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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

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 ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Pair of Claw Foot Stools in the style of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved mahogany, upholstered stool in the mid Georgian manner with shell carved knees, acanthus decoration and hairy paw feet. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Wood

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...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Birch

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.
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wood

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, ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Walnut, 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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960s, Restored Danish Teak Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Danish teak footstool reupholstered in black leather. Fully restored Danish footstool in minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design. The footstool has ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Bench in Gunmetal and Black Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek post modern design from Italy circa 1990's. It features heavy solid wood construction with gunmetal lacuer and black vinyl seat cushion. Very good overall condition.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Stool With Legs Made In Teak & Black Leather Seat, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool, a fine example of Danish design from the 1960s, features a sleek combination of black leather and teak wood. The stool's elegant design reflects the mid-century modern ae...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Lonna Stool, Black & Small by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Lonna stool, black & small by made by choice. Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 44 cm Materials: Ash Also Available: Medium, Large, Oak, Ash, Custom color, Lonna furniture series was or...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Window Benches in the Regency Manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of turned mahogany and brass-mounted window seats on elongated brass casters. In the Regency manner. Upholstered in clients own material. We are currently working to a 30-3...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Window Benches in the Regency Manner
Window Benches in the Regency Manner
H 24.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Mid Century Black Wool Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful black high quality faux leather. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Wool, Beech

Art Deco Stool, Black Lacquered Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco stool, black lacquered Oak solid wood, France circa 1940 Elegantly curved legs, glossy black piano lacquer. Upholstered with white fabric and double keder. Dimens...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Lacquer

Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Natural Oak Nevada Black 0500s My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural oak nevada black 0500s my own chair footsool by Lassen Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm Materials: Textile, natural oak, Also available in different colors and material...
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2010s Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Oak

Nevada Black 0500s My Own Chair Footsool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nevada black 0500S my own chair footsool by Lassen Dimensions: D 58 x W 56 x H 40 cm Materials: textile, smoked oak, Also available in different colors and materials. Weight: ...
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2010s Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Textile, Oak

Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stained oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

High Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
High black stained oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: High stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural ...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natu...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 High Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 high black stained oak DOM stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: High stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered met...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Hocker Footrest in Black with Woven Cane
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates widens his furnishing proposal for Wiener GTV Design by introducing in his collection an extremely original element: the Lehnstuhl-Hocker footrest fit with elegance and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Ph Stool, Wood Legs, Black Oak Veneer, Extreme Black Leather Seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Stool is perfectly proportioned to match the PH Dressing Table or stand-alone as a functional sculpture. The PH Stool is available in mahogany, black or natural oak. The m...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Small Round Ottoman with Gold Finished Base
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our small round ottoman is the perfect finishing accent that can be used as extra seating. Featuring a round gold finished base, it is upholstered in a navy blue vinyl with pink cut ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquered Zebra Printed Calf Hair Side Stools, 1930's
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of black lacquer side stools with zebra pattern printed seats, show very well, super high quality.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

PH Stool, wood legs, black oak veneer, extreme walnut leather seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Stool is perfectly proportioned to match the PH Dressing Table or stand-alone as a functional sculpture. The PH Stool is available in mahogany, black or natural oak. The m...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ph Stool, Brass Legs, Black Oak Veneer, Extreme Black Leather Seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Stool is perfectly proportioned to match the PH Dressing Table or stand-alone as a functional sculpture. The PH Stool is available in mahogany, black or natural oak. The m...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool
By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1
Located in Hudson, NY
This piece, a labeled example of fine British furniture made circa 1880, is crafted from mahogany and cane. Designed to change its profile from a low gout stool with a foot rest to a...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Footstools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
By Classic Leather 1
Located in New York, NY
Tufted leather ottoman with brass tack trim and carved cabriole, ball and claw foot legs. Manufactured by the "Classic Leather" furniture company. Clean, original, ready to use condi...
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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Irish Regency Style Stool
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved and gilt-wood large Irish design baronial stool, supported by four fantastically over-scale lion paw feet. This over-sized stool also serves superbly as a large drawing room...
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2010s English Regency Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Irish Regency Style Stool
Irish Regency Style Stool
H 13.5 in W 54 in D 39 in
Bullock Stool
By George Bullock
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved giltwood early 19th century style stool supported by carved and turned Bullock design feet. Can also be used as a coffee table. Upholstered in clients own fabric. We are c...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bullock Stool
Bullock Stool
H 13 in W 55 in D 32.75 in
Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool
Located in San Francisco, CA
English walnut footstool or bench with deep dark brown leather cushion. Extremely good quality, custom made bench. England, late 19th to early 20th century.
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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool
Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool
H 19 in W 23 in D 18 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Foot Stool Siesta Teak and Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Alvesta, SE
Mid-Century Modern stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, produced by OPE Sweden in Scandinavia. Teak and black leather in good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Early 20th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Boston, MA
Hand-turned legs and stretchers.
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Early 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Stool by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner papa bear chair and ottoman, model AP19 and AP29. Teak nails, oak legs. (Ottoman in oak) new dark grey fabric upholstery, executed as original. (Ottoman also ava...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

19th Century Wooden Stool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Wooden Stool with Red Striped Fabric. Found in France.
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Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th Century Wooden Stool
19th Century Wooden Stool
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 16 in
Danish Modern Wingback Chair and Stool with Black Leather in Kaare Klint Style
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern wingback chair with stool in Kaare Klint style. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with black leather in strong quality. The legs are made of dark stained b...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Contemporary, Swedish Mid-Century Style, Tripod Stools, Black Sheepskin
By Philip Arctander
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Swedish Mid-Century Style, Tripod Stools, Black Sheepskin Contemporary organic form tri-pod stools or ottomans. New, comfortable foam cushioning and high quality 17 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Stool, Model 78a In Rosewood With Black Leather Niels O. Møller From 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool is a Model 78a made of rosewood with black leather, designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller's Møbelfabrik in 1950. It has a simple and functional design, typical of Mø...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Ottomans Attributed by Dominique France 1935.
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of cornucopia ottomans attributed to Maison Dominique. Fully restored, black lacquer and reupholstered with a black and white fabric. Art Deco around 1935.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Black Ash Dot Footstools by Arne Jacobsen Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Dot stool, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, is a timeless and functional piece of furniture that was updated in 1970 with four legs as we know it today. The modern st...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Teak & Black Leather Stool by Nils Troed for Glasmäster
By Glasmäster, Nils Troed
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant Mid-Century Modern stool model 1040 designed by Nils Troed for Glasmäster. Manufactured at Markaryd in Sweden during the 1950s. Original thick black leather upholstery with s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960's, Restored Danish Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Restored Danish footstool reupholstered in black leather. Fully restored Danish footstool in slimlined minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design with it's combin...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Cassina by Rodolfo Dordoni Black Leather 470 Pilotta Armchairs & Footstool, 2008
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina and first presented in Cologne in 2008, the Pilotta collection is a fantastic example of classic modern design. Rather than disguising the ...
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Early 2000s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

1960s Madsen and Schubell Black Leather Reclining Chair and Stool, Denmark
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use - Height of seat 37 cm - Leather in very good condition - Stool dimensions: 38 x 60 x 48cm.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood and Black Leather Armchair and Footstool
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A black leather armchair and Footstool set. A very stylish mid century piece by Skipper Mobler of Denmark.  Supple black leather in superb condition on a teak/beech frame stained in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Spanish Black Leather Armchairs Slipper Chair by Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish black leather armchairs by Pierre Lottier for Valenti, 1940s with brass nail head details and original leather. Pierre Lottier was born in France before moving to ...
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sigurd Ressell Footstool Mod. Falcon Black Leather Frau for Vatne Mobler Norway
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconi...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Faux Leather Black Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful black high quality faux leather. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Footrest or Stool in Teak and Black Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Eames 671 Ottoman for Lounge Chair 670 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These two were bought together new in the early 70's and are both the rectangular cushion clips as is appropriate for the era.The leather is black and in good condition for the date.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Aluminum

French Black Spiral Leg Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful black wooden stool, made in France, circa 1950s. Amazing craftsmanship on spiral legs. Newly refinished in black lacquer. Great petite shape. Perfect for books or objects. ...
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Wood

French Black Spiral Leg Stool
French Black Spiral Leg Stool
H 12.75 in Dm 12.25 in
Saga Cherrywood Shell Black Leather Armchair and Foot Stool by Gioia Marcovicz
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in IT
1990s Saga Model - Cherrywood shell black leather armchair and foot stool designed by Gioia Meller Marcovicz for Calssicon. The chair size are: Biography of Gioia Meller by L...
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1990s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Black Leatherette and Teak Footstool Pair by Bröderna Andersson, 1950s, Sweden
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pair of teak and black leatherette taburettes made by Bröderna Andersson Ekenässjön AB, Sweden, 1950s. Practical in every occasion both as an extra chair or a foot stool to ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Footstool in Rosewood and Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Iconic lounge chair with footrest designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller production (1956). The lounge chair and the footrest have a rosewood structure with the alumini...
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Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Black Wood Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of black wood footstools available for sale. Find 40 antique and vintage black wood footstools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black wood footstools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern black wood footstools are consistently popular styles. Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen and Poul Henningsen each produced beautiful black wood footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are Black Wood Footstools?

Prices for black wood footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black wood footstools begin at $400 and can go as high as $9,212, while the average can fetch as much as $1,534.

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.