European Paint Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Terracotta, Paint, Ceramic
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Paint, Wood
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Majolica, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Centerpieces
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique 18th Century Turkish Abstract Sculptures
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Canvas, Oak
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings
Paint
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Majolica, Pottery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Victorian Centerpieces
Majolica
Vintage 1960s Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Maiolica, Earthenware
Antique 19th Century Italian Vases
Maiolica, Pottery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Ceramic
1940s Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Paint, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Paint
2010s British Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Acrylic
2010s English Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Acrylic, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fabric, Acrylic
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gesso, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools
Textile, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Benches
Maple, Paint, Upholstery, Rush, Wood
20th Century English Stools
Wire
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century English William and Mary Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Stools
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Paint, Burlap
Vintage 1930s French Ottomans and Poufs
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Belgian Ottomans and Poufs
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood, Paint, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Benches
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
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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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