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Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Brass Base and Silk Upholstery 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman", base in solid seamlessly welded brass with hidden castors and silk upholstery, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This ottoman is not only chic, it is comfortable...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Ottoman by Russell Woodard, C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored pair of hard to find Sculptura Ottomans by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder coated with new plastic glides. In a silver finish. Can be parcel po...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Dark Blue-Grey Swivel Ottoman on Polished Steel Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the timeless designs of Charles Eames, this Mid-Century Swivel Ottoman combines simplicity and functionality.
A polished stainless steel base provides stability to this...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
George Mulhauser Leather Ottoman Chrome Star Base for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Munich, DE
Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft´, USA, 1960s. Steel and faux black leather.
Measures: H 40 x W 54 x D 61 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later production
This Bird ottoman is a design by Harry Bertoia from 1952. Executed in b...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Ottomans by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco ottomans or stools by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons furniture company are brushed steel with re-upholstered gray vinyl tops.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
High model stool from the 'Wire series' by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll International in nickel execution with a chartreuse green mohair velour Knoll fabrics upholstery...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand.
Ottoman w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat and polished stainless steel frame. This came from the private collection of Gratz...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.5 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Gratz Industries TG-19 Ottoman in Dark Brown Leather with Blackened Frames
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in dark brown leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
TG-19 Sling Ottoman in Antique Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in antique tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 19...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 16.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Konekt Thing 4 Rectangle Ottoman with Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Thing 4 Rectangle Ottoman features a hand-stitched top, a finished steel drum and horse hair.
Made to order with your choice of metal finish, horse hair color, and graded-in ve...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Petite Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Orsini Ottoman features a minimal metal base with decorative ball feet and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Barcelona Chromed Steel Red Vinyl Ottoman Footstool 1980
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe attributed steel X base Barcelona style ottoman in tufted rust red vinyl upholstery.
This Footstool is almost like the authentic Barcelona Serie...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 17.25 in W 24.5 in D 18.75 in
Wired Ottoman, by Phase Design, Flat Black & Kvadrat Remix Fabric
By Phase Design, Reza Feiz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wired Ottomans designed by Reza Feiz, for Phase Design
- Flat Black & Remix by Kvadrat fabric
- MSRP= $ 1,975.00 Each
- Brand New condition, unused.
- Made in Los Angeles
- (4...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Trono Block Pink Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trono block pink chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: D 14.5" x W 14.5" x H 16.5 in
Materials: l-beam and Mohair upholstery.
Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sculptor...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The leather color closely resembles a dark s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 16 in W 64 in D 26.5 in
Trono Pill Black Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trono pill black chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: Diameter 16" x height 18.5 in
Materials: l-beam and Dedar upholstery.
Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sculptor ...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Trono Block Beige Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trono Block Beige chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: D 14.5" x W 14.5" x H 16.5 in
Materials: l-beam and Pierre Frey upholstery.
Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sc...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Trono Pill Beige Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trono Pill beige chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: Diameter 16" x H 18.5 in
Materials: l-beam and Pierre Frey upholstery.
Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sculptor...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Forsyth Ottoman in Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A new addition to our Originals collection. This bespoke ottoman is perfect for a variety of uses, ottoman, coffee table, bench at the end of a bed, etc. Handmade by our master welde...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Konekt Thing 4 Square Ottoman with Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Square Thing 4 Ottoman features a hand-stitched top, a finished steel drum and horse hair.
Made to order with your choice of metal finish, horse hair color, and graded-in velve...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Set of Trono Pill Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Trono Pill chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci.
Dimensions: W40.6 x H47cm.
Materials: l-beam and Mohair/ Dedar/Pierre Frey upholstery.
Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sc...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Trono Block Black Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trono block black chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: D 14.5" x W 14.5" x H 16.5 in
Materials: l-beam and dedar upholstery.
Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sculptor...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Trono Block Chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Trono Block chair by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: W36.8x D 35.6x H41.9cm
Materials: l-beam/ Aluminium l-beam and Dedar/Pierre Frey upholstery
Umberto Bellardi Ricci...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Konekt Thing 4 Stool with Satin Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Thing 4 Stool features a hand-sewn upholstered top, a brass plated steel drum and horse hair. Refined yet wild, Thing 4's unique personality is accentuated with a distinctive com...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Konekt Thing 4 Stool with Antique Nickel, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Thing 4 features a luxuriously upholstered top, metal drum and horse hair. Refined yet wild, Konekt's signature Thing Stools are available in four different styles.
The Thing...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères.
Measures: 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available).
Upholstered on the firmer side, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Brass
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and matte black 'Tambour' round ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm for use as an ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Samsonite Flat Tube Steel Ottoman End Table
By Samsonite
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern ottoman or table made by Samsonite in the 1960s. Features a flat tube steel base and plastic slats. Can be used as a footrest or table. It is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a coffee table with a tray.
The last picture if of a different version of this ot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Ottoman by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed steel frame and a plush upholstered top. This versatile piece can function a...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium 'Tambour' antiqued brass and hide ottoman by Design Frères.
Upholstered firm, so also great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Modern Mushroom Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully whimsical mid-20th century American mushroom-form stool with a groovy steel frame supporting a newly upholstered taupe leather seat. The perfect extra seat for your gue...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regular coffee table: Just add a la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Grey Rabbit Fur Ottoman Bench with Black Chrome Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern style stool with streamlined waterfall base design in polished black nickel. The bench is upholstered in luxurious rabbit fur in variant hues of grey. Great accent...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Modern Angular Gray Steel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 21st Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Modern Angular Gray Steel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 21st Century
Item # C1028AA0-G
Angular and austere, this lounge chair and matching ottoman are distinctly architectural in fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of button tufted benches with x frames in chromed steel. Faux leather vinyl is in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Chrome is also excellent with adjustab...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Occasional Stools Chris Di Vincente
By Chris DiVincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultra modern designs.
Simple and timeless form.
Plywood with mottled hue steel veneer with marigold upholstery.
Mr. Di Vincente studied at the San Francisco Art Institute.
He lives ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ottoman Seat / Handmade Graffititextile Modern / Contemporary Plastered Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
JMS x MRS BX NO. 1 - PLASTER
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2022
100% of money collected from this unique collection will be given to Destination Tomorrow which is a grassroots agency and the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
H 18 in W 28 in D 28 in
The Forsyth Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A new addition to our Originals collection. This bespoke ottoman is perfect for a variety of uses, ottoman, coffee table, bench at the end of a bed, etc. Handmade by our master welde...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and matte black 'Tambour' round ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm for use as an ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and matte black 'Tambour' round ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm for use as an ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the inheritance seating options, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This large variation measures 3...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mauve Leather and Antique Brass Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This variation is upholstered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pebbled Taupe & Antique Nickel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This ottoman is upholstered in a pebbled leather f...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères.
Measures: 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available).
Upholstered on the firmer side, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brushed Brass “Mushroom” Pouf in Blush Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
The most versatile piece in any living space; "poufs" are elegant additions and very much objects of sculpture in their own right. The Montage Workroom was quite inspired by vintage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regular coffee table: Just add a la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Chair and Ottoman Set with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique chair and ottoman set in the style of Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is upholstered with a 100-year-old Kazak Persian rug from the collection of Los Angeles-based ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regular coffee table: Just add a la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Forsyth Ottoman in Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A new addition to our Originals collection. This bespoke ottoman is perfect for a variety of uses, ottoman, coffee table, bench at the end of a bed, etc. Handmade by our master welde...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Harness Black Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the seating options in Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection, the ottoman is a great way to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement for maximum ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Auburn Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This variation is upholstered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Brentwood Navy Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This variation is upholstered i...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Tan Nubuck Leather and Antique Brass Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is an easily customizable design that can be used to add a lounge element to any seating arrangement, and pairs especially well...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium 'Tambour' antiqued brass and hide ottoman by Design Frères.
Upholstered firm, so also great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Potomac Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the inheritance seating options, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This variation is upholstered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Small White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small white hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères.
Perfect as a coffee table in the living room, a den or a media room.
Brass-plated and patinated steel b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
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American Steel Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of american steel ottomans and poufs available on 1stDibs. There are 104 antique and vintage american steel ottomans and poufs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 68 modern editions to choose from as well. American steel ottomans and poufs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. American steel ottomans and poufs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some american steel ottomans and poufs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller american steel ottomans and poufs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many american steel ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Stephen Kenn, Knoll and Design Frères produced popular american steel ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.
How Much are American Steel Ottomans and Poufs?
American steel ottomans and poufs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $14,900.
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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