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Vintage Victorian Style Iron Queen Anne Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous Victorian/Queen Anne Style cast iron foot stool with stripped multicolored fabric top. It measures approx.14" long each side and 8" tall. weighs approx. 14 lbs. 3 available
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Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron ottoman / footrests with tan brown Naughahyde. Curved X form with dimples in the iron that are currently painted black which can easily be repainted. In e...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Pair of poufs style Giò Ponti Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, Lina Bo Bardi, Gio Ponti
Located in Lugo, IT
Couplings of poufs in good condition. Non-period fabric with two stains of 1 and 2 cm in a pouf Thank you
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Pair of poufs style Giò Ponti Ico Parisi
Pair of poufs style Giò Ponti Ico Parisi
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Large Leather Tufted Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large 3 foot wide ottoman with tufted leather top and strong iron base. Great age and patina throughout the leather. Can be used as a table. Made for the Millwork Holdings Company NY...
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Large Leather Tufted Ottoman
Large Leather Tufted Ottoman
H 17 in Dm 36.25 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans or Poufs by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern hand-hammered and gilt iron benches / stools / poufs / ottomans by Pier Luigi Colli. The pieces show a bol...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Danny Ho Fong 1960s MCM Black Iron & Natural Wicker Caned Stools or Side Tables
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of vintage black iron and handwoven woven cane wicker top stools designed by Danny Ho Fong, from his 1960s Tropical causal California Osetsu Dai Dining Collection. These stools ...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Heavy Iron Throne Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage throne chairs made of heavy burnished iron. Thick cushion set on the strong frame. Great for indoor or garden use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Heavy Iron Throne Benches
Heavy Iron Throne Benches
H 28 in W 28 in D 18 in
Wrought Iron Bench or Settee in Silver Gray (2 available)
Located in Redding, CT
Wrought Iron Bench or Settee in Silver Gray. Classic ,timeless style. Perfect for at the foot of a bed or in an entry way. This can also be used outside in a garden or in a front doo...
Category

1990s Benches

Materials

Iron

Pierluigi Colli Coppia di Pouff del 1950 -Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Pierluigi Colli Coppia di Pouff del 1950 -Design- Autore: Pierluigi Colli, Torino anni '50 Materiali: Ferro pieno dorato, cuscini rifatti e rifoderati con velluto in seta color...
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Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pierluigi Colli Coppia di Pouff del 1950 -Design
Pierluigi Colli Coppia di Pouff del 1950 -Design
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Ottomans
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard steel mesh over wrought iron ottomans. Part of the Woodard Sculpture series. Designed to work with the large Woodard lounge chairs as ottomans stools or side tables. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French pair of benches made of handcrafted painted iron attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, in good condition. The Parisian stools are standing, sup...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron

Jean Raymond Picard Green Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French green fiberglass chair of the 1950s. Both are known to have been produced by "SETA," a French inte...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
Category

20th Century Footstools

Materials

Iron

Leather Footrests
Leather Footrests
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 15 in
Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French red fiberglass chair of the 1950s. Both are known to have been produced by "SETA," a French interi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, pair of lounge chairs and pouf, champagne leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically incised drawer above a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Midcentury Leather and Iron Stools by Calfran Rattan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional midcentury leather and iron stools designed and manufactured by Calfran Rattan in the United States, circa 1950s. Each stool has a design focused carefully on the correct...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron, Metal

Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Window Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel window bench with a gilt iron frame and unattached burgundy and gold patterned seat cushion. (PALLADIO, ITALY)
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by four posts topped with gilt ball finials and an x-base (missing cushions). (JOHN SA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modern Wrought Iron and Woven Taupe Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of modern Wrought Iron Frame benches with taupe leather woven seats. The pair are very handsome and sturdy. A compliment to many rooms - could be slid under a co...
Category

20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Gilt Iron Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury gilt iron ottomans. This beautiful pair of gilt ottomans, benches or stools with a knot design were taken down to the frame and newly upholstered in steel blue mo...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Gilt Iron Ottomans
Pair of Midcentury Gilt Iron Ottomans
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Atomic Age Iron Base Ottomans by Joseph Cicchelli, California Design
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of atomic age iron base ottomans / benches by Joseph Cicchelli, circa 1950s. Great California design on this pair of freshly reupholstered ottomans / stools /benches with linen ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Custom Made Turkish Rug Ottoman with Iron Base
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Custom made Cocktail ottoman Size: 48" x 48" x 18" Iron base finished in antique bronze finish. This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, this hemp and wool rug is a ...
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20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Polished steel and leather ottoman stool by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in New York, NY
Very nice ottomans stool made with polished steel, bronze and leather
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Vintage 1960s French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Ilmari Tapiovaara Cast Iron and Oak Stools, Finland 1960's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron and oak stools, the bases are solid iron with a dimpled motif while the top are solid oak, the design bears similarity to a Perriand model for Les Arcs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century iron stool. This stool measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 18 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
H 18 in W 21 in D 21 in
Midcentury French Iron Ottoman with Hairpin Legs and Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French ottoman with iron hairpin legs and recently upholstered seat cushion with self-welting. Iron shelf at 6" H.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Leather and Iron Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather and iron stools designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. These stools have an elegant structure that prioritizes beauty and space for the...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Leather and Iron Stools
Vintage Leather and Iron Stools
H 15 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
20th Century X-Form Iron and Saddle Stitched Leather Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., black X-form iron base with tan saddle stitched leather top, in style of Jean Michel Frank, (1895-1941, French), unmarked. This classic X-form base table packs substantial s...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1960s Italian Gilt Iron Tassel Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian gilt iron tassel bench by Edward Paul.
Category

Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Woodard Sculptura Stool, Ottoman, Footrest in Metal Mesh and Wrought Iron
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Woodard Sculptura ottoman footrest, ottoman, stool, in very good, clean and ready to use condition. This form is sought after, and not often seen on the market. Currently in liv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A turn-of-the-century, forged iron, Savonarola chair featuring incised brass arms above turned stretchers capped by four, large finials. Finished with a contemporary, hand-sewn tuft ...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Benches

Materials

Iron, Brass

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
H 33 in W 27 in D 21 in
Custom Made Antique Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman with Antique Brass Finish Frame
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage Turkish wool rug cocktail ottoman Size: 64” W x 32” D x 18” H Custom made by bloom home inc This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, 100% wool. Item has b...
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair Vintage BKF Hardoy for Knoll Cream Leather Butterfly Stool
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic butterfly ottoman in stunning cream leather, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy and produced by Knoll. An essential companion to the butterfly chair, the design echoes its styl...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Footstools

Materials

Iron

1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Walker Weed & Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Gordon Keeler and Walker Weed. A very understated and angular welded iron rod contoured footstool. Rather wide and heavy, without a right angle. Random snap on lower rig...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Gilded Wrought Iron Curule or Savonarola Italian Hollywood Regency Vanity Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful, gilded wrought iron Italian Hollywood Regency vanity stool with twisted rope and tassels detail in a Curule or Savonarola style. This piece is in wonderful vintage conditi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint. Royal blue crushed velvet seat.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leather Upholstered Puff Eve
By Maroeska Metz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Puff created in 1998 for a showroom of Yves saint Laurent.
Category

1990s Dutch Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Leather Upholstered Puff Eve
Leather Upholstered Puff Eve
H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Griffin Restored Nickel Silver Bench with Upholstered Off White Cushion
Located in North Miami, FL
This versatile vintage Art Deco nickel silver over iron bench has griffin and gargoyle designs at each end. It is signed Verona and from the 1930s. We have restored it by the expensi...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Twisted Rope Design Iron Pouf, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Curule-base stool/ottoman, with a gilt-iron twisted rope base (previous green paint visible beneath), adorned with rosettes. Upholstered in vintage yellow and red rope-design...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Modernist Wireiron and Fabric Tricorn Stool/Ottoman Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist wire iron and fabric Tricorn stool / ottoman attributed to Vladimir Kagan, stunning simple elegant design, curvaceous flowing iron base, wonderful red wool knoll fa...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

1980s Set of 3 German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Puff Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of 3 German abstract design upholstered iron puff chairs. Measures: Small puff: 55 x 42 x 42 cm Big puff: 51 x 75 x 75 cm.
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Late 20th Century German Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Footstool
Located in New York City, NY
An original period wrought iron foot stool with circular pattern and double "U" shaped base finished in satin / semi flat black finish. Some old wear, barely discernible as shown...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Footstool
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Footstool
H 11.75 in W 12.5 in D 10.75 in
French Triangular Pouf
Located in Stamford, CT
Metal framed poufs with Louis XV legs. Priced individually. 3 available.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Triangular Pouf
French Triangular Pouf
H 19 in W 35 in D 19 in
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Over Iron White Upholstered Bench
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning Hollywood Regency inspired Mid-Century Modern vintage Tommi Parzinger gold leafed iron bench has been totally restored. It has been newly upholstered in a white cut vel...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Vintage BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair Footstool for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage BKF Hardoy butterfly chair footstool for Knoll. Navy blue sling is in excellent new condition, with no rips, holes, or tears. Black wire frame is strong with all welds intact.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Handmade Italian Midcentury Iron and Straw / Rattan Stool or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian midcentury stool / bench / ottoman incorporating elements of the neoclassical and the neo-Baroque in a modern context. The stool is composed of a handmade gilt wroug...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron Empire style bench with paw feet, draped swag and winged maidens, patinated bronze lacquer finish. Black textured velvet seat covering. Would also make an uncommon vanity s...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron X-Base Ottomans, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of iron X-base ottomans. Solid iron legs. Restored finish and new upholstery, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Iron Frame Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Jean Royère
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable wrought iron and black leather Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Chair and ottoman feature low, sleek hairpin wrought ir...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Leather Ottoman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Beautifully crafted wrought iron base with newly upholstered leather seat.
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Vintage 1940s French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Directoire Style Bench in Iron With Bronze Mounts and Bronze Swan Head Motif In the Style of Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Directoire Style Bench in Iron With Bronze Mounts and Bronze Swan Head Motif In the Style of Jansen
Category

Vintage 1970s French Directoire Benches

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Barcelona Style X-Base Bench
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elegant Interpretation of the Classic Barcelona Stool. The Gently Curved Iron Base has an Aged Bronze Finish and is Newly Upholstered in a Stippled Grain Embossed Bronze Metallic Fa...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Barcelona Style X-Base Bench
Barcelona Style X-Base Bench
H 18 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Iron Bench by Jean Charles Moreaux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Woodstock, NY
Single wrought iron bench, with gilt surface, produced and designed by Jean Charles Moreaux, in the Regency taste. Paris France, in the 1940's. Complimented by a detatched white leat...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Bench by Jean Charles Moreaux
Iron Bench by Jean Charles Moreaux
H 24 in W 40 in D 19 in
Minimal Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron And Ultrasuede Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern, square ottomans in the manner of Paul McCobb feature minimal wrought iron frames newly upholstered in saturated, tumeric yellow, ulrasuede.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Distressed Leather and Gilt Metal Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite stool/bench or vanity stool, with leather cushion and faux tassel details. Great candidate for reupholstering, but the natural patination of the green leather is quite beautif...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Distressed Leather and Gilt Metal Stool
Distressed Leather and Gilt Metal Stool
1 bid
No Reserve
H 17 in W 16 in D 20 in
Pair of Stools Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large version of Pair of stools, poufs or ottomans by Pier Luigi Colli. Hammered wrought iron and gold leaf. Fully upholstered with alpaca mohair fabric. Famous design like Maison Ja...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Ritts Co. Low Iron Swivel Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fun and rare design. Original powder coated steel with swivel base. Original screws. New velvet moss green upholstery. Solid and sturdy. Great for any occasion in the living room, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Ritts Co. Low Iron Swivel Stool
Ritts Co. Low Iron Swivel Stool
H 13 in W 25 in D 25 in
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20th Century Iron Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century iron ottomans and poufs available on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco 20th century iron ottomans and poufs are consistently popular styles. Large 20th century iron ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 20th century iron ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Paul McCobb, John Salterini and Knoll each produced beautiful 20th century iron ottomans and poufs that are worth considering.

How Much are 20th Century Iron Ottomans and Poufs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,970, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $15,727 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.