The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman is designed and
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Checkerboard Ottoman
Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman is a delightful fusion of classic elegance and contemporary
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By Karl Springer
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Vintage circa 1980s souffle pouf ottomans in terra cotta, rust and golden yellow checkerboard
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Custom Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman, for Tara Cain Design, 74 W x 28 D x 19 H in
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H 19 in W 74 in D 28 in
Custom Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman, for Tara Cain Design, 74 W x 28 D x 19 H in
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman is designed and
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
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Warped Checkerboard Velvet Mushroom Ottoman in Burnt Orange
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a white and burnt orange warped checkerboard
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Materials
Fabric
Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth checkerboard ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our best-selling wool and jute
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth Checkerboard Cube is designed and handcrafted from our best-selling wool and jute
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Jute
Pair of Walnut Checkerboard or Chess Game Cube Ottomans, circa 1965
By Lane Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of walnut checkerboard or chess game cube ottomans, circa 1965. Fully restored in showroom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
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Finding the Right Ottomans-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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