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Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes and fabric options available....
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Holly Hunt Donatella Fabric
By Mogens Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt Donatella Winter White fabric, with solid oak feet. The fabric is woven at one of the...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This examples are upholstered in a mustard moha...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Mohair, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar design - round ottoman.
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Gold Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Mohair
A Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Gold Mohair
By Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Custom size and fabric options ava...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Cone Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example show is upholstered in a 'Maple' sheepskin and feature oiled and...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Luupo ottoman in sheepskin by Dagmar
By Dagmar
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Luupo Ottoman offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option, available in two heights (low 40cm and heigh 45cm) and other finishes.
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Golden Brown Alpaca
By Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure golden brown alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and s...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes and fabric options a...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Dark Brown Alpaca
By Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Märta Blomstedt
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Covered Oak Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar design custom-made round ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These ottomans have oiled oak fram...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oa...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oa...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes and fabric options a...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes and fabric options a...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oil...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in Sahara sheepskin...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
A Large Handmade Ottoman In Vibrant Coloured Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A handmade one of a kind design with Missoni like Fabric upholstery and hand turned oak feet, which the design was taken from a bronze antique table leg. Made in London England.
Category
2010s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a 'Maple' sheepskin and feature oiled and ...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Oak Curule Stool/Ottoman, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Carved and upholstered oak curule stool/ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Contemporary pi Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the m...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Wood, Papercord
Pair of Custom Made Fumed Oak and Boucle Round Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design
Blek Ottoman
A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. These examples have frames in fumed oak with seats...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Contemporary pi Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Large Handcrafted Leather & Oak Ottoman
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Completely handcrafted large ottoman with a unique two tiered design (single tier also available if preferred). The framework is constructed from straight grained English oak for ext...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary Pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak, Papercord
Contemporary pi Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Papercord
Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co Attributed Circa 1920s
By Liberty of London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Egyptian Revival Light Slat Oak Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co attributed.
Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebe Stool.
Liberty & Company London /Leonard Wyburd.
This vintage 'Thebes' stoo...
Category
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the m...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak, Papercord
Pair of pi3 benches in Fumed Oak and Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Contemporary bench in FSC British fumed oak with FSC natural Danish cord handwoven seat. Dimensions are approximately 120cm L x 44.3cm H x 33cm D. Available as a pair.
This set is...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Contemporary pi Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Egyptian Revival Light Slat Oak Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, light, slat oak Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.
Category
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Materials
Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Covered Oak Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar design custom-made round ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These ottomans have oiled oak fram...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Boucle Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman.
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Pierre F...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Boucle Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman.
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Pierre F...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Cone Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a 'Maple' sheepskin and feature oiled and ...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Edwardian Brown Leather & English Oak circa 1900-1910 Small Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice original hand made in England oak & leather footstool
A good looking and functional small footstool, the ideal size for one person to ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 12.01 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk embroidered upholstery
This is without question the most iconic, fine furniture, high Vic...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Silk, Oak
H 16.93 in W 16.34 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Circa 1880-1900, Antique Victorian Ebonised Lion's Hairy Paw Feet Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, circa 1880-1900 Ebonised footstool with elaborate hand carved Lion’s hairy paw feet.
A very good looking well ...
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Materials
Oak
H 14.34 in W 14.97 in D 13.98 in
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Contemporary Pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Willow, Oak, Wood
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Ebonised Oak Slatted Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side / cof...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Limed Oak Slatted Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Contemporary pi Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Willow
Contemporary pi Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the m...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Rare Antique Georgian circa 1800 Footstool with Angel Cherub Upholstery Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Georgian circa 1800 scroll footstool with Cherub upholstery
What a find! This has to be the most sculptural and ornate li...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 8.67 in W 14.18 in D 13 in
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Fumed Oak Slatted Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Willow, Oak
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British Oak Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of british oak ottomans and poufs available for sale. British oak ottomans and poufs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. British oak ottomans and poufs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small british oak ottomans and poufs measuring 9.85 inches across. George Smith and par-avion co. each produced beautiful british oak ottomans and poufs that are worth considering.
How Much are British Oak Ottomans and Poufs?
British oak ottomans and poufs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1,076 and the highest can go for as much as $5,250.
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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