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De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Italian modern black teddy fabric pouf, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black teddy fabric pouf, 1970s
Rectangular base pouf in black teddy fabric. The structure is given by a single component that curves to form the legs and seat.
1970s.
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Stool with Brass Base and Black Velvet Upholstery, Five Available
Located in IT
Stools with brass base and velvet recently reuphostered seats.
We have five available. Price refers to one stool.
Size of each stool diameter 33 cm height 50 cm.
from Italy from 1970...
Category
Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Green Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda; Mario Bellini; Green Leather; Postmodern; Lounge Chair; Lounge Sofa; Modular Sofa; One-Seater; Seating Element; Seating Unit; Italian Design Classic; Iconic Design; B&B I...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell 'Ari' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB, 'Ari' lounge chair and ottoman, patinated black leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1966
The lounge chair and accompanying ottoman, known as the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Cantilevered Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Denton, TX
Milo Baughman style lounge chair and ottoman with spring cantilever for comfort.
Ottoman measurements:
27 wide x 23.5 deep x 15.5 high.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans Dedar upholstery 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
1960s Danish Teak Black Vinyl Teak Fliptop Stool by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in 1957 by Erik Buch. This piece has a wonderful architectural quality about it. This is a reversible stool or makes great side table. Made in Odense, Denmark. The leather i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak
Black Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian wicker rattan ottoman pouf in black, attributed to designer Franco Albini, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A chic piece indoors or covered outdoor area, pool house, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool
Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 18.51 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Parsons Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Ottomans, Mid-20th Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Incredible Navy blue velour fabric, great color and wonderful sculptural shape on these original vintage Parsons ottomans. Excellent vintage condition throughout both ottomans.
Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 18.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 13.5 in W 27 in D 21 in
Midcentury Italian Modern Triangular Black Upholstered Footstool
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern triangular footstool, upholstered in plush black velour, standing on 3 legs with brass casters. (manner of GIO PONTI)(Available in orange: REG4086 as a PAIR)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Toledo, OH
Erhardsen and Andersen, "Siesta" chair with ottoman. 20th century. Black leather tufted armchair on chrome base with matching ottoman. Unlabeled. Three piece cushions on the chair. "...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
De Sede Midcentury Swiss Metal & Black Leather Upholstered Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swiss (1970s) metal ottoman with an incurved, contoured seat upholstered in black leather, supported by a star shaped, stationary base with small adjustable circular feet....
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-2030 Black Leather Armchair and Footstool by Hans Eichenberger
By De Sede, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Torquay, GB
Superb leather armchairs and matching footstools designed by Hans Eichenberger for De Sede of Switzerland.
In colour black and resting on black powder coated steel base.
Very sturd...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Upholstered Saddle Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century saddle ottoman with textured black upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Pair available in yellow: DUF0344)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall.
The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by polished chrome bases. (PRICED AS PAIR...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
De Sede British Racing Green Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in British racing green. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Black Piano Stool From the Early 20th Century with Upholstered Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Black Piano Stool From the Early 20th Century with Upholstered Seat
A wooden stool from the early 20th century with a soft upholstered seat and adjustable height.
This piece of fur...
Category
Early 20th Century European Stools
Materials
Wood
Large and Small Brown Leather Poufs, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Large and small brown leather poufs, 1970s
2 identical poufs in 2 different sizes of 80 cm round and 60 cm round. Beautifully sturdy padded poufs in brown stitched leather. The le...
Category
20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has been reupholstered in very high-end soft Italian calf skin leather.
Please note: t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Karl Springer Soufflé Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Karl Springer Soufflé ottoman or pouf recently reupholstered in a gray 100% wool felt. The Kvadrat fabric is Divine Melange 3, 170 gray, by Finn Sködt. The ottoman is approxi...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modernist Upholstered Ottoman in Authentic Zebra Hide w/ Ebonized Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic modernist ottoman was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a solid and elegantly proportioned base with muscular volume...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
H 16.5 in W 52 in D 30.5 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Karl Springer American Mid-Century Blue Velvet and Steel Souffle Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Souffle' ottoman with blue velvet upholstery with a square gilt steel base. (Karl Springer)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Pair of Poufs Upholstered in Zebra Genuine Hide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century zebra pouf ottomans are hand stitched and made of the original Zebra hide and leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Dimitri Omersa Rhino Footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimitri Omersa design leather Rhino footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch.
The best condition example available on the market today and the competitively priced. I am confident that you...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Pair of Midcentury Gilt Iron Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury gilt iron ottomans. This beautiful pair of gilt ottomans, benches or stools with a knot design were taken down to the frame
and newly upholstered in steel blue mo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Edward Wormley/Dunbar Furniture oversized Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large button tufted ottoman
Hand printed original Velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Soriana lounge chairs and ottoman in original black leather. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs
By Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani, Marco Zanuso
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Gio Ponti style curved bench with brass legs.
Large Italian curved bench with splayed brass legs. This stunning Italian modern Gio Ponti inspired bench is upholstered ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Green Leatherette Pouf with Brass Feet from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this Italian green leatherette pouf with brass feet. Produced in Italy during the 50s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Iron Ottoman with Hairpin Legs and Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French ottoman with iron hairpin legs and recently upholstered seat cushion with self-welting. Iron shelf at 6" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Pouf in Wicker
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant pouf was crafted with wicker. The spherical shape is adorned inside with a cylindrical inlet.
The pouf is original from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wicker
Knoll Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Knoll ottoman
Measures: 25.25" wide x 22" deep x 16.75" high
Good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco green velvet upholstered ottomans. The ottomans have fringed skirts and the original velvet fabric. There is a pair of matching lounge chairs listed and sold ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, Scandinavian modern, "Pulkka" lounge chair and ottoman set by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, features an aluminum frame with rolled leather upholstery and headrest. Fantastic mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century X-Form Iron and Saddle Stitched Leather Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., black X-form iron base with tan saddle stitched leather top, in style of Jean Michel Frank, (1895-1941, French), unmarked. This classic X-form base table packs substantial s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brass, Fabric, Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair with ottoman, features black fabric, metal, and brass feet, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Austrian Midcentury Black and Multicolored Birds and Flower Velvet Beech Stool
Located in Vienna, AT
Offered is a charming Mid-Century Modern beechwood stool, ottoman or pouf that is newly upholstered in black and multicolored velvet with flowers and birds ornaments. It has slightly...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 17.33 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brass, Fabric, Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair with ottoman, features black fabric, metal, and brass feet, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Poufs
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather poufs by Swiss designer De Sede with rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Six poufs total, priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Checkered Upholstery
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, chrome, fabric, Italy, 1969.
Elegant, tubular armchair with ottoman designed by Carlo De Carli in 1969, ma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brown Leather Pouf
Located in Delft, NL
Brown leather pouf
A brown leather pouf with leather set in compartments and trim around it.
A sturdy pouf filled with straw.
The sizes are 33 cm high, approx. 66 cm square....
Category
20th Century Dutch Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Straw
Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of button tufted benches with x frames in chromed steel. Faux leather vinyl is in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Chrome is also excellent with adjustab...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Tapered Round Stools Ottomans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of fully upholstered ottoman style stools. Stools a have round seats and taper slightly. The retain their original tags from Barretthill Collection.
A few stools have damage t...
Category
Late 20th Century Stools
Materials
Fabric
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age.
Storage ottomans with open top - $1600 each
Close...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Modern Tufted Ottomans
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of modern ottomans
Rich brown ottomans in a velour blend fabric. Button tufted. Features slipcovers for tops in same fabric. Use as seating at the end of a bed, extra seating...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Pouf in Dark Brown with Black Steel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Pouf in Dark Brown with Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular frame, or with natural or...
Category
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 41.34 in
Hollywood Regency Bronzed Iron Saber or Sword Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency bronzed iron saber or sword bench. This charming vintage bench, stool or ottoman has been newly upholstered in push blue mohair fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Metal
Stool Karl Johan Swedish 1810-1840 Black Leather Seat, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A stool made during the Karl Johan period 1810-1830 in Sweden. Refinished in our Laserow Black. Upholstered in a black leather thats is finished with brass nail heads.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Zanotta Genni Black Nappa Leather Lounge Chair & Pouf in Chromium Plated Steel
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or black painted. Suspension on steel springs. Adjustable seat in two positions. Cushion and headrest uphols...
Category
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 42.92 in
Vintage Brown Metal Stool Ottoman with Leaves Black Leather Seat, 1970s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown vintage Hollywood Regency style metal stool from iron base with black leather seat designed 1970s, France.
The base demonstrates stunning leaves and ornaments, while the seat ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Metal
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 13.98 in
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Black Antique and Vintage Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs available for sale. Each of these unique black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are all kinds of black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs are of considerable interest. Some black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Black antique and vintage ottomans and poufs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, Herman Miller and Dimitri Omersa are consistently popular.
How Much are Black Antique and Vintage Ottomans and Poufs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $24,000 highest priced.
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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Erik Buch Teak
Lacquer Campaign
Baker Furniture Leather
Caryatid Bronze
Black Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Eames Soft Office
Danish Teak Erik Buch
Black Wrought Iron Outdoor
Black Metal Mesh Furniture
Black Outdoor Wrought Iron Furniture
Set Eames Black
Scarpa Chair Black
Wooden Chairs With Pad
Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs 1950s
Mid Century Arm Chair And Ottoman