Round Upholstered Ottomans
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Maple, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lacquer
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Maple
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Belgian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fur, Upholstery, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fur, Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery, Lacquer, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Early 2000s Australian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Chenille
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Ottomans and Poufs
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s Belgian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
1990s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Footstools
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1930s American Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 19th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
20th Century Chinese Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
2010s Canadian Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Pewter
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass, Wire
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
20th Century Italian Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum
2010s Turkish Night Stands
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Robert CoxStill Life of a Vase of Pink Red & White Roses by 20th Century American Artist, 1975 Circa
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Night Stands
Brass
Round Upholstered Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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