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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
Junior Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Encased in a magnificent shearling coat, this Moses Nadel Ottoman X Junior can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. Admire the detail of the...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Ottoman by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Together with the armchair and sofa already featured in a Tacchini re-edition in 2015, the Sesann ottoman continues the story of a vision of contemporary living that invites you to a...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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
Capper Bench by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper Bench- 56" and Comfort Zone by HBF fabric.
COM is also available, with a List price of $ 3,850.00.
Prices exclude packing.
The common language of “...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Fabric
Vintage Moroccan Grey Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco.
Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height.
Vintage Bohem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Capper Bench by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the capper bench- 84" and comfort zone by HBF fabric.
COM is also available, with a List price of $ 4,870.00.
Prices exclude packing.
The common language of “...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Fabric
Banded Ottoman 18" in White Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded detailing, the Banded Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Diamond Ottoman 22"Ø in Slate Blue Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tra...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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
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
Circular Stool in Gunmetal and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table Collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
De Sede Pouf 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful leather patchwork pouf from the 1970s, produced by Swiss company De Sede who is famous for their impressive leather work. A wonderful find that remains in good vintage co...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Gris Grey Patchwork Leather Storage Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede storage pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Detailed condition: Very good, this vintage item ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regular coffee table: Just add a la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
14"Ø Ottoman X in Dune Color Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Round, sculptural and uniquely abstract, crafted with our plushest shearling, the Ottoman X is the coziest of our ottoman collection.
Construction: Handcrafted to order in Long Is...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Leather
Modern Italian Re-vive Lounge Chair and Ottoman By Natuzzi Newly Upholstered
By Natuzzi
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Italian White Quilted Leather Re-vive Lounge Chair and Ottoman By Natuzzi Newly Upholstered in a High End Full Grain Soft Italian White Leather - Set of 2
The Natuzzi Re-v...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 furniture design. This little playful round ottoman with a curved seat is surrounded by a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Modern Moroccan Style Retro Pouf Set Upholstered in Brown & Beige Leather
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Moroccan style retro pouf set upholstered in brown & beige leather
Morocco Pouf Retro Set is a modern take on the traditional Moroccan poufs. The Morocco pouf set features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Fabric
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Eggplant Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair remains an icon of modernist chair design. This chair and ottoman, later Knoll productions, feature hand-polished premium...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the circular table collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mud Gray Big Bao Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
This original and stylish ottoman is made from a sewn leather hide which has then been folded like origami to set its shape. This cool and comfortable accessory will suit any modern ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Bombo "M" Pouf/Side TableDesigned by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First, there was an encounter between a designer,
Nestor Perkal, and the Oscar Maschera company. Then, there was
Argentina, his native land. While working with the company on
leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco.
Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height.
Vintage Bohem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Square Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The TAGLIA introduces the timeless fashion element of fringes to haute furniture design. This little playful square ottoman with a curved seat is surrounded by a dense skirt of Nabuk...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 60s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588, with Ottoman.
This set is designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
It is has the o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.01 in W 37.01 in D 36.23 in
Springer Era 1970s White Leather Ottoman on Lucite Legs
By Karl Springer
Located in Ferndale, MI
High style white leather ottoman on Lucite legs. Very well made. Leather shows patina more than age. Wrinkles in the original finish. Lucite also shows checking in the certain light.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Lucite
Ottoman with Corset Inspired Detail
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
A transformation of one of the most traditional garments in fashion into a contemporary unique chair – FASCETTA. The waisted shape is accentuated by a corset-inspired band with decor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Ottoman X 18"Ø in Grey Sheepskin by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured in shearling, the Ottoman X is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional leg rest, add ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Leather
De Sede DS-80 Blue Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
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H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
White Bao Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
This ultra cool and stylish ottoman is made from a sewn leather hide which has then been folded like origami to set its shape. A modern and comfortable addition to your favorite sitt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Throne Style Ottoman with Curved Seat
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The THRONE Ottoman: The shape of this timeless ottoman with its curved seat exudes luxury and sophistication. The elliptical base provides stability and is an elegant complement to t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Throne Style Ottoman with Curved Seat with Hand Carved Handles
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The shape of the THRONE ROYAL ottoman with its curved seat exudes luxury and sophistication. The elliptical base provides stability and is an elegant complement to the diligent uphol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
1980s Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Unmarked
16.5H x 21.5 D x 23.5 W
Original preowned vintage unrestored condition.
Plea...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Cemento Gray Bao Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
A fabulously stylish accessory that is made from a sewn leather hide which has then been folded like origami to set its shape, this unique ottoman will suit any modern decor in your ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Circular Stool in Satin Brass and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table Collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Stainless Steel Gold-Plated Outdoor Ottoman with Brown Leather Straps
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor ottoman
Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: white lacquered aluminum, metallic details: gold plated, upholstery: acrylic fabric, piping: outdoor ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.36 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regular coffee table: Just add a la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regular coffee table: Just add a la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ball Ottoman 18"Ø in Greige Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Round, sculptural and uniquely abstract, crafted with supple European leather, the Ball Ottoman has the cleanest silhouette of our ottoman collection.
Our ottomans are hand-filled wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Bag Aquamarine Pouf by Radice & Orlandini
By Radice Orlandini, MyHome Collection
Located in Milan, IT
Everyday, spacious bags inspired the whimsical design of this pouf, which incorporates a loose strap to be easily carried around in case of need for an extra seat or footrest after a...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-760 Small Ottoman in Taupe Upholstery by Geckeler Michels
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
According to the motto “less is more” the DS-760 Pouf presents itself unobtrusively, but nevertheless as an eye-catcher. Not only its two form variations show that the stool can be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Modern Outdoor Ottoman in Navy Blue with White Stainless Steel Base
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor Ottoman
Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: white lacquered aluminum, metallic details: nickel-plated, upholstery: acrylic fabric, pipping: outdo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elegance Pouf FB Collection
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
The Elegance pouf exudes an understated elegance with its simple cube silhouette. Upholstered in sleek white leather for a modern look, the design is detailed with classic rhombus qu...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-5 Large Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle 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
Abbracci Ottoman in Grey Leather with Polished Brass Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Upholstered Stool in Leather and Stainless steel metal "Linha" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Linha collection was designed from the top to bottom. The first piece of this collection is the planter pedestal. One of the other pieces in this collection is this upholstered s...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
De Sede DS-160 Stool in Turquoise Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various varia tions of armchairs with or without armrests as well as in termediate eleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
H 17.33 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Abbracci Large Ottoman in Grey Leather with Polished Brass Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Nickel Armchair and Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ultra luxurious version of The Inheritance collection armchair and ottoman has super soft white Mongolian sheepskin upholstery, black webbing and leather belts, and a polished n...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Grey Waxed Leather Ottoman with Charcoal Powdercoat Frame
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement.
This ottoman is upholstered in a light grey waxed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black 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
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Small Ottoman in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 11.82 in Dm 39.38 in
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle 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
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle 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
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Taupe Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
By De Sede, Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-7 Large Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
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Gray Leather Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gray leather ottomans and poufs is available at 1stDibs. We have 71 antique and vintage gray leather ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 56 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of gray leather ottomans and poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern gray leather ottomans and poufs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large gray leather ottomans and poufs, so small gray leather ottomans and poufs measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gray leather ottomans and poufs over the years, but those made by De Sede, Moses Nadel and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Gray Leather Ottomans and Poufs?
Prices for gray leather ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gray leather ottomans and poufs begin at $280 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,379.
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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Saarinen Leather
Cast Aluminum Lounge
Mid Century Ottoman Leather And Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chair Platner
Barcelona Chair Frame