Dario Zoureff Footstool Australian Mid Century Modern Ottoman 1960s Vintage

Key Details

Item: Sculptural Footstool / Ottoman

Designer / Maker: Dario Zoureff

Origin: Australia

Era: c.1960s

Style: Australian Mid-Century Modern

Form: Sculptural kidney / saddle form

Upholstery: Red textured fabric

Frame / Legs: Timber with tapered splayed legs

Width: Approx. 58 cm

Height: Approx. 52 cm at highest point

Condition: Sympathetically restored vintage condition

Provenance: From a family home furnished with commissioned Dario Zoureff furniture

Original Material: Original stamped underside lining retained and included

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Mini Story or Hook

A wonderfully sculptural piece of Australian mid-century design by Dario Zoureff, dating from approximately the 1960s.

With its dramatic kidney-shaped form, sweeping central depression and tapered splayed timber legs, the footstool embodies the organic lines and expressive forms associated with Australian post-war modernist furniture.

Of particular importance is its known provenance. This footstool came from the same original household collection as our Dario Zoureff chair. The original owner’s father commissioned Zoureff to furnish the family home during the mid-1960s, providing a direct historical connection between the piece and the designer.

The footstool has since undergone a sympathetic restoration, bringing it back to a highly presentable and usable condition while retaining important evidence of its original construction.

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Provenance & Original Textile Lining

An especially interesting feature is the survival of the original underside textile lining.

During restoration, the deteriorated underside covering was carefully removed and replaced. Rather than discarding the original material, it was retained and is now preserved separately in a protective bag. It will accompany the footstool to its future owner.

The original material retains a faded circular manufacturer’s stamp incorporating the words “TEXTILE MILL”. The mill name beneath appears to end in “HELUM”, although the complete name has not yet been conclusively identified.

We have deliberately not attributed the stamp to a particular textile manufacturer without further evidence.

This surviving original material provides an unusual tangible record of the footstool’s original construction and is a valuable addition to its documented provenance.

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Condition

Condition: Very Good – restored vintage condition. See detailed notes below.

This is an authentic vintage piece dating from approximately the 1960s which has undergone sympathetic restoration.

* Upholstery has been restored and presents extremely well.

* Timber legs have been rejuvenated while retaining their vintage character.

* The underside covering has been professionally replaced.

* The original stamped underside textile has been retained rather than discarded.

* Original material is stored separately in a protective bag and is included with the sale.

* The original material retains a faded period textile mill stamp.

* Structurally sound and ready to display and use.

* Minor evidence of age may remain, consistent with a genuine piece of vintage furniture.

The restoration has intentionally retained the character of the piece rather than attempting to make it appear newly manufactured.

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Postage & Handling

📦 Due to the size and nature of this piece, local pickup from Vintage HQ Heidelberg, Victoria is preferred.

Melbourne delivery may be available by arrangement.

Interstate buyers are welcome to contact us prior to purchase to discuss freight options. We will work with your nominated furniture carrier where practical.

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