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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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Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, birch, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movem...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Birch, Oak

OPALA Scalloped Ottoman in Curry Yellow Bouclé Fabric
Located in Viseu, PT
Designed to bring softness and flow into a space, OPALA scalloped bouclé ottoman plays with form and texture. Handmade in Portugal in small quantities, each piece reflects a careful...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Ottoman or Coffee Table Upholstered in Turkish Anatolian Rug with Casters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug stool featuring rich, gorgeous color and a truly one-of-a-kind design and layout. Resting on curved walnut-finished wooden legs with casters, this pie...
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20th Century Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

ONIX Organic Modern Set of 2 Stools Ottomans in Dedar Jacquard Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Beat, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian bra...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé

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