$1,205 / item
Bulé Aquamarine Pouf by Lorenzo Palmeri #2
By My Home Furniture 1
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning, simple shape recalling a stylized mushroom, this gorgeous pouf will make a vivacious and original addition to both an eclectic and minimalist interior.
Textile
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
Fabric
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Pierre Paulin, Marge Carson, Thayer Coggin, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom ottomans or poufs with chrome bases have been newly upholstered in plush blue velvet.
Chrome
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Sky Melange" light blue wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. ...
Wool
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Ivory Melange Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Ivory Melange" wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. Perfect f...
Wool
Large Round Mushroom Ottoman by Gomez
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
A testament to the minimal aesthetic under the Art by Gomez designer Jose Gomez. This large circular handmade ottoman is perfect for a parlor room, bedroom, or study space. The prem...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....
Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort. “F560 Mushroom” ottoman. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, signed. “F560 Mushroom” ottoman, featuring fine white loops. Made in France in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 37 x D 55 cm Reference: LS5812?/LS6153?
Fabric
$1,205 / item
Bulé Green Pouf by Lorenzo Palmeri by My Home
By My Home Furniture 1
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning, simple shape recalling a stylized mushroom, this gorgeous pouf will make a vivacious and original addition to both an eclectic and minimalist interior.
Textile
Olive Boucle Mushroom Ottoman, Handmade, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an olive green colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A great sculptural accent...
Fabric
$1,170 / item
Gothic Style Faux Fur Satin Base Mushroom Ottoman
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $1,170 each COM Price: $800 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Satin, Faux Fur, Maple
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dark teal colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Pistachio Green Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Fabric
Handmade Taupe Boucle Mushroom Ottoman, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern "Mushroom" Ottoman (Model F560) by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This iconic "Mushroom" ottoman (Model F560) was designed by the legendary French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s.
Fabric
Teal Emma Shipley Velvet Soft Pink Velvet Mushroom Ottoman
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $1,250 each COM Price: $800 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Velvet, Maple
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Ochre Dot Boiled Wool, Modern Design, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Fabric, Polyester, Acrylic, Wool
Modern Mushroom Ottoman, "Mist" Curly Boucle Fabric, Handmade Mid-Century Style
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Mist" curly boucle fabric. Mist is a muted tone composed of a blend of gray-blue-green tones, leaning more towards one of these colo...
Fabric
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Carrot Orange Boiled Wool, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Carrot" orange wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptu...
Wool
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Plum Boiled Wool, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Plum" dark purple wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and scul...
Wool
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Fabric
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Blue Wool, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Cobalt" blue wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptura...
Wool
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman, Green Fly Agaric Wool, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a green fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A...
Wool
Mushroom Ottoman in Marimekko Finland Unikko, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman upholstered in Marimekko "Unikko" (Unikko, meaning "Poppy" in Finnish. 100% cotton fabric, designed by Maija Isola in 1964. Features poppy flowers...
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in Sierra Dot Boiled Wool, Mid Century Style Design, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Sierra" fabric is in the gray color family with textured gray and off white dots throughout. Perfect ...
Wool, Cotton
Set of 3 Mushroom Stools, Fabric and Wood, Modern Design, Italy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A set of 3 Mushroom shaped stools, original black, red and blue colour upholstery. made in Italy ca.1980s
Fabric, Wood
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Blue Dot Boiled Wool, Mid Century Style, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool, Polyester, Acrylic
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Black Curly Boucle, Accent Seat or Pouf, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a black curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptu...
Fabric
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Sheepskin & Chrome Slipper Chairs c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990 Design Institute of America Revolving two tier coffee table. 1970s Swivel Mushroom top pouf ottoman in Ivo...
Chrome
Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed with and also currently available in our shop - Pair of Milo Baughman Style Sheepskin & Chrome Slipper Chairs c. 1970s Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé...
Brass
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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