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De Sede Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age. Multiple colors, sizes and shapes available - inquire f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede.
Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age.
Multiple colors, sizes and shapes available - inqui...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Brown De Sede Patchwork Leather Pouf, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brown leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede. Square patchwork design. Great vintage condition with perfect patina. Perfect accent piece.
Other poufs available in differe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company. Professionally restored in a gloss finish and perfectly complimented with soft, cream ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare Pair of Model 2254 Lounge Chairs by Børge Mogensen with Ottomans 1950s Wool
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of Model 2254. ''Slaedestolen'' lounge chairs with matching pair of Model 2248. ottomans. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s. The Model 2254. lounge cha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 38.98 in
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
François-Xavier Lalanne Style Sheep Ottoman (pair)
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the iconic style of François-Xavier Lalanne, renowned French artist and sculptor known for merging surrealism and Art Nouveau. Lalanne's sculptures epitomize a unique fus...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Offered is a Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman. "Cool" might be an understatement when describing this ...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Brass Framed Biscuit Tufted Ottoman in Original Black Leather by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square, brass-framed ottoman on casters with its original biscuit tufted, black leather upholstery, designed by Harvey Probber. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 26 in D 26 in
Fredrik Kayser Danish Rosewood Ottoman or Bench in Black Leather
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid rosewood framed ottoman by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway. The bench is upholstered in the original black leather.
Measurements
W 22,25’’ x D 17’’ x H 15,5’’
Seat Heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare and in exceptional condition Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, with original black leather cushions as well as a new set of new Maharam Sorghum br...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans.
Original leather slings and lacing
Polished Stainless Steel Frames
Ottomans are slightly different in color
Knoll Labels
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Leather Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, c.1960s, Sweden. The ottoman was originally paired with the Ingrid armchair. This piece features a tufted caramel leather seat on a bent beech wood...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede Style Multi-Toned Leather Patchwork Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede style square leather patchwork ottoman in shades of brown. Beautiful Sewn leather patchwork in a bond/brick pattern and attached to a wood frame with a soft cushion top.
In o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare sling stool by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic ottoman has a new lease on life and we love...
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
1960s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Rhino Animal Ottoman
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Cordova, SC
The iconic line of leather patchwork animals was born from left over scrap pieces of leather of a company in England who made high-end luggage and other leather goods. This animal, t...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
No Reserve
H 17 in W 34 in D 13 in
Pair of Rare Ward Bennett Ottomans from Palm Springs, California
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Ward Bennett Ottomans from Palm Springs, California
Restored in orange Spinneybeck leather, button tufted design.
Ward Bennett, an influential American furniture designer kn...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Ottoman By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" ottoman or foot stool by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features an oak bentwood frame with black, patinated leather upholstery. The Lamino ottoman is a clas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 3 Leather Patchwork Turtle Poufs - Mid-Century Modern, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 3 Patchwork Leather Turtle.
1x extremely rare giant Turtle pouf plus 2x smaller poufs suitable for children.
The seat height of the smaller Turtle is 20 cm, the overall de...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
H 11.82 in W 29.53 in D 50.4 in
Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a Rare bright yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Scarpa for Cassina Soriana Ottoman in Leather, Italy-1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A piece with a special place within the canon of 20th century design—the Soriana ottoman. With a vise-like grip, the metal structure holds the armchair, with its biodegradable intern...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
English Leather Tufted Ottoman on Casters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental scale Chesterfield style leather tufted ottoman. It stands on four oak legs with original casters. The leather is in great condition and is beautifully distressed, addi...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
large cubic PATCHWORK real Leather pouf ottoman by DE SEDE, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
leather pouf ottoman
Producer:
DE SEDE
Origin:
Switzerland
Material:
real leather
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original midcentury leather pouf was produc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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H 15.56 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Danish Folding Stools in Teak and Leather 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of danish teak folding stools / ottoman. Made in solid teak and cognac leather. With beautiful details. Denmark 1960s. In original condition. Can use also as ottoman.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Footstool pouf Year 1940
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
1940s footstool pouf.
Covered with faux fur/faux fur from the 1970s, blue color.
The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands and for shipping abroad quote o...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fur
Arne Norell 'Ari' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB, 'Ari' lounge chair and ottoman, patinated black leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1966
The lounge chair and accompanying ottoman, known as the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Norwegian Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss your chance to kick back and relax with genuine mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship! This footstool from Norway's renowned Westnofa Furniture features slender sculptura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Hardwood, Wood
Rolling Leather Ottoman by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a spin with this charming rolling ottoman from the American craftsmen of Baker Furniture Co. Featuring a wonderful tufted leather cushion and lovely brass caster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
De Sede Cognac Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy and chic cognac leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of browns. Gorgeous accent piece. Go...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
French Wooden Footstool with Leather Cushion, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; Leather Cushions; 1960s; Armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman; Coffee Table; French Design;
...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell AB, 'Merkur' ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
This rectangular shaped ottoman by Arne Norell features a comfortable cushion with tufted details. The brown...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Round Teak Mid Century Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Leather, Vinyl
Measurements: 19″ wide x 15″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Tan De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and understated tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of sand and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Multicolored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous multicolored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of red, green, brown, tan, blue an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wear ap...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of tan. Gorgeous accent piece. G...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Viridian Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous viridian green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition. Wea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
NIce pair of stitched leather ottomans designed by Jacques Adnet
Great condition
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Bonacina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
Designed in 1956 by Ico Parisi for the illustrious Bonacina company, renowned for its outdoor furniture creat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan
H 28.35 in W 13.39 in D 31.5 in
De Sede Slate Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful slate blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of blues and greys. Gorgeous accent pi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Kai Kristiansen Univers ottoman in leather and rosewood
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen ottoman in rosewood and leather cushion.
Model Univers, made by Magnus Olsen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
De Sede Tan-Colored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic and classy tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of fallow, barley and tan. Gorgeous acc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of brutalist safari ottomans
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of brutalist 1960’s wooden and leather safari ottomans in the spirit of the Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede 'S231' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, set of lounge chair and ottoman, model ''S231'', brown cognac leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s
This lovely chair by De Sede is based on a solid construction...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat and polished stainless steel frame. This came from the private collection of Gratz...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.5 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 1950's Ottomans attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of ottomans attributed to maison Jansen
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century De Sede Style Black Leather Cube Ottoman on Feet
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style black leather cube ottoman. In original condition with visible wear, including scratching, consistent with its age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen in teak and leather. This footstool features a teak frame paired with its original natural leather seat, which exhibits a charming, endu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Ottomans
with brass feet
Price given for a pair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
1950's pair of stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice pair of stitched leather stools
Burgundy
Jacques Adnet
France
1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
The frame have great patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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Mid-20th Century Animal Skin Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mid-20th century animal skin ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-20th century animal skin ottomans and poufs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large mid-20th century animal skin ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller mid-20th century animal skin ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made mid-20th century animal skin ottomans and poufs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Dimitri Omersa and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid-20th Century Animal Skin Ottomans and Poufs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
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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