Bedroom Ottoman Bench
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hide, Lucite
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Macassar
Vintage 1960s Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hemp, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Wood, Foam, Natural Fiber, Hemp, Upholstery, Goat Hair, Wool, ...
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1880s French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton, Hemp, Foam, Hardwood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Upholstery, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Foam,...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Mohair
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fabric, Wool, Hemp
20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp, Foam, Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Jacobean Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hemp, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Teak
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
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Bedroom Ottoman Bench 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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