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Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Wyeth Original Spring Pouf Ottoman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional handcrafted and tied coil spring pouf ottoman with an oiled walnut base in Knoll Luxe fabric.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Triangle Ottoman with Walnut Base COM ONLY
By Baker Hesseldenz Studio
Located in Tucson, AZ
The Torta Triangle ottoman is inspired by a cake sitting neatly on a dessert plate.
Pictured in Edelman, charcoal gray hide on hair leather with ebonized walnut base
Measures: 31" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Horn Ottoman by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maurice Bailey ottoman for Beverly Hills furniture brand Monteverdi Young, c.1960s. The ottoman features a walnut base with four tapered legs and curved 'horn' backrest capped with b...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Coco Ottoman
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape.
Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
San Rafael Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Ottoman features plush wide-channel tufting; tailored beautifully to the expertly crafted solid hardwood frame. Available with the San Rafael Lounge Chair.
The Lawso...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Ottoman
This ottoman measures: 26.25 wide x 26.25 deep x 18 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane Style No. 997-87 rolling cube storage ottoman walnut veneered cedar lined end tables with flip tabletop game board on one side black vinyl or ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar, Walnut
H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Rectangular Coco Ottoman
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape.
Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
Le Jeune Upholstery Pietro Ottoman Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Pietro Ottoman Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery Pietro O1.923 Ottoman showroom model. The Pietro is a rectangular Ottoman medium scaled f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Walnut
Adrian Ottoman Solid Walnut and Cotton Webbing Stool
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Adrian Ottoman designed by Dosbananos and made in Miami. Solid Walnut and Ivory Cotton Webbing.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Rectangular Coco Ottoman
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape.
Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
Fabulous Sabre Leg Walnut Stool/Ottoman by T H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous upholstered stool/ottoman with walnut frame. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
American, c. 1950 This piece measures 20"t x 20'w x 20"d.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Walnut and leather.
Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in walnut, white oa...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Papa Bear Ottoman Styled After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century papa bear ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning stool exudes elegance and sophistication with its sleek black leather upholste...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Ottomans- Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mid-century walnut ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These ottomans feature a sleek and sturdy walnut frame that perfectly complements the v...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Dark Walnut Ottoman's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of Edward Wormley oversized ottomans. Solid oak frame is paired with a palladian blue mohair velvet cushion w a grid of shallow button pulls. Sturdy construction and versatile h...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Regency Style Ottoman in Walnut with Curving Legs
By Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Regency style ottoman in walnut with Curving Legs. Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings pieces for Baker Furniture. Great occasional piece. No maker's marks remain.
CONDITION N...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Headlands Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Headlands Ottoman features a sculptural solid wood frame and upholstered cushion. Available with the Headlands Lounge Chair.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Directoire Regency Tufted X-Base Ottoman By CR Laine
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant tufted ottoman in Directoire French regency style having X-base mahogany frame.
Can be used as a bench as well.
In excellent condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company. Professionally restored in a gloss finish and perfectly complimented with soft, cream ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century modern walnut ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Looking for the perfect addition to your living room or study? Look no further than this beautifully...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Walnut Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Moreno ottoman by Lawson-Fenning. The Moreno Ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Round Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman reupholstered in a Designs of the Time linen + jute blend. Its simple yet sophisticated silhouette makes it a versatile choice for various interior styles and is suit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Jute, Linen, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Tripod Italian Ottomans C1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Italian Ottomans in the style of Gio Ponti. Three legged and recently recovered, 3 yrs ago, in black & white cotton velvet. Minor dime size stain on one. Otherwise i...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 3 Molded Plywood Curule Stools or Ottomans
By Norman Cherner, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 molded plywood and walnut curule stools or ottomans. Newly refinished frames with their original Brown vinyl Covers. Classic Roman Form reinvented in a Modern Fashion. Very ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Round Boucle Upholstered Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round stool features a newly upholstered seat in a knubby white boucle upholstery. The seat is set upon a walnut x base supported by four tapered legs. They are functional as a stool...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Bouclé
Headlands Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Headlands Ottoman features a sculptural solid wood frame and upholstered cushion. Available with the Headlands Lounge Chair.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern
This walnut Canadian ottoman is expertly crafted and upholstered and pictured with a Craft Associates Canadian...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Upholstered with duck ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite round walnut ottoman designed by the legendary Danish-American furniture designer, Jens Risom, circa 1960s. This remarkable piece has been meticulously restored to its orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lounge chair and ottoman by Mel Smilow made in the 1950s, natural finish walnut wood, it was a delight to work them.
The measure of the stool is:
Measures: D 58
W 58
H 39.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Custom Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NJ
An unusual custom Mid-Century Modern tufted ottoman in vibrant Sunflower raw silk upholstery with Walnut tapered legs. Fully reinforced with new webbing from the underside to maintai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Walnut Bench for the Kandell Residence
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Likely one-of-kind walnut bench with notched faux-bois bamboo carved frame, from the master bedroom in the Penthouse apartment at the original Ritz Carlton on Manhattan's Park Ave. S...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Moreno Ottoman Square by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno ottoman square features a solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Verellen Danish Modern Walnut & Suede Ottoman
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very handsome, Danish Modern style round ottoman by Verellen, High Point, NC. The Hayes ottmoman, has a solid walnut X base frame with a tufted gray suede top. In very good estate co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and ...
Materials
Suede, Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron, Metal
H 27 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Large Circular Ottoman with Animal Print
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Show stopping ottoman topped with an Emma Shipley designed printed linen fabric by Kravet combined with creamy vinyl and turquoise velvet accents. Rich solid walnut base. Can be cust...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall.
The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Triangular Shaped Ottoman Bench
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern turquoise triangular shaped ottoman bench. All original, USA, circa 1970's. Distressed aged turquoise vinyl with tufted design. Completed with sleek walnut...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Beige Patterned Upholstery and Walnut Footstool
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a top upholstered in an intricately patterned beige and brown fabric, resting on rectangular walnut legs with a stretcher base. (MILO BA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
H 12.5 in W 29 in D 23 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style window bench in the style of Paul McCobb features unique tapered and splayed legs. Stylish design with plush white tufted upholstery and thick padde...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Leather Mid-Century Modern Ottomans Footstools
Located in North York, ON
Pair of leather Mid-Century Modern ottomans footstools. Natural walnut wood legs, rustic silver foot caps and light grey Italian leather. American, circa 1970's, fully restored.
Pri...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Modern Round Ottoman with Ebonized Walnut Base COM ONLY
By Baker Hesseldenz Studio
Located in Tucson, AZ
COM OR COL ONLY
The Torta ottoman is inspired by a cake sitting neatly on a dessert plate.
Pictured iwith Ebonized Walnut Base
Measures: 28" D x 11" H
COM: 2 Yard solid good no r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Top Grade Brown Leather Ottoman with Walnut Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful high-quality ottoman top grade leather, this item was ordered for a project and never used great quality with solid walnut tapered removable legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rectangular Coco Ottoman
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape.
Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
Magnificent Pair Dorothy Draper Henredon Heritage Bench Ottoman Hollywood
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper Henredon Heritage stools. We had the seats biscuit tufted upholstered in a shimmering peacock blue velvet and they sure look scrumptious! They meas...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Cherner Ottoman
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The ottoman is the latest addition to the Cherner seating collection. This new design combines a molded plywood shell and laminated wood base which are combined to produce a dynamica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Woven Rush Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style, ottomans / stools / benches feature walnut and ash tapered legs with woven rush seats are custom-made in Brooklyn, NY by City Foundry. Available in 24 inch,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Rattan, Walnut, Ash
WYETH Original Spring Pouf Ottoman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional handcrafted and tied coil spring pouf ottoman with an oiled walnut base in white bouclé fabric.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Handcrafted Upholstered Ottoman with Tapered Legs and Convex Sides
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ballard, CA
The handcrafted upholstered ottoman is built with tapered legs and convex sides to fit snugly within the matching cove chairs. Frame in alder or Walnut wood. Each piece is stamped.. ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Wonderful Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs plus Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs plus ottoman. This pair will need to be re-upholstered but frames are tight and sturdy. The solid walnut frames retai...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 38 in
Bent Walnut Bench with White Bouclé Upholstery by Chapter & Verse
By Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Margot Bench shown in steam bent American black walnut with hand rubbed oil finish. Channeled cushion wrapped in soft bouclé (COM).
All of our pieces are made to order with cust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Materials
Bentwood, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Ottoman or Footstool on Brass Casters
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. ottoman with brass castors. Original ebonized finish and upholstery, seat raised on brass cylinders. Label.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Woven Leather Ottoman in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Leather Ottoman is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Walnut, Leather
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American Walnut Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of american walnut ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 219 antique and vintage american walnut ottomans and poufs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of american walnut ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. American walnut ottomans and poufs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large american walnut ottomans and poufs, so small american walnut ottomans and poufs measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Adrian Pearsall, Jens Risom and George Nakashima each produced beautiful american walnut ottomans and poufs that are worth considering.
How Much are American Walnut Ottomans and Poufs?
American walnut ottomans and poufs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
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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