English Leather Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1980s English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s English Country Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1870s English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Recent Sales
Antique 1880s English Victorian Blanket Chests
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Leather
2010s English Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Leather, Oak
2010s English Organic Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century English Kilim Furniture
Metal
2010s English Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Crystal
Vintage 1970s English Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1990s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Other Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Classical Roman Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1990s English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Country Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century English Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fruitwood
20th Century English Tudor Benches
Brass
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Hardwood, Leather
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s English Regency Stools
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Georgian Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Doors and Gates
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
English Leather Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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