British Hardwood Ottomans and Poufs
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Tulipwood, Sheepskin
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Benches
Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1680s English William and Mary Stools
Fabric, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches
Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Willow, Oak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Feathers, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Beech
2010s English Organic Modern Stools
Textile, Ash
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak, Willow
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Feathers
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s English Modern Stools
Textile, Ash
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Willow, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Willow
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Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
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Metal, Brass
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Aluminum, Brass, Metal
2010s American Console Tables
Oak
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Cotton, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s English Benches
Copper
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Rush, Beech, Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
2010s British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1920s English Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Nutwood
20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Cotton, Wood, Satinwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Footstools
Silk, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
Antique 1760s English George II Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
20th Century English Modern Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Club Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Suede, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Stools
Nutwood
2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Velvet, Beech, Oak
2010s English Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Benches
Elm, Mohair
Vintage 1930s English Stools
Fruitwood
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Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Rush
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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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