What is a mushroom chair?

More than one type of seating is identified as a mushroom chair. Some people refer to Papasan chairs with round cushions placed in a metal or wicker frame as mushroom chairs. In addition, antique chairs of the 17th century with round finials on their posts are sometimes called mushroom chairs. The most common mentions of mushroom chairs, however, refer to the work of venturesome French furniture designer Pierre Paulin, who created a curvy chair upholstered in Pop art fabrics called the Mushroom for Artifort in 1960. Shop a selection of chairs on 1stDibs.

Mushroom Ottoman

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf

Pierre Paulin Chair And Ottoman

Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

$919

Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in BAUD, FR

“Mushroom” ottoman by Pierre Paulin Produced by Artifort Original fabric upholstery Original design in very good condition Diameter: 49 cm Height: 40 cm

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

Materials

Fabric

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans

$3,675

$1,220 / item

Indigo Manipur Mushroom Ottoman

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H Seat Height: 20" Price As Shown: $800 each COM Price: $1,220 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based fu...

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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Faux Fur, Maple

Yellow Linen Mushroom Ottoman

$1,315 / item

$1,250 / item

$2,850 / item

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Loro Piana Cashmere

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team.

Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca

Recent Sales

Pair of Mushroom chairs and ottoman by Pierre Paulin.

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H 25.2 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Mushroom chairs and ottoman by Pierre Paulin.

By Pierre Paulin

Located in London, GB

Pair of chairs and ottoman Model F560, Edition Artifort, designed by Pierre Paulin.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Slipper Chairs

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Ottoman for Artifort

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H 16 in Dm 18 in

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Ottoman for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pierre Paulin mushroom ottoman for Artifort, France. Sold individually $1200.00 each.

Materials

Fabric

A Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1968

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Sold

H 25.2 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in

Rare pair of Pierre Paulin Mushroom & ottoman F560 & P561

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This is a rare original set of Mushrooms & ottomans by Pierre Paulin designed in 1960 for Artifort It has the original fabric in a nice vintage condition "A chair should be more...

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Chrome "Mushroom" Poufs in Navy Velvet

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H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in

Chrome "Mushroom" Poufs in Navy Velvet

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

The most versatile piece in any living space; "poufs" are elegant additions and very much objects of sculpture in their own right. The Montage Workroom was quite inspired by vintage ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Steel

Chrome "Mushroom" Poufs in Navy Velvet, Pair

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H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in

Chrome "Mushroom" Poufs in Navy Velvet, Pair

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

The most versatile piece in any living space; "poufs" are elegant additions and very much objects of sculpture in their own right. The Montage Workroom was quite inspired by vintage ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Steel

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet

Located in London, England

Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This examples are upholstered in a mustard ...

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

$12,900 / set

H 17.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" in Blue Velvet

By Karl Springer

Located in North Miami, FL

Original pair of Karl Springer Souffle ottomans/poufs on casters for easy moving. Polished steel base and blue velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

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Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox

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$8,900 / set

H 28.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in

Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Globo Console

$2,200 / item

$3,600 / item

H 8 in Dm 30 in

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Florian Schulz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Mushroom Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mushroom ottoman you’re looking for. A mushroom ottoman — often made from fabric, upholstery and metal — can elevate any home. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage mushroom ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mushroom ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mushroom ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mushroom ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Montage are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mushroom Ottoman?

The average selling price for a mushroom ottoman at 1stDibs is $3,470, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $8,095 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mushroom Ottoman

What is a mushroom chair?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
More than one type of seating is identified as a mushroom chair. Some people refer to Papasan chairs with round cushions placed in a metal or wicker frame as mushroom chairs. In addition, antique chairs of the 17th century with round finials on their posts are sometimes called mushroom chairs. The most common mentions of mushroom chairs, however, refer to the work of venturesome French furniture designer Pierre Paulin, who created a curvy chair upholstered in Pop art fabrics called the Mushroom for Artifort in 1960. Shop a selection of chairs on 1stDibs.

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