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Vintage Directional Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum Base Swivel Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Directional Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum Base Swivel Ottoman. Item features a vinyl
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Italian Designer Pair Poufs with Velvet Cushions and Aluminum Structure
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of poufs with velvet cushions and aluminum frame; the almost square top of the poufs has been
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Pouf Painted Aluminium Structure Removable Cover Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
request to preserve the product during the winter. Outdoor pouf with matt white painted aluminium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Karl Springer Large Stainless Steel and Upholstered Souffle Pouf Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra-chic and large Karl Springer style soufflé pouf or ottoman has been newly fully restored
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set Of 2 Aluminum Ottomans by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
: Aluminum. Two seats with straight aluminium. These can be complemented with a cushion in Italian wool
Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

New Zealand Sheepskin Ottoman with Aluminum Legs by Allermuir
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ottoman restored in New Zealand Sheepskin by Allermuir Recently reupholstered in soft sheepskin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Vesta Optical Black Pouf
By Inthegarden
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the Optical Art movement of the 1960s, this splendid pouf flaunts a visually
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Vesta Optical Black Pouf
Vesta Optical Black Pouf
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vesta Optical Gold Pouf
By Inthegarden
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning accent piece for a modern interior, this pouf showcases a singular design inspired by
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Vesta Optical Gold Pouf
Vesta Optical Gold Pouf
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Trame Oval Pouf with Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite piece of charming contemporary allure, this oval pouf is named after the skillful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Trame Oval Pouf with Cushion
Trame Oval Pouf with Cushion
H 15.63 in W 37.8 in D 18.12 in
Xaloc Black Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc black pouf 50 by Mowee. Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Black Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Black Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Salmon Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc salmon pouf 50 by Mowee Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Salmon Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Salmon Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Bronze Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc bronze Pouf 50 by Mowee Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Bronze Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Bronze Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Grey Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc grey pouf 50 by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminum, Textile Weight: 7
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Grey Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Grey Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Cream Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc cream pouf 50 by Mowee Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Cream Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Cream Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Gold Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc gold pouf 50 by Mowee. Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Gold Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Gold Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Chocolate Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc chocolate pouf 50 by Mowee Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Chocolate Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Chocolate Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Silver Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc silver pouf 50 by Mowee. Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Silver Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Silver Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc White Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc white Pouf 50 by Mowee Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc White Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc White Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Navy Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc navy pouf 50 by Mowee. Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Navy Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Navy Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Xaloc Burgundy Pouf 50 by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc burgundy pouf 50 by Mowee Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H43 cm Material: Aluminium, Textile
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Burgundy Pouf 50 by Mowee
Xaloc Burgundy Pouf 50 by Mowee
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Timeless Pouf in Gray by Borja Garcia and José A. Gandia-Blasco
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
. Cushion dimensions: 32 x 25 x 4.4 in. Thermo-lacquered welded aluminium. Teak wood armrest. Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Timeless Sectional Pouf in Gray by Borja Garcia and José A. Gandia-Blasco
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
Ash Gray vinyl. Cushion dimensions: 35 x 35 x 4.4 in. Thermo-lacquered welded aluminium. Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Trame Small Round Red Pouf with Green Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite combination of colors and geometric patterns, this striking pouf will make a statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Trame Small Round Red Pouf with Green Cushion
H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Adesso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethylene. Aluminum. Dimensions: 75 x 81 x H 98 cm
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Adesso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Adesso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 17.72 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
Arthur Court Horn Ottomans, a Pair
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Arthur Court horn ottomans. These are cast aluminum with a hand painted off-white
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes with a brand new Black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Outdoor Lasso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lasso ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethylene, aluminum. Also available in
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Huge Leather Ottoman by Matteograssi, Italy
By Kunihide Oshinomi, Matteograssi
Located in Danville, CA
The mother of all ottomans by Kunihide Oshinomi for Matteograssi with heavy top grain leather and
Category

1990s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Sevo Rust
By Valerie Objects, Destroyers/Builders
Located in Paris, FR
Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders Dimensions: L 87 W 103 H 40 CM Code / Color : V9020368
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Bangar Sand
By Valerie Objects, Destroyers/Builders
Located in Paris, FR
Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders Dimensions: L 87 W 103 H 40 CM Code / Color : V9020366
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Midcentury Ottoman or Stool for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful and seldom seen ottoman, bench or stool by Vincent Cafiero
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Lounge Sectional 0:1, Ottoman
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
aluminum framing, high grade exterior timbers, and resilient textiles.
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Blue
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of authentic Knoll. Barcelona ottomans with engraving on leg and tag underneath the
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Color Wheel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Labeled
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Color Wheel. The ottoman is made from a fabric used by the
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Faux Fur Table Stool by Allermuir
Located in Pasadena, TX
Restored faux fur table stool ottoman with aluminum legs by Allermuir. Reupholstered in a faux
Category

2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Faux Fur Table Stool by Allermuir
Faux Fur Table Stool by Allermuir
H 16 in W 27 in D 27 in
Ribbons Navy Puff by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Navy Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Navy Puff by Mowee
Ribbons Navy Puff by Mowee
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Burgundy Puff by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Burgundy Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Burgundy Puff by Mowee
Ribbons Burgundy Puff by Mowee
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Salmon Puff by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Salmon Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Salmon Puff by Mowee
Ribbons Salmon Puff by Mowee
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Bronze Puff by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Bronze Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Bronze Puff by MOWEE
Ribbons Bronze Puff by MOWEE
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Grey Puff by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Grey Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Grey Puff by Mowee
Ribbons Grey Puff by Mowee
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Cream Puff by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Cream Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Cream Puff by Mowee
Ribbons Cream Puff by Mowee
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Black Puff by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Black Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Black Puff by MOWEE
Ribbons Black Puff by MOWEE
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons Chocolate Puff by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons Chocolate Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons Chocolate Puff by MOWEE
Ribbons Chocolate Puff by MOWEE
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ribbons White Puff by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons White Puff by MOWEE Dimensions: D50 x W50 x H42 cm. Material: Aluminum and upholstery
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbons White Puff by MOWEE
Ribbons White Puff by MOWEE
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2CV Ottoman, Modern Ash Hardwood, Full Grain Leather, Polished Aluminum Pouf
By Martin Forster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 2CV ottoman has a hand formed frame composed of North American ash, mirror-polished aluminum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Karl Springer Style Revolving Pouf "Souffle" Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Revolving pouf ottoman with machine made tapestry covering on an aluminium laminated base.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

New Handmade Modern/Art Deco Tufted Mohair Ottoman with Aluminum Trim/Wenge Legs
By Jarred Kaiser
Located in Passaic, NJ
Deco style. Given a modern twist with deep blind tufted cushioning, and featuring anodized aluminum
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Black and White Pony Hide Ottoman with Mid-Century Modern Avocado Chandelier
Located in Newburgh, NY
wear. Purchase includes Mid-Century Modern inspired Avocado chandelier in satin aluminium with white
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hide

Eames Leather Rosewood 671 Ottoman for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rosewood and leather ottoman 671 designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Leolux Footstool or Pouf
By Leolux
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark blue leather, aluminium feet one corner has torn open, surprisingly this is hardly
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Leolux Footstool or Pouf
Leolux Footstool or Pouf
H 14.97 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Lou Rey Ottoman, Walnut and Metal Frame, Gabriel Hallingdal Fabric
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
generous for royal comfort. Frame in plywood with walnut veneer on a powder coated aluminum structure
Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Ottoman "Cioccosofa'" Hand-Crafted Polyurethane Differentiated Lift
By Diego Maria Gugliermetto, Gugliermetto Experience
Located in Balangero, IT
Chocolate will save the world. By matching two or more squares, the food of the gods becomes a dream come true. Benches, dormeuse, seating, sofas, comfortable chaise longues will f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Bonacina 1889 Beach Cabin Outdoor Ottoman, Nude Finish, Mary Bloch, 1962
By Bonacina 1889
Located in Lurago d'Erba, IT
can also complete the most contemporary of settings. Ottoman to perfectly complement the beach cabin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Lou Rey Ottoman, Walnut and Metal Frame, Kvadrat Harald 3 by Raf Simons Fabric
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
generous for royal comfort. Frame in plywood with walnut veneer on a powder coated aluminum structure
Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Stools
Located in Phoenix, AZ
These metal stools are painted in a violet color with yellow cotton upholstered cushions. A new look to a traditional midcentury design.
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Metal Stools
Vintage Metal Stools
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Herman Miller Modern Aluminum and Mesh Ottomans or Stools, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice pair of modern ottomans or stools By Herman Miller USA, 2010 Aluminum bases with
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller aluminum group
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

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Modern Aluminum Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of modern aluminum ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of aluminum, metal and animal skin, all modern aluminum ottomans and poufs available were constructed with great care. We have 22 antique and vintage modern aluminum ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern aluminum ottomans and poufs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern aluminum ottomans and poufs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many modern aluminum ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames produced popular modern aluminum ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.

How Much are Modern Aluminum Ottomans and Poufs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,838, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $5,500 highest priced.

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.