Mid-20th Century Wood Ottomans and Poufs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Cotton, Teak
Vintage 1960s Unknown French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Stools
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Regency Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Maple
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Stools
Sheepskin, Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
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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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