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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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Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,100 Sale Price / item
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Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Charles and Ray Eames, prod. Vitra, 1950
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, pair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame, white-colored leather upholstery, and die-ca...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Punto e Virgola Caramel-colored Pouf by Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its Caramel-colored bouclé fabric, this elegant pouf offers a high-density foam seat for unparalleled comfort. The sumptuous texture of the bouclé upholstery not onl...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Fly Agaric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$395 / item
Large Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet
Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placement cre...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Oak