The Retrostar footstool Comic Edition combines practical comfort with expressive art. The exclusive fabric cover was designed by Berlin artist Wolfgang Kaliga for Sternzeit Design. His work is characterised by mirror writing, ambiguous texts and socially critical messages that can be decoded with a small mirror. This turns the footstool into a special art object that enhances rooms and invites reflection.
As a complement to the armchairs in the Retrostar series, this compact footstool is perfect for relaxing breaks—just put your feet up, and you’re all set. The durable upholstery, featuring long-lasting metal springs and high-quality foam, offers pleasant comfort, while the solid wood legs are meticulously handcrafted, stained, and/or finished with a clear varnish.
Timeless, comfortable, and versatile, the Retrostar Footstool Comic Edition brings together art, craftsmanship, and relaxation in a unique way.
Fabric Type
Piping
Legs
Colour
Fabric Samples
Woods & Stains
Delivery Terms
Production & Delivery Time
Warranty
Dimensions & Technical Details
Dimensions
43 cm × 45 cm × 45 cm (W × H × D)
Technical Specifications
- Seat Dimensions
- 43 cm x 40 cm x 45 cm (W x H x D)
- Max. Load Capacity
- 150 kg
- Weight
- about 5.5 kg
- Upholstery
- Steel Springs & PUR Memory Foam
- Manufacturing
- Our entire product line is designed, developed, and manufactured in-house in Germany and Poland.
- Assembly
- Very easy to assemble. The necessary tools are included.
- Fire Safety
- EN 1021 / 1
- Environmental Certifications
- Oeko-Tex 100
Description
The Retrostar Footstool is the perfect complement to our armchairs from the Retrostar series. Whether you’re using it with a standard armchair or a rocking chair, this small footstool ensures optimal relaxation. Put your feet up—that’s it!
Timeless, comfortable, and practical—these are the key features of our compact footstool. Its simple design and compact dimensions allow for a wide range of uses.
The beautiful legs, made of solid wood, are meticulously handcrafted and then stained and/or finished with a clear varnish.
The durable upholstery features a long-lasting metal spring system and, combined with high-quality foam padding, ensures optimal comfort.
Reviews
Retrostar Footstool - Pillepalle
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Pillepalle
Art Edition by Wolfgang Kaliga
Urban Codes
Graffiti Edition by Studio Chrom
Bauhaus 1922
A Tribute to the Colors of the Bauhaus
Basic Line
Classic entry-level polyester
Leather
Cowhide · firm and durable
Premium Leather
Cowhide · exceptionally soft and elegant
New Life
100% recycled performance polyester
Rumble in the Jungle
Jungle motifs on a dark background
Studio 60
Woven fabric · fine " Mid-Century" texture
Velvet Line
Velvet · soft, scratch-resistant, elegant look
Wool Line
Virgin Wool · Natural and BreathableThe Retrostar footstool Comic Edition combines practical comfort with expressive art. The exclusive fabric cover was designed by Berlin artist Wolfgang Kaliga for Sternzeit Design. His work is characterised by mirror writing, ambiguous texts and socially critical messages that can be decoded with a small mirror. This turns the footstool into a special art object that enhances rooms and invites reflection.
As a complement to the armchairs in the Retrostar series, this compact footstool is perfect for relaxing breaks—just put your feet up, and you’re all set. The durable upholstery, featuring long-lasting metal springs and high-quality foam, offers pleasant comfort, while the solid wood legs are meticulously handcrafted, stained, and/or finished with a clear varnish.
Timeless, comfortable, and versatile, the Retrostar Footstool Comic Edition brings together art, craftsmanship, and relaxation in a unique way.

Pillepalle
Art Edition by Wolfgang Kaliga
Urban Codes
Graffiti Edition by Studio Chrom
Bauhaus 1922
A Tribute to the Colors of the Bauhaus
Basic Line
Classic entry-level polyester
Leather
Cowhide · firm and durable
Premium Leather
Cowhide · exceptionally soft and elegant
New Life
100% recycled performance polyester
Rumble in the Jungle
Jungle motifs on a dark background
Studio 60
Woven fabric · fine " Mid-Century" texture
Velvet Line
Velvet · soft, scratch-resistant, elegant look
Wool Line
Virgin Wool · Natural and BreathableThis product has been rated 4.6 out of 5.0 stars.
It has received 14 reviews.
What is piping?
Piping is a cord encased in a fabric strip. It is used to embellish the edge seams of upholstered furniture or cushions, while also reinforcing them and making them more durable.
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Sustainability
Sustainability is a big word. Perhaps too big to use lightly. In an industry that likes to make promises, we believe in something simpler: taking responsibility for what we can actually influence. Not abstract offsets, but decisions that start right here in our workshop.
As a design manufacturer, we don’t make promises that we can’t physically verify on the other side of the world. Instead, we focus on what’s right in front of us: local integrity. Our wood is FSC-certified, our supply chains are short, and our production takes place right here at home. We don’t plant imaginary trees—we build furniture that lasts.





