Early 20th Century Wood Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Benches
Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl
Early 20th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Early 20th Century Tudor Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Padouk
Early 20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Jacobean Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Early 20th Century European Chinese Export Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s British Regency Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Maple
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools
Oak
Early 20th Century French Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Burl, Beads
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century English Stools
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Benches
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Cherry
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century British Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Greco Roman Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
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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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