20th Century Textile Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage Ottoman Newly Upholstered in a Vintage Rich Red Handwoven Textile
Located in Pasadena, CA
We love this striking vintage ottoman with wood legs and brass casters. It has been newly
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
Mushroom Pouf Pierre Paulin, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pouf "Mushroom" by French designer Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort, from the 1970s. Slight signs
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Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Velvet Swivel Poufs, A Pair
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Pierre Cardin, Karl Springer, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Round Top, TX
Created in homage to the swivel poufs by Adrian Pearsall, these custom swivel pouf ottomans also
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Pouf "Pisolo" by Denis Santachiara for Campeggi - Italy - 1990s
By Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, IT
Pouf moderno, leggero e versatile, utilizzabile come poggiapiedi ma anche come seduta, disegnato da
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Plastic, Rubber
Art Deco Vintage Multicolored Fabric Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
the 1930s and
is manufactured by Svenskt Tenn the 20th century.
Very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Spruce, Beech, Upholstery, Fabric
Vintage Pair Of Italian Gray Velvet Ottomans With Black Trim
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This refined pair of Italian ottomans
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Postmodern Pix 95 2 Seat Modular Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper
By Arper
Located in Basel, BS
Two seat pouf. Upholstery in leather, faux leather, fabric or customer's own material. Fitted with
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20th Century Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 12.62 in W 37.38 in D 37.38 in
Postmodern Pix 137 3 Seat Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Modular
Located in Basel, BS
Three seater ottoman. Upholstery available in fabric, leather, faux leather or customer's Material
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 12.62 in W 53.88 in D 53.88 in
Kilim Upholstered Bench, Window Seat or Footstool
Located in Essex, MA
Newly upholstered turned leg bench, footstool, or window seat in a colorful and highly decorative and antique kilim. Perfect also for an entry or foyer bench or at the end of a bed....
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Scandinavian modern teak footstool by SL Mobler
By SL Mobler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An original danish modern teak ottoman with an angled top designed to maximize comfort in use. top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak
Beechwood Vintage Stool Multicolored Josef Frank Cushion by Anna Lülja Praun
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
springs.
The loose seat cushion is renewed and covered with high-quality hand-printed textile fabric
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 14.96 in W 23.62 in D 14.76 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Oak Stools Produced by Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Madrid, ES
. Oak frame, upholstered with white velour textile. The seats are marked underneath with the names of
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Oak
Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Pouf Ottoman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78440 Moroccan Vintage Kilim Pouf Ottoman, 01'11 x 02'00 x 00'07. Moroccan pouf ottomans made from
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Berber Old Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
9 in.
Use it as a Moroccan accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
1950s Egyptian Ottoman Camel Saddle Stool with Red and Gold Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of the Pharaoh and his Queen, adding an artistic touch to the piece.
The ottoman stool's top features
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Ottoman with Handwoven Textile
Located in London, GB
An ottoman with the top a handwoven textile by Kerstin Sundberg-Asling,
in a linear design of
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Robsjohn-Gibbings Ottoman
Located in Raleigh, NC
This midcentury ottoman by Robsjohn-Gibbings has been given a facelift with lacquered legs and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Hardwood
Pouf made out of Antique Persian Tapestry
Located in Toronto, ON
Two different Textiles are used for creating the Pouf.The top part is antique Kilim, 100% wool and
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20th Century Persian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Upholstered 'Pouf' or Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Upholstered 'pouf' or ottoman, circular with buttoned top and kick-pleated skirt, covered in a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Mid 20th Century Kilim Covered Footstool Ottoman English Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
faded orange interior. Some age related wear and discolouration as you would expect, mid 20th century In
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Mid-20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Pine
H 16.54 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Stuffed Indian Elephant Ottoman Foot Stool
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large stuffed elephant ottoman covered in vintage textiles, the fabric is beautifully faded and
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Harvey Probber Tufted Pouf in Raspberry
By Harvey Probber
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage stool or ottoman by noted designer Harvey Probber. The piece has a pink button-tufted
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Textile
Mid Century Ottoman / Stool by Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A chic modern footstool in black upholstery with chrome legs by designer Milo Baughman.
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20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Custom Vintage Batik Upholstered Ottoman with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly constructed Ottoman out of vintage Continental Batik textile standing on four carved paw feet
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Moroccan Rug Pouf Floor Cushion With Stick & Ball Stool
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
pouf or floor cushion. The vibrant red stripes alternating with pattern stripes is striking. The stool
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Baroque Revival Style Giltwood Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Baroque Revival style upholstered ottoman with carved and giltwood legs. In great vintage condition
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20th Century Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Bradington Young Tufted Green Leather Reclining Rockwell Chair and Ottoman
By Bradington Young
Located in Dayton, OH
ottoman.
In the spirit of American entrepreneurship, Bradington-Young was founded over 40 years ago in
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Late 20th Century American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Boho Paisley Jacquard Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Paisley Jacquard ottoman. Beautiful ribbon trim along the bottom. Acquired from a
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Late 20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Custom Made Ottoman Upholstered with a Vintage Wool and Hemp Wagon Blanket
Located in Pasadena, CA
Limited Edition Cubes combine vintage textiles with custom-scaled pieces to create interesting and
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vintage Wool Mexican Blanket Custom Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Limited Edition Cube combine vintage textiles with custom-scaled pieces to create interesting and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Round Tufted Ottoman on Lucite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Round Ottoman
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Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Lucite, Foam, Textile
Custom Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Turkish rug Cube style long ottoman.
A pretty colored rug with faded salmons,creams
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Custom Made Turkish Rug Cube Style Long Bench Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Turkish rug Cube style long bench ottoman
A pretty light natural/ off white colored
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Hemp, Foam, Wood
Louis XV Style Pair of French Poufs in Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of poufs in black lacquered oak wood; on the structure there are delicate and beautiful carved
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Ottoman with Upholstered Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modest Scandinavian ottoman or footrest has a base of teak wood with flat, angled legs and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Custom-Made Ottoman in Vintage Wool East African Tent Panel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Limited Edition Cubes combine vintage textiles with custom-scaled pieces to create interesting and
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Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Ottoman or Poufs Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Samarkand Uzbek Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ottoman or poufs upholstered with a mid-20th century Suzani.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Suzani Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pouf / Ottoman Made from a Vintage Central Asian Samarkand Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size out of cotton fabric to accommodate filling material.
Dry clean only.
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Mid-20th Century Suzani Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pouf / Ottoman / Floor Pillow Made from a Vintage Central Asian Tashkent Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size out of cotton fabric to accommodate filling material.
Dry clean only.
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
H 22.45 in W 26.38 in D 7.09 in
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
Moroccan pouf great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or bohemian decor.
A meditation
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Woven Kilim Pouf Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Turkish kilim tapestry. The cylindrical pouf is upholstered in a colorful wool textile woven with stripes
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20th Century Asian Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood
20th Century Campaign-Style Bent Wood Ottoman Bench
Located in New York, NY
20th century Campaign -style ottoman footstool or bench. Comprised of bentwood with elegant rounded
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20th Century Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Custom Designed Ottomans
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A pair of Mid Century Modern ottomans.
These ottomans were custom made for a house in New Jersey
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Round Ottomans
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Danish round ottomans raised on three solid teak turned legs; newly upholstered in Maharam
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kilim Upholstered Rectangular Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NY
Kilim upholstered rectangular ottoman, thought to be purchased at George Smith 28 years ago
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Late 20th Century British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Green Art Deco Era Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
upholstery is newly covered with a luxurious green textile fabric furthermore salmon-pink cords decorates the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Fabric
Blue Fabric Beech Art Deco Era Vintage Pouf or Stool Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
The very elegant Art Deco Pouf is newly covered with light-blue textile fabric and pink colored
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Ottoman by Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a highly collectible swiveling ottoman from the Taliesin line of furniture designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of as Found Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicombe Stools or Ottomans
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
textile. All too often I create the expense of re upholstering only to sell and send an item off to be re
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Heinz Meier for Landes Footstool
By Heinz Meier, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Heinz Meier for Landes footstool. Landes Manufacturing Co., established in California in 1953, was known for its experimental outdoor furniture designs and technical innovati...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Hollywood Regency Ebony Window Bench, Dorothy Draper Style, Boucle, Double Seat
By Dorothy Draper, Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Two-Seater Ebony Window Bench, Dorothy Draper Style, Boucle
A stunning Draper Style window bench or tete a tete seat. The ebony frame having a double reverse C back...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany, Paint
H 34 in W 54 in D 14 in
Pair of Cameroon Stool with Custom Tribal Pattern Fabric Cushions
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine, compatible pair of West African single trunk carved ottoman or footstools that have a
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Late 20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Two Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as a Moroccan accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
H 8.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
accent pouf or ottoman.
All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hmong Textile Ottoman
By Pat McGann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman made from linen textile woven in China by tribal Hmong people.
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20th Century Chinese Ottomans and Poufs
Ottoman - Vintage Indian Textiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Ottoman made from vintage quilted Indian kalamkari and block printed textiles. Recessed
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20th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage Raw Silk Textile Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large ottoman upholstered with vintage Hmong tribal handwoven silk textile from Laos. Set on
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Hand-Loomed Scandinavian Textile Made as Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A hand-loomed Scandinavian textile with a geometric design in greens and
blues mounted as an
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage Textile Custom Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Pat McGann Collection bench from vintage striped indigo African textile. (Ivory Coast
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
Spool-turned mahogany legs support a seat upholstered in a floral-embroidered Chelsea Textiles
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Tribal Ottoman
Located in Middleburg, VA
textiles. We love this bold yet tasteful pattern with its whimsical, tribal vibe.
Our ottomans are made
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20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Silk Embroidered 8 Point Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing, one of a kind ottoman upholstered with antique textiles from the early 20th century
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20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Indian Kalamkari Textile Upholstered Hassock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small hassock covered with vintage hand-painted Indian cotton.
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
"Brighton" Lacquered Faux Bamboo Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Generously scaled in white lacquer with brilliant blue cut velvet upholstery.
The elaborate base is fashioned with 5 legs and inspired by the furnishings
of the iconic pavilion.
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Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Textile
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Located in London, England
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
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20th Century Textile Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century textile ottomans and poufs available for sale. Each of these unique 20th century textile ottomans and poufs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, textile and wood. There are 24 antique and vintage 20th century textile ottomans and poufs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 20th century textile ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 20th century textile ottomans and poufs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 20th century textile ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Heinz Meier, Adrian Pearsall and Harvey Probber produced popular 20th century textile ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.
How Much are 20th Century Textile Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for 20th century textile ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century textile ottomans and poufs begin at $395 and can go as high as $9,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Finding the Right Ottomans-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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