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A Rare Wicker Upholstered Ottoman in French Green Finish
A Rare Wicker Upholstered Ottoman in French Green Finish

A Rare Wicker Upholstered Ottoman in French Green Finish

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

footings .This handsome ottoman is finished in a variegated French green finish with woven diamond designs

Category

Vintage 1910s American Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Fortuny Textile Pillows with Velvet Backs in Green Motif
Fortuny Textile Pillows with Velvet Backs in Green Motif

Fortuny Textile Pillows with Velvet Backs in Green Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

layered scrolling foliate motif in nuanced shades of moss green, celadon, and soft taupe against a warm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Ottomans and P...

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Hopi Ottoman Green Pattern by Marta Bakowski
Hopi Ottoman Green Pattern by Marta Bakowski

Hopi Ottoman Green Pattern by Marta Bakowski

Located in Geneve, CH

Hopi ottoman green pattern by Marta Bakowski. Dimensions:D 65 x W 65 x 44 cm. Materials: marble and

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Marble

Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Large — Talabartero Collection
Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Large — Talabartero Collection

Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Large — Talabartero Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Small — Talabartero Collection
Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Small — Talabartero Collection

Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Small — Talabartero Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Capped Green Leather Chesterfield Foot stool 1960s England
Capped Green Leather Chesterfield Foot stool 1960s England

Capped Green Leather Chesterfield Foot stool 1960s England

By Chesterfield

Located in Den Haag, NL

Classic Chesterfield foot stool .Mahogany base ,comes with a Capped Green Leather upholstery. Good

Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century French Wooden Ottoman with Green Upholstered Cushion
Mid-Century French Wooden Ottoman with Green Upholstered Cushion

Mid-Century French Wooden Ottoman with Green Upholstered Cushion

Located in High Point, NC

rounded edges and gently tapered legs, creating a balanced, grounded presence. Its textured green

Category

20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Zeno Eco Olive Green Velvet Ottoman by Brian Sironi
Zeno Eco Olive Green Velvet Ottoman by Brian Sironi

Zeno Eco Olive Green Velvet Ottoman by Brian Sironi

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

versatile addition to any living space. This exquisite pouf is designed with mid-century aesthetics that

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Large, Talabartero Collection
Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Large, Talabartero Collection

Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Large, Talabartero Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Small, Talabartero Collection
Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Small, Talabartero Collection

Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Small, Talabartero Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Moss Green Pure Mohair
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Moss Green Pure Mohair

Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Moss Green Pure Mohair

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Märta Blomstedt

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

premium, soft, pure moss grey / green mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Green and Tan
Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Green and Tan

Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Green and Tan

Located in New York, NY

A vintage wicker light-green seat or floor cushion with cotton insert and large 'X' stitching

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Wicker, Foam

Kir Royal Green Ottoman by Christophe de la Fontaine
Kir Royal Green Ottoman by Christophe de la Fontaine

Kir Royal Green Ottoman by Christophe de la Fontaine

By Christophe de la Fontaine, Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

both a Classic and a contemporary interior. The conical shape is entirely covered in an elegant green

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti
Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti

Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a soft padded pouf with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Jens Risom Danish Blue and Green Southwestern Pattern Upholstery
Jens Risom Danish Blue and Green Southwestern Pattern Upholstery

Jens Risom Danish Blue and Green Southwestern Pattern Upholstery

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a banded Southwestern blue and green patterned

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Couture Riga' Fringed Burgundy & Green Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Couture Riga' Fringed Burgundy & Green Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

Couture Riga' Fringed Burgundy & Green Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

obtained by combining extra-thin green and beige fringes adorns the cylindrical body, only contrasted by a

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

De Sede Forest Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
De Sede Forest Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland

De Sede Forest Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful forest Green leather patchwork beanbag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Hygge Stool Designed by Saccal Design House Boucle Green Travertino
Hygge Stool Designed by Saccal Design House Boucle Green Travertino

Hygge Stool Designed by Saccal Design House Boucle Green Travertino

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Hygge Collection is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal that Speaks of its Romanesque past by honoring the antiques geometris, such as the arch and the column. Saccal D...

Category

2010s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Travertine

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s

By Frantisek Jirak

Located in Almelo, NL

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s This striking mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

21st Century Green-Sand Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
21st Century Green-Sand Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion

21st Century Green-Sand Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion

By iota

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Green Sea Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Industrial Green Sea Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

Industrial Green Sea Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

The DUV Ottoman is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s a harmonious blend of industrial strength and natural beauty. The iron structure provides exceptional durability and stab...

Category

2010s Portuguese Industrial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Further Form Cube Ottoman, Cream and Green, in Stock
Further Form Cube Ottoman, Cream and Green, in Stock

Further Form Cube Ottoman, Cream and Green, in Stock

By Tamika Rivera, Fort Makers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Further forms are a grouping of bright and hairy ottomans that have creature-like qualities. Tamika Rivera sculpts the Forms by wrapping, knitting and knotting yarn and string onto s...

Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Yarn

Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a green fabric upholstered seat resting on a

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Zanotta Small Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Zanotta Small Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Zanotta Small Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta Small Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Zanotta Medium Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Zanotta Medium Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta Medium Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Zanotta Large Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Zanotta Large Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Zanotta Large Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta Large Sacco in Green Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

with an easy chair or be used as a low stool. A green cushion blends nicely with the natural properties

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal
Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal

Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, chromed metal, Italy, 1970s A striking and generously proportioned living room set from the 1970s, this set embodies the sleek elegance characteristic of the era. Desi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Pebble Scalloped Stools or Ottomans by Allermuir, Pair
Modern Pebble Scalloped Stools or Ottomans by Allermuir, Pair

Modern Pebble Scalloped Stools or Ottomans by Allermuir, Pair

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

Knoll or Herman Miller By Allermuir USA, 2017 Tubular steel legs, with original light green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Steel

Modern Pebble Scalloped Stool or Ottoman by Allermuir
Modern Pebble Scalloped Stool or Ottoman by Allermuir

Modern Pebble Scalloped Stool or Ottoman by Allermuir

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

Herman Miller By Allermuir USA, 2017 Tubular steel legs, with original light green upholstery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman
Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman

Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

addition to any luxury patio, poolside terrace, or conservatory. The muted sage green finish offers an

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in BAUD, FR

“Mushroom” ottoman by Pierre Paulin Produced by Artifort Original fabric upholstery Original design in very good condition Diameter: 49 cm Height: 40 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Grass Wool
Mushroom Ottoman in Grass Wool

Mushroom Ottoman in Grass Wool

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Grass" green wool fabric. Perfect for using as

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

pouf, another celebrated design that was featured in all of the top magazines. Perfect in combination

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Couture Geometric Riga Small Turquoise & Pink Ottoman
Couture Geometric Riga Small Turquoise & Pink Ottoman

Couture Geometric Riga Small Turquoise & Pink Ottoman

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

A vibrant turquoise hue was selected for the plush seat of this cylindrical ottoman, a seating solution whose stylish appeal is sealed by the striped design of its viscose fringes ou...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Couture Geometric Riga Medium Yellow & Turquoise Ottoman
Couture Geometric Riga Medium Yellow & Turquoise Ottoman

Couture Geometric Riga Medium Yellow & Turquoise Ottoman

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Lively and stylish, this cylindrical ottoman is a stunning piece sure to perk up otherwise dull corners of modern homes. Viscose fringes outline a striped design where the fresh comb...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Senzafine Armchair & Pouf  in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce
Senzafine Armchair & Pouf  in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce

Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Additional information: Material: Polyurethane Color: Green Dimensions: Seat: 100 x 85 x 77 cm Pouf: 62 x 62

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Plastic

Lime Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio
Lime Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio

Lime Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Lime Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Other

LOTO Pouf in Green Boucle by Peca
LOTO Pouf in Green Boucle by Peca

LOTO Pouf in Green Boucle by Peca

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

statement pieces that are both elegant and enjoyable. LOTO poufs are circular poufs are warm and inviting

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

Art Deco Lime Green Velvet Beech Circular Stool Pouf 1930s Austria
Art Deco Lime Green Velvet Beech Circular Stool Pouf 1930s Austria

Art Deco Lime Green Velvet Beech Circular Stool Pouf 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco Style vintage stool tabouret pouf from green velvet in circular shape and beech feet 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Malva Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio
Malva Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio

Malva Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Malva Green Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Stool Footrest Pouf Upholstered in Olive Green Bouclé, Spain, 2025
Stool Footrest Pouf Upholstered in Olive Green Bouclé, Spain, 2025

Stool Footrest Pouf Upholstered in Olive Green Bouclé, Spain, 2025

Located in Madrid, ES

This stool footrest pouf was produced in Spain in 2025 and features a compact, versatile design

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

ECO Pouf in Aqua Green and Brass plinth, Available Now
ECO Pouf in Aqua Green and Brass plinth, Available Now

ECO Pouf in Aqua Green and Brass plinth, Available Now

Located in Frazão, Porto

ECO pouf: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery An elegant piece, with a base in brushed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes
Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes

Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

(About the Piece) Measurements: Overall: 23”W x 24”H Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials ch...

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down

PLATEA Modular Angular Composition of Green Velvet Sofa and Revolving Pouf
PLATEA Modular Angular Composition of Green Velvet Sofa and Revolving Pouf

PLATEA Modular Angular Composition of Green Velvet Sofa and Revolving Pouf

By Fratelli Boffi, Storagemilano

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

effect based on consistency and contemporary rigor. The system of the pouf includes a rotating base that

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Platea Modular L-Shaped Green Velvet with Pouf Sofa by Storagemilano

Platea Modular L-Shaped Green Velvet with Pouf Sofa by Storagemilano

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

, complemented by a versatile pouf with a 360° rotating base for multiple seating positions. This customizable

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf
Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf

Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf

Located in Milano, IT

made of fabric reupholstered in purple and acid green velvet, very beautiful and eccentric.Its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Cookie Small Round Pouf in Extra Violet Green Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Cookie Small Round Pouf in Extra Violet Green Upholstery by Sergio Bicego

Cookie Small Round Pouf in Extra Violet Green Upholstery by Sergio Bicego

By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A new evolution of Saba poufs, Cookie are available in a round or square format and are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Haven Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Haven Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Haven Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

The haven pouf is a contemporary pouf with a simple, soft idiom. The haven pouf can be used in any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Velvet and Brass Poufs
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Velvet and Brass Poufs

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Velvet and Brass Poufs

Located in Miami, FL

Two Italian Green Velvet and Brass Poufs with Ornate Hand Crafted Brass Designs on the Base. The

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Couture Geometric Decò Green Pouf
Couture Geometric Decò Green Pouf

Couture Geometric Decò Green Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

retro-chic. The cylindrical silhouette is enlivened by dynamic velvet upholstery in deep peacock green

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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Green Pouf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the green pouf you’re looking for. Each green pouf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and plastic. If you’re shopping for a green pouf, we have 147 options in-stock, while there are 185 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the green pouf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A green pouf made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made green pouf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lorenza Bozzoli Design, De Sede and Houtique are consistently popular.

How Much is a Green Pouf?

The average selling price for a green pouf at 1stDibs is $1,782, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $41,365 for the highest priced.

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.