Late 20th Century Wool Ottomans and Poufs
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Mohair
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Alpaca
1990s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Steel, Gold Leaf
1990s Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 1860s Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools
Brass
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Carbon Fiber
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Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Late 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Wool
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mohair
Late 20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Angora, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Brutalist Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Cotton, Hemp, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wool
Vintage 1980s Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Cotton, Polyester
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Upholstery, Bouclé
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Antler
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wool
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Walnut
1990s English Country Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Benches
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Benches
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
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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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