American Bronze Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstered Coffee Table Ottoman
By Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
The distinctive Anouk Coffee Table is a perfect accent to soften a space with utilitarian function. The coffee table features hand sculpted legs in bronze. Custom sizes and finishes ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1950s Style Edward Wormley Dunbar Round Gray Sectioned Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s round gray bench four triangular sections
Velvet on square bronze Lucite legs
unmarked, style of Edward Wormley Dunbar USA
15.5 height x 34 in diameter.
Fresh new upholstery- r...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
"Var" Ottoman
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The legs of this ottoman have a biomorphic design. Cast in bronze, the five whimsical legs are inspired by Turrid sea shells. We upholster it to order with your fabric or hide. Cust...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Verdi Ottoman, Bronze Age Collection by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verdi ottoman from Blackbarn Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff, leather wrapped seat with cast bronze frame.
Available in different sizes and colors
Bronze Age collection by Mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
St Paul Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast bronze legs, with an organic feel. The cushion is covered in a pale blue mohair with brown we...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Constantine Leather Ottoman, Bronze Age Collection by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine Ottoman from BLACKBARN Bronze Age Collection by Mark Zeff, leather wrapped seat with cast bronze frame.
Available in different sizes and colors
Bronze Age Collection by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Constantine Leather Ottoman with Tray, Bronze Age Collection by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine ottoman from Blackbarn Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff, leather wrapped seat with cast bronze frame and bronze finished metal tray.
Available in different sizes and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Ottoman Chair by Barlas Baylar
By Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
The Pierre Ottoman Chair consists of a high-gloss H9 body, topped with a beautiful fabric or leather and an intrinsic bronze base. Spanning approximately 3 ft, the Pierre Ottoman Cha...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Carol Egan, Round Ottoman, United States, 2018
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ottoman is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The piece has a perfectly round seat and...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
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Steel Legged Sheepskin Ottoman-Customizable
By Gregory Clark
Located in Wilton, CT
Steel legged Shearling ottoman-customizable
This cute ottoman looks great as an accent piece in sheepskin or natural hair hide. Whimsical, super sturdy, and versatile. Can be cus...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Steel Legged Upholstered Ottoman-Customizable
By Gregory Clark
Located in Wilton, CT
Customizable steel legged upholstered ottoman
This cute ottoman looks great as an accent piece in sheepskin or natural hair hide. Whimsical, super sturdy, and versatile. Can be cust...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Bronze Base 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" newly reupholstered with bronze base and hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Bronze has been cleaned and polished. ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb Ottoman
By Walter Lamb
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ottoman in patinated tubular bronze by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan.
The rope has been recently replace.
The item is in good overall condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Soufflé Pair of Pouf Ottomans Bronze Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Soufflé pouf ottomans, stools on bronze bases with leopard upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Bronze 1970s Warren Platner Stool in Knoll Velvet Upholstery by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bronze Warren Platner ottoman from the 1970s upholstered in a Knoll 'Velvet' (Mohair) upholstery.
In the 1960s, American designer Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculptu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Verdigris Ottomans, circa 1959
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous and highly sought-after collectors items, these ottomans by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan are early production "originals" of the design, not the newly reproduced ones that l...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze 1970s Warren Platner Stool in Knoll Velvet Upholstery by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bronze Warren Platner ottoman from the 1970s upholstered in a Knoll 'Velvet' (Mohair) upholstery.
In the 1960s, American designer Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculpt...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 16.15 in Dm 25.99 in L 16.15 in
Pair of “X-Form” Ottoman or Stools, Mohair Upholstery, Style of Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage X-frame ottomans, style of Giacometti. Bronze handmade frame newly upholstered in olive mohair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Style Bench with Solid Bronze Tapered Legs in Gray Velvet
By Mastercraft, Karl Springer, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench with a solid bronze tapered legs. The leg is an exact reproduction of a 1950s mid-century modern Italian design, hand cast in solid bronze which has a richer, warmer go...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 17.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Verdigris Ottomans, circa 1955
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two ottomans by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan recently procured from the estate of Shirley Temple. These collectible examples are from the early years of Lamb's work with Brown Jordan...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Edelman Cabernet Epi Leather Ottoman with Glass Ball and Bronze Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classically designed tufted ottoman which has been upholstered in world-class Edelman Leather. This ottoman is upholstered in Edelman's Epi Leather 'Sulky' in the colorway Cabernet, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Edward Wormley Brass Bench for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, sturdy brass base bench, re-upholstered with spineybeck leather, tufted buttons.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Glamorous Oversized Pair of Souffle Poufs in Velvet and Brass, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly glam pair of souffle poufs in the style of Karl Springer, 1970s. Completely restored with new brass wrapped bases and plush blue green velvet upholstery. Incredible accent...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Stools by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waltham, MA
Rare matched pair of bronze ottomans or stools designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. This pair is upholstered in original nubby Knoll textile. Both stools retain Knoll paper labels.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Bronze Base Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare bronze base pouf ottomans by Karl Springer with recessed castors. Newly upholstered in furry wool by Holland & Sherry.
“Certificate of Authenticity” by Tom Langevin, former D...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Bronze Stools
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bronze frame stools by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1970. New mohair cushions.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Mark Zeff, Bronze and Leather Coffee Table, USA, 2015
By Mark Zeff
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and leather ottoman or coffee table with removable bronze tray.
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Set of Five Walter Lamb Chairs with Three Ottomans
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Five Walter Lamb; Pair of Wide Arm Chairs with Three Ottomans
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Luxurious Custom Iron & Brass Cartier Style Strap Base Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful bench on casters features a bronze strap base with brass trim. It moves easily yet us very sturdy and comfortable. Stylish black and white fabric top.
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Walter Lamb Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Walter Lamb green patinated bronze lounge chairs and one ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage set of Warren Platner Chairs and Ottoman
in a desirable bronze finish.
Vintage fabric shows some wear.
On display at ENTREPOT,Miami.
By appointment only.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Rare Extra Wide Outdoor/Patio Armchair and Ottoman by Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brown & Jordan Wide Outdoor/Patio Armchair and Ottoman by Walter Lamb
Round tubular bronze frame with cloth cording seat and back with a verdigris bronze finish. Designed by Wal...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Brea Ottoman
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This confident ottoman with signature mixed metal detail was inspired by Post–War French furniture design and features Curly Tibetan Lambswool. The base is constructed of solid black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Bronze Walnut Ottoman by Porzio & Ditson
By Allen Ditson, Lee Porzio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Husband and wife team Allen Ditson and Lee Porzio were Arizona designers in the 1950's - 1970's. This example features the ceramic work of Porzio and bronze and wood work of Ditson. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Unique Ostrich skin and bronze stools by John Landrum Bryant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are delighted to offer this unique pair of patinated black bronze stools Topped in genuine ostrich skin designed by the Honorable John Landrum Bryant for a room he created at the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Bronze
John Landrum Bryant shore stools from Kip's Bay show house
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are delighted to offer this unique pair of bronze stools designed by the Honorable John Landrum Bryant for a room he created at the Kip's Bay show house in 2004. They are unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Walter Lamb Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful vintage bronze Walter Lamb ottoman, with beautiful patina and the original nylon rope that was added ten years ago.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb Bronze Ottoman
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
Category
Vintage 1940s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Karl Springer Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Karl Springer Poufs on Brass Bases in orignal upholstery. Ordered by decorator Ruben de Saavedra in 1980 from Karl Spinger Ltd - with original reciepts.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of tufted leather ottomans by Monteverdi-Young
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of sculptural walnut ottomans with burgundy and orange leather micro-tufted cushions and cast bronze detailing by Monteverdi-Young. Sold separately or as a pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of tufted leather and bronze base ottomans
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of tufted cream/tan leather ottomans or stools with bronze bases.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Materials
Bronze
Tufted Leather and Bronze Ottoman by Monteverdi-Young
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculptural walnut ottoman with a burgundy leather micro-tufted cushion, and cast bronze details.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Klismos Chairs by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare, oversized sculpted bronze "KLISMOS" chairs by Paul Evans, circa 1970. The chairs extra wide and deep are fantastically sculptural and classic in profile at the same t...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rare Bronze Ottoman by Warren Platner - Knoll
Located in SouthPort, CT
Rare ottoman in bronze and original wool tweed fabric by Warren Platner, Knoll. Can easily convert to glass table. Original plastic floor guard.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Bronze Snakeskin Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
Curved Bronze Frame upholstered in snakeskin.
Category
Late 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Bronze
Cast bronze faux bamboo square ottoman with pig suede upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast bronze faux bamboo square ottoman with pig suede upholstery, c. 1960
Category
Vintage 1940s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Forsyth x Old Hickory Butte Bench with Custom California Sheepskin Cushion
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte bench with custom California sheepskin cushion and Loro Piana buffalo leather
When the Old Hickory Furniture Company asked us to collaborate on a few o...
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2010s American Modern Benches
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Custom Made Iron Base Upholstered Ottoman or Bench from Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Bench ottoman by Bloom Home Inc.
Size: 56”W x 32”D x 18”H
Custom made metal base, and powder coated in a dark iron bronze finish.
The upholstered top is from an antiqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass, Steel
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By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
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By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
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Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
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Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs
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Bronze
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American Bronze Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of american bronze ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 19 antique and vintage american bronze ottomans and poufs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. American bronze ottomans and poufs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American bronze ottomans and poufs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large american bronze ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller american bronze ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Walter Lamb, Mark Zeff and Warren Platner each produced beautiful american bronze ottomans and poufs that are worth considering.
How Much are American Bronze Ottomans and Poufs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $1,950 on the low end and $60,000 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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