Unavailable|$6,300
Polished steel and leather ottoman stool by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in New York, NY
Very nice ottomans stool made with polished steel, bronze and leather
Bronze, Iron
Unavailable|$2,000 / item
Steel Legged Sheepskin Ottoman-Customizable
By Gregory Clark
Located in Wilton, CT
Steel legged Shearling ottoman-customizable This cute ottoman looks great as an accent piece in sheepskin or natural hair hide. Whimsical, super sturdy, and versatile. Can be cus...
Bronze, Steel
Unavailable|$2,000 / item
Steel Legged Upholstered Ottoman-Customizable
By Gregory Clark
Located in Wilton, CT
Customizable steel legged upholstered ottoman This cute ottoman looks great as an accent piece in sheepskin or natural hair hide. Whimsical, super sturdy, and versatile. Can be cust...
Bronze, Steel
Sold|$3,800
Pair of 1940s Poufs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1940s Poufs, leopard print, bronze. H: 52 cm, W: 62 cm, D: 36 cm
Bronze
Sold|$1,250 / set
Pair of Vintage Modern Poufs in European Gold Jacquard
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These beautiful 1980s poufs have been done in a gorgeous European Jacquard with a modern
Black Soft Leather Moroccan Pouf Ottoman with Gold Motifs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful great quality soft leather ottoman in black and gold motifs, nice quality light use
Leather
Sold|$1,595 / set
Pair of Metal Poufs Tufted Ottomans Stools Silver and Gold
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of silver metal poufs with gold lining. Very elegant. Now more than ever, home is
Metal
Postmodern Textured Brown Fabric Pouf Ottomans on Gold Base - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your interior design with the exquisite Textured Brown Pouf Ottomans, seamlessly combining
Metal
Sold|$2,800 / set
Soufflé Pair of Pouf Ottomans Bronze Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Soufflé pouf ottomans, stools on bronze bases with leopard upholstery.
Bronze
Brass Souffle Pouf Ottoman in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Winnetka, IL
Brass Souffle upholstered Pouf Ottoman having gold star on black ground upholstery with gold and
Brass
Glamorous Oversized Pair of Souffle Poufs in Velvet and Brass, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly glam pair of souffle poufs in the style of Karl Springer, 1970s. Completely restored
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$6,800 / item
St Paul Ottoman, Gold Bronze Legs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast gold
Brass
Sold|$6,800 / item
St Paul Ottoman, Gold Bronze Legs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast gold
Brass
Sold|$7,200 / item
St Paul Ottoman, Gold Bronze Legs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast gold
Brass
Mid-Century G. Pagano Curved Plywood and Gold Satin Ottoman, 1940s, Italy
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant and stylish pair of restored poufs or ottomans, with four legs in curved plywood with high
Fabric, Wood, Satin
Sold|$2,200 / set
Pair of Glamorous Faux Ostrich Neutral Beige Gold Cube Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous pair of cube shaped faux ostrich ottomans in a beigy gold color. Makes great floating
Ostrich Leather
Sold|$13,718 / item
Seat Cushion Moroccan Style Hand Embroidery Antique Gold and Silver Thread
By Susann Eschenfelder
Located in Hamburg, DE
, thread work in color antique gold and silver thread on silk velvet dedar Romeo and giulietta color 10
Silk, Velvet
Handmade Crochet Cotton and Polyester Blue and Gold Iota Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. Bright colored in blue and gold tassels, this cushion adds depth and color to its space. 100% hand knit
Leather, Cotton, Polyester
Studio Maison Nurita Melon Ottoman in White Tweed with Polished Gold Metal Base
Located in Toronto, ON
Elevate your space with the artistry of fine upholstery. This stunning hand-upholstered ottoman by Maison Nurita features a sculptural melon silhouette with elegant channelled sides,...
Metal
A pair of Chartreuse boucle Ottoman/stools with gilded bronze structure
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of Italian 1960s ottomans/poufs standing on 4 gilded bronze with patina legs newly
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$6,400
19th c. French Sociable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French four-seat sociable, original gold leaf
Gold Leaf
Sold|$1,950
French Art Deco Period Ottoman, circa 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period ottoman. Hand-carved feet with 23-carats gold leaf adorn this special piece
Gold Leaf
Sold|$4,500
Neoclassic Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval ottoman, wood base worked with whater GILD silver and gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
Sold|$4,400
Hand-Carved Wood Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved wood with 22-karat gold leaf on base. Leather upholstery with faux crocodile look in a
Gold Leaf
Sold|$4,800
Continental large gilded stool
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental large gilded stool angel face on top of each leg ending in paw feet. Upholstered with fabric with flower motif. 27" x 29" x 17" high PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NO...
Gold
Very Nice Sculptural Bronze Armchair and Ottoman in the Style of Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual armchair and ottoman all made in cast bronze Fabric is in great shape but could be more comfortable Armchair : 70 x 60 H 75 High2 43 cm Ottoman : 60 x 40 x 40 cm.
Bronze
Fantastic Pair of Italian Bronze and Iron Neoclassical Style Ottomans Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two black iron neoclassical benches or ottomans having decorative bronze swan heads, central medallion and fabulous webbed feet, lattice criss cross tops, and original faux leopard c...
Bronze, Iron
Sold|$6,600
St Paul Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast bronze legs, with an organic feel. The cushion is covered in a pale blue mohair with brown we...
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
French Painted & Parcel Gilt Stool C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted & parcel gilt stool upholstered in burlap with nailhead trim detail and button detail in the center.
Gold
Giacometti Style Lion Head Ottoman in Bronze & Iron with Faux Zebra Seat 1970s
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Alberto & Diego Giacometti style classic X form ottoman with lion heads and paw feet, bronze fittings on heavy iron frame faux upholstered zebra seat. In very fine original con...
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$4,390
Walter Lamb Ottoman
By Walter Lamb
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ottoman in patinated tubular bronze by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The rope has been recently replace. The item is in good overall condition.
Bronze
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Faux Bamboo Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square faux bamboo ottomans with upholstered cushion top. Frames are gilded and upholstery is green velvet.
Gold Leaf, Metal
Bronze 1970s Warren Platner Stool in Knoll Velvet Upholstery by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bronze Warren Platner ottoman from the 1970s upholstered in a Knoll 'Velvet' (Mohair) upholstery. In the 1960s, American designer Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculpt...
Bronze, Steel
1 of 3 Neoclassical French Benches Stools Ottoman Regency X Based America
Located in Miami, FL
Three beautiful French Neoclassical Hollywood Regency style benches, stools or ottoman with an X-base. The upholstered seats are in a mustard cord fabric and look great. The base has...
Gold Leaf
Moroccan Gold Color Hand Tooled Pouf Ottoman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gold color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical
Faux Leather
Sold|$400 / set
Pair of Gold Cube Upholstered Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of gold cube upholstery ottomans, Poufs. Use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools. Light and
Fabric
1980 Adolfo Gold Lace & Sequin Pouf Shoulder Cocktail Mini Dress Size 4
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
Early 1980s Adolfo sequined and beaded gold lace 3/4 sleeve mini dress with pouf shoulder. Gold
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Gold Pouf Stools by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Gold Pouf Stools by Marge Carson, circa 1980s. Signed with Marge Carson label underneath
Fabric
Moroccan Gold Color Hand Tooled Pouf Ottoman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gold color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical
Faux Leather
Sold|$7,500
Karl Springer Bronze Base Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare bronze base pouf ottomans by Karl Springer with recessed castors. Newly upholstered in furry
Bronze
Sold|$250
Ceramic Monk Sleeping on a Pouf
Located in Houston, TX
light red painted fabric and a gold pouf.
Ceramic
Pair of Karl Springer Style Brass Base Souffle Ottomans Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Karl Springer style brass base ottoman poufs. Black and gold upholstery on brass bases make
Italian Gold Leather Chesterfield Ottoman/Bench
Located in Austin, TX
Italian gold bench/ottoman in chesterfield style. This ottoman is made of leather with an original
Gold Leaf
Vintage Carved Wood Stool Hand Painted Gold Finish + Shearling Cushion
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elaborately carved wood foot stool with it's hand painted rich gold finish is newly
Sheepskin, Wood, Paint
Moroccan Oversized Yellow and Gold Tufted Floor Pillow Cushion
By Roche Bobois
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized silk square yellow and gold tufted floor seat yoga pillow. Handcrafted from silk sari
Silk
Pair of Mitchell Gold Bob Williams Ottomans
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams ottomans.
Upholstery
Oversized Silk Square Mauve and Gold Tufted Moroccan Floor Pillow
By Roche Bobois
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized silk square mauve and gold tufted floor seat yoga pillow. Handcrafted from silk sari
Silk
Italian Gold Gilt Metal Tassel Bench Stool
Located in New York, NY
Twisted metal legs with decorative metal tassels and original upholstered tufted seat cushion. Upholstered pad seat is removable if you prefer the metal mesh surface. (Measures: H wi...
Wrought Iron
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Gold and Pink Bevilacqua Silk Velvet Ottomans by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
with metallic gold trim. The center panels, thanks to our master upholsterer, are delicately tufted and
Silk, Velvet
Early 20th Century Ghana Hammered Bronze Elephant Seat
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Ghana hammered bronze elephant seat.
Bronze
Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand embroidered Regency footstool with ornate bronze hairy paw feet from the Ian Thomas estate, dressmaker to Lady Diana A very g...
Bronze
Edelman Cabernet Epi Leather Ottoman with Glass Ball and Bronze Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classically designed tufted ottoman which has been upholstered in world-class Edelman Leather. This ottoman is upholstered in Edelman's Epi Leather 'Sulky' in the colorway Cabernet, ...
Bronze
Pair of “X-Form” Ottoman or Stools, Mohair Upholstery, Style of Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage X-frame ottomans, style of Giacometti. Bronze handmade frame newly upholstered in olive mohair.
Bronze
Moroccan Gold Color Hand Tooled Pouf Ottoman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gold color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical
Faux Leather
Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pouf 1960s 22k Gold Shoji Sake Bottle & Glasses Set by Imperial Glass Co. Vintage Imperial Glass Co
Mohair, Upholstery
Sold|$20,000 / set
Franck Evennou, Pouf Trèfle, Set of 3 Ottomans, Bronze, France, 2020
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
Franck Evennou has a poetic language inspired by nature, and by all subjects that carry the residue of their pasts. His works, particularly in bronze, possess a powerful nostalgic qu...
Alabaster, Bronze
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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