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What is the difference between an ottoman and a pouf?
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The difference between an ottoman and a pouf comes down to construction. An ottoman usually has a sturdy inner frame made of wood or metal in addition to padding and upholstery. On the other hand, a pouf usually consists of a fabric or leather cover stuffed with fiber filling. As a result, poufs tend to be softer and more flexible. Shop a large selection of ottomans and poufs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'This Is The Tiger Speaking'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy. The perfect ottoman or extra...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage British Colonial Style Mahogany Upholstered & Tufted Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
British Colonial style ottoman or footstool, circa 1980s. Features a rectangular distressed mahogany frame with floral upholstered and tufted pillow top. The bench is supported by ...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$460 Sale Price
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Bulé Green Pouf by Lorenzo Palmeri by My Home
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning, simple shape recalling a stylized mushroom, this gorgeous pouf will make a vivacious and original addition to both an eclectic and minimalist interior. The structure is f...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Rosé Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret, stool or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features a charming round shape with four dark...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lillian August Vintage Floral Chintz Upholstered Ottoman with Arched Cream Base
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An elegant vintage ottoman. Piece features soft pink and cream botanical tones atop a structured frame with gracefully arched cutouts—a design detail that subtly references neoclassi...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
