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Le Jeune Upholstery Club Havana Ottoman Floor Model, Walnut Finished Mahogany
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Club Havana Ottoman Floor Model, Walnut Finished Mahogany
Offered for sale is a Club Havana ottoman by Le Jeune Upholstery styled as a classical 50s modern desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
H 17 in W 24 in D 24 in
Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright, stools from price tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
USA, 1956 original historic condition.
Upholstery, copper, leather
Measures: 18 W × 16 D × 16½ H in (white leat...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bertu Ottoman, Suelo Modern Outdoor Ottoman, Mahogany, Upholstered
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Ottoman, Suelo Modern Outdoor Ottoman, Mahogany, Upholstered
This Modern Patio Furniture - Suelo Modern Outdoor Ottoman is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouett...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Ottoman / Stool Att. Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a a lovely Georgian style carved mahogany ottoman attributed to Theodore Alexander. The vintage upholstery is in very good condition. It is unmarked.
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement. Newly refinished and upholstered in...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Model 5701 Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular design by Ed Wormley from his Janus collection for Dunbar, the model 5701 lounge chair and ottoman is a generous chair with a relaxing, deep seat and sumptuous cushi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Classical Carved Mahogany Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
A Classical carved mahogany footstool, or ottoman, the top newly upholstered in leopard print velvet fabric over scrolled supports joined by a vase and ring-turned stretcher, Boston,...
Category
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bertu Outdoor Ottoman, Chile Outdoor Ottoman
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Patio Furniture - Chile ottoman is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The Chile collection's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable c...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Georgian Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Bench / Ottoman in Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1940s mahogany bench in a new Tiger velvet. It has ball and claw feet. The bench is unmarked and in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Ebonized Piano Bench by Studio Craft Artist David N Ebner. 2019
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Exquisite works by David Ebner, piano bench of ebonized mahogany wood ,calf skin seat, and brass details. This bench is ready to go, new orders will be about 8 weeks, price structure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Traditional Parsons Style Mahogany & Upholstered Benches
By Kittinger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant pair of vintage mahogany & rasberry linen upholstered traditional rectangular benches with decorative trim.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 16 in W 19.75 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Mahogany and French Floral Tapestry Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany and French floral tapestry bench ottoman stool.
Turned mahogany legs. French tapestry upholstery with flower pattern.
Good vintage condition
Measures 32"W x 20"D x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Ottoman
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Slatted outdoor ottoman is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable cushion. The wood frame is suitable for outd...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
American Empire Classical Serpentine Flame Mahogany Slipper Bench, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire classical slipper bench offers upholstered seat over serpentine flame mahogany frame raised on urn form feet, circa 1840
Measures: 14.75" H x 44" W x 20.5...
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 14.75 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or ottoman. This elegant stool has dark mahogany parson legs with an inside radius and original off white tufted upholstery. Origin...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of three Dunbar Thebes Stools in the Original Leather, Mahogany. Signed.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of three completely original, one owner, x base Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Signed with the Dunbar metal tag. Three colors ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tufted Demilune Ottoman by Dunbar with Fluted Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Beautiful demilune ottoman by Dunbar. The legs on this piece are really the star- they are shaped / sculpted and each ends in a golden tip. The top is in its original tuft...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Modern Patio Furniture, Suelo Slatted Ottoman
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Contact us for designer/trade pricing.
This Modern Patio Furniture - Suelo Slatted Ottoman is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Ferrell Mittman Pumpkin Red Tufted Leather Round Ottoman Coffee Table
By Edward Farrell
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking Edward Ferrell and Lewis Mittman tufted terracotta red textured leather round coffee table ottoman having turned mahogany feet terminating in brass casters. Brass nailheads ...
Category
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Handsome Pair of Traditional Chippendale Style Benches Ottomans Footstools
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pair of rectangular Chippendale style ottomans footstools having mahogany bases with carved cabriole shaped legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original midcentury pouf by Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1950 in mahogany wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Ottoman with Cowhide Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century modern ottoman with cowhide. Sculpted mahogany frame with newly upholstered black cowhide, very sturdy and well made.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Empire Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th century American Victorian Empire box seat ottoman or stool featuring large crotch flame mahogany wood veneer with rolling casters. The ottoman has a large size seat mak...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Decorative Curved Club Chair and Ottoman Covered in Melon Fabric
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Albee chair and ottoman is the newest addition to our line of furniture. A modern styled chair that is versatile as much as it is comfortable. All hand stitched upholstery with h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Spectacular Antique Carved Mahogany and Cowhide Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking ottoman having Chippendale style carved mahogany cabriole legs with acanthus leaf decoration and claw feet, recently upholstered in black, brown and white cowhide.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Mahogany
Round Leather Pouf on Dark Mahogany Base with Circular Detail at Seat
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colle Pouf is 1 of two poufs we offer in our LF Collection - it is shown in brown leather and faux skin but can covered in customers own material - this versatile accent piece ca...
Category
2010s American International Style Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Upholstered Ottoman to Match Club Chair Shown in White Faux Skin and Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow ottoman created to match the club chair of same name is shown in matching off white faux skin on wood stained legs. Hand carved and upholstered with feather and down seat ...
Category
2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Animal Skin, Mahogany
H 20 in W 30 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern 1950s ottoman, designed by Harvey Probber, with a rectilinear mahogany frame and upholstered in a high quality fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Ottoman by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Denver, CO
A Frank Lloyd Wright hexagonal ottoman with a semi attached seat cushion, rising on geometric Taliesin styled mahogany legs. Reupholstered in an all bamboo pile textile from Pollack....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Erwin Lambeth
Located in St. Louis, MO
Reproduced from an original 1950s design, in the style of vintage Tomlinson Sophisticate line. Custom made bench or ottoman with mahogany X-base with button tufting, shown in leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 18 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of X-base ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This was model number 5002 from the 1950s. Vinyl tops with painted black mahogany legs. Purchased from the original owner.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Limited Edition Thomas Pheasant Milling Road Upholstered Bench
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Limited Edition Thomas Pheasant Milling road upholstered bench
Neoclassical in design
An exceptional mahogany upholstered bench by Baker Furniture. The bench features a solid...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
X-Base Ottoman in Faux Shagreen Leather
Located in East Hampton, NY
Luxurious X-shaped ottoman with oversized brass caps to feet and rich leather in faux shagreen.
This item is currently in our East Hampton showroom.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Embossed Silk Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim and a rich embossed silk fabric resting on squared mahogany feet.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley's Signature Janus Group Club Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
The iconic set is from Wormley's prestigious Janus Group line. This line is the best of Wormley's work of Dunbar Furniture Company. Both the chair and ottoman are all original and sh...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Friedberg Style "Hand" Stools
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Newburgh, NY
Three large "hand' stools, carved mahogany with dowels through the palms.
Sold as a set or individually as follow: all stools are 18 x 18 square.
Small 15'' seat 23''' overall $450...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Benches. Baltimore, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American flame mahogany floral needlepoint brass tacked hall benches resting on the original turned bulbous decorative carved feet with the original brass casters. Baltimore,...
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 48 in D 20.25 in
Three Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Harvey Probber Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three newly refinished mahogany vintage stools with a bleached and blanched oil finish. The square cushions float just slightly above the frame and have new grey and black s...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
New York Classical Period Long Ottoman
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Woodbury, CT
From the New York City shop of Joseph Meeks in the early second quarter of the 19th century, a rare long ottoman foot stool, made for use in front of a settee facing a fireplace. On ...
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Low Sitting Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ottoman with slightly curved sides on mahogany turned legs, upholstered in 100% cotton ticking fabric. Pair available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Signed Mahogany Ottomans
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern signed mahogany rolling ottomans footstool.
Will reupholster to your specs WCOF for a minimal fee. This item is onsale now for a clearance price.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Jack Lenor Larson Ottoman on Casters in Tigre Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid century ottoman in Tigre velvet with turned Mahogany legs on brass casters by Jack Lenore Larsen Inc. Larsen Furniture; founded 1952. Scarcely seen 20th c. furniture in beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Pair Solid Turned Mahogany Footstools Circa. 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of turned mahogany footstools or ottomans with a faux bamboo detail. Circa. 1950's. Older re-upholstery with a shop tag dated 1970. Presentable as they are, but there is light...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Mahogany Swivel Ottoman in Holly Hunt Leather by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This rare and highly sought after Mid-Century Modernist Rotating Stool/ Ottoman in Holly Hunt Leather is by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henrendon, and originates from the United ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Brunschwig & Fils Leopard / Chinoiserie Ottomans -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s Chinese Chippendale style ottomans upholstered in Brunschwig and Fils leopard chinoiserie. They are unmarked and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 19.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Modern Chippendale Mahohany Upholstered Ottomans / Benches
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Modern Chippendale Mahohany Upholstered Ottomans or Benches. Meaures 27" in width, 20" in depth and stand 18" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mahogany Chippendale Claw and Ball Ottomans, A Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine pair of carved Mahogany Chippendale ball and claw foot ottomans. Circa late 18th Century. Shaped scalloped edge with intricately carved legs. The drop in seats are faded light...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine, Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Faux Bamboo Ottomans
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice pair of Faux Bamboo Mahogany Ottomans. Older upholstery shows a little wear, but still presents well. Classic simple design, both are very solid!
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Leopard Print Ottomans
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elevate your decor with these stunning custom upholstered leopard print ottomans on carved mahogany legs. Luxurious, versatile, and designed to make a statement, these ottomans are t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Large Square Upholstered Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A nice looking square ottoman with an upholstered top and a turned leg base with a cross stretcher. Upholstered in a neutral fabric and finished with a tape and nail heads, this ha...
Category
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Hancock and Moore Custom Bradley Mahogany and Leather Ottoman on Wheels
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Germantown, MD
The Bradley Ottoman by Hancock and Moore is a custom made to order full grain leather and brass with nailhead trim and mahogany legs on brass wheels. Distressed look leather by desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Style Upholstered Bench/ Ottoman with Sled Style Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small scale bench or ottoman with bleached mahogany Sled like legs. Edward Wormley style design. Very solid and newly reupholstered!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XV French Provincial Armchair + Ottoman by Highland House
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Paul László, Ottoman, Mahogany, Rattan, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and rattan ottoman designed by Paul László and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
1960s Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table and Leopard Ottomans by Kindel
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set that pushes all of the buttons. It is by Kindel. The set is carved mahogany with Chinese Chippendale styling. The ottomans are newly upholstered in leopard. They measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 28 in W 53.75 in D 16.75 in
Hollywood Regency Ebony Window Bench, Dorothy Draper Style, Boucle, Double Seat
By Maison Jansen, Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Two-Seater Ebony Window Bench, Dorothy Draper Style, Boucle
A stunning Draper Style window bench or tete a tete seat. The ebony frame having a double reverse C back...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany, Paint
H 34 in W 54 in D 14 in
Hickory Chair Faux Bamboo Regency Caned Chair & Ottoman Set
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hickory chair caned, faux bamboo Mahogany club, lounge or occasional chair with matching ottoman on brass casters. Beautifully hand rubbed original finish with new custom cushions up...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Footstool with Storage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th Century diminutive American mahogany empire period footstool featuring a storage area under the top cushion. The mahogany frame has scalloped sides supported by short legs endin...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Ralph Lauren Style Tufted Black Leather and Mahogany Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic piece! It is a long tufted black leather bench with carved and turned mahogany legs. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century. It is unmarked and ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Oval Golden Upholstery Flame Inlaid Mahogany Frame Federal Bench Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large oval golden upholstery flame inlaid mahogany frame federal bench ottoman.
Category
20th Century American Federal Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 19 in W 45 in D 23 in
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An assortment of north american mahogany ottomans and poufs is available at 1stDibs. Find 91 antique and vintage north american mahogany ottomans and poufs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. North american mahogany ottomans and poufs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american mahogany ottomans and poufs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small north american mahogany ottomans and poufs measuring 1 inches across. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Frank Lloyd Wright each produced beautiful north american mahogany ottomans and poufs that are worth considering.
How Much are North American Mahogany Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for north american mahogany ottomans and poufs start at $400 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $2,800.
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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