George Nakashima Walnut Greenrock Ottoman, 1977
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima Walnut Greenrock Ottoman, 1977. The ottoman was purchased from a private estate in NYC.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Nakashima Greenrock Ottomans
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
Nakashima Studio Ottomans. First made in 1975 for Governor Rockefeller’s Japanese House in Pocantico Hills. American Black Walnut with Kimono fabric cushions.
Rosewood, Walnut
Greenrock Ottoman by George Nakashima, US 2021
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Nakashima Greenrock ottomans with Japanese indigo fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut Greenrock Ottomans/Stools, USA 1980
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful these ottoman/stools have Nakashima's very distinctive Conoid base.
Textile, Walnut
Greenrock Ottoman By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut framed X based stool with upholstered seat cushion with ingenious wedges to fix straps to the base. Signed "George Namashima July 8 1988"
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 12.25 in W 71.5 in D 91.25 in
American Studio Craft Platform Bed in the Manner of George Nakashima, 1980s
By George Nakashima
Located in Coronado, CA
The unique base reminds us of a George Nakashima Greenrock ottoman. This low, luxurious, one-of-a-kind bed is a true work of art, and will be the focal point of your bedroom.
Maple, Purpleheart
Pair of Greenrock Ottomans by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Matching pair of Nakashima Greenrock ottomans with Japanese indigo fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Greenrock Ottoman by George Nakashima, US 2021
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Nakashima Greenrock ottoman with Japanese indigo fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 17 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mira Nakashima Signed Greenrock Walnut & Brown Leather Ottomans/Stools, USA 1992
By Mira Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful these ottoman or stools have Nakashima's very distinctive conoid base.
Textile, Walnut
"Greenrock" Ottomans
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima, 1983. A pair of "Greenrock" ottomans in walnut, white linen cushions, newly fabricated by Nakashima Studios.
Linen, Wood
George Nakashima "Greenrock" Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
George Nakashima "Greenrock" ottoman upholstered in original material.
George Nakashima "Greenrock" Ottomans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of the classic Nakashima ottomans. Fully signed.
George Nakashima "Greenrock" Ottoman in Rare Original Fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The quintessential Nakashima ottoman. Provenance available.
Walnut
Walnut Nakashima Greenrock Stool or Ottoman
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Three matching Nakashima Greenrock ottomans. Produced in 1997, these beautiful Walnut stools feature the original purple velvet upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$158,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...
Seagrass, Walnut
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$160,000
H 89.75 in W 32 in D 30 in
George Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955 Rare and unique English walnut room divider / sculptural slab, designed for the collection of Robert and ...
Granite
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$134,000
H 14.97 in W 61.82 in D 20.08 in
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Minguren II' coffee table, English walnut, American black walnut, United States, 1973 The Minguren II coffee table was developed in t...
Walnut
Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Fabric
$60,000 / set
H 35 in W 34 in D 30 in
Pair Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs After George Nakashima, 2000
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mira Nakashima conoid lounge chairs after George Nakashima 2000.
Walnut
$48,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 34 in D 34.5 in
George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs, Walnut & Hickory, 1980s
By George Nakashima, Sakura Seisakusho
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience timeless elegance with this beautiful pair of Conoid Lounge chairs by George Nakashima, crafted by the only authorized manufacturer of Nakashima furniture outside of the U...
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
Walnut Sideboard with Top Shelf by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two-piece custom sideboard pr credenza handcrafted by George Nakashima, circa 1969 in his new hope studio. It is constructed with American black walnut with solid oak interiors. Th...
Walnut, Oak
On Hold|$24,000
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove Dining Table, Walnut, 1964
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A black walnut Frenchman's Cove dining table with free edge dtd. 1964. Authentication and original paperwork included.
Walnut
$55,000
H 22.5 in W 175.5 in D 87.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...
Chrome
Mid-Century 1959 Vintage George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in London, GB
Japanese American architect, father of the American craft movement, George Nakashima is among the first generation of studio furniture makers and is cited as highly influential to th...
Walnut
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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