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Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of poufs style Giò Ponti Ico Parisi
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Lugo, IT
Couplings of poufs in good condition.
Non-period fabric with two stains of 1 and 2 cm in a pouf
Thank you
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D100 x W100 x H40 cm
Material: Venetian color glasses, Natural stones, Antique ceramic tiles, Marble
(Nero Belgio, etc) Iron base, Struct...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans or Poufs by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern hand-hammered and gilt iron benches / stools / poufs / ottomans by Pier Luigi Colli. The pieces show a bol...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Opus Garden Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the exquisite Opus Garden pouf with a captivating rust effect finish, meticulously crafted by the renowned designer Carlo Rampazzi. This piece features a hand-bended iron...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Opus Garden Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Opus Summer White Flower pouf designed by Carlo Rampazzi. This extraordinary piece boasts a meticulously hand-bended iron frame, thoughtfully treated with rust-resist...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French pair of benches made of handcrafted painted iron attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, in good condition. The Parisian stools are standing, sup...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 21.75 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Jean Raymond Picard Green Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French green fiberglass chair of the 1950s. Both are known to have been produced by "SETA," a French inte...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Alce Small Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Alce small ottoman, chromed by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W85, D60, H45
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retar...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Garden Pouf by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Garden Pouf by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D75 x W90 x H40 cm
Material: Venetian color glasses, Natural stones, Antique
ceramic tiles, Marble (Biancone, Nero belgio, etc...) Iron bas...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cement, Marble, Iron
Alce Large Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Alce large ottoman, chromed by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W85, D85, H45
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retar...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Pair of Alce Large Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Alce large ottoman, chromed by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W85, D85, H45
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Painted or chromed legs
Foam CMHR (high resilience and fla...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Set of Large Green Alce Sofa and 2 Large Ottomans by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of large Green Alce sofa and 2 large ottomans by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W200, D88, H82, Seat45 (3 Seaters Sofa), W85, D85, H45 (Ottoman)
Materials: Iron structure and MDF b...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Set of 2 Boomerang Stools by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Boomerang Stools by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: With backrest W47, D48, H108, seat 79, without backrest W47, D48, H79
Materials: Paint coated iron structure (copper /chrome...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French red fiberglass chair of the 1950s. Both are known to have been produced by "SETA," a French interi...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, pair of lounge chairs and pouf, champagne leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Window Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel window bench with a gilt iron frame and unattached burgundy and gold patterned seat cushion. (PALLADIO, ITALY)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ilmari Tapiovaara Cast Iron and Oak Stools, Finland 1960's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron and oak stools, the bases are solid iron with a dimpled motif while the top are solid oak, the design bears similarity to a Perriand model for Les Arcs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.
Environmentally conscious design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' White Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Strapontin' white hides stools by design Frères. Gilt wrought iron bases and white or cream hide seats. Upholstered firm for durability.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury French Iron Ottoman with Hairpin Legs and Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French ottoman with iron hairpin legs and recently upholstered seat cushion with self-welting. Iron shelf at 6" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.
Environmentally conscious design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' White Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Strapontin' white hides stools by design Frères. Gilt wrought iron bases and white or cream hide seats. Upholstered firm for durability.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.
Environmentally conscious design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A turn-of-the-century, forged iron, Savonarola chair featuring incised brass arms above turned stretchers capped by four, large finials. Finished with a contemporary, hand-sewn tuft ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Benches
Materials
Iron, Brass
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Footstools
Materials
Iron
Gilded Wrought Iron Curule or Savonarola Italian Hollywood Regency Vanity Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful, gilded wrought iron Italian Hollywood Regency vanity stool with twisted rope and tassels detail in a Curule or Savonarola style. This piece is in wonderful vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22.5 in W 28.25 in D 14.5 in
Leather Upholstered Puff Eve
By Maroeska Metz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Puff created in 1998 for a showroom of Yves saint Laurent.
Category
1990s Dutch Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Footstool
Located in New York City, NY
An original period wrought iron foot stool with circular pattern and double "U" shaped base finished in
satin / semi flat black finish.
Some old wear, barely discernible as shown...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
1980s Set of 3 German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Puff Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of 3 German abstract design upholstered iron puff chairs.
Measures: Small puff: 55 x 42 x 42 cm
Big puff: 51 x 75 x 75 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century German Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
French Triangular Pouf
Located in Stamford, CT
Metal framed poufs with Louis XV legs. Priced individually. 3 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Twisted Rope Design Iron Pouf, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Curule-base stool/ottoman, with a gilt-iron twisted rope base (previous green paint visible beneath), adorned with rosettes. Upholstered in vintage yellow and red rope-design...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint. Royal blue crushed velvet seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mondrian Red Bench in Leather with Pink Glossy Brass and Black Iron, Italy
By Nicola Falcone
Located in Firenze, IT
Mondrian Red Bench by Nicola Falcone
The structure is made of a rectangular seat upholstered in red leather with six black leather buttons that rest on an iron and brass frame. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Other Benches
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in
Mondrian Pink Pouf in Black and Pink Leather with Glossy Brass and Black Iron
By Nicola Falcone
Located in Firenze, IT
This pouf is composed of a padded cushion upholstered in pink leather with four large buttons in black leather resting atop a linear base of pink glossy brass and black lacquered iro...
Category
2010s Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Mondrian Blue Pouf in Leather and Glossy Brass and Lacquered Iron, Made in Italy
By Nicola Falcone
Located in Firenze, IT
Mondrian blue pouf by Nicola Falcone
This pouf is composed of a padded cushion upholstered in blue leather with four large buttons in black leather resting atop a linear base of p...
Category
2010s Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Mondrian Yellow Pouf in Leather with Pink Glossy Brass and Black Iron, Italy
By Nicola Falcone
Located in Firenze, IT
This pouf is composed of a padded cushion upholstered in yellow leather with four large buttons in black leather resting atop a linear base of pink glossy brass and black lacquered i...
Category
2010s Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Handmade Italian Midcentury Iron and Straw / Rattan Stool or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian midcentury stool / bench / ottoman incorporating elements of the neoclassical and the neo-Baroque in a modern context. The stool is composed of a handmade gilt wroug...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Leather Ottoman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Beautifully crafted wrought iron base with newly upholstered leather seat.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Directoire Style Bench in Iron With Bronze Mounts and Bronze Swan Head Motif In the Style of Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Directoire Style Bench in Iron With Bronze Mounts and Bronze Swan Head Motif
In the Style of Jansen
Category
Vintage 1970s French Directoire Benches
Materials
Iron, Bronze
H 27.5 in W 31.75 in D 20.5 in
Iron Bench by Jean Charles Moreaux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Woodstock, NY
Single wrought iron bench, with gilt surface, produced and designed by Jean Charles Moreaux, in the Regency taste. Paris France, in the 1940's. Complimented by a detatched white leat...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Distressed Leather and Gilt Metal Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite stool/bench or vanity stool, with leather cushion and faux tassel details. Great candidate for reupholstering, but the natural patination of the green leather is quite beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Stools Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large version of Pair of stools, poufs or ottomans by Pier Luigi Colli. Hammered wrought iron and gold leaf. Fully upholstered with alpaca mohair fabric. Famous design like Maison Ja...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Au Petit Parisien "Lion" Cast Iron Ottoman with Tufted Leather Top
By Au Petit Parisien
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary French "Lion" Cast Iron Ottoman with button tufted leather top by Au Petit Parisien. The cast iron base terminates in lion paw feet with manufacturer's tag, sturdy leat...
Category
Early 2000s French Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Large Antique French Louis XIII Style Tabouret, Needlepoint Upholstery, C. 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XIII, this large needlepoint upholstered tabouret is from France, circa 1870. Typical period motifs are noticeable, including the turned H-stretcher...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 16.125 in W 28 in D 24.25 in
Italian Neoclassical Style Iron and Brass Curule Bench with Lions Heads
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical style iron and brass Curule bench with lions heads.
Our vintage Italian Maison Jansen style bench is sold iron with four cast brass lions heads and paw feet.
T...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Hammered Iron Bench Styled After Giovanni Banci for Hermes
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand hammered iron bench with mohair upholstered bench.
Has a stunning x-frame design cross-stretcher passing through and iron ring.
Shows deep hammer makes throughout the legs, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Benches
Materials
Iron
H 20.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Bespoke Footstool / Ottoman with Antique Cast Iron Legs and Vintage Crewel Work
Located in Tetbury, GB
Beautiful bespoke made footstool / ottoman.
A unique piece based around 4 cast iron legs, a modern handmade frame and then traditionally upholstered using a vintage crewel work. ...
Category
2010s British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
H 21.26 in W 47.25 in D 74.81 in
1960s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Poufs
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lovely pairs of mid-century modern brown faux leather and iron poufs designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties. They are in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Stools Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of stools, poufs or ottomans by Pier Luigi Colli. Hammered wrought iron and gold leaf. Fully upholstered in bouclé fabric. A bench are available on my storefront. Famous design ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf
Luigi Colli Gilt Wrought Iron Blue Velvet Stools
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in IT
Pair of Pier Luigi Colli wrought iron stools from mid century period from Italy
Reupholstered in Blue Petrol velvet .
Legs are made of gilt wrought iron.
The typical work of Pier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Gilt Metal Stools by Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-twentieth century gilt iron stools, the upholstered drop-in seats above scrolling legs with X-form stretchers, with punch work throughout.
Attributed to Luigi Colli.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Iron
Valeria and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Ottomans in White Bouclè
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of ottomans designed by Valeria and Osvaldo Borsani from 1971 for TECNO.
The elegant ottomans have been restored in an elegant and warm soft white bouclè fabric.
The p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
In the Style of Giacometti Wrought Iron Stool with Bronze Finials and Feet
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wrought iron stool with cast bronze head finials and paw feet with side medallions. The shape and detailing are exceptional. A fabulous statement in newly upholstered Belgian Velve...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 20 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Stool Ottoman Style Borsani, Italy, 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Modern Italian stool from the early 1950s. High quality and unusual design made of square iron with details made of wood and a green padded bench. The considerable size looks like a ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Oval Pouf with Black and White Fabric Upholstery by Dedar
By Dedar
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This pouf features a wooden frame, iron feet caps and a new black and white patterned upholstery by Dedar.
It is vintage therefore it might show slight traces o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Stools Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of stools, poufs or ottomans by Pier Luigi Colli. Hammered wrought iron and gold leaf. Fully upholstered in bouclé fabric. A bench are available on my storefront. Famous design ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Curule Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 19th century Italian wrought iron folding Curule stool with a handstitched saddle leather seat and decorative floral rosettes on both sides where the legs cross. Curule se...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Wrought Iron Benches with Mohair Cushions
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic to intricate wrought iron work, Jean-Charles Moreux is synonymous with the use of hand wrought iron in an elegant and sophisticated twist. The pair of benches are a wonderful ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Stool with Bronze Finials, Medallions and Feet
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wrought iron stool with cast Bronze lion head, paws and Medallions. The shape and detailing are exceptional. A fabulous statement in newly upholstered cut velvet leopard, suiting a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 20 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
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European Iron Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of european iron ottomans and poufs available for sale. There are 45 antique and vintage european iron ottomans and poufs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. European iron ottomans and poufs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. European iron ottomans and poufs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large european iron ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller european iron ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 8 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many european iron ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Nicola Falcone, Pier Luigi Colli and Design Frères produced popular european iron ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.
How Much are European Iron Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for european iron ottomans and poufs start at $313 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,800.
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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