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Late 20th Century Aluminum Ottomans and Poufs

Vintage Directional Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum Base Swivel Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Directional Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum Base Swivel Ottoman. Item features a vinyl cushion, aluminum star base, original tag. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 17" H x 25" ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Sculptural Cast Aluminum Stool by Denis Wagner
Located in Dallas, TX
A cast aluminum stool made by west coast artist Denis Wagner, 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s Stools

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Aluminum

Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980s brushed aluminum with soft leather bench. Very well constructed. The legs are adjustable for two different positions, they unscrew and there are screw holes that are closer...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
H 18 in W 72.5 in D 19 in
Huge Leather Ottoman by Matteograssi, Italy
By Kunihide Oshinomi, Matteograssi
Located in Danville, CA
The mother of all ottomans by Kunihide Oshinomi for Matteograssi with heavy top grain leather and polished aluminum trim with chrome fluted feet. Matteograssi is one of the world's t...
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1990s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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YoYo Stool, Hand-Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating, Natural
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with a maple top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. They look great in this natu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Stools

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in all white for nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
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Metal, Aluminum

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.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay Stools in American Walnut
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay stool in American walnut. Tabouret Solvay bears the unmistakable signature of Jean Prouvé, reflecting an aesthetic based on structural requirements. Tabou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel

Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Maison Jansen Stools
Maison Jansen Stools
H 28 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Flush Mount Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount lights by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Enameled aluminum with glass diffusers. Each light takes three E...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum

Emmanuel Outy , "EOO-1" Ottoman, 2021
By Emmanuel Outy
Located in PARIS, FR
The EOO-1 Ottoman is handmade on order by expert artisans in France. Each piece is numbered and signed by the designer and the craftsman. A keen draftsman, Emmanuel Outy spent his ...
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2010s French Stools

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Fabric, Oak

FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Riveted Table Storage Aluminium Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aluminium can be difficult to weld and screw. With that in mind a riveting/tenon technique was developed for the Rivet project. This was also a way to experiment with different varia...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Yoyo Stool, Hand Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with a walnut of birch top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. They look great in...
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood

Flush Mount Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount lights by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Circular milk glass shades paired with lightweight enameled canopy that surrounds encompasses the...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Flush Mount Lights by Stilnovo
Flush Mount Lights by Stilnovo
H 6.75 in Dm 11.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, High Stools, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, High Bar Stools, Teak, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s A pair of round stools with wood seats from Chandigarh, India circa 1965-1966. Great p...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Pair of Round Moroccan Leather Poufs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of large vintage round Moroccan leather poufs, handcrafted in camel leather. Hand tooled leather stool ottoman embroidered on the top with the Moorish star. Handcrafted by Moroc...
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20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

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Vintage Metal Stools
Located in Phoenix, AZ
These metal stools are painted in a violet color with yellow cotton upholstered cushions. A new look to a traditional midcentury design.
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Vintage Metal Stools
Vintage Metal Stools
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Eames Leather Rosewood 671 Ottoman for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rosewood and leather ottoman 671 designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Karl Springer Style Revolving Pouf "Souffle" Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Revolving pouf ottoman with machine made tapestry covering on an aluminium laminated base.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

CLassic Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Eames Lounge Chair & Ott Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. A luxuriously soft and comfortable design. Frame showcases the gorgeous Brazilian rosewo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Steel Chair And Ottoman by Automatic Inc
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel ottoman chair with steel chain by Automatic Inc.`` Signed with sticker USA circa 1970/80 Great vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum, Steel

Steel Chair And Ottoman  by Automatic Inc
Steel Chair And Ottoman  by Automatic Inc
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 63 in
Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Chocolate Leather, 1977
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in chocolate brown leather, Third generation 1977. Beautiful rosewood veneer and chocolate brown leather that has been reco...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Nicely Grained Eames Herman Miller Rosewood 670 671 Lounge Chair Ottoman Brown
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Iconic 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. A luxuriously soft and comfortable design. Frame showcases the gorgeous Brazilian rosewo...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Lowback Falcon Chair in Black Leather with Ottoman En Table, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Elshout, NL
An incredibly rare complete and original Falcon lounge set by Mid century Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler. Featuring the original chrome frame version of the chair...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Sculptural Ottoman Reggenza for Morphos by Toni Cordero
By Acerbis, Morphos
Located in Antwerp, BE
Reggenza sculptural pouf for Morphos by Toni Cordero. Elegant structure in die-cast aluminum, wood, and green velvet upholstery. Production by Morphos - Acerbis, Italy, circa 19...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Classic Rosewood and Leather Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic rosewood and leather Eames lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1975 manufactured by Herman Miller. I’ve owned several, this is by far one of the best examples I have ever owned. ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Woodard Slatted Aluminum Stools
By Russell Woodard
Located in Phoenix, AZ
4 slatted aluminum stools by Woodard circa 1970. These examples have been newly upholstered in a Kravet gold velvet. Price listed is for all four stools.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Woodard Slatted Aluminum Stools
Woodard Slatted Aluminum Stools
H 16.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980s brushed aluminum with soft leather bench. Very well constructed. The legs are adjustable for two different positions, they unscrew and there are screw holes that are closer...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
H 18 in W 72.5 in D 19 in
Custom Made Polished Aluminum Ottomans
Located in New London, CT
You won't find another pair anywhere. Handmade deco-influenced ottomans that have been polished to a chrome-like appearance. Recover in something exotic and you or your client will a...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Giovanni Offredi Onda Style Chair and Ottoman 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
Sensational aluminium framed chair and ottoman from a design by Italian Giovanni Offredi Onda circa 1970s. Comfortable and elegant in every way.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Moroso Couch Rodolvo Dordoni Model 'Waiting'
By Moroso, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice curved bench, model 'Waiting'. Designed by Rodolvo Dordoni for Moroso in the 1980s. Love the shape of this, around the fire place maybe? With a light blue upholstery. ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Moroso Couch Rodolvo Dordoni Model 'Waiting'
Moroso Couch Rodolvo Dordoni Model 'Waiting'
H 15.75 in W 100.01 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Rosewood Lounge Chair 670 & Ottoman 671
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is later model lounge chair and ottoman by Eames for Herman Miller, 670 & 671. It is in decent condition, but has noticeable age wear (small tears in seat, ottom...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA124 + EA125 Lounge Chair and Ottoman Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderfull design lounge chair and ottoman model: EA124 + EA125 by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Herman Miller, 1970s. The EA124 and EA125 is the purist lounge set from the famous ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

B&B Italia Leather Ottoman or Daybed
By B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
B&B Italia leather ottoman or daybed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava. Designed 1979. Finest quality materials and craftsmanship.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Daybeds

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Aluminum, Steel

B&B Italia Leather Ottoman or Daybed
B&B Italia Leather Ottoman or Daybed
H 17 in W 75.5 in D 35.25 in
Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 670 & 671 for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon Gekko would prize this gorgeous dark forest green leather with rich and deep cherrywood Eames 670 Lounge Chair with 671 Ottoman, a rare and unexpected option than the more com...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Vintage Rosewood Ottoman
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames rosewood ottoman for the Eames lounge chair. Black leather cushion in good shape with no cracks or tears. Normal wear to finish. Wood in superb condition with zer...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Aluminum

Modern Tufted Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of modern nickel-plate tufted ottomans.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Modern Tufted Ottomans
Modern Tufted Ottomans
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage Rosewood Charles Eames for Herman Miller 671 Ottoman
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Vintage rosewood Charles Eames for Herman Miller 671 Ottoman- very good condition - glue residue on bottom base where label has been removed. Mid-Century Modern, circa 1970. Made...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Vintage Rosewood Charles Eames for Herman Miller 671 Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in Southampton, NJ
A signed 1970s Charles Eames for Herman Miller 671 Ottoman in rosewood. Very nice vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles & Ray Eames rosewood lounge chair and ottoman. Ottoman: H 16.5", W 26", D 20.5".
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Aluminum Garden Seat
Located in North Miami, FL
A simpl modern elegant hatden seat of polished aluminum. This piece is complimented with a vibrant velvet cushion. Greats scale and height. Proportions lend itself to a great desi...
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Late 20th Century Stools

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Aluminum

Aluminum Garden Seat
Aluminum Garden Seat
H 20 in Dm 15 in
Eames 670 and 671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loves Park, IL
Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood with original black leather. Completely structurally sound with no repairs. Original label present.
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Eames 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Located in Loves Park, IL
Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood with exceptionally vibrant grain. Labeled and in excellent original condition. Black leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Eames Rosewood 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Classic Eames design, the 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman for Herman Miller, the rosewood paneled and black leather upholstery, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Max Gottschalk Lounge and Ottoman
By Max Gottschalk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Max Jules Gottschalk (1909-2005) lounge and ottoman, a iconic design from his portfolio. This chair can be adjusted via a series allen screws for angle and pitch at the base. A very ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Max Gottschalk Lounge and Ottoman
Max Gottschalk Lounge and Ottoman
H 35 in W 29 in D 32 in
Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Bridport, CT
Early 1970’s Eames 670 and 671 lounge and ottoman in rosewood and sienna brown. Made by Herman Miller with labels intact. First chair that Eames designed for the high-end market. Cha...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles Eames 670 Lounge Chair and 671 Ottoman for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
This is a nice original 1983 Eames rosewood lounge chair with matching ottoman. The leather is in good condition and beautifully broken in. The chair and the ottoman both retain thei...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

1970's Eames Lounge and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1970's vintage Eames lounge and ottoman (670 and 671) with over-the-top rosewood molded plywood shells. The graining of the rosewood is all book-matched from chair to ottoman wi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

1970's Eames Lounge and Ottoman
1970's Eames Lounge and Ottoman
H 33 in W 32 in D 32 in
Eames 671 Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rosewood and black leather ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Eames 671 Ottoman
Eames 671 Ottoman
H 16 in W 26 in D 21 in
Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames. Brown fabric with leather arm pads. All original except for seat cushion, this was reupholstered in different (texture) fabric a...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Ottoman designed by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large ottoman from a Palm Springs Estate designed by Steve Chase. Polished aluminum base and chrome buttons.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Ottoman designed by Steve Chase
Ottoman designed by Steve Chase
H 16 in W 32 in D 32 in
Eames rosewood & brown leather lounge & ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This Eames 670 lounge chair and ottoman from 1977 is in near-mint condition having just been purchased from the original owner. The original chocolate brown leather is in excellent c...
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles Eames Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
In continuous production since its introduction in 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. It was the culmination o...
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

A Ray & Charles Eames Iconic Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning lounge chair and ottoman #670 & 671, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, of molded rosewood frame with original deep bordeaux leather. Rare combination of...
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Elegant Pair of Faux Bamboo Aluminum Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous large pair of Aluminum Faux Bamboo club chairs.Wonderful form, curved front and back legs. Can be used indoors or in the garden or patio.
For additional chairs, armch...
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Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

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Late 20th Century Aluminum Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of late 20th century aluminum ottomans and poufs available for sale. Late 20th century aluminum ottomans and poufs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small late 20th century aluminum ottomans and poufs measuring 5 inches across. Late 20th century aluminum ottomans and poufs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much are Late 20th Century Aluminum Ottomans and Poufs?

Prices for late 20th century aluminum ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, late 20th century aluminum ottomans and poufs begin at $895 and can go as high as $7,200, while the average can fetch as much as $3,357.

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.