Located in Milano, IT
Design stool with black plastic and chromed steel structure, height adjustable via a button under the seat, "Golf" model, design Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Velca, 1970s.
R...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Postmodern Kreuzschwinger Ottomane Footstool by Till Behrens for Schlubach
By Schlubach, Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Stool or Ottoman from the Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger program from Schlubach.
This stool can be seen as a rare collector's piece. It is an early version with a very small series num...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 22.84 in D 16.54 in
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Italian footstools in velvet & brass, 1950s
Located in Sittard, LI
A pair of Italian footstools from the 1950s, beautifully reupholstered in an ultra-soft velvet fabric by Antoine d’Albiousse. Featuring sleek lacquered metal legs with elegant brass ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Marge Carson Green Velvet Poufs
By Marge Carson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Marge Carson green velvet poufs, c.1970s, USA. The square ottoman features soft curves and is upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet. The pouf is supported by a brass pli...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Shades of green leather handmade footstool poof ottoman in the form of a Dinosaur. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an Estate S...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco duo pair of stool or footstools from cherry and black floral textile fabric attributed to Josef Frank circa 1928 Austria.
A stunning duo or pair of stools design attributed ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 14.38 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather ottoman Stool Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather footstool or ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushion. Stool is in good vintage condition shows...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Birch
Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect seating for the transitional or Classic rooms, this chrome / nickel stool with purple velvet fabric top done in bamboo chinoiserie design are so versatile that can be used in...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Leather Abercrombie Hippo Footstool c1950s
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic early hippo footstool with beautiful leather patina by Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. No repairs have been done. Single owner who lived between Kyoto and New York.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Alivar
By Alivar, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Alivar, Italy. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features a black leather tuf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage hand wrought iron and leather bench.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage hand wrought iron bench with a leather upholstered seat. This bench has decorative scroll work to the iron with ribbed large brass ball decorations on the edges. Th...
Category
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools
Materials
Metal
Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
This stool or ottoman goes very well with our zebra chair.
Together they are a perfect couple, that attracts everyone's atten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Footstools
Materials
Steel
Dog Pouf Poof Pouffe Decoration Animal Made of Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dark brown leather handmade pouf or decoration animal in the form of a dog. This leather animal with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. It has some scratches in...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 7.75 in W 17.25 in D 9.75 in
White Painted and Gilt Decorated X from Bench / Footstool
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
White painted and gilt decorated X from bench / footstool. Highly decorative painted bench footstool in the Hollywood Regency fashion.
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century English Leather Dimitri Omersa Pig Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Burton, TX
This Mid 20th Century English Leather Pig Footstool was styled after Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch in the mid 1900's. The piece is handcrafted from high quality leather that...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century 'Il Kubile' Cubic Stool, by Pellegrini for MIM Roma, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Pellegrin, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning cube-shaped pouf stool "Il Kubile". This fantastic piece was designed by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni), Ico Parisi's historic company, in Italy during th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Velvet
H 13.39 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual folding foot stool by William Sheppee. Heavy wrought iron and patinated brown saddle leather.
Category
Vintage 1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Round Chocolate Brown Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style round dark brown leather patchwork ottoman. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Other similar leather ottomans are avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 17 in W 41.5 in D 13.2 in
Stool Made In Black Leather With Rosewood Legs, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool of upholstered black leather with rosewood legs of Danish design produced in the 1960s. The stool appears in very good condition with the original label from the manufacturer, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Green and Brown Mohair X Base Ottomans by Billy Baldwin
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of green mohair with dark brown velvet piping X base ottomans by Billy Baldwin.
Newly upholstered.
Measurements: 22” wide, 18” Deep, 18.5” High.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
Mid-Century De Sede Style Square Chocolate Brown Leather Ottoman by Leolux
By Leolux, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square de Sede style chocolate brown leather ottoman by Leolux. In original condition with visible wear and patina that is consistent with its age and use. Several other leather otto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool
Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 18.51 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A leather rhino ottoman/footstool by Abercombie & Fitch, circa 1950s. Thick brown leather with beautiful patina and character. Missing tail!.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid century Zebra Hide & Chrome Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, C.1970s large Zebra hide Ottoman on a straight line square Chrome base..
There a a few repairs that are hand stitched, to the hide, very well done..
The Chrome base is in ve...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Zebra Hide
LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER RHINOCEROS RHiNO FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed stool
Please note ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 6.7 in W 4.93 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
By J.A. Casillas
Located in Manhasset, NY
American designer mid-century leather bench.
A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A. Casillas. A sleek and stylish bench in the Mid Century Modern Taste on a rectangu...
Category
Vintage 1980s Benches
Materials
Steel
Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Black Striped Parsons Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Parsons style stools. Upholstery and structure remain in great condition. Upholstery is a striking mix of black and grey stripes. One single instance of separation in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
H 16 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
LUXURY LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 10.83 in W 4.53 in D 13.19 in
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather
Danish footstool from the 1960´s in solid teak with elegant curved seat making it comfortable to sit on if needed.
T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the size will likely work best under...
Category
20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
DECORATIVE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 12.41 in W 4.14 in D 11.82 in
COLLECTABLE LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note t...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 13.98 in W 7.49 in D 15.56 in
Set of Three Bar Stools, 1960s Belgium Midcentury Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of three vintage bar stools with original black vinyl upholstery. Strong black iron bases with chrome leg braces.
Dimensions: 31 W x 79 H x 31 D cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
LOVELY LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL WiTH GLASS EYES
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note t...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 20.87 in W 7.88 in D 19.3 in
FINE HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool
Please note ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 27.17 in W 9.45 in D 24.81 in
LOVELY HAPPY GLASS EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London leather hand dyed large stool
Please note the deli...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 29.73 in W 11.82 in D 27.17 in
SERENE LOOKING LiBERTY'S LONDON LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this small absolutely sublime original 1930’s Liberty’s London leather hand dyed stool
Please note the deli...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 8.67 in W 4.53 in D 11.42 in
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ap...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
SUPER RARE GREEN EYED LiBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER ELEPHANT FOOTSTOOL STOOL
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa leather hand dyed large stool ...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 27.17 in W 14.18 in D 32.29 in
Dimitri Omersa & Co Pig in Leather for Abercrombie, England, 1980
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice Pig by Dimitri Omersa & Co in leather for Abercrombie England 1980
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Splayed Leg Compact Piano Window Bench Tufted Black Vinyl
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern splayed legs bench in style of M. Baughman.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appro...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Stool with Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV stool was crafted in France, circa 1920. The large rectangular footstool sits on four cabriole legs decorated with scrolled motifs at the shoulders ove...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Walnut, Leather
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Orange Seats Bar Stools, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage bar stools. Durable design of a heavy black metal base and chrome footrest. Orange micro-suede top.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Upholstered Saddle Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century saddle ottoman with textured black upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Pair available in yellow: DUF0344)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
MEDIUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, medium sized 1930’s Liberty’s London brown leather hand dyed...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools
Please note t...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 18.51 in W 48.23 in D 28.35 in
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Black Antique and Vintage Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of black antique and vintage footstools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, all black antique and vintage footstools available were constructed with great care. Black antique and vintage footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Black antique and vintage footstools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many black antique and vintage footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but De Sede, Dimitri Omersa and Abercrombie & Fitch produced popular black antique and vintage footstools that are worth a look.
How Much are Black Antique and Vintage Footstools?
Prices for black antique and vintage footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black antique and vintage footstools begin at $250 and can go as high as $24,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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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