Beige Plastic Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Foam
Late 20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Foam
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chenille, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Fabric, Foam
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Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Art Deco Side Tables
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Paint
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Wool
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Cotton, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Acrylic, Lucite
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Cotton, Polyester
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Bouclé, Lucite
20th Century Stools
Iron
20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide, Lucite
2010s Italian Stools
Zebra Hide, Plexiglass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
1990s Hollywood Regency Stools
PVC
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Beige Plastic Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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