Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian upholstered pitch pine ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Victorian Country House Ottoman. The frame i...
Upholstery, Pine
Late 19th Century English Ottoman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good-sized late 19th Century English mahogany ottoman. With ample storage and upholstered in a paisley linen.
Upholstery, Mahogany
IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare Antique original, William IV Circa 1830 large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leath...
Leather, Hardwood
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The frame is oak, the upholstery is silk embroidered and very sophisticated indeed This is an ottoman stool as you can see so has internal storage, there are some light marks here...
Silk, Oak
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H 19.5 in W 47 in D 18 in
English Tufted Leather Ottoman with Giltwood Frame and Storage, circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tufted leather ottoman with storage, giltwood frame and feet from the early 20th century.
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
An English Upholstered Ottoman or Bench, Circa 1870
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular ottoman / small storage trunk with a cushioned lift top tapers to a wood base on castors.
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H 18.51 in W 42.13 in D 25.6 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather otto...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 12.8 in W 47.45 in D 28.15 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, William IV Circa 1830 very large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather ...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 19.49 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage Please note the delivery fe...
Leather, Oak
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H 22 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
Arts and Crafts Ottoman with All Round Carved Floral Details and Storage Inside
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts ottoman with all round carved floral decoration professionally re upholstered in a quality thick floral fabric with carved detail all around the upper edges and to th...
Oak
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H 15 in W 51 in D 24 in
A Large Upholstered Ottoman or Window Seat This piece is upholstered with a be
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Upholstered Ottoman or Window Seat This piece is upholstered with a beautiful chinoiserie designed linen fabric, it has a green background and is decorated with giant pink ...
Linen
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H 19.89 in W 54.93 in D 21.07 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Flamed Hardwood Hall Bench Ottoman
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather hall bench or ottoman with huge amounts of internal storag...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century, English Mahogany and Tufted Leather Ottoman with Storage
Located in Richmond, VA
Sharp 19th century English tufted leather and mahogany ottoman with storage. Small coffee table size.
Leather, Mahogany
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H 17.92 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 in
Antique Chesterfield Regency circa 1820 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Chesterfield tufted pitch pine ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Regency green velour Country...
Upholstery, Pine
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H 20.08 in W 40.75 in D 18.9 in
Antique Original Thomas Brooks Victorian Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Footstool
By Thomas Brooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite original stamped Brooks Limited (Thomas Brooks) fully restored hand dyed Chesterfield brown leather ottoman with internal storage A very c...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 15.36 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Stunning Victorian circa 1860 Oxblood Leather & English Walnut Footstool Ottoman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning original Victorian walnut and oxblood leather ottoman with internal storage A very good looking and well made period stool, cir...
Leather, Walnut
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H 19.3 in W 38 in D 18.9 in
Restored Antique Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Ottoman Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Antique Victorian, fully restored, hand dyed cigar brown leather ottoman with large amounts of internal storage and original porcelai...
Leather
Antique William IV Studded Leather Ottoman Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique William IV leather upholstered ottoman with useful storage inside. It has a padded seat, concave sides and a hinged seat that lifts up to reveal a newly upholstered interior.
Leather, Mahogany
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H 17.33 in W 59.65 in D 26.19 in
RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made, one of a kind, fully restored Antique Circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield ottoman with i...
Leather, Hardwood
English storage ottomans
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Upholstered storage ottomans with wooden base and casters(brown fabric)Small white ottoman 21" x 20" x 19"H $750.00 Great seating bench in front of the bed.
Wood, Fabric
English Storage Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian period English storage ottoman with hinged top newly upholstered in vintage French linen having mahogany trim and bun feet.
Mahogany
Tufted Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
late 19th century tufted ottoman with removable lid for storage, on casters, with original horsehair upholstery
Wood, Muslin
Antique English Tufted Storage Bench on Fluted Legs with Casters
Located in Black Rock, CT
An English storage bench dating to the late Victorian - early Edwardian period, c.1880–1910. The piece features a tufted upholstered top, double nailhead trim, and turned, fluted leg...
Brass
An English Walnut Ottoman c1870
Located in London, GB
Made during the Aesthetic period c1870 this ottoman or stool with storage is very good English quality.
Walnut, Ebony
Ottoman armoire, walnut with mother of pearl inlaid decoration
Located in New York, NY
An Ottoman armoire, walnut with mother of pearl inlaid decoration, with mirrored door and lower drawer, arched top with carved decoration, Damascus, late 19th century
Width-40...
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror
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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