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Portola Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola ottoman has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to disc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Oak and Linen Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak and linen Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning. The Moreno Ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It features a slight convex ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
H 17.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
French Style Carved Oak Ottoman W/ Nailheads In Leopard Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale upholstered ottoman with rustic French styling. The leopard upholstery is vintage and in very good condition. The frame is a dark stained oak. It is attributed ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Doric Stool in Light Walnut with Grey Blue Corduroy
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns found around the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
Doric Stool in Natural Maple with Light Blue Linen
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns found around the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
Bebop Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The BeBop Ottoman is a playful way to engage and lighten the mood in any room. The comfortable round ottoman is a combination of contemporary and soft expression, while the solid woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans...
Materials
Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mohair Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Colle...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Silas Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Ottoman is the perfect complement to the Silas Lounge Chair with its configuration of the exposed solid wood frame and classic geometry. The elements of this silhouette ble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern Ottoman...
Materials
Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Ash, Oak, Walnut
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
Pair of Vintage Floral Silk Kimono Ottomans by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of our Orleans ottoman upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage silk Kimono fabrics with beautiful bright floral patterns. Artful seaming and pattern placement create a small and ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Doric Stool or Ottoman in Natural Walnut and White Velvet Corduroy
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns found around the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
Oak and Linen Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak and linen Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning. The Moreno Ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Portola Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola ottoman has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to di...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
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
Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Lupa Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Cubist Pink Blush Mohair Pouf Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Custom soft blush mohair pouf ottoman seat with a natural white oak base. Two available and sold individually. This ottoman, also available in other dimensions, finishes and fabrics.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Oak
Otomano DUNA, Mexican contemporary Ottoman by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Otomano DUNA, a Mexican contemporary ottoman designed by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA. It serves as the perfect spatial extension of the DUNA Lounger, following the sl...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 13.39 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Cubist Verde Olive Green Mohair Pouf Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Custom soft verde green mohair pouf ottoman seat with a natural white oak base. Two available and sold individually. This ottoman, also available in other dimensions, finishes and fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Oak
Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collec...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Cubist Creamy White Luxe Alpaca Fleece Pouf Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Custom creamy ottoman seat in Pollack Luxe Alpaca Fleece with a natural white oak base. Two available and sold individually. This ottoman, also available in other dimensions, finishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood, 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
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
Alden Ottoman, in COM with White Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. The hand-carved legs are made by local artisans.
Equally, at home in a Lake Tahoe chalet, Sea Ranch beachfront dwe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Wood, Foam
Wedge Ottoman on Hand Turned Ball Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W39 D31 H17 SW38 SD30 SH17.5
This model was done in some grey stone mohair, fabricated in house and sits on hand turned solid oak ball legs. Legs are hand turned and all legs sit ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Doric Stool or Ottoman in Natural White Oak and Red Orange Velvet Corduroy
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns found around the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
Alden Ottoman, in White Oak & Bouclé, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisanmade Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. A textural mix of ivory bouclé and white oak combine with leather piping in this unique piece. The hand-carved legs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Wood, Foam, Upholstery
Peb Ottoman
By Eny Lee Parker
Located in PARIS, FR
Personalize your ottoman with a choice of different fabric options, depending on your tastes and decoration.
Custom only.
Materials: solid white oak, satin osmo finish, ceramic ...
Category
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ceramic, Fur, Leather, Oak
French Art Deco Club Chair Stool or Ottoman in Aged Patina Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
French leather club chair ottoman or foot stool. In our quest for purchasing French leather club chairs, we would occasionally come across their matching leather ottomans. Some will ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Leather
H 15 in W 20 in D 20 in
Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. It features three hand-carved wooden feet, shown in our Bleached finish on Oak. The Lupa Ottoman is...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hand-Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. Featuring a set of three hand-carved wooden feet, shown here in our Italian Gray finish on Oak. The...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Large Tufted Lupa Mother Ottoman Hand Carved Oak Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Lupa Mother Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. It features a set of four handcarved Lupa mother feet as well as a button-tufted top.
40”W ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 14.5 in W 40 in D 58 in
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that we are Custom making in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 17 in W 22 in D 19 in
Earl Handcrafted Walnut Moresby Ottoman with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This handmade solid wood constructed ottoman includes handcut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back cushions.
This ottoman is shown in mahram plume ciabatta ivory text...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
H 17 in W 28 in D 26 in
Slip-Covered Ottoman
Located in Ballard, CA
The Manou ottoman combines ultimate comfort with the refinement of an unique profile, carefully crafted in our workroom. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Space Copenhagen Swoon Ottoman
By Fredericia, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Space Copenhagen swoon ottoman to supplement the swoon chair; creating a sophisticated lounge set that invites hours of comfort.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Oak
Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 95, Metal Base
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 95 – Metal base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalising a lounge setting with an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Oak
Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 80 – Metal Base
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 95 – Metal base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalising a lounge setting with an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Oak
Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 80, Wood Base
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 80 – Wood base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalising a lounge setting with an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Oak
Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 95, Wood Base
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 95, wood base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalizing a lounge setting with an ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Oak
Monumental Scale Late 19th Century Oak and Upholstered Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Designed by CF McKim (with later upholstery), and produced for the reading room of the Boston Public Library, each support with scrolling reeded legs on boldly carved hairy paw feet.
Category
Antique 1850s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Obi Ottoman, Lavender Violet Wool Upholstery with Cerused Oak and Steel Tray
By Javier Robles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This collection is inspired by the Obi, a ribbon like accessory in Japanese traditional outfits. The seat is conformed of a rounded upholstered frame with soft edges that rest in a w...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Otomano Duna, Mexican Contemporary Ottoman by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Mexico City, MX
Like sand deserts, where contrast between dunes emerge and compete for space: the materials of this proposal compete for prominence. The ergonomic design for ultimate comfort with el...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Other
H 13.39 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Ottoman in Velvet by Mool, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Mool Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
From the same Bow Family, this ottoman offers a feeling of intimacy. The velvet fabric gives a seductive feeling for complete relaxation. The bow ottoman rests on an elegant metal ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Taburete B, Mexican Contemporary 2-Seat Ottoman by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Mexico City, MX
An addition to our “Confort” collection. These pieces join with the sofas and bring a better experience while in use. The ottoman has the ability to be a versatile seat, ideal to com...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
H 12.8 in W 61.03 in D 25.6 in
Taburete C Confort, Mexican Contemporary Ottoman by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Mexico City, MX
An addition to our “Confort” Collection. These pieces join with the sofas and bring a better experience while in use. The ottoman has the ability to be a versatile seat, ideal to com...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
H 12.8 in W 84.65 in D 25.6 in
Taburete Confort, Mexican Contemporary Ottoman by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Mexico City, MX
An addition to our “Confort” collection. These pieces join with the sofas and bring a better experience while in use. The ottoman has the ability to be a versatile seat, ideal to com...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
H 12.8 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
Carol Egan, Hand-Carved Limed Oak Stool, United States, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The stool features two cris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Oak
Rare Organic Modern Sculpture / Bench Attributed to Frederick Kiesler circa 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
A Rare sculpture / organic modern bench in thick, layered and molded plywood attributed to the European-American artist, sculptor, designer, Frederick J. Kiesler (born in Ukraine, 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 16.5 in W 30.5 in D 18.75 in
Modern Button Tufted Bench Upholstered in Green with Walnut Spindle Legs
By The Flotsam Furniture Works
Located in Portland, OR
Made to be both durable and responsible, this bench is handmade with a hardwood frame of FSC certified poplar, corner blocks of reclaimed oak, webbing suspension of renewable jute, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Modern Button Tufted Bench Upholstered in Pale Grey with Walnut Spindle Legs
By The Flotsam Furniture Works
Located in Portland, OR
Made to be both durable and responsible, this bench is handmade with a hardwood frame of FSC certified poplar, corner blocks of reclaimed oak, webbing suspension of renewable jute, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Modern Button Tufted Bench Upholstered in Baltic Blue with Oak Spindle Legs
By The Flotsam Furniture Works
Located in Portland, OR
Made to be both durable and responsible, this bench is handmade with a hardwood frame of FSC certified poplar, corner blocks of reclaimed oak, webbing suspension of renewable jute, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Upholstery
Modern Button Tufted Bench Upholstered in Heathered Blue with Oak Spindle Legs
By The Flotsam Furniture Works
Located in Portland, OR
Made to be both durable and responsible, this bench is handmade with a hardwood frame of FSC certified poplar, corner blocks of reclaimed oak, webbing suspension of renewable jute, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Upholstery
H 17 in W 40 in D 18 in
Modern Button Tufted Bench Upholstered in Dark Grey with Walnut Spindle Legs
By The Flotsam Furniture Works
Located in Portland, OR
Made to be both durable and responsible, this bench is handmade with a hardwood frame of FSC certified poplar, corner blocks of reclaimed oak, webbing suspension of renewable jute, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
An elegant solid wood bench available in a variety of woods with a woven leather strap seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. It is sturdy, comfortable and versatile, acting as a perfect compa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
The Boston Ottoman by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
This ottoman by Thomas Hayes studio acts as both a companion to The Boston chair and a unique standalone piece. This piece is made to order and done in COM/COL only.
Lead time: 8-1...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Ottoman, "Lightning Bolt" Storage Ottoman Black Velvet , gifts for men
By Gantt Design Studio
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This is the second of what I hope will be a series of unusual "theme" designed ottomans.
Unlike the "Jewel Box" ottoman this is a storage ottoman.
The frame is made with one X ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Crystal
Erickson Aesthetics Solid Oak Folding X-Base Ottoman with Calf Seat
By Ben Erickson
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak folding X-ottoman with calf seat. Can be used for a magazine holder while folded or an ottoman when fully opened.
Designed by Ben Erickson for Erickson Aesthetics .
Custom...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pilluelo Ottoman by Jorge L. Cruzata for Siglo Moderno
By Jorge Luis Cruzata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilluelo ottoman from the in house Siglo Moderno furniture collection. This piece was inspired by the sea urchin. The name "pilluelo" is the Spanish translation of sea urchin. Availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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North American Oak Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american oak ottomans and poufs available for sale. We have 29 antique and vintage north american oak ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 27 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of north american oak ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. North american oak ottomans and poufs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large north american oak ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller north american oak ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. North american oak ottomans and poufs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lawson-Fenning, Fredericia and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.
How Much are North American Oak Ottomans and Poufs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $26,000 highest priced.
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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