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Leather Drum Stacking Floor Cushion 30" in Saddle by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Designed to wake up your space with additional seating, accent decor and cozy chill zones, these low-profile circular leather floor cushions can be easily moved or stashed away. Also...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Round Ottoman X 18" in Camel Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with Camel color sheepskin, the Ottoman X is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Leather

Diamond Ottoman 22" in Chocolate Brown Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tra...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Banded Ottoman 18" in Black Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tra...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Banded Ottoman 22" in Black Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded detailing, the Banded Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Eggplant Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair remains an icon of modernist chair design. This chair and ottoman, later Knoll productions, feature hand-polished premium...
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman Offered is a Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman. "Cool" might be an understatement when describing this ...
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ottoman X 18"Ø in Dune Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured in shearling, the Ottoman X is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional leg rest, add ...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Banded Ottoman 22"Ø in Saddle Brown Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded detailing, the Banded Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Stuffed Marine Blue Leather Triangle Seat
By Noah Spencer, Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stuffed E, Stuffed Triangle and Stuffed Off Circle are a punchy gathering of whimsical sculptures inspired by Joan Miro paintings. Whether shown all together or apart, each seat ...
Category

2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Stuffed Marine Blue Leather Triangle Seat
Stuffed Marine Blue Leather Triangle Seat
H 21.75 in W 32.25 in D 59 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans. Original leather slings and lacing Polished Stainless Steel Frames Ottomans are slightly different in color Knoll Labels
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Vintage 1950s North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Victorian English Style leather Ottoman with Brass Casters and Nailhead Trim
By George Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rectangular Victorian English Style leather Ottoman. Coffee table or cocktail table with turned walnut legs with brass casters and brass nailhead trim. Dimensions: H 17" x W 27" x D ...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

1970s Mid Century Papa Bear Ottoman Styled After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century papa bear ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning stool exudes elegance and sophistication with its sleek black leather upholste...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modern Leather Convertible Storage Cube & Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Function: It's a convertible storage cube/ottoman, so it can function as both a seat and a storage unit. Style: It has a modern aesthetic, with features like vinyl cushion, brass han...
Category

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s Pair of square georgian style leather and wood ottomans. Each piece has nail-head detailing and tan leather seat cushi...
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Early 2000s American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Rare Ward Bennett Ottomans from Palm Springs, California
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Ward Bennett Ottomans from Palm Springs, California Restored in orange Spinneybeck leather, button tufted design. Ward Bennett, an influential American furniture designer kn...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Mahogany Swivel Ottoman in Holly Hunt Leather by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Heritage Furniture, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
This rare and highly sought after Mid-Century Modernist Rotating Stool/ Ottoman in Holly Hunt Leather is by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henrendon, and originates from the United ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman
By Bradington Young
Located in Germantown, MD
A black top grain leather ottoman by Brafington Young in very good vintage condition. Measure 20" x 27" x 15" in height.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Modern Round Leather Bent Maple Swivel Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern, custom ottoman circa 1980's features a newly upholstered pouf in supple, rust orange leather that swivels on stained bent maple legs. Seat diameter is 24 inches and the footp...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Modern Moroccan Embossed Leather Ottoman, USA
By De Sede, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Modern Moroccan Ottoman or Foot Stool, rendered in Burgundy Wine colored leather embossed with a moroccan print in gold with a tassel trim detail around the base of 4 polished...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leather Cocktail Ottoman Table by CENTURY FURNITURE
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Leather Cocktail Ottoma...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rolling Leather Ottoman by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a spin with this charming rolling ottoman from the American craftsmen of Baker Furniture Co. Featuring a wonderful tufted leather cushion and lovely brass caster...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Leather Tray Table Storage Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Leather Tray Table Storage Ottoman with reversible tray/bench top. Designed by Ted Boerner for Design within Reach.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Polyester

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratch...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat and polished stainless steel frame. This came from the private collection of Gratz...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Brown Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair. Excellent condition. Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll in dark brown leather. Knoll label under the seat.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a Rare bright yellow...
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Queen Ball Ottoman by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hand-crafted of supple European leather, this Moses Nadel Queen Ottoman ball can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. As opposed to the Juni...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman, 670 & 671 designed by Charles and Ray Eames by Herman Miller, circa 1969, original condition, seat shock mounts have to b...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gratz Industries TG-19 Ottoman in Dark Brown Leather with Blackened Frames
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in dark brown leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

TG-19 Sling Ottoman in Antique Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in antique tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 19...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Maxwell Ottoman
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Lavish and luxurious, this ottoman is large enough to act as a stand-alone piece in any space that needs definition.
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Maxwell Ottoman
Maxwell Ottoman
H 14.5 in W 40 in D 60 in
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
H 15.5 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
20"Ø Double Stack Leather Drum Floor Cushion 'in Seaweed' by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Stacked to store or sit and individual to use for low seating, this set of two, round leather floor cushions can easily be moved to meet your needs. Color palette top to bottom: Seaw...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

20"Ø x 5" Puck Floor Cushion in Storm Nubuck Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Designed to exude luxury and wake up your space with additional seating, accent decor and cozy chill zones, these low-profile circular shearling floor cushions can be easily moved or...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Modern Oval Tufted Leather Ottoman Table
Located in North York, ON
This modern oval tufted leather ottoman is the perfect addition to your living space. With its classic tufted design and luxurious Italian leather, it will bring a touch of sophistic...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Junior Ball Ottoman by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Constructed of supple European leather, this Moses Nadel Junior Ottoman ball can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. Admire the detail of t...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

French Inspired Woven Leather Ottomans Made in House Available in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman of Foot Stool inspired by a pair of c1910-1920 French Woven Leather Club Chairs, that we also produce in house and offer on 1stdibs. The process to create Woven...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Midcentury Barcelona Ottomans / Stools in Black Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottomans / stools for Knoll. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a black color. As you can s...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company. Professionally restored in a gloss finish and perfectly complimented with soft, cream ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Rustic Full Grain Leather Upholstered Ottoman Stools with Nailhead Trims
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Pair of Full Grain Leather Upholstered and distressed by design, ottomans / Stools with Nail Head Trims. Full grain leather on top and pure brown suede leather on the side....
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Queen Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Encased in a magnificent shearling coat, this Moses Nadel Ottoman X Queen can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. As opposed to the Junior ...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Zebra Printed Pony Hair Cube Ottoman
By Design Within Reach
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Discontinued style by Design Within Reach. Padded ottoman cube on castors upholstered in zebra design printed on pony hair leather. Essentially unused condition.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Ojai Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai Ottoman features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Oak

CLassic Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Eames Lounge Chair & Ott Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. A luxuriously soft and comfortable design. Frame showcases the gorgeous Brazilian rosewo...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Junior Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Encased in a magnificent shearling coat, this Moses Nadel Ottoman X Junior can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. Admire the detail of the...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Ottoman Gorgeous vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted ottoman. Can also be used as a coffee table. This beautiful piece has ...
Category

Early 2000s American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage tufted leather ottoman, use it as a coffee table and put your feet on it. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
H 13 in W 40 in D 30 in
TheM Vintage Mohair Handmade Ottoman 42” x 30” with Solid Maple Legs
Located in Mckinney, TX
TheM ottoman is our exclusive creation. Each ottoman is one of a kind. This one, covered in vintage Turkish Mohair with authentic distressed leather in a warm walnut tone, hand-weld...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Brunoy Leather Ottoman by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This perfectly proportioned lounge chair is inspired by midcentury Swiss design, reworked with a modernist perspective and upholstered with cleanly tailored horizontal channeling. Pa...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in "Black-Beauty" Button Tufted Italian Leather and Cowhide Classic Mid-...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Walnut

Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Upholstered with duck ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut

Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans/Stools by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Barcelona Ottomans/ Stools manufactered by Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Maker’s Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's ottoman has a solid walnut or oak frame, with a leather sling and loose cushion. Shown here in Oiled oak and dark green boiled wool. The Lawson-Fenning collection is d...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Maker’s Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Maker’s Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
H 17 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Distressed Burgundy Leather
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Distressed Burgundy Leather . Unique geometric shaping makes this modern ottoman stand out. Fully upholstered in a distressed leather with a dark burgund...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verde Hair Hide Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Custom cubist style ottoman bench in an acidic olive hair hide with white oak feet. This style ottoman available in custom dimensions, other finishes and availble C.O.M. starting at ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Verde Hair Hide Ottoman
Verde Hair Hide Ottoman
H 14.75 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Ottoman French Art Deco Style Custom Made Any Size Color Pairs with Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Ottoman, Custom Made inhouse to pair with French Leather Club Chairs or whatever. Available in an infinite array of colors, fabrics and of course in any dimension. Typically, you wou...
Category

2010s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18"Ø Ball Ottoman in Latte Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Round, sculptural and uniquely abstract, crafted with supple European leather, the Ball Ottoman has the cleanest Silhouette of our ottoman collection. Our ottomans are hand-filled w...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, original and buttery soft, off-white leather! On a polished and hefty stainless steel base. This super cool "Arc" lounge chair and ottoman, a complete and original matching set,...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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North American Leather Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american leather ottomans and poufs available for sale. We have 378 antique and vintage north american leather ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 121 modern editions to choose from as well. North american leather ottomans and poufs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of north american leather ottomans and poufs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco north american leather ottomans and poufs are of considerable interest. Large north american leather ottomans and poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller north american leather ottomans and poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many north american leather ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe produced popular north american leather ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.

How Much are North American Leather Ottomans and Poufs?

Prices for north american leather ottomans and poufs start at $280 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,750.

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.