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Attributed to George Smith Damask Velvet Castors Armchairs & Ottoman, Set of 2
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning, signature armcha...
Category

Vintage 1970s English Other Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic English walnut bench, footstool, or ottoman crafted in the Tudor style. The walnut frame features peg joinery and bobbin or spool turned legs conjoined to turned stretchers. T...
Category

20th Century English Tudor Benches

Materials

Brass

Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Flax Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Dark Green Leather Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition with a mirror polished aluminium extrusion structure, where the legs have been moved to the outside, and a seating woven from 20mm wide green leathe...
Category

2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century, William IV Period Walnut and Leather Ottoman
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality early 19th century, William IV period walnut and leather ottoman. Deep red coloured buttoned leather seat above a well figured walnut and leather panelled base with tu...
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

English Upholstered Trunk or Pouffe Ottoman Seat on Casters
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable English rectangular upholstered trunk or pouffe ottoman, featuring an upholstered seat with hinged, tufted lid that lifts for storage, framed with accents of ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Embroidered velvet ottoman in a variety of textiles by award-winning artist
By Jacky Puzey
Located in London, GB
The 'Peacock and Squirrel Ottoman' by award-winning, British embroidery artist and designer, Jacky Puzey. This piece is lavishly upholstered with embroidered velvet and appliqué work...
Category

2010s British Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Peach Aluminium Ottoman with Flax Webbing from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Ottoman made from peach anodised aluminium extrusions and flax webbing. Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Ano...
Category

2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

English Paisley Upholstered Storage Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of petite English upholstered storage ottomans on tiny castors. The paisley fabric is in very good condition as is the pink interior. They date to the 40s.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Black Anodised Aluminium Bench with Yellow Kevlar Strap Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition realised in collaboration with French women's shoe brand Free Lance with a black anodised aluminium structure and a yellow Kevlar strap upholstery. ...
Category

2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Queen Anne Style Mahogany and Velvet Footstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century matching pair of mahogany footstools made in the Queen Anne taste. Featuring plush, velvet upholstery bordered by brass tack nail heads. Supported by cabriole legs endin...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Brass

Stunning Ex Display Emerald Green Velvet Large Ottoman Footstool or Bench Seat
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning large Perfect Furniture Collections LTD green velvet oversized ottoman footstool or bench A very good lo...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Custom Somnus Bench with Flute Detailing in Boucle and Antique Brass Plated
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Somnus possesses the qualities of sumptuous glamour; an ideal combination for the bedroom. The textured, Ivory Boucle Fluted upholstery provides the sumptuous, dreamy aura, while the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ercole Bench Upholstered in Novasuede with Metal Powder Coated Legs
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Get ready to boldly elevate your interiors with Casa Botelho's Ercole Bench. This stunning piece exudes an unapologetic sophistication through its sleek lines, indulgent materials, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Benches

Materials

Steel

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Crane Fonda Pink Patterned and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Teal Cowhide and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Custom Somnus Stool with Flute Detailing in Boucle and Antique Brass plated
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
A glamorous combination of textured, sumptuous ivory bouclé fluted upholstery and metallic detailing come together to create the Somnus stool. The perfect accompaniment to a dressing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Red Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Mustard Cowhide and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Rio Pouf with Curvature Collection and Brass or Steel Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Trench Ultrasuede and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Mustard Velvet and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Mousse Leather Antracite Grey and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pouf Pentagon Shape in Ultra-Leather in Tan Color and Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Rio II Fabric and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Green Ultra Suede and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf in Quilted Velvets and Brass or Steel Powder-Coated Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Light Tan Ultraleather and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Ink Cowhide and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Navy Ultrasuede and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
While symmetry is a signature design style of Casa Botelho, we love to create visual challenges and balance proportion with peculiarity. The Pentagon appears frequently in our newest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Green Cowhide and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ermes Pentagon Brasilia Pouf with Curvature Collection and Brass or Steel Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Trophy Stool
Located in London, GB
The trophy stool is unexpected and eye-catching, it is perfect as an ottoman or seating at a vanity or console. Hand shaped, polished brass, copper and blackened steel details are...
Category

2010s British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Trophy Stool
Trophy Stool
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Bisi Stool in Oak Corian Brass and Leather by Felice James
By Rebecca James, Felice James, Andrea Felice
Located in London, GB
The bisi stool is constructed from blackened oak, liquid and solid brass, corian and is upholstery in a hair on cowhide. The stool can be upholstered in the material of your choic...
Category

2010s English Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Bench in Oak and Elm with Copper Detail
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A stunning handcrafted Living Edge Bench in Oak and Elm. A most eye-catching piece with its naturally shaped living edge oak. A perfect shape for a corner bench or centerpiece to any...
Category

2010s English Benches

Materials

Copper

Oak and Brass 'Bisi' Stool by Felice James
By Andrea Felice, Rebecca James
Located in London, GB
An alluring stool that boasts a hair on cowhide upholstered seat to compliment it’s oak and liquid brass frame. Stool can be purchased with existing fabric or with COM. Perfect for b...
Category

2010s English Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Oak and Brass 'Bisi' Stool by Felice James
Oak and Brass 'Bisi' Stool by Felice James
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
English Kilim Ottoman
Located in Culver City, CA
This interesting oval ottoman was custom-made in England in the 1980s. It has turned wood feet on casters and wheels. It is upholstered with a beautifully woven 1920s Kilim rug and t...
Category

20th Century English Kilim Furniture

Materials

Metal

English Kilim Ottoman
English Kilim Ottoman
H 13 in W 45 in D 25 in
Old Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Old Mahogany Serpentine Shaped (front & sides) Panelled Ottoman with lifting English Hide covered Top with Brass Nail Trim resting on Carved Legs with Brass Castors.
Category

Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Old Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Ottoman
Old Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Ottoman
H 19 in W 36.25 in D 22.5 in
English Upholstered Trunk or Pouffe Ottoman Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable English rectangular upholstered trunk or frame ottoman (pouffe), featuring an upholstered seat with hinged, tufted lid that lifts for storage, framed with acc...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

English Arts & Crafts Period Hammered Brass Coal Bin, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
With green leather upholstered seat/lid, decorated with nail head trim, on compressed bun feet, the interior with removable metal liner.
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Footstool / Ottoman with Antique Cast Iron Legs and Vintage Crewel Work
Located in Tetbury, GB
Beautiful bespoke made footstool / ottoman. A unique piece based around 4 cast iron legs, a modern handmade frame and then traditionally upholstered using a vintage crewel work. ...
Category

2010s British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Victorian Square Upholstered and Brass Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Covered in a gold linen velvet finished with a broad silk tape; mounted with brass carrying handles to the sides and raised on brass hairy paw feet issuing foliate sprays.
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

William Plunkett Blue Kingston Armchair & Ottoman
By William Plunkett
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by William Plunkett, the Kingston range was an innovative modular seating solution which has since become an icon of 60s furniture design. The frame o...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Three Aluminum cylinder base Mongolian curly Lamb hide poufs or stools
By Habitat International
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three welded seam cylinder base stools or ottomans with curly lamb covering . Made in England label on the underside . Clean originals some scuffs on bases .
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

19thC English Brass & Leather Club Fender
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC English Brass & Leather Club Fender (2 buttons missing) sku 988 W179 x D54 x H51 cm
Category

Antique 1890s English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19thC English Brass & Leather Club Fender
19thC English Brass & Leather Club Fender
H 20.08 in W 70.48 in D 21.26 in
Antique Late Victorian English Oak Footstool / Ottoman Lions Head Brass Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice antique hand made in England oak footstool with Lions head handles and Regency Blue velvet top A very well made and decorative piece, ...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Leather Waisted Ottoman with Fitted Mahogany Interior
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century waisted ottoman newly upholstered in England with hand dyed rich brown leather and brass tacks. The top hinges up and reveals a mahogany lined interior with maho...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ernest Race Flamingo Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Ernest Race, Race Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare set of 'Flamingo' lounge chairs was designed in 1959 by the English designer, Ernest Race. The same year the chair was introduced, it was granted the 'design of the year aw...
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Regency Brass Framed Chesterfield Bench Piano Stool New Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted Regency circa 1810-1820 brass bench stool. A very rare example, I have never seen this exact m...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Elephant Ottoman for Abercrombie & Fitch by Omersa for Liberty
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa, Liberty & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Developed initially for Liberty of London this leather elephant later became part of a collection of animals designed by Dimitri Omersa and sold in the US by Abercrombie and Fitch. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely crafted Edwardian bench topped with an exquisite faux leopard fabric accented by nailheads. The ottoman retains its original castors.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Benches

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Ottoman
19th Century English Ottoman
H 21 in W 22 in D 19.25 in
Antique Leather Bound Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style hand colored leather trunk in excellent condition with a lift up seat and plenty of storage inside. The leather is all hand tacked onto the frame and there ar...
Category

Vintage 1930s British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Bound Ottoman
Antique Leather Bound Ottoman
H 21.3 in W 30.3 in D 20.5 in
Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand embroidered Regency footstool with ornate bronze hairy paw feet from the Ian Thomas estate, dressmaker to Lady Diana A very g...
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Restored Military Campaign Stool Hand Dyed Brown Leather Cushion & Drawer Brass
By Campaigner
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign stool with hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned cushion and one internal drawer finished with brass fittings...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

English Wicker Garden Stool or Ottoman by Lloyd Loom
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Lloyd Loom stool or ottoman, synonymous with classic English style, featuring a rectangular seat of woven wicker and wire over a wood frame stretcher. Perfect for an indoor o...
Category

20th Century English Stools

Materials

Wire

Large English Ottoman or Stool Upholstered in Plaid
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English ottoman or stool featuring a rectangular cushion top, upholstered in plaid, over a frame with turned walnut legs and brass casters.
Category

Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of English 1870s Walnut Stools with Turned Legs and Newly Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English walnut ottomans or stools from the second half of the 19th century with newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of English walnut stools features a square linen ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

Antique Club Fender in Brass
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage brass club fender. A wonderful club fender with an open front, square brass uprights and brass base. The upholstered leather seat is 6 inches wide with the measurements insi...
Category

Vintage 1930s English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Antique Club Fender in Brass
Antique Club Fender in Brass
H 16.54 in W 42.52 in D 13.39 in
Rare and Oversized Mid-20th Century Leather and Brass Ottoman
Located in London, GB
This unusually oversized and striking circular leather and brass buttoned ottoman features hand dyed dark olive green leather with a brass stud trim. It is supported on five gilt bra...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Elephant Ottoman for Abercrombie & Fitch by Omersa for Liberty
By Liberty & Co., Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Developed initially for Liberty of London this leather elephant later became part of a collection of animals designed by Dimitri Omersa and sold in the US by Abercrombie and Fitch. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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British Metal Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of british metal ottomans and poufs is available at 1stDibs. We have 28 antique and vintage british metal ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. British metal ottomans and poufs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. British metal ottomans and poufs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small british metal ottomans and poufs measuring 9.85 inches across. Casa Botelho, Dimitri Omersa and Abercrombie & Fitch each produced beautiful british metal ottomans and poufs that are worth considering.

How Much are British Metal Ottomans and Poufs?

Prices for british metal ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, british metal ottomans and poufs begin at $695 and can go as high as $7,078, while the average can fetch as much as $2,114.

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.