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De Sede Black Pouf

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s
Black Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s

Black Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s. We have the same pouf in ivory color as you can see in the pictures. This will be sold in a separate offer.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ottoman
De Sede Ottoman

De Sede Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age. Multiple colors, sizes and shapes available - inquire f...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Mid-Century Swiss Ottoman, Black Leather, 1970s
De Sede Mid-Century Swiss Ottoman, Black Leather, 1970s

De Sede Mid-Century Swiss Ottoman, Black Leather, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Swiss (1970s) metal ottoman with an incurved, contoured seat upholstered in black leather, supported by a star-shaped, stationary base with small adjustable circular feet...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans

By De Sede

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age. Multiple colors, sizes and shapes available.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Design Black Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
De Sede Design Black Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s

De Sede Design Black Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in leucate, FR

Black patchwork leather storage ottomans with open top by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina. Good condition. 1970s. Many colors and sizes avail...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Black Leather Ottoman, Made in Denmark, Leather Patchwork, De Sede Style, Table
Black Leather Ottoman, Made in Denmark, Leather Patchwork, De Sede Style, Table

Black Leather Ottoman, Made in Denmark, Leather Patchwork, De Sede Style, Table

By De Sede

Located in Miami, FL

Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman made in Denmark. Great as ottoman or side table. Price is for one ottoman. In total two available. Two ottomans have sold.

Category

1990s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Patchwork leather Sqaure storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
Patchwork leather Sqaure storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.

Patchwork leather Sqaure storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

Patchwork leather Sqaure storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. Patchwork leather Sqaure storage ottoman, designed by Swiss designer De Sede.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann

De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As early as 1954 Robert Haussmann designed his famous metal ottoman RH-301 in chrome-plated flat steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Original De Sede DS 2018 Hocker Ottoman Leder schwarz Design
Original De Sede DS 2018 Hocker Ottoman Leder schwarz Design

Original De Sede DS 2018 Hocker Ottoman Leder schwarz Design

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen sehr gepflegten Vintage Ottoman des Schweizer Traditionsherstellers De Sede zum Verkauf an. Bei dem Hocker, der mit schwarzem Leder bezogen ist, handelt es sich um d...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag or Pouf, 1970
Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag or Pouf, 1970

Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag or Pouf, 1970

By De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

Brown vintage leather patchwork bean bag, late mid-century. Brown leather pouf or bean bag, very unique in its making and patina. The original leather is well preserved, shows som...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1980
Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1980

Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1980

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1980’s. Original with natural patina Measures 16.5” tall 30.5” x 30.5”

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy

By De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage ottoman or stool De Sede style from patinated brown grey black leather with black plastic feet Italy 1970s. The upholstered leather cloth shows stitched c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland

Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Green leather patchwork beanbag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Stunning coloring and patina on this leather that only gets better with time. Leather i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in black leather. The pouf is in very good condition. - Two identical in stock -

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Free DHL shipping

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s
Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s

Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Miami, FL

Black leather patchwork pouf, ottoman or footstool from Denmark, 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s

De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Cubes Ottomans, Switzerland 1970s
De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Cubes Ottomans, Switzerland 1970s

De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Cubes Ottomans, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede, De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair leather patchwork cubes ottomans by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. Brown leather in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann

De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As early as 1954 Robert Haussmann designed his famous metal ottoman RH-301 in chrome-plated flat steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian

De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Relax in style – in the salon-ready item of furniture. With its extravagant appearance, the DS-163 round armchair proves itself an extremely salon ready item of furniture – be it for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As a light, dainty high-back chair, the DS-23 is suitable as an individual armchair or to complement a seating group. The armrests are skillfully integrated into the body by the mast...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Pouf
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Pouf

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Pouf

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great patchwork leather pouf by De Sede with black leather strips. Great coloring and patina to leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Leather Poufs
De Sede Patchwork Leather Poufs

De Sede Patchwork Leather Poufs

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H 11 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

De Sede Patchwork Leather Poufs

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede. Triangular patchwork design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Patchwork Poufs
De Sede Leather Patchwork Poufs

De Sede Leather Patchwork Poufs

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive collection of vintage leather poufs by De Sede of Switzerland. Perfect for a living room, boutique hotel or retail store. Good vintage condition. Wear and patina vary through...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Green Leather Pouf
De Sede Patchwork Green Leather Pouf

De Sede Patchwork Green Leather Pouf

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H 15 in Dm 17 in L 15 in

De Sede Patchwork Green Leather Pouf

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous green leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Brown Leather Poufs
De Sede Patchwork Brown Leather Poufs

De Sede Patchwork Brown Leather Poufs

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous brown leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition. Matching pair available. Priced individually.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Chocolate Patchwork Pouf Ottoman, Circa 1970s
De Sede Chocolate Patchwork Pouf Ottoman, Circa 1970s

De Sede Chocolate Patchwork Pouf Ottoman, Circa 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing chocolate leather patchwork pouf ottoman by De Sede, 1970s, Switzerland. Great age and patina to leather. De Sede is thought by many to be the best quality leather furniture...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Ottoman
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Ottoman

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous patchwork black leather ottoman by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Ottomans
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Ottomans

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Ottomans

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous patchwork black leather ottomans by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition. Two available. Priced individually.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottomans
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottomans

De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottomans

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede with black leather strips. Great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition. Great accent piece. Four available in various deg...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ottoman
De Sede Ottoman

De Sede Ottoman

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H 15 in Dm 21.5 in

De Sede Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent brown leather patchwork ottoman by De Sede. Great patina to leather and in excellent vintage condition. Great extra seating and Classic design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Bean Bag
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Bean Bag

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Bean Bag

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous black leather patchwork bean bag by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition. Extremely comfortable. Fun accent piece.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Patchwork Leather Bean Bag
De Sede Black Patchwork Leather Bean Bag

De Sede Black Patchwork Leather Bean Bag

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous oversized black leather patchwork bean bag by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Good vintage condition. Wear to leather as shown. Extremely comfortable. Fun acc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather De Sede Ottoman with Storage
Black Leather De Sede Ottoman with Storage

Black Leather De Sede Ottoman with Storage

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in tan. Ottoman has storage inside. Good condition. Some wear to leather. Great accent piece.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Patched Ottoman by De Sede
Black Leather Patched Ottoman by De Sede

Black Leather Patched Ottoman by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great vintage leather ottoman by De Sede. Original black leather patches with nice patina and coloring. Filled with beans. Perfect size!

Category

20th Century German Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Ottoman
De Sede Leather Ottoman

De Sede Leather Ottoman

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H 14 in Dm 16.5 in

De Sede Leather Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great vintage leather ottoman by De Sede. Original brown leather patches with nice aged patina and coloring.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman

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H 12.25 in Dm 18.25 in

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome leather patchwork ottoman/pouf by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to black leather patchwork.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Brown Leather Ottomans
De Sede Patchwork Brown Leather Ottomans

De Sede Patchwork Brown Leather Ottomans

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous patchwork brown leather ottoman by De Sede. Great coloring and patina to leather. Very good condition. Great accent piece. Only one still available.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Style Black Leather Cube Ottoman with Feet
Mid-Century De Sede Style Black Leather Cube Ottoman with Feet

Mid-Century De Sede Style Black Leather Cube Ottoman with Feet

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century De Sede style black leather cube ottoman with feet. In original condition with visible wear, including scratching, consistent with its age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Black De Sede Inspired Round Dark Brown Patchwork Leather Ottoman
Black De Sede Inspired Round Dark Brown Patchwork Leather Ottoman

Black De Sede Inspired Round Dark Brown Patchwork Leather Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century round dark brown leather patchwork ottoman with patches radiating from central motif on top. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Seve...

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Pair of Patchwork Ottomans by De Sede
Pair of Patchwork Ottomans by De Sede

Pair of Patchwork Ottomans by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fanstastic pair of chocolate suede, patchwork ottomans by De Sede. Original suede in excellent condition. Filled with beans. Perfect size.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Suede

De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

De Sede Navy Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear appro...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Multi-Color Patchwork Leather Bean Bag
De Sede Multi-Color Patchwork Leather Bean Bag

De Sede Multi-Color Patchwork Leather Bean Bag

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous oversized multi-colored leather patchwork bean bag by De Sede. Unique coloring and patina to the leather. Good vintage condition. Wear to leather as shown. Extremely comfort...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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De Sede Black Pouf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the de sede black pouf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each de sede black pouf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and suede. There are 29 variations of the antique or vintage de sede black pouf you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer de sede black pouf, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A de sede black pouf made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a De Sede Black Pouf?

The average selling price for a de sede black pouf at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $13,900 for the highest priced.

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.