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
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Jute
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
Wool, Jute
Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman is a delightful fusion of classic elegance and contemporary
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Souffle Pouf Ottomans Pair on Wheels
By Karl Springer
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage circa 1980s souffle pouf ottomans in terra cotta, rust and golden yellow checkerboard
Fabric
Sold
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
Wool, Jute
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
Fabric
Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth checkerboard ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our best-selling wool and jute
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
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
Naugahyde, Walnut
$10,197 / set
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
Metal
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
Iron
$142 / item
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Ametista II Brick & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Cotton, Velvet
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Post Mundus Chair in Beech
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five pieces of bent wood make up the unique profile of Post Mundus, the chair designed by Martino Gamper that plays on the iconic lines of the historic Austrian brand. Irony and ligh...
Wood
Sintra Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood. This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Oak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Loveseat, Wood and Mocha Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in New York, US
Mid-Century Scandinavian 2-Seater Setee in Wood and Bouclé Fabric, 1950s. Reupholstered in mocha sheepskin
Sheepskin, Wood
$15,000
H 37 in W 90 in D 30 in
Black Walnut Live Edge Bench, G7 Summit ‘Bench in the Woods’ - In Stock
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
A contemporary spin on an iconic bench - handcrafted in rich American black walnut this spindle-backed bench with exaggerated hand-turned legs makes a perfect entry bench. Joinery is...
Wood, Walnut
Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A 'Datillo' petite writing desk / table by Paolo Buffa and produced by Galdino Maspero in stained beech wood and walnut. With two drawers on the left hand side underneath a rectangul...
Beech, Walnut
Lacquered Burl Wood Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Milo Baughman style lacquered burl wood side table.
Wood, Burl
$17,728
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
LUte OD Out/Indoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning Lute OD Out/Indoor Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a pure brass cylindrical wall sconce in a patinated un-lacquered brass finish. An all brass fixture, with illuminatio...
Brass
Palmyre Side Table by EBUR
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmyre Side Table by EBUR Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 63 cm. Materials: Sucupira, bronze. Weight: 14 Kg. The Palmyre side table in sucupira, with its jagged forms, is inspired by ...
Bronze
The Forsyth Waterfall Bench in Zebra, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Waterfall Bench is designed and handcrafted in Saint Louis. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pa...
Zebra Hide
$24,228 / item
H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 87.8 in
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue crafted by Cassina. Originally designed in 1940 for a Japanese client, this piece is a t...
Bamboo
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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