Olivia Leather Pouf by Filippo Dini
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
This comfortable, blue leather pouf features a central horn inlay and burnished brass-finished wood
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Olivia Leather Pouf by Filippo Dini
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
This comfortable, blue leather pouf features a central horn inlay and burnished brass-finished wood
Metal
$15,004 / item
H 17.33 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Beautiful Ottoman Composition Made of 1 Central Element and 8 Lateral Elements
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Fabric
Rencontre Moi Modular Sofa Touch Sella Leather
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
terminal module, n.3 pouf 105 modules, n.2 central modules and upholstered with Touch Leather Sella color
Leather, Fabric
$7,457 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.64 in D 32.68 in
"Perlage" Outdoor Swing in Aluminum Upholstered in Bouclé and Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
sofas, a central pouf, a chaise longue to extend the space and a charming armchair, sold separately
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 51.58 in
21st Century Goa Pouf and Central Table by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
different materials meet to create infinite compositions. GOA Pouf and Central Table Paisley-shaped table
Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 51.58 in
21st Century Goa Pouf and Central Table by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
different materials meet to create infinite compositions. GOA Pouf and Central Table with Paisley-shaped
Metal
1800s Central European Tree-Stump Pouf with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
A hollowed tree trunk from Poland, circa 1800 fashioned into an elegant wooden pou. The natural contours of the stump create a unique shape, while the organic finish lends a rustic t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Spectacular Hollywood Regency Round Plush Pouf
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer in a room, this rare find offers sitting in the round on a plush "pouf" with
Vintage Central European Leather Pommel Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This leather pommel horse was made in Central Europe, circa 1950. A unique bench with a sense of
Leather, Wood
Vintage Central European Leather Pommel Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This leather pommel horse was made in Central Europe, circa 1950. A unique bench with a sense of
Leather, Wood
Vintage Central European Leather Pommel Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This leather pommel horse was made in Central Europe, circa 1950. A unique bench with a sense of
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Central European Leather Pommel Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This leather pommel horse was made in the former Czechoslovakia, circa 1950. Originally used by gymnasts for swinging and balancing exercises, this pommel horse features a low seat, ...
Metal
Central European Tree Trunk with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Carved out of a tree trunk circa 1800 and freshly upholstered, this original Polish pouf - is
Upholstery, Wood
Central European Tree Trunk with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden pouf was made in Poland. Crafted from a tree trunk, the smooth patina and
Wood
Central European Tree Trunk with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden pouf was made in Poland. Crafted from a tree trunk, the smooth patina and
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Central European Tree Trunk with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden pouf was made in Poland. Crafted from a tree trunk, the smooth patina and
Wood
Vintage Central European Leather Pommel Horse Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This leather pommel horse was made in the former Czechoslovakia, circa 1950. Originally used by gymnasts for swinging and balancing exercises, this pommel horse features a low seat, ...
Metal
20th Century Central European Leather Gym Pommel Horse
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage leather pommel horse from Central Europe. This long, unique bench, built for exercise
Leather, Wood
Vintage Pouf Star Motif Skai Faux Leather Moroccan Style 60s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large and high-quality vintage pouf with a central star motif and faded oriental patterns
Faux Leather
Sold
H 11 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Low Stool Leather Suitcase Central American Mayan Motif Angel Pazmino
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Chula Vista, CA
suitcase Central American Mayan motif attributed to Angel Pazmino. Unmarked. Dimensions: 21 1/2
Leather
Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather and wood ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Numbered. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
Sold
H 22.84 in W 22.84 in L 22.84 in
Pouf / Ottoman Made from a Vintage Central Asian Samarkand Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size out of cotton fabric to accommodate filling material. Dry clean only.
Cotton
Sold
H 22.45 in W 26.38 in D 7.09 in
Pouf / Ottoman / Floor Pillow Made from a Vintage Central Asian Tashkent Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size out of cotton fabric to accommodate filling material. Dry clean only.
Silk
Circular Pouf Upholstered in Velvet and Central Band Made of Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular pouf upholstered in velvet and central band made of brass.
Brass
Vintage Pouf Star Motif Skai Faux Leather Moroccan Style 1960s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large and high-quality vintage pouf with a central star or sun motif and a small star in
Faux Leather, Paper
Ottoman Pouffe Stool Crimson Beige Fortuny Damask Wendy Vanderbuilt Lehman
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This beautiful, large, ottoman is extremely versatile as it comprises four individual sections which can be used as independent two-seat ottomans/pouffes/stools which fit together to...
Damask
Classical Vintage Midcentury Empire Inspired Upholstered Bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a midcentury classical Empire, inspired upholstered bench. This bench has a Classic Empire style curved leg with new upholstery in a tiger pattern chenille. The bench is in d...
Wood
Pair of Cameroon Stool with Custom Tribal Pattern Fabric Cushions
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine, compatible pair of West African single trunk carved ottoman or footstools that have a custom upholstered seat cushion. The trunks are hand-carved in traditional tribal style,...
Sold
H 19.69 in W 30.71 in D 4.34 in
Pouf / Ottoman / Floor Pillow Made from a Vintage Central Asian Tashkent Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size out of cotton fabric to accommodate filling material. On this piece the reverse of the suzani used for the surface. Dry cl...
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Andre Dupre Bauhaus Pouf Stool Chromed Steel and Black Rubber, Knoll 1950s
By Knoll, Andre Dupre
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century stool in chromed tubular steel and black knotted rubber cord. This stylish object was designed by Andre Dupre and produced by Knoll during 1950s. This polyhedri...
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq Material: Iroko Wood and Burned Steel Dimensions: Dimensions: 50 cm H x 30 cm W Made by hand, in Belgium. Arno Decl...
Steel
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
Candelera 02 by Federico Stefanovich
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
Candelera 02 is a large-format mobile light sculpture made of steel. In addition to presenting itself as a sculptural composition, its starting point is completely functional. Pro...
Steel
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
Blown Glass
Sold|$4,000
H 67.25 in W 64.97 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, 1912–1930 - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet dating from approximately 1912–1930, spanning the late Taishō to early Shōwa period. Originally used in a study, the piece features twenty-four pan...
Wood
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...
Fabric, Glass
$35,091 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
Linen, Velvet, Foam
$1,814
H 59.06 in Dm 16.15 in
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. In spectacular conditi...
Metal, Steel
Made To Order Italian Travertine Dining Table Customizable
Located in London, London
Dining table Made to order in Italy Travertine Oval top Oval shaped column base Size can be customised. The second set of photos shows a 160cm top table. Contemporary
Travertine
$12,510 / set
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with beveled drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Pair of Shagreen Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century modern walnut desk, expertly designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the 1950s. This exquisite piece showcases four functional pull-ou...
Steel
Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier wood rustic Swedish 18th century, Sweden. A chandelier made in Sweden during the 18th century. Body in wood with candleholders in metal for 16 candles.
Metal
Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Full
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
This bed is designed to accommodate a contemporary aesthetic. This design is carefully handmade, featuring detailed construction and traditional technique which utilizes the interloc...
Ash
Majolica Jardiniere
By Holdcroft Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Large Majolica jardinière or planter with flying black bird and white orchid flower on a turquoise ground. Matching underplate has key pattern border. Attributed to: Holdcroft.
Majolica
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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