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Ottoman ouf DROVA 4 in White color by WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 choose your fabric
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusion of form and function. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 18.2 in W 25.2 in D 19.7 in
Footstool, Black Steel and Vegetable Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 18.2 in W 25.2 in D 19.7 in
"Caballito Blanco Grande" Ottoman Designed by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestor Perkal’s inspiration rides the White Horse.
With the bridle loose and reins held tight, he has illustrated and narrated the story of that image, seen as a child in a neighborh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
"Caballito Blanco #Blanco Lungo" Bench Designed Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestor Perkal’s inspiration rides the White Horse.
With the bridle loose and reins held tight, he has illustrated and narrated the story of that image, seen as a child in a neighborh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava 'Splaf' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for Vibieffe, 'Splaf' lounge chair with ottoman, grey boucle fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, circa 1970
Extremely comfortable and soft lounge chai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather Sample
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Pouf Loop Wool fabric by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Created in the form of a continuous loop, the design piece encourages to think
w i d e r…
Fully functional and comfortable, the pouf Loop brings a strong accent t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
"Caballito Blanco Grande" Ottoman Designed by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestor Perkal’s inspiration rides the White Horse.
With the bridle loose and reins held tight, he has illustrated and narrated the story of that image, seen as a child in a neighbor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Swivel Ottoman in Black Leather and Steel Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, poof or footstool, chrome-plated steel, black leather, Europe, 1980s
A minimalist and durable swivel footstool, featuring a chromed metal base and sleek black leather uphol...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana ottoman designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic ottoman has been beautifully upholstered in a luxurious sage green Rosemary Halgarten fabri...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Scarpa for Cassina Soriana Ottoman in Leather, Italy-1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A piece with a special place within the canon of 20th century design—the Soriana ottoman. With a vise-like grip, the metal structure holds the armchair, with its biodegradable intern...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Arne Norell 'Ari' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB, 'Ari' lounge chair and ottoman, patinated black leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1966
The lounge chair and accompanying ottoman, known as the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
De Sede 'S231' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, set of lounge chair and ottoman, model ''S231'', brown cognac leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s
This lovely chair by De Sede is based on a solid construction...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nucci Pouf
Located in Paris, FR
Pouf Nucci with wooden structure, upholstered and
coverd with white pearled fabric and with 2 feet base
in blackened steel.
Also available with other fabrics or leather, on request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Carlo De Carli Pair of Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Beige Corduroy & Steel
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, pair of armchairs with ottoman, model '915', nickel-plated steel, corduroy, Italy, 1969
Elegant, tubular lounge chairs designed by Carlo de Carli (1910-19...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 34.06 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome w White Faux Patent Leather Swiveling Ottomans
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Swiveling Ottomans from Italy C1970. Large spacious square seat area of 22x 22 with a Height of 17 sitting on a heavy weighed round chrome base. Very sturdy. Will p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Round Stools or Poufs in Black Boucle with Black and Brass Legs, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of round stools or poufs handmade in Florence, Italy, by a master furniture artisan. Round seats upholstered in variegated boucle fabric by Dedar in black, muted yellow and ivor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Footstools
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This rare stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra &...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pouf Loop upholstered by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Created in the form of a continuous loop, the design piece encourages to think
w i d e r…
Fully functional and comfortable, the pouf Loop brings a strong accent t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pouf Loop Boucle fabric by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Created in the form of a continuous loop, the design piece encourages to think
w i d e r…
Fully functional and comfortable, the pouf Loop brings a strong accent t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Franco Campo lounge chair & ottoman, 1 of 2 sets ever produced, Authenticated
By Franco Campo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare elegant lounge chair and ottoman set from a hand crafted edition of just two sets that were designed by Franco Campo in 1960 for his family and a close friend ,the lou...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel, Steel
H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 32.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Metal Stool, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage stool from woven rattan and black metal feet designed and manufactured Vienna 1950s.
A stunning and comfortable lightweight stool from woven rattan with f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 17.52 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Galore Module Pouf Vintage Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Module Pouf vintage rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D75 x W75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
Wei...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Modern Stools in White Fiberglass and Black Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools or footstools, fiberglass, coated steel, Europe, 1960s
This stool embodies a minimalist aesthetic, characterized by its straightforward design with streamlined contours and...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Galore Module Pouf Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Module Pouf Amber by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D75 x W75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
Weight: 15...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Galore Module Pouf Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Module Pouf dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D75 x W75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
Weigh...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Galore Module Pouf Burnt Orange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore module pouf burnt orange by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
W...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Galore Module Pouf Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Module Pouf Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D75 x W75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
Weight...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Galore Module Pouf Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore module pouf grey melange by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
W...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Galore Module Pouf Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Module Pouf Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D75 x W75 x H 44 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system.
Wei...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Nest Round Sofa Planter by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Nest round sofa planter by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W140, D140, H44
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all our cushion f...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Steel
Giorgetti Otto Pouf Ottoman in Olive Nubuck Leather and Extractable Pewter Table
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Tulsa, OK
Giorgetti’s Otto pouf ottoman plays on the surprise effect: the padded foam seat reveals a removable, swivel table in painted steel. These comfortable and attractive seats are uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Modernist Upholstered Tubular Steel Stool, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist upholstered tubular steel stool, Germany, 2015.
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Shinto Pouf by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Shinto Pouf by Domkapa
Materials: Fabric (Helmand 02), black texturized steel, gold brushed stainless steel.
Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H 38 cm.
Also available in different mate...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Pair of '915' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, pair of '915' lounge chairs with ottoman, chrome-plated steel, cognac leather, Italy, design 1969
Beautiful set of armchairs and ottoman designed by Ita...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nicole Pouf by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Nicole Pouf by Domkapa
Materials: velvet (Neva 2206), black texturized steel.
Dimensions: W 94 x D 74 x H 44 cm.
Also available in different materials.
A British-inspired des...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pigro Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pigro sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W 182, D 90, H 77, seat 42
Materials: pine wood structure, tablex and particles board.
Steel structure painted or chromed.
Foam CMHR (hig...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Steel
Aniston Chaise Sofa by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Aniston Chaise sofa by Domkapa
Materials: Fiber. Black Texturized steel.
Dimensions: W 230 x D 181 x H 83 cm.
Also available in different materials.
Aniston sofa is a modern d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Guariche Pair of Minotaur Stools, France 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Minotaur stools in leather with black enameled steel bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Large Modernist Customizable Tubular Steel Stool, Fabric / Leather Upholstery
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Large customizable tubular steel stool with fabric / leather upholstery. Timelessly elegant stool in a Classic design. Light appearance with refined, rounded details and Material con...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel, Brass
Modernist Customizable Tubular Steel Stool, Fabric / Leather Upholstery
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable tubular steel stool with fabric / leather upholstery.
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
De Sede DS-2030 Black Leather Armchair and Footstool by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, De Sede
Located in Torquay, GB
Superb leather armchairs and matching footstools designed by Hans Eichenberger for De Sede of Switzerland.
In colour black and resting on black powder coated steel base.
Very sturd...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These rare, very early examples ,of Zanuso's 'Senior' chair are identified by their artisan crafted wood frames which were soon replaced by a more cost effective pressed steel constr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 34.85 in
Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand Designed by ETC ETC
By Schönbuch
Located in New York, NY
in steel, powder-coated black, fine structure .198,
upholstered foam seat,
coat stand holds up to 20 kg when evenly distributed
TILDA is a versatile and intriguing interior access...
Category
2010s German Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Grey Curly Shearling Ottoman with Shiny Nickeled Golden Steel Band, C14
By Norki
Located in ROSHEIM, FR
The C14 ottoman by Norki is a real piece of Art.
All our pieces are made from a range of available materials which we select depending on size and availability in order to keep the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Steel Ottoman Mies Van Der Rohe Style with Grain White Leather, Italy, 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian steel ottoman in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe. It consists of a steel structure and four tube legs. The seat is made of foam and reupholstered with white grain leather and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Organic Turtle Shaped Velvet and Brass Stool or Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Organic Velvet and Brass stool or ottoman consisting in a brass structure Turtle shaped adorned with velvet shell.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Stools
Materials
Steel
Pouf Marilen with Backrest, Faux Leather, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Caballito Blanco Piccolo" Bench Designed by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Nestor Perkal, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestor Perkal’s inspiration rides the White Horse.
With the bridle loose and reins held tight, he has illustrated and narrated the story of that image, seen as a child in a neighborh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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European Steel Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of european steel ottomans and poufs available on 1stDibs. Find 86 antique and vintage european steel ottomans and poufs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 86 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of european steel ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. European steel ottomans and poufs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some european steel ottomans and poufs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller european steel ottomans and poufs, measuring 8 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european steel ottomans and poufs over the years, but those made by Casa Botelho, Jover + Valls and La Famiglia Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Steel Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for european steel ottomans and poufs start at $98 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $3,225.
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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Mirrored Make Up Table
Tobia Scarpa Dining Set
Blue Painted Dining Chairs
Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs 1950s
Lounge Side Chair Ottoman
1940s Tufted Chair
Metal Vintage Spring Chair
Make Up Table With Mirror
Venice Clothing
Small Library Chair
Small Library Chairs
Dark Green Leather Chair
Lounge Chair Star Base