19th Century Metal Ottomans and Poufs
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Footstool or Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome French carved mahogany footstool or ottoman made in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The footstool features a square shape frame with gracefully curved concave sides. The c...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s
Pair of square poufs. They have a padded seat covered with a mustard yellow and bright red damask fabric, t...
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Antique 1850s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 13.19 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Regence Style Tabouret from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Meticulously hand-carved from rich walnut wood in France during the 1800s, this Regence-style tabouret exudes elegance. Recently upholstered in a crisp, cotton fabric, the juxtaposit...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Arist...
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 19 in W 25 in D 25 in
19th Century, William IV Period Walnut and Leather Ottoman
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality early 19th century, William IV period walnut and leather ottoman. Deep red coloured buttoned leather seat above a well figured walnut and leather panelled base with tu...
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th early 20th c. French Louis XV Style Giltwood bench with intricate hand carvings & warm patina to the all original gold leaf gilt finish. Features new antique white woven co...
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Benches
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Queen Anne Style Mahogany and Velvet Footstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century matching pair of mahogany footstools made in the Queen Anne taste. Featuring plush, velvet upholstery bordered by brass tack nail heads. Supported by cabriole legs endin...
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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century French gold gilt wood stools in attractive upholstery from an estate in the residence side of the Carlyle in Manhattan.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Coffer Trunk Now Fahsioned as a Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A unique, one of a kind, French antique oak coffer trunk from the late 19th century, now fashioned as a bench with later upholstery faux cushioned seat with printed three dimensional...
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Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique Asian Gilt Bronze Cast Iron Ottoman
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and wonderfully unique Asian antique gilded bronze cast iron ottoman footstool. Rich, luxurious gilt bronze rose gold color, later added patchwork upholstery top,...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
French Louis XVI Style Ormulu Mahogany Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (late 19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany caned ottoman. (Similar items: 050651, 050651A).
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Giltwood Rope Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with new muslin upholstery, conforming carved rope legs and stretchers ending on tassel feet, casters. Completely regilded with 23-karat gold leaf.
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Stools
Materials
Other
Oversized Art Deco Ottoman/Footstool, Stepped Nickel Chromed Legs
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elusive Art Deco ottoman/footstool. Stepped nickel chromed legs..Retains original oil cloth fabric,(worn) as well as original chromed ziggurat plinth feet, Classic deco, Machine Age ...
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Antique 1830s American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Nickel
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Benches. Baltimore, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American flame mahogany floral needlepoint brass tacked hall benches resting on the original turned bulbous decorative carved feet with the original brass casters. Baltimore,...
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 48 in D 20.25 in
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Victorian circa 1880 Liberty London Ianthe Upholstered Ottoman Footstool Trunk
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Liberty London Ianthe fabric
My favourite type of stool in my favourite liber...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
H 18.31 in W 19.3 in D 16.74 in
Circa 1880-1900, Antique Victorian Ebonised Lion's Hairy Paw Feet Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, circa 1880-1900 Ebonised footstool with elaborate hand carved Lion’s hairy paw feet.
A very good looking well ...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Oak
H 14.34 in W 14.97 in D 13.98 in
Bleached French Os De Mouton Tabouret Stool, White Cotton Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily recognized by its highly shaped legs and stretchers, os de mouton is an elegant style of carving that was first seen during the reign of Louis XIII. Although typically used fo...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 22.25 in D 17.375 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant pair of petite French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) Louis XVI style parcel gilt painted chairs.
Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, executed i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Oversized Oval Zebra Ottoman
Located in Malibu, CA
Spanish revival oversized ottoman, upholstered in Italian cut velvet & trimmed with antique brass nail head detail scalloped border. Carved legs & stretchers.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Waterfall Ottomans or Benches
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin waterfall design ottomans, vanity benches or stoosl with brass stretcher. Original designed in the late 1970s, the production date on these date to th...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Ottoman Seat Embossed Leather C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique French oak barley twist bench stool ottoman seat.
Embossed Leather, finished with brass stud detailing.
C.1900
Very good condition commensurate of age.
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Antique Early 1900s French Jacobean Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 30.71 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 18th Century Venetian commode. Original painted finish and details. add some Italian Style to your home.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Dressers
Materials
Wood
17th Century French Louis XIII Os-de-mouton Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 17th century French Louis XIII walnut os-de-mouton (sheep's bone) ottoman newly upholstered in a wool Italian bouclé and square pointed nail-head trim. Perfect as an otto...
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Capital Coffee Table by DeMuro Das in Green Zebra Agate with Cast Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Precious stone meets elemental metalwork in the Capital Coffee Table I, an elegant study in contrasts. Reminiscent of neoclassical columns, fluted legs of hand-cast solid bronze nest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Agate, Bronze
H 17 in W 57 in D 24 in
Carpenter's Wooden Workbench, Italy, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
A carpenter's wooden workbench, perfect for a kitchen island table. Original patina, Italy, 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Painted Mahogany Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive or petite footstool in the French Louis XVI taste. The stool features a hand-carved painted mahogany frame with neoclassical motifs. The rectangular form is suppo...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Brass
Large Octagonal Cognac Leather Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large octagonal leather ottoman with turned wood legs upholstered in Moore & Giles Diablo in Cognac.
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Fluted Shagreen Cabinet by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The fluted cabinet by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The cream shagreen inlaid piece provides great utility while retaining a striking aesthetic with the incredible ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron ottoman / footrests with tan brown Naughahyde. Curved X form with dimples in the iron that are currently painted black which can easily be repainted. In e...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood footstool.
Unusual antique French Napoleon III gilt wood footstool, stool or tabouret with beautiful patina. This great French Louis XVI...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Materials
Giltwood
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French Ottoman in Green Scalamandré Velvet, circa 19th Century
By Scalamandre
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, 19th century French bench (ottoman). The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Latigo Bay, Supreme Velvet' with a contrasting Scalamandré cord/wel...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Louis XIII Style Tabouret, Needlepoint Upholstery, C. 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XIII, this large needlepoint upholstered tabouret is from France, circa 1870. Typical period motifs are noticeable, including the turned H-stretcher...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 16.125 in W 28 in D 24.25 in
English Upholstered Trunk or Pouffe Ottoman Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable English rectangular upholstered trunk or frame ottoman (pouffe), featuring an upholstered seat with hinged, tufted lid that lifts for storage, framed with acc...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Square Upholstered and Brass Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Covered in a gold linen velvet finished with a broad silk tape; mounted with brass carrying handles to the sides and raised on brass hairy paw feet issuing foliate sprays.
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Animavi Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Animavi club chair and ottoman stainless steal and leather.
Chair dimensions
40"D x 28.5"W x 29"H. Seat H 16"
Ottoman
24.25"W x 22"D x 16"H
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Footstool with Storage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th Century diminutive American mahogany empire period footstool featuring a storage area under the top cushion. The mahogany frame has scalloped sides supported by short legs endin...
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Materials
Brass
19thC English Brass & Leather Club Fender
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
19thC English Brass & Leather Club Fender
(2 buttons missing)
sku 988
W179 x D54 x H51 cm
Category
Antique 1890s English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Late Victorian English Oak Footstool / Ottoman Lions Head Brass Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice antique hand made in England oak footstool with Lions head handles and Regency Blue velvet top
A very well made and decorative piece, ...
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 13.19 in
English 19th Century Leather Waisted Ottoman with Fitted Mahogany Interior
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century waisted ottoman newly upholstered in England with hand dyed rich brown leather and brass tacks. The top hinges up and reveals a mahogany lined interior with maho...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Italian Curule Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 19th century Italian wrought iron folding Curule stool with a handstitched saddle leather seat and decorative floral rosettes on both sides where the legs cross. Curule se...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely crafted Edwardian bench topped with an exquisite faux leopard fabric
accented by nailheads. The ottoman retains its original castors.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Benches
Materials
Metal
Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand embroidered Regency footstool with ornate bronze hairy paw feet from the Ian Thomas estate, dressmaker to Lady Diana
A very g...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
H 9.85 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Carved Ottoman, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic mid-19th century French small ottoman on its original brass casters. The serpentine form of the frame is highlighted by outset squared corners and Louis XV style le...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Cabriole Legged Bench Ottoman Stool Velvet mohair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking cast iron cabriole leg bench with lush upholstered seat with ottoman tribal motif. Dainty ball and claw feet bring early Chippendale white the ornate knees reference the Que...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Benches
Materials
Iron
Italian Giltwood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly decorative pair of Italian 19th C carved gilt wood alter sticks in the shape of urns which were later converted into table lamps with custom painted tin shades. There is some ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Authentic Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century authentic camel saddle stool seat from Morocco. Features a rustic wooden frame reinforced with leather rawhide strapping. This is not a tourist reproduction but a real c...
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Rustic Footstools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of English 1870s Walnut Stools with Turned Legs and Newly Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English walnut ottomans or stools from the second half of the 19th century with newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of English walnut stools features a square linen ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 23 in D 23 in
19th Century Leopard Curule Tabouret
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century ebonized carved wood curule tabouret with ormolu newly upholstered in an exquisite leopard silk velvet and espresso leather trim welt. This item ships easily in a box ...
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Stools
Materials
Bronze
English Barley Twist Upholstered Wooden Stool from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist stool from the late 19th century. This elegant English upholstered ottoman stands on four barley twist legs with four barley twist side stretchers. Each leg i...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
English Upholstered Ottoman on Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English upholstered ottoman (or stool) featuring a leopard print fabric on a wood frame with four turned ebonized wood legs, each with rolling brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Large 19th century Brass and Leather Club Fender with Buttoned Leather Seats
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This tall and elegant piece of country house furniture and larger than most of this type, the brass fender has chunky turned uprights and seats with deeply buttoned brown leather cov...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Brass
English Upholstered Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English upholstered ottoman (or stool) featuring a leopard print fabric on a wood frame with four turned mahogany legs, each with rolling brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Lion Claw Furniture Feet made into a Foot Stool
Located in Troy, MI
This foot stool is a real statement piece made with salvaged 19th century heavy cast brass, beautifully rendered lion paw feet. New upholstery.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Footstools
Materials
Brass
19th Century Leather and Oak "X Framed" Stool
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A sturdy and solid leather and oak "X Framed" stool of good proportions with arm rests, brass studs and carved decoration.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Materials
Brass
19th Century English, Mahogany Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English, Mahogany and Brass Inlay Bench
Category
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Pear Wood Pouf, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A French Napoleon III Period Pouf with turned legs in ebonized pearwood featuring a metal X-shaped stretcher. Professionally reupholstered in French antique linen. Sturdy and comfort...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Green Painted Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique footstool made of a hand carved wooden top newly upholstered in burlap and four legs made of forged iron. All painted green.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Footstools
Materials
Iron
19th c. Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Bench Ottoman
Located in Summerland, CA
A hand carved walnut wood bench. Upholstered in Italian silk and metal tapestry fabric.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Metal
Walnut Footstool with Grass Cloth Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
English wooden footstool. Grasscloth Upholstery, brass nailheads.
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Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Materials
Brass
Continental large gilded stool
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental large gilded stool angel face
on top of each leg ending in paw feet.
Upholstered with fabric with flower
motif. 27" x 29" x 17" high
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Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Gold
Napoleon III Pouf
Located in Austin, TX
This Napoleon III period Ottoman has ebonized pear wood legs and a metal stretcher. It is covered with black velvet fabric and the top of the seat has a needlepoint upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style Painted and Gilded Circular Tabouret, France c. 1870
Located in Houston, TX
A fantastic Louis XV style painted and gilded tabouret from France c. 1870. Please take a moment to look at the lovely balance of the circular padded seat supported by a carved apron...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Gothic Revival hexagonal-shaped cast cast iron stool, with roundels of six petaled flowers and tracery within squares on a base of six cusped arches and legs ending in caste...
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Antique 19th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Mink Cast Iron Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mink seat on a cast iron base.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
c.1870 Tabouret w/ Needlepoint Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning antique French or Italian tabouret with a needlepoint seat and original ebonized wavy 'X' form legs with gold leaf detailing.
Category
Antique 19th Century Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th c. French Sociable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French four-seat sociable, original gold leaf
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Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Finely Carved Napoleon III Style Silver Gilt Tabouret
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Finely Carved Napoleon III Style Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Tabouret / Stool with a beautifully executed knot.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Materials
Silver Leaf
Seggiolino del fabbro - San Marco cast iron stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron stool with newly re-upholstered leather top seat
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Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Iron Stool
Located in New York, NY
Great iron stool approx turn of the century. Wonderful detail on the feet. New upholstery on seat with antique brass nailheads
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Stools
Materials
Iron
Polished Metal Trunk with Brass accents
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Polished Metal Trunk with Brass accents, inscribed "Carr Hammond, Ceylon"
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Swedish style ottoman newly upholstered with antique hand woven and embroidered linen. Sun bleached wood legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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19th Century Metal Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 19th century metal ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Victorian, Art Deco and Empire 19th century metal ottomans and poufs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small 19th century metal ottomans and poufs measuring 10 inches across. 19th century metal ottomans and poufs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Atelier Lam are consistently popular.
How Much are 19th Century Metal Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for 19th century metal ottomans and poufs start at $350 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,688.
Finding the Right Ottomans and Poufs for You
Antique and vintage ottomans and poufs add comfort and style to any living room, game room, home office or minimalist lounge space. An ottoman is a short seat or footstool that is also often used to store items. A pouf is similar, but it’s typically more petite than an ottoman, usually without the storage space inside.
When one thinks of the Ottoman Empire, it’s easy to overlook the iconic seat named for the region. The ottoman — originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms — was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Eventually, these footrests were transformed into storage furnishings to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles. Furniture makers crafted their ottomans with lids that revealed a hidden cupboard, which rendered them both comfortable and practical.
Poufs, which appeared in France during the 1840s, are also of the low-platform seating variety. These versatile furnishings have been made available in all manner of shapes and sizes over time, and depending upon their firmness can be used as a side table should an occasion call for an extra one. However, your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening cocktail.
Both ottomans and poufs can help create an inviting and warm atmosphere in your living space. For the smaller rooms that are characterized by a casual feel, a shaggy or woven wool pouf might be a better choice, as it’s likely to be more compact and floor-cushion-like than an ottoman. The latter are often larger and more table-like and are comparatively a good fit for a more formal room such as a library or a study. Today, you might find that an ottoman works well in your bedroom, where there isn’t room for a sofa, or perhaps it can serve as a reliable perch in front of your vintage vanity table.
Whatever your seating needs are, find a collection of antique, new and vintage ottomans and poufs in varying styles on 1stDibs that include neoclassical, Industrial and mid-century modern. From the bright colors and bold patterns deployed by Milan-born designer Lorenza Bozzoli to the classy leather furnishings created at family-run Brooklyn, New York, atelier Moses Nadel, there is an endless range of these lovable low stools that merge seamlessly with most decor.
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