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Tribe Geometric Brown and Shiny Fringes Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli
Tribe Geometric Brown and Shiny Fringes Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli

Tribe Geometric Brown and Shiny Fringes Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

dash of quiet elegance. Distinguished by an array of fringes gathering in a dynamic, tribal-style

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Velvet

21st Century New Collection Lyra Fringes Ottoman Made in Portugal by Ottiu
21st Century New Collection Lyra Fringes Ottoman Made in Portugal by Ottiu

21st Century New Collection Lyra Fringes Ottoman Made in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

A graceful nod to movement and artistry, the Lyra Ottoman enchants with its fluid form and tactile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Suede

"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details
"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details

"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

, black and light pink. The Revoar ottoman has fringes and chain handles made with leather threads braided

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Sparkle Gray Ottoman with Silver Fringe

Sparkle Gray Ottoman with Silver Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, this alluring couture ottoman will be a stylish statement piece in a

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Beech

Contemporary Round Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail
Contemporary Round Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail

Contemporary Round Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail

By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC

Located in Miami, FL

The TAGLIA round leather ottoman introduces the timeless fashion element of fringes to haute

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Square Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail
Contemporary Square Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail

Contemporary Square Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail

By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC

Located in Miami, FL

little playful square ottoman with a curved seat is surrounded by a dense skirt of Nabuk leather fringes

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Round Ottoman Wood Structure Fabric or Leather Matching fringes
Round Ottoman Wood Structure Fabric or Leather Matching fringes

Round Ottoman Wood Structure Fabric or Leather Matching fringes

By sicis

Located in London, GB

, and the fringes at the base give the Khiva ottoman a sophisticated and unique look. Perfect for modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Sparkle Bean Green Ottoman with Gold and Green Fringe

Sparkle Bean Green Ottoman with Gold and Green Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

An original piece of functional decor with a glamorous appeal, this ottoman by designer Lorenza

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Black Oval Ottoman with Black and Silver Fringe
Sparkle Black Oval Ottoman with Black and Silver Fringe

Sparkle Black Oval Ottoman with Black and Silver Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

bedroom, entryway, or living room, this original ottoman showcases a dramatic look thanks to the black

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Nude Cotton Velvet with Fringe
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Nude Cotton Velvet with Fringe

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Nude Cotton Velvet with Fringe

Located in Viseu, PT

delicate fringe detail, adding texture and character to its simple yet refined design. Daisy pouf is

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Blue Cotton Velvet with Fringe
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Blue Cotton Velvet with Fringe

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Blue Cotton Velvet with Fringe

Located in Viseu, PT

delicate fringe detail, adding texture and character to its simple yet refined design. Daisy pouf is

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown Cotton Velvet with Fringe
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown Cotton Velvet with Fringe

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown Cotton Velvet with Fringe

Located in Viseu, PT

delicate fringe detail, adding texture and character to its simple yet refined design. Daisy pouf is

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Sand Cotton Velvet with Fringe
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Sand Cotton Velvet with Fringe

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Sand Cotton Velvet with Fringe

Located in Viseu, PT

delicate fringe detail, adding texture and character to its simple yet refined design. Daisy pouf is

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick Cotton Velvet with Fringe
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick Cotton Velvet with Fringe

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick Cotton Velvet with Fringe

Located in Viseu, PT

delicate fringe detail, adding texture and character to its simple yet refined design. Daisy pouf is

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Burnt Orange, Silk Fringes La Folie
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Burnt Orange, Silk Fringes La Folie

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Burnt Orange, Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Stone Green Cotton Velvet with Fringe
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Stone Green Cotton Velvet with Fringe

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Stone Green Cotton Velvet with Fringe

Located in Viseu, PT

delicate fringe detail, adding texture and character to its simple yet refined design. Daisy pouf is

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

Small Ottoman w Leopard, Gold Velvet + Macrame Tassel Fringe and Twig Tape
Small Ottoman w Leopard, Gold Velvet + Macrame Tassel Fringe and Twig Tape

Small Ottoman w Leopard, Gold Velvet + Macrame Tassel Fringe and Twig Tape

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sexy leopard jacquard ottoman with golden velvet seat, macrame hemp tassel fringe and twig tape

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet, Hemp, Twig

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Wine Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Oval Upholstered Tufted Ottoman
Oval Upholstered Tufted Ottoman

Oval Upholstered Tufted Ottoman

Located in Dallas, TX

Oval tufted ottoman with fringe detail at skirt. Upholstered in Robert Allen Dewdrop Fern Fabric

Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Sparkle Pink Pouf with Gold Fringe
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Gold Fringe

Sparkle Pink Pouf with Gold Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

showcases a powder pink velvet padded seat and a magnificent fringe of gold lurex. Part of the Sparkle

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe
Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe

Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

upholstered seat and matching lurex fringe. A chic addition to a living room dominated by a cool chromatic

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe

Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

-colored lurex fringes that add a rich chromatic contrast and dynamism. Available in other colors and sizes

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Lilac Pouf with Gold Fringe

Sparkle Lilac Pouf with Gold Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

with the vibrant and glamorous, cascading fringe of gold lurex threads. This piece from the Sparkle

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Copper Pouf with Copper Fringe
Sparkle Copper Pouf with Copper Fringe

Sparkle Copper Pouf with Copper Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

with a warm copper velvet upholstery on the padded seat and a shimmering fringe of lurex fringes in

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Couture Violet Pouf with Geometric Fringe
Couture Violet Pouf with Geometric Fringe

Couture Violet Pouf with Geometric Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

-woven, viscose fringe. Reminiscent of tribal motifs, layers of long beige fringe are accented by

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Green Pouf with Gold Fringe

Sparkle Green Pouf with Gold Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

is upholstered in soft velvet in a delicate green hue complemented by a cascading hand-woven fringe

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Orange velvet with two-tone fringes pouf
Orange velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

Orange velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf
Green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

Green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Lilac Velvet with Two-Tone Fringes pouf
Lilac Velvet with Two-Tone Fringes pouf

Lilac Velvet with Two-Tone Fringes pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Yellow Velvet with Two-Tone Fringes Pouf
Yellow Velvet with Two-Tone Fringes Pouf

Yellow Velvet with Two-Tone Fringes Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Ndidi Ottoman in Black Leather
Ndidi Ottoman in Black Leather

Ndidi Ottoman in Black Leather

Located in New York, NY

Crafted with a seamless blend of three layers of leather fringe, the Ndidi Ottoman boasts a

Category

2010s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Light blue velvet with two-tone fringes pouf
Light blue velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

Light blue velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Orange Velvet with Two-Tone Fringe Stripes Pouf
Orange Velvet with Two-Tone Fringe Stripes Pouf

Orange Velvet with Two-Tone Fringe Stripes Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Pink Velvet with Two-Tone Fringe Stripes Pouf
Pink Velvet with Two-Tone Fringe Stripes Pouf

Pink Velvet with Two-Tone Fringe Stripes Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Big round bordeaux velvet with two-tone fringes Pouf
Big round bordeaux velvet with two-tone fringes Pouf

Big round bordeaux velvet with two-tone fringes Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Ndidi Ottoman in Cream-Stone Leather
Ndidi Ottoman in Cream-Stone Leather

Ndidi Ottoman in Cream-Stone Leather

Located in New York, NY

Crafted with a seamless blend of three layers of leather fringe, the Ndidi Ottoman boasts a

Category

2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Bronze Metallic Leather Fringed Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Bronze Metallic Leather Fringed Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

Bronze Metallic Leather Fringed Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

captures and reflects light with sophisticated dynamism. Its design features geometric fringes inspired by

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Gleaming Brown Leather Gold Fringes Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Gleaming Brown Leather Gold Fringes Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli

Gleaming Brown Leather Gold Fringes Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

with its lustrous allure. The seatings of the signature fringed poufs have been enveloped into foil

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

KIR ROYAL/P Pouf with Green Fringes and Velvet
KIR ROYAL/P Pouf with Green Fringes and Velvet

KIR ROYAL/P Pouf with Green Fringes and Velvet

By Christophe de la Fontaine, Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

trimming and fringe. With a wooden structure, plush padding, and luxurious black velvet upholstery, it

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Big round acid green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf
Big round acid green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

Big round acid green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

A bold reinterpretation of the signature round collection with striped fringe. Initially designed

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

21st Century Pleasure Pouf in Fabric and Decorative Fringe
21st Century Pleasure Pouf in Fabric and Decorative Fringe

21st Century Pleasure Pouf in Fabric and Decorative Fringe

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

. Padding in foam. Upholstery in fabric MIL.21.08 with capitonné and decorative fringe.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

21st Century Madeleine Pouf in Fabric with Decorative Fringe

21st Century Madeleine Pouf in Fabric with Decorative Fringe

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

MIL.18.14 and MIL.18.12. Decorative fringe.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Couture Geometric Riga Large Orange & Green Ottoman
Couture Geometric Riga Large Orange & Green Ottoman

Couture Geometric Riga Large Orange & Green Ottoman

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

A fresh mint-green tone and a delicate off-white shade were selected for the viscose fringes

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Couture Beige Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Couture Beige Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Couture Beige Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

enduring comfort. The hand-woven fringes are painted and arranged in a geometric, tribal-inspired pattern

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Treasure Blue Velvet Brown Fringes Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Treasure Blue Velvet Brown Fringes Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli

Treasure Blue Velvet Brown Fringes Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Couture Beige Pouf with Line Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Couture Beige Pouf with Line Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

effortlessly into the fringe bottom. The cushion edge has a delicate gold thread accented by a geometric, block

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Couture Bordeaux Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Couture Bordeaux Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Couture Bordeaux Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

hand-woven, viscose fringe. Reminiscent of tribal motifs, layers of long beige fringe are accented by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Light Blue Pouf with Light Blue and Silver Fringe
Sparkle Light Blue Pouf with Light Blue and Silver Fringe

Sparkle Light Blue Pouf with Light Blue and Silver Fringe

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant pouf showcases a cascading fringe of light blue and silver lurex threads enclosing the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Moroccan Floor Pillow Bohemian Pouf with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes
Moroccan Floor Pillow Bohemian Pouf with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes

Moroccan Floor Pillow Bohemian Pouf with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan floor pillow bohemian pouf with silver sequins and long fringes. This handcrafted vintage

Category

20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Sequins

Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

tribal motifs composed of hand-loomed and painted fringe. Layers of long light-blue fringes contrast with

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Couture Dark Green Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Couture Dark Green Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Couture Dark Green Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

by flowing layers of multi-colored fringe. Hand-woven and painted, layers of long white fringes and

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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Fringe Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fringe ottoman you’re looking for. Each fringe ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a fringe ottoman, we have 38 options in-stock, while there are 110 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fringe ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right fringe ottoman, those designed in modern, Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fringe ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Houtique, Carolina Micó Navarro and Lorenza Bozzoli Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fringe Ottoman?

A fringe ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $758, while the lowest priced sells for $190 and the highest can go for as much as $189,667.

Finding the Right Ottomans-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.

Questions About Fringe Ottoman
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The point of an ottoman is mainly to provide a place for you to rest your feet so that you can relax with your legs elevated. 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. Large ottomans can also double as extra seats, and some have hidden storage for throws, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of ottomans.