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Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company. Professionally restored in a gloss finish and perfectly complimented with soft, cream ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratch...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Round Ottoman X 18" in Camel Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with Camel color sheepskin, the Ottoman X is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Leather
Banded Ottoman 18" in Black Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tra...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Banded Ottoman 22" in Black Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded detailing, the Banded Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Paul McCobb Ottomans in Green Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of 2 Paul McCobb ottomans have been reupholstered with new green leather. The original iron legs are in great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
‘Pilotis’ Ottoman in Cognac Edelman Leather by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage ‘Pilotis’ ottoman designed by French interior and furniture designer Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt in 1995. This piece features a sleek square black metal base with tubu...
Category
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 48 in D 48 in
Victorian English Style leather Ottoman with Brass Casters and Nailhead Trim
By George Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rectangular Victorian English Style leather Ottoman.
Coffee table or cocktail table with turned walnut legs with brass casters and brass nailhead trim.
Dimensions: H 17" x W 27" x D ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 19.5 in W 40 in D 29 in
Montauk Sofa Cognac Leather and Walnut Tuxedo Ottoman or Footstool, Canada 2000s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Tuxedo cube ottoman or footstool rendered in cognac leather upholstery with a down filled foam cushion and walnut feet, made in Montreal Canada, 2000s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Chesterfield Leather Ottoman on Brass Casters by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
English Chesterfield Aniline leather tufted ottoman by Drexel Heritage featuring brass tack detailing with elegant turned legs on brass casters. Generous proportions with original tags.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Square Leather Ottoman
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a huge leather seating or cocktail table option for home or office. Creamy black leather. Beautiful minimalist design by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
Located in Phi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Polished chrome and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel available in gloss or flat black...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Walnut and leather.
Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in walnut, white oa...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Polished chrome and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel available in gloss or flat...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Brass Framed Biscuit Tufted Ottoman in Original Black Leather by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square, brass-framed ottoman on casters with its original biscuit tufted, black leather upholstery, designed by Harvey Probber. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 26 in D 26 in
Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Blue
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of authentic Knoll. Barcelona ottomans with engraving on leg and tag underneath the seat.
The pair are matching dark blue leather. It is likely that the leather type...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans.
Original leather slings and lacing
Polished Stainless Steel Frames
Ottomans are slightly different in color
Knoll Labels
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Rare Ward Bennett Ottomans from Palm Springs, California
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Ward Bennett Ottomans from Palm Springs, California
Restored in orange Spinneybeck leather, button tufted design.
Ward Bennett, an influential American furniture designer kn...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Mid Century Papa Bear Ottoman Styled After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century papa bear ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning stool exudes elegance and sophistication with its sleek black leather upholste...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Modern Leather Convertible Storage Cube & Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Function: It's a convertible storage cube/ottoman, so it can function as both a seat and a storage unit.
Style: It has a modern aesthetic, with features like vinyl cushion, brass han...
Category
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Pair of square georgian style leather and wood ottomans. Each piece has nail-head detailing and tan leather seat cushi...
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman
By Bradington Young
Located in Germantown, MD
A black top grain leather ottoman by Brafington Young in very good vintage condition. Measure 20" x 27" x 15" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Modern Round Leather Bent Maple Swivel Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern, custom ottoman circa 1980's features a newly upholstered pouf in supple, rust orange leather that swivels on stained bent maple legs. Seat diameter is 24 inches and the footp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Modern Moroccan Embossed Leather Ottoman, USA
By De Sede, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Modern Moroccan Ottoman or Foot Stool, rendered in Burgundy Wine colored leather embossed with a moroccan print in gold with a tassel trim detail around the base of 4 polished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Diamond Ottoman 22" in Chocolate Brown Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tra...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Rolling Leather Ottoman by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a spin with this charming rolling ottoman from the American craftsmen of Baker Furniture Co. Featuring a wonderful tufted leather cushion and lovely brass caster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Leather Tray Table Storage Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Leather Tray Table Storage Ottoman with reversible tray/bench top. Designed by Ted Boerner for Design within Reach.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Polyester
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
Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a Rare bright yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Queen Ball Ottoman by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hand-crafted of supple European leather, this Moses Nadel Queen Ottoman ball can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. As opposed to the Juni...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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
Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Brown Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair. Excellent condition.
Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll in dark brown leather.
Knoll label under the seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman, 670 & 671 designed by Charles and Ray Eames by Herman Miller, circa 1969, original condition, seat shock mounts have to b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Inspired Woven Leather Ottomans Made in House Available in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman of Foot Stool inspired by a pair of c1910-1920 French Woven Leather Club Chairs, that we also produce in house and offer on 1stdibs. The process to create Woven...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 16.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
20"Ø Double Stack Leather Drum Floor Cushion 'in Seaweed' by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Stacked to store or sit and individual to use for low seating, this set of two, round leather floor cushions can easily be moved to meet your needs. Color palette top to bottom: Seaw...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Modern Oval Tufted Leather Ottoman Table
Located in North York, ON
This modern oval tufted leather ottoman is the perfect addition to your living space. With its classic tufted design and luxurious Italian leather, it will bring a touch of sophistic...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20"Ø x 5" Puck Floor Cushion in Storm Nubuck Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Designed to exude luxury and wake up your space with additional seating, accent decor and cozy chill zones, these low-profile circular shearling floor cushions can be easily moved or...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in "Black-Beauty" Button Tufted Italian Leather and Cowhide
Classic Mid-...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage tufted leather ottoman, use it as a coffee table and put your feet on it. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Barcelona Ottomans / Stools in Black Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottomans / stools for Knoll. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a black color. As you can s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Queen Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Encased in a magnificent shearling coat, this Moses Nadel Ottoman X Queen can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. As opposed to the Junior ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Junior Ball Ottoman by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Constructed of supple European leather, this Moses Nadel Junior Ottoman ball can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. Admire the detail of t...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair Rustic Full Grain Leather Upholstered Ottoman Stools with Nailhead Trims
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Pair of Full Grain Leather Upholstered and distressed by design, ottomans / Stools with Nail Head Trims. Full grain leather on top and pure brown suede leather on the side....
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Suede
H 19.75 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Ottoman
Gorgeous vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted ottoman. Can also be used as a coffee table. This beautiful piece has ...
Category
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Junior Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Encased in a magnificent shearling coat, this Moses Nadel Ottoman X Junior can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. Admire the detail of the...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Tufted Leather Ojai Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai Ottoman features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Brunoy Leather Ottoman by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This perfectly proportioned lounge chair is inspired by midcentury Swiss design, reworked with a modernist perspective and upholstered with cleanly tailored horizontal channeling. Pa...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Designed by Coach, Inc. for Baker Natural Leather Curved Chair and Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and limited edition. A very sleek club chair and matching ottoman designed with a nod to the elegance of the Art Deco era. The tight curved back rests is flanked on either side ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Upholstered with duck ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans/Stools by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Barcelona Ottomans/ Stools manufactered by Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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
Cubist Verde Olive Green Hair Hide Ottoman With White Oak Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Custom cubist style ottoman bench in an acidic olive hair hide with white oak feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Maker’s Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's ottoman has a solid walnut or oak frame, with a leather sling and loose cushion. Shown here in Oiled oak and dark green boiled wool.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is d...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Banded Ottoman 22"Ø in Saddle Brown Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded detailing, the Banded Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro Piana buffalo leather.
When the Old Hickory furniture company asked us to collabor...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Distressed Burgundy Leather
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Distressed Burgundy Leather . Unique geometric shaping makes this modern ottoman stand out. Fully upholstered in a distressed leather with a dark burgund...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ottoman French Art Deco Style Custom Made Any Size Color Pairs with Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Ottoman, Custom Made inhouse to pair with French Leather Club Chairs or whatever. Available in an infinite array of colors, fabrics and of course in any dimension. Typically, you wou...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Jay Spectre Midcentury American White Suede Upholstered Ottoman with Backrest
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) barrel form ottoman with low backrest, upholstered in beige suede, featuring oval shaped, beveled legs extending up the sides. (Jay Spectre).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Suede, Fabric, Wood
H 25 in W 21 in D 19 in
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North American Leather Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american leather ottomans and poufs available for sale. We have 378 antique and vintage north american leather ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 121 modern editions to choose from as well. North american leather ottomans and poufs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of north american leather ottomans and poufs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco north american leather ottomans and poufs are of considerable interest. Large north american leather ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller north american leather ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many north american leather ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe produced popular north american leather ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.
How Much are North American Leather Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for north american leather ottomans and poufs start at $280 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,750.
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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