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What is the difference between an ottoman and a pouf?

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What is the difference between an ottoman and a pouf?
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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Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Located in Schwerin, MV
Two identical teak ottomans/stools, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Walnut Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut 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 white ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century French Walnut & Leather Petite Ottoman / Stool / Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Mid-Century French Walnut & Leather Petite Ottoman / Stool / Bench This is a charming petite Louis XV style carved walnut stool with red leather upholstery. It is Italian and is mark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Walnut

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...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

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