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Leopard Print Ottoman

Karl Springer Style Leopard Print Ottoman Pouf Stool Mid Century Modern
Karl Springer Style Leopard Print Ottoman Pouf Stool Mid Century Modern

Karl Springer Style Leopard Print Ottoman Pouf Stool Mid Century Modern

By Karl Springer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Karl Springer style leopard print ottoman, pouf or stool, American, circa 1970s. Recently

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Round Ottoman, Newly Upholstered in Designer Leopard Print Chenille
Round Ottoman, Newly Upholstered in Designer Leopard Print Chenille

Round Ottoman, Newly Upholstered in Designer Leopard Print Chenille

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Round ottoman 33-in diameter, newly upholstered in designer leopard print chenille, button-tufted

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Early 2000s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Rectangular Ottoman with Black Leopard Print Stripe Velvet and Fringe
Vintage Rectangular Ottoman with Black Leopard Print Stripe Velvet and Fringe

Vintage Rectangular Ottoman with Black Leopard Print Stripe Velvet and Fringe

Located in Amityville, NY

Vintage rectangular ottoman with new leopard or cheetah animal print and black stripe velvet and

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Stool in Leopard Print & Embossed Velvet
Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Stool in Leopard Print & Embossed Velvet

Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Stool in Leopard Print & Embossed Velvet

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

This striking round stool features a tactile mix of leopard-printed hair-on-hide and animal-pattern

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs feature plush leopard print upholstery and walnut legs

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Macassar Ebony Short Stop Ottoman with Leopard Print Upholstery
Macassar Ebony Short Stop Ottoman with Leopard Print Upholstery

Macassar Ebony Short Stop Ottoman with Leopard Print Upholstery

By Gregory Clark

Located in Wilton, CT

Short stop ottoman in absolute and Macassar ebony's with leopard print upholstery Practical as

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2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Ebony, Macassar

Napoleon III Style Gilded Leopard Print Rope and Tassel Chair and Ottoman
Napoleon III Style Gilded Leopard Print Rope and Tassel Chair and Ottoman

Napoleon III Style Gilded Leopard Print Rope and Tassel Chair and Ottoman

Located in Dallas, TX

carved wood barrel back frame, gold finish. Upholstered in leopard print, this seat is perched atop

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Pair of Leopard Print Ottomans
Pair of Leopard Print Ottomans

Pair of Leopard Print Ottomans

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H 18.5 in W 28 in D 23 in

Pair of Leopard Print Ottomans

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elevate your decor with these stunning custom upholstered leopard print ottomans on carved mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Berhardt Leopard Print Ottomans Stools Nailhead Newly Upholstered
Pair of Berhardt Leopard Print Ottomans Stools Nailhead Newly Upholstered

Pair of Berhardt Leopard Print Ottomans Stools Nailhead Newly Upholstered

By Bernhardt

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant, newly upholstered in leopard print ottomans poufs with nailheads all around. The

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Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottoman
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottoman

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottoman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin, Marge Carson

Located in Houston, TX

Regency Parsons ottoman, stool or bench has been professionally upholstered in a leopard print chenille

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chenille

Large 1990s Custom Leopard Print Ottoman/Coffee Table
Large 1990s Custom Leopard Print Ottoman/Coffee Table

Large 1990s Custom Leopard Print Ottoman/Coffee Table

Located in Charleston, SC

upholstered in a leopard print fabric. Very well made and upholstery is in very good condition. Circa late

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Leopard Print Ottoman, Circa 1970s
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Leopard Print Ottoman, Circa 1970s

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Leopard Print Ottoman, Circa 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern leopard print upholstered stool or ottoman In the manner of Milo

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leopard Printed Upholstered Ottoman
Leopard Printed Upholstered Ottoman

Leopard Printed Upholstered Ottoman

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H 18 in W 38 in D 30 in

Leopard Printed Upholstered Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faux leopard printed upholstered ottoman. Great statement piece in any room!

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Velvet Leopard Print Upholstered Ottoman
Velvet Leopard Print Upholstered Ottoman

Velvet Leopard Print Upholstered Ottoman

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H 19 in W 21.5 in D 16.5 in

Velvet Leopard Print Upholstered Ottoman

Located in Astoria, NY

Velvet Leopard Print Upholstered Ottoman. 19" H x 21.5" W x 16.5" D. Provenance: From an 880 Fifth

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Stylish Pair of Leopard Print Velvet Upholstered Ottomans
Stylish Pair of Leopard Print Velvet Upholstered Ottomans

Stylish Pair of Leopard Print Velvet Upholstered Ottomans

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sexy matching pair of box pleated leopard print sumptuous velvet upholstered ottomans.

Category

1990s North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Large Vintage Cloverleaf Leopard Print Velveteen Pouffe / Ottoman USA 70s / 80s
Large Vintage Cloverleaf Leopard Print Velveteen Pouffe / Ottoman USA 70s / 80s

Large Vintage Cloverleaf Leopard Print Velveteen Pouffe / Ottoman USA 70s / 80s

Located in Hastings, GB

Gorgeous vintage American cloverleaf-shaped leopard pouffe / ottoman. The top part is sprung

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Modern Soufflé Pouf or Ottoman in Leopard Print and Brass, 1970s
Karl Springer Modern Soufflé Pouf or Ottoman in Leopard Print and Brass, 1970s

Karl Springer Modern Soufflé Pouf or Ottoman in Leopard Print and Brass, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, 1970s Leopard print upholstery, with brass-wrapped base. Measures: 25.5"W x 25.5"D x 19"H

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Leopard Velvet Ottomans - a Pair
Vintage Boho Leopard Velvet Ottomans - a Pair

Vintage Boho Leopard Velvet Ottomans - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

in luxurious, plush velvet with a vibrant leopard print, these ottomans exude a glamorous, bohemian

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench
Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench

Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench

Located in Queens, NY

contoured seat upholstered in faux leopard fur fabric, with turned central stretcher, resting on 4 paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm

Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench
Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench

Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench

Located in Queens, NY

contoured seat upholstered in faux leopard fur fabric, with turned central stretcher, resting on 4 paw feet

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Contemporary Printed Leopard Chenille Poofs - a Pair
Vintage Contemporary Printed Leopard Chenille Poofs - a Pair

Vintage Contemporary Printed Leopard Chenille Poofs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fab pair of vintage printed leopard poofs. Beautiful contemporary shape. Great for additional

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Alex Ottoman by Hickory Chair
Alex Ottoman by Hickory Chair

Alex Ottoman by Hickory Chair

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H 18 in W 52 in D 36.5 in

Alex Ottoman by Hickory Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Print " ALEX " cocktail ottoman by Hickory Chair Designed to accommodate an optional serving tray in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Leopard Print Velvet Upholstered Swivel Chair and Ottoman
Bespoke Leopard Print Velvet Upholstered Swivel Chair and Ottoman

Bespoke Leopard Print Velvet Upholstered Swivel Chair and Ottoman

Located in West Hartford, CT

Newly reupholstered in a velvet leopard print, this chair and matching ottoman has 360 degree

Category

Early 2000s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Leopard Print Tulip Chair and Ottoman Set After Pierre Paulin, 1960s
Mid Century Leopard Print Tulip Chair and Ottoman Set After Pierre Paulin, 1960s

Mid Century Leopard Print Tulip Chair and Ottoman Set After Pierre Paulin, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Deland, FL

. The prior owner had the set re-upholstered in Leopard print and show little to no wear on the fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottomans
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottomans

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottomans

By Billy Baldwin, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Marge Carson

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Leopard print ottomans. This stunning pair of Hollywood regency

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chenille

Pair of Colby Cube Ottoman Stools Leopard Cheetah Print Fabric by Barclay Butera
Pair of Colby Cube Ottoman Stools Leopard Cheetah Print Fabric by Barclay Butera

Pair of Colby Cube Ottoman Stools Leopard Cheetah Print Fabric by Barclay Butera

By Barclay Butera

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of "Colby" cube ottoman stools with leopard/cheetah print fabric by Barclay Butera. Items

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Colby Cube Ottoman Stools Leopard Cheetah Print Fabric by Barclay Butera
Pair of Colby Cube Ottoman Stools Leopard Cheetah Print Fabric by Barclay Butera

Pair of Colby Cube Ottoman Stools Leopard Cheetah Print Fabric by Barclay Butera

By Barclay Butera

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of "Colby" cube ottoman stools with leopard/cheetah print fabric by Barclay Butera. Items

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of X-Form Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Ottomans with Leopard Print Fabric
Pair of X-Form Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Ottomans with Leopard Print Fabric

Pair of X-Form Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Ottomans with Leopard Print Fabric

Located in New York, NY

A pair of X form gilt metal faux bamboo ottomans with leopard print fabric, leg supports ending in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Leopard Print Chair and Ottoman
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Leopard Print Chair and Ottoman

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Leopard Print Chair and Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Lauren mahogany leopard print chair and ottoman. Has a solid mahogany frame, original

Category

1990s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1930's French Hand Carved Walnut Ottoman with Leopard Print Upholstery
1930's French Hand Carved Walnut Ottoman with Leopard Print Upholstery

1930's French Hand Carved Walnut Ottoman with Leopard Print Upholstery

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A charming French hand carved walnut bench ottoman with new leopard pattern upholstery. The fabric

Category

Vintage 1930s French Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Custom Leopard Print Ottomans by Irwin Feld
Pair of Custom Leopard Print Ottomans by Irwin Feld

Pair of Custom Leopard Print Ottomans by Irwin Feld

Located in New York, NY

Great pair of leopard velvet barrel shaped ottomans.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Leopard Print Cowhide Ottoman
Vintage Leopard Print Cowhide Ottoman

Vintage Leopard Print Cowhide Ottoman

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H 20 in W 30 in D 20.5 in

Vintage Leopard Print Cowhide Ottoman

Located in Houston, TX

We just love this oversized vintage ottoman covered in a silky gorgeous leopard printed cowhide

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide

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By Kalin Asenov

Located in Savannah, GA

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Small Vintage Modernist Chrome Cantilever Chair in Leopard Print Fabric

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By Gae Aulenti

Located in Amityville, NY

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,162Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

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By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Post Modern Waterfall Bench Newly Upholstered in Leopard Velvet c. 1980s
Post Modern Waterfall Bench Newly Upholstered in Leopard Velvet c. 1980s

Post Modern Waterfall Bench Newly Upholstered in Leopard Velvet c. 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Perfectly plush Post Modern 1980s waterfall bench fully professionally restored with new cushioning and leopard velvet upholstery piped in black leather. Fashionably sexy, the leopar...

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Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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$36,639 / item

H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in

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By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.

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Vintage Regency Tufted Leopard Ottoman Bench
Vintage Regency Tufted Leopard Ottoman Bench

Vintage Regency Tufted Leopard Ottoman Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold statement with this glamorous Vintage Regency Tufted Leopard Ottoman Bench. Featuring richly tufted cushioning wrapped in a striking leopard print fabric, this bench exud...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches

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Pair of Hexagonal Barrel Back Chairs in Leopard

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$14,450 / set

H 26 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

These jaw dropping chairs bring some serious leopard love! Of well proportioned hexagonal shaped club lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1980's. The faceted design is...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leopard Pouf

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$2,997Sale Price / item|20% Off

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Located in Paris, FR

Pouf Leopard with wooden structure. Upholstered and covered with smooth velvet leopard fabric. Also available with black velvet fabric.  

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Portola Round Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning

$3,200 / item

H 14 in Dm 35 in

Portola Round Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Echt, NL

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Leopard Print Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leopard print ottoman for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every leopard print ottoman was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage leopard print ottoman now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leopard print ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A leopard print ottoman, designed in the Modern, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leopard print ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Massimiliano Giornetti, Bernhardt and Gregory Clark are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Leopard Print Ottoman?

Prices for a leopard print ottoman start at $625 and top out at $9,300 with the average selling for $1,740.

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.