$1,510
H 20 in W 20 in D 15 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Orange Cushion
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE290', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for Ge...
Fabric, Oak
Pouf by Ivan Schlechter, c.1965
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An orange upholstered leather ottoman, adaptable to a wide variety of uses. New production by the original manufacturer.
Leather
Mid Century Leather Day Bed Large Ottoman, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
This fun mid-century find originally served as a daybed in Denmark. The original camel colored leather has buttons along the top and three sides (none on back). With the flat surface...
Leather
Dainty Pouf Burnt Orange Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dainty Pouf Burnt Orange Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x H 39 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, foam. Weight: 9.5 kg Also available in different colours ...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Grace Burnt Orange Pouf by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace burnt orange pouf by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 77 x H 45 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Wood. Weight: 15.5 kg Also available in different colours and finishes. A...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Galore Module Pouf Burnt Orange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore module pouf burnt orange by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 44 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system. W...
Steel
Pouf by Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Versatile upholstered unit adaptable to a wide variety of uses from low lounge seating, Asian style dining and yes, even as an ottoman if so desired. New production by the original m...
Leather
Pouf by Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Versatile upholstered unit adaptable to a wide variety of uses from low lounge seating, Asian style dining and yes, even as an ottoman if so desired. New production by the original m...
Leather
Palma Lounge Chair in Original Leather by Werner Langenfeld for ESA
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in TORONTO, CA
1970-1979 production. Original leather upholstery in a honey orange-brown, with beautiful patina, as photographed.
Chrome
Danish Red Leather Pouf by Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Versatile upholstered unit adaptable to a wide variety of uses from low lounge seating, Asian style dining and yes, even as an ottoman if so desired. New production by the original m...
Leather
Danish Red Leather Pouf by Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Versatile upholstered unit adaptable to a wide variety of uses from low lounge seating, Asian style dining and yes, even as an ottoman if so desired. New production by the original m...
Leather
Danish Red Leather Pouf by Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Versatile upholstered unit adaptable to a wide variety of uses from low lounge seating, Asian style dining and yes, even as an ottoman if so desired. New production by the original m...
Leather
Pair of Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Wing Chairs and Ottomans
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage leather wingback chairs designed in 1963 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture of Denmark. Based on the labels on the ottomans and chairs, we date these to the...
Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stool
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm. Designed 1961. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark. Materials: Patinated natural leather, matte, chromed-plated stee...
Highback Easy Chair with Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, circa 1980
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning highback easy chair with matching ottoman, manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark around 1980. The set has a high quality ash with teak wooden base and original orang...
Ash, Fabric, Teak
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,695
H 15.75 in W 81.75 in D 36.75 in
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping, Teak and Black Metal
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer combines sleek enameled metal with warm teak end caps and includes a new black mattress and cylindrical bolster. Developed in 1953 for Royal Aupin...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$3,295
H 16 in W 57 in D 30 in
Large and Rare Double Rail Woven Leather Coffee Table or Ottoman Bench, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and stylish ottoman with top quality leather woven rails. This finest quality and very large ottoman is another one of our recent great finds for interior designers and p...
Leather, Wood
The Forsyth Large Sheepskin Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pattern. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, bench at the end of a bed, or ...
Sheepskin
$5,107Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Brown Velvet Richard Ottoman
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 2016, the Richard sofa collection is a fantastic example of contemporary Italian design. Constructed from a tubular st...
Fabric
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Upholstery, Elm
Customizable Tacchini Solar Daybed by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at first glance appears as a stack of cushion...
Upholstery
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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