Large Round Ottoman
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Maple
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé
2010s Footstools
Leather
2010s Italian Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1990s European Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Horn, Leather
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fur, Rattan
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
2010s Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools
20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s French Ottomans and Poufs
Tapestry, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Indian Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Foam, Wood
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Cowhide
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1990s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton
2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
20th Century French Vases
Crystal
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Oak
20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Art Deco Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Large Round Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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