Oval Pouf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Metallic Thread
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
1990s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Footstools
Walnut, Pine
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Polyester, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Maple
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1990s American Ottomans and Poufs
Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1860s Dutch Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Lacquer, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Silk
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
English Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Unknown Ottomans and Poufs
Wire
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Rattan
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Nautical Objects
Coral
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Vanities
Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
20th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Sideboards
Brass
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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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