European Giltwood Ottomans and Poufs
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Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
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Wool, Giltwood
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Fabric, Giltwood
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Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Benches
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Satin, Giltwood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1810s French Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Velvet, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Faux Leather
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Benches
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s European Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Regency Footstools
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 1880s Italian Louis XIV Benches
Giltwood
Antique 1810s French Neoclassical Revival Benches
Giltwood
Antique 1810s French Neoclassical Revival Benches
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Stools
Gesso, Silk, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mohair, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
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Wood, Giltwood
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Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Giltwood, Wood
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Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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Upholstery, Giltwood
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Fabric, Giltwood
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Giltwood
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Giltwood, Upholstery
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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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