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Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 18.2 in W 25.2 in D 19.7 in
George Mulhauser Leather Ottoman Chrome Star Base for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
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
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
Art Deco Ottomans by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
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
Pierre Guariche Pair of Minotaur Stools, France 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Minotaur stools in leather with black enameled steel bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Large Modernist Customizable Tubular Steel Stool, Fabric / Leather Upholstery
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Large customizable tubular steel stool with fabric / leather upholstery. Timelessly elegant stool in a Classic design. Light appearance with refined, rounded details and Material con...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract pattern by artist Michelle Li Murphy...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Steel Ottoman Mies Van Der Rohe Style with Grain White Leather, Italy, 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian steel ottoman in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe. It consists of a steel structure and four tube legs. The seat is made of foam and reupholstered with white grain leather and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
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
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
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
Zanotta Genni Lounge Chair & Pouf in Teal Leather with Nickel Satin Steel Frame
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Genni Lounge Chair & Pouf in Teal Leather with Nickel Satin Steel Frame by Gabriele Mucchi
Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 42.92 in
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in White Leather & Steel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in White Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or black nick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 41.34 in
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in Brown Leather & Black Steel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in Brown Leather & Black Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 41.34 in
Zanotta Maggiolina Pouf in White Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Pouf in White Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or black nickel-satin finish. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Circular Stool in Gunmetal and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table Collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the circular table collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian 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
Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oversized steel wire ottoman in bouclé, designed by Warren Platner for his namesake Platner collection for Knoll. Now a Classic modern form that is at once Industrial and organic. Up...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Circular Stool in Satin Brass and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table Collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
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
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
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel, Brass
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 Waxed Leather Ottoman with Charcoal Powdercoat Frame
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 light grey waxed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Leather Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Leather Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel, Brass
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
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
Pair of French 1950s Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 1950s ottoman, original vintage condition.
Black faux leather, brass feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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
Brentwood Navy Leather and Blackened Steel Armchair and Ottoman Set
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Armchair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ermes Pentagon Pouf Trench Ultrasuede and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Ermes Pentagon Pouf Mousse Leather Antracite Grey and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Upholstered Stool in Leather and Stainless steel metal "Linha" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Linha collection was designed from the top to bottom. The first piece of this collection is the planter pedestal. One of the other pieces in this collection is this upholstered s...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Saturn Pouffe Small, Brushed Brass Frame and Petrol Blue Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Fabrics and Steel EMU Cannolè Pouf
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
The Cannolè seating system by Anton Cristell and Emanuel Gargano has a fully welded structure made up of internally and externally galvanized steel tubes. Seat composed of a galvaniz...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ermes Pentagon Pouf Green Ultra Suede and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Brass
White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Brass Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the seating options from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ermes Pentagon Brasilia Pouf with Curvature Collection and Brass or Steel Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Nickel Armchair and Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ultra luxurious version of The Inheritance collection armchair and ottoman has super soft white Mongolian sheepskin upholstery, black webbing and leather belts, and a polished n...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ottoman with Hand-Knotted White Rope and Wool Yarn by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Conceived as a beautified version of a Pacific Northwest crab trap, this ottoman/stool is not only an intricate piece of crafting handiwork, but also a comfortable place to rest. A p...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Copper, Brass
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with White Lacquered Base and Leather Top
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat with upholstered top.
This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large living or family rooms, ideal for entertain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Footstool, Brass Steel and Blue Saddle Leather, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Brass Armchair and Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Armchair is as refined as it is comfortable.
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Ottoman Designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original black leather ottoman / stool, model 21-LC, from the Architectural Group One line designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International. C...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16 in W 28 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Steel Shoe Fitting Stools with Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, shoe store, fitting stools feature patinated, brushed steel frames with brass-plated footrests and newly upholstered silver vinyl seats. Two stools are available, sold in...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rabbit Fur Luxury Ottoman Bench with Steel Base in Black Nickel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contemporary ottoman or bench upholstered in luxurious rabbit fur in variant hues of grey. The bench has a waterfall steel frame with a black nickel finish which looks like gunmetal ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Munster, NRW
The "Womb Chair" was designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960s for the manufacturer Knoll International. The piece in the old version rests on a black steel frame in original condition....
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.83 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
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
Drome Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large round ottoman with white Mongolian wool upholstery. The six legs are wrapped in stitched navy blue leather with steel accents. Bench is located our NYC showroom.
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Upholstered Kofod Larsen high back lounge chair and ottoman. Side lever allows various reclining positions. Velvet like upholstery. This is the kind of upholstery that allows you to ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
White reupholstered vintage Mid-century ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
White reupholstered vintage Mid-century ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll, two ottomans available
In 1966, Warren Platner designed his now iconic collection of pieces of furniture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Balestra Rocker Chair with Ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Space age, modernism, minimalism and topped with Italian flair; all seems to be bundled in this one of a kind iconic design by the late Florentine architect Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 39.77 in
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Polished Nickel Stools
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Platner collection for Knoll originally designed by Warren Platner in 1962. Finally launched after four years of development in 1966. Undulating nickel plated rods echo the light air...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Stools Ottomans in White Sabrina Leather, circa 2000s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Knoll Barcelona stools ottomans in White Sabrina Leather, circa 2000s. Pair of Knoll Barcelona stools or ottomans in white Sabrina leather, circa 2000s Ludwig Mies van der Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.75 in W 25 in L 14.75 in
Upholstered Low Bench by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto 'Filemone' 1998
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Upholstered Low Bench by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto 'Filemone' 1998 Neutral gray/silver fabric-covered, brushed steel plastic-tipped feet.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 12.25 in W 59 in D 20 in
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Gray Steel Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of gray steel ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. We have 32 antique and vintage gray steel ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of gray steel ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray steel ottomans and poufs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small gray steel ottomans and poufs measuring 1 inches across. There have been many well-made gray steel ottomans and poufs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Design Frères and Stephen Kenn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Gray Steel Ottomans and Poufs?
Gray steel ottomans and poufs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $9,450.
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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Saarinen Womb
Pair Of Low Leather Chairs
Chamber Set
Black Lounge Chair Sling
Platner Base
Leather Wood Sling Chair
Nickel Finish Chairs
Pair Leather Barcelona
Womb Eero
Eero Saarinen Womb
Saarinen Womb Chair
Dior Bedroom Set
Black Cowhide Living Room Chair
Black Leather Recliner Chairs