North American Mahogany Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Mahogany
2010s American International Style Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Mahogany
2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Animal Skin, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Pine, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Console Tables
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Mahogany, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Benches
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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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