Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall substantial ottoman was made in Italy in the late 19th to early 20th century. Carved from walnut entirely and showing design elements of the late baroque the stool is paint...
Walnut
$4,800 / set
H 19 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian baroque style upholstered benches with flanking carved serpentine skirts, and resting on the original cabriole legs with pad feet. Late 19th century.
Upholstery, Pine
$69,950 / set
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 20 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Baroque Walnut Ottoman/Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 19th century Italian carved Baroque walnut ottoman/stools. These are done in the manner of Andrea Brustolon (1662 –1732), who was a Venetian carver best known for incorpora...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
21st Century Red Baroque-Inspired Ottoman by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Best candidate to be paired with the matching seatings for a coherent bedroom or living atmosphere, this ottoman is a wonderfully designed and produced item by Modenese Gastone Inter...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Cerused Tufted Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Baroque style cerused case with two drawers on either end, raised on paw feet, upholstered in Robert Kime fabric. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Wood
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Bright Pouf with Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque pouf from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in a living room, bedroom, lounge, or c...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 20.48 in W 28.75 in D 21.26 in
Red Upholstered Ottoman with Baroque Antiqued Gold Base by Modenese Luxury
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Tiny baroque square ottoman with damascus fabric and a solid wood antiqued-gold base. This firm homeware is really what you need to rest your back while playing some piano, the class...
Gold Leaf
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H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
Theodore Alexander Mahogany Leather Nailhead Acanthus Foot Stool Rest Ottoman
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Theodore Alexander Baroque Rococo carved mahogany foot stool / ottoman / bench featuring leather seat with nailhead trim, a pierced and scrolled foliate / floral rose / acant...
Leather, Mahogany
Italian 18th-Century Giltwood Stools With Fortuny Fabric, a -Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a pair of Baroque Italian 18Th. C. Gilt Wood Stools with Fortuny Fabric. These stools are water gilded on wood, they are supported by four straight legs joined together by ...
Wood
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H 20 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Italian Baroque Style Mahogany & Yellow Mustard Velvet Cushion Ottoman or Bench
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian Baroque Style bench or ottoman , carved meticulously from the finest Mahogany in a rectangular shape, the base stands as a testament to the artisan's skill, adorned with i...
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Baroque or Rococo Style Pierce Carved Silvered Ottomans
Located in Milford, NH
A decorative pair of Baroque or Rococo style wooden pierce carved silvered ottomans with foliate and scrollwork cabriole legs and tufted light gray upholstered cushions, dating to th...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Carved Pine Stool In Renaissance Revival Style. 19th Century.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely carved pine stool. Carved in high relief. Possibly Italian. Sturdy construction Needs re-uphostering.
Pine
Stools Pair European Baroque Period Dark Brown Suede Europe
Located in New York, NY
Stools pair European Baroque Period dark brown suede Europe. A pair of rectangular stools made during the Baroque period. Later upholstery and nail head details.
Suede, Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 34 in D 18 in
Wonderful Pair English 19th Century Carved Wood Nail Head Leather Benches
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of English late 19th century carved wood and nail head leather benches.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Baroque Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eye-catching pair of Baroque Ottomans crafted out of walnut wood with a newly lacquered finish and have been fully restored. The pair is newly upholstered in a yellow color velvet...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Baroque Style Bench with Moorish Blue and White Embroidery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive upholstered bench with Baroque style or Louis XIV style scrolled legs. Featuring a blue and white Moorish design embroidered fabric in a block print style. The legs have ...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Spanish Walnut Bench or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous antique Spanish Renaissance style or Baroque style X-shaped carved walnut ottoman, stool or ottoman. This stunning bench is beautifully carved and dates to the 1920s. It has...
Walnut
Sold
H 22 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
Midcentury Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Ottoman Bench with Red Velvet Uphostery
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring extra seating in a den or a living room with this large and elegant ottoman; crafted in Italy, circa 1960, the fruitwood bench stands on scroll legs decorated with a large carv...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 42 in D 25 in
20th Century Venetian Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Leather Covered Bench
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Italian Venetian style bench features a beautiful tan tufted leather cover on comfortable upholstery set on a antique green painted frame with gilt trimmings on the carved arche...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved and Golded Wood Footstool and Upholstered
Located in Valladolid, ES
Delicious and exquisite French Louis XV carved and golded wood footstool, with cabriole legs and floral motif as wood carving. Overlaid with red damask drawing fabric. It has some l...
Fabric, Wood
Stool Bench Swedish Baroque Black Beige Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Stool bench Swedish baroque black Sweden. A stool made in Sweden during the baroque period 1650-1750. Loose cushion made from natural linen.
Wood
Mid-Century Baroque Style Button-Tufted Ottoman/ Tray Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made carved and painted wood round button-tufted ottoman. Quality deep brown velvet custom upholstery. With good weight and lots of Baroque style, this ottoman may serve ...
Velvet, Wood
Stenciled Ponyskin Cushion Pouf
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant leopard stenciled ponyskin three cushion pouf with Italianate legs. Cushions are all attached by a central cable to the center button. They turn independently so they can be ...
Fur, Wood
Late 19Th c. Italian Gilt Wood Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
C1890 Italian Gilt Wood Newly Linen Upolstered Ottoman with nail heads. Wonderful condition. Minor restoration to the gold. Very sturdy.
Giltwood, Linen
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Benches with Metallic Embroidery
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 17th century Spanish benches upholstered in plumb velvet with metallic embroidery design depicting flowers and leaves. A gold metallic fringe trims the benches. The frame a...
Metallic Thread
Banquet From The Baroque Era
Located in Lund, SE
Banquet from the baroque era with late 19th century embroidery upholstery. Probbably a rebuilt sofa. Provenance: The Tersmeden family at Ramnäs Bruk, Västmanland, Sweden.
Pine
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Octogone Teak Tripod Stool - France 1970's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Sleek graphic solid teak tripod wood stool with tapered legs. Remarkable wood grain. Sturdy and in good vintage condition. In fair vintage condition. This stool will ship from France...
Teak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Prismatic Opaline Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Prismatic Opaline Pendant Italy, 21st Century Large two part opaline glass pendant with brass hardware. 12”dia x 32”h (fixture) Ref. L3485 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *EU Wiring / Not UL L...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
Art Deco Side Table in Wrought Iron and Marble
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Side Table in Wrought Iron and Marble. Wonderful side or occasional table in hand wrought iron with a period marble top. Very elegant design and a slab of marble to dream o...
Marble, Wrought Iron
On Hold|$5,593
H 49.41 in W 51.38 in D 20.08 in
Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish gustavian sideboard from the gustavian period around 1810. Made by hand with a unique frame in solid pine. A classic Swedish country furniture from northern Sweden. O...
Pine
$2,199 / item
H 45.2 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality b...
Brass
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Green Moroccan Upholstered Stools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style jade green and gold Moroccan style stools. Pair of modern Contemporary round Moroccan Moorish style stool in lime green fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Art...
Fabric
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
$1,900 / item
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...
Travertine
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$3,307Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
French 19th C Rectangular Wall Mirror, 4 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood wall mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France features a molded wood frame, with straight/linear outer edge giving to a nicely c...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.
Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.
Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.
Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.