Arts and Crafts Wood Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
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Wood, Polystyrene
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Wool, Cotton, Linen, Wood
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Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
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Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
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Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Travertine, Marble, Brass
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Velvet
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Leather
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Watercolor
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
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Brass
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Cherry, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Stools
Wood, Tapestry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Leather, Oak
2010s North American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Stools
Copper
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Maple, Upholstery
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A Close Look at Arts and Crafts Furniture
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
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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.