1960s Neo-Classical Style Ottomans / Benches in Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are awesome. This is a pair of neo-classical style benches or ottomans in tufted citron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
1960s Neo-Classical Style Ottomans / Benches in Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are awesome. This is a pair of neo-classical style benches or ottomans in tufted citron
Velvet, Wood
Allan Gould Style Iron and Rope Ottoman Bench Seat
By Allan Gould
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allan Gould style wrought iron and rope ottoman.
Wrought Iron
1970s Chinese Chippendale Style Ostrich Leather Ottomans Benches, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome pair of Chinese chippendale style carved mahogany benches with ostrich leather
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Anatolian Berber Kilim Wool & Hemp Cocktail Ottoman / Bench
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Impeccably created one-of-a-kind by Fragments Identity in California. Custom hand-built with attention to detail. From our select vintage textile collection, authentic vintage (appro...
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton, Hemp, Foam, Hardwood
George Smith Upholstered Paisley Ottoman / Bench with Turned Legs, England
By George Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted in England by George Smith, this generously scaled upholstered ottoman or bench
Brass
Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall. The black
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Newly Upholstered Parsons Style Camelhair Ottomans Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two vintage Mid-Century Modern ottomans completely redone in sumptuous camelhair with brass
Upholstery
Vintage Anatolian Berber Kilim Wool & French Linen Cocktail Ottoman/Bench
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Impeccably created one-of-a-kind by Fragments Identity in California. Custom hand-built with attention to detail. From our select vintage textile collection, authentic vintage (appro...
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Upholstery, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Foam,...
Vintage 1970s Tufted Ottoman Bench with Faux Marble Coffee Table Top
Located in Chattanooga, TN
this bench in front of your sofa to use as a coffee table / ottoman combo. Otherwise place the handy
Faux Leather, Laminate
Custom Upholstered Ottoman Bench in Antique French Linen and Nailhead Trim
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Classic turned leg ottoman with dark walnut finish. We reupholstered this with 100 year old antique
Linen, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Faux Leather/Vinyl Ottoman Bench with Teak Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MCM tufted leather/vinyl bench with teak base. Deep brown color. See images. Original upholstery.
Leather
Lovely Pair of French Provincial Square Ottoman Bench Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of French Provincial square ottomans. We love the distressed finish of the legs adding
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Cow Hide and Nailhead Upholstered Ottomans / Benches / Poufs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fun! This is a pair of ottomans upholstered in cow hide with nailhead accents. The hide
Cowhide
Mod Pr. of Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980's
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
ottomans in good condition, very hard to find a pair.
Upholstery
Pair Faux Rattan Bamboo Ottomans Bench in Jack Lenor Larson Velvet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous pair of faux Rattan ottomans upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Primavera" velvet fabric
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Pair of Woven Wicker Round Footstools Stools Benches Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage woven wicker footstools, foot stools, ottomans, benches. Top diameter is
Wicker
Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Benches Or Ottomans
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti inspired benches or ottomans with brass
Glam Regency Style Ebonized & Giltwood Ottoman with Patent Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Schnazzy rectangular Regency style ebonized & giltwood ottoman bench with original black patent
Leather, Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Ottomans
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Janus Collection ottomans/benches.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,650
Pair of Midcentury Gilt Iron Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury gilt iron ottomans. This beautiful pair of gilt ottomans, benches or stools with
Metal, Iron
Pair of Midcentury X Base Billy Baldwin Style Ottomans
By Directional, Marge Carson, Thayer Coggin, Billy Baldwin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
ottomans, benches or stools are professionally upholstered in plush Lapis blue boucle and are large enough
Wood, Bouclé
Sold|$3,999
Rare Midcentury Ottoman or Stool for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful and seldom seen ottoman, bench or stool by Vincent Cafiero
Aluminum, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Style Tony Duquette Malachite Stool Ottomans
By Tony Duquette
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style ottoman benches newly upholstered in Tony Duquette's signature
Metal, Brass
Antique American Empire Flame Crotch Mahogany Mushroom Box Seat Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century American Empire flame crotch mahogany 39" long mushroom box seat ottoman bench
Mahogany
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Leopard Print Ottomans
By Marge Carson, Thayer Coggin, Billy Baldwin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Billy Baldwin style square ottomans, benches, poufs or stools have been professionally upholstered in
Chenille
Large Four Piece Round Upholstered Ottoman with Barley Twist Wood Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual large four piece round ottoman, bench, or bourne. Each piece is pie shaped and
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Modern Jonathan Adler Blue X Base Ottoman
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
either side with a middle support down the middle. This ottoman/bench/stool is in very good condition
Upholstery
Pair of 1970s Lucite Ottomans, Benches, or Swivel Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s Lucite ottomans on castors, upholstered in grey cotton. Original fabric slightly
Lucite, Upholstery
Christian Liaigre Round Ottoman for Holly Hunt, 1990s
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A luxurious Christian Liaigre round ottoman, bench, or pouf for Holly Hunt. Upholstered in high-end
Leather, Oak
Sold|$3,450
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
perfect coffee table, ottoman, bench at the end of a bed, or extra seating. Each ottoman is completely
Zebra Hide
Monumental Organic Modern Woven Rattan Wicker Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 20th century monumental ottoman, bench, or coffee table crafted from woven rattan wicker. The
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique Jacobean Oak Upholstered Footstool Ottoman Bench Seat Pouf Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Jacobean inspired footstool. Made from oak with a carved apron over four legs. Upholstered in a scholarly fabric. Castors can be added for additional height. Measu...
Upholstery, Oak
Midcentury Niels Møller Teak Model 80A Ottoman Danish Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely stunning teak Danish Cord ottoman, bench model 80A designed in 1963 by Niels Otto
Papercord, Teak
Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
ottomans / benches / stools will elevate decor wherever placed. The stools were professionally
Lacquer
Sold|$200
Small Upholstered Bench, Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
occasional seat, footrest, ottoman, or vanity bench,
Fabric
Sold|$3,600
Set of Three Salterini Ottomans
By Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three sculptural iron lattice top ottomans / benches by Salterini. Newly powder coated.
Metal
Sold|$2,950
Wicker Bamboo Bench or Ottoman
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
A modern style wicker bamboo bench or ottoman in the style of designer Gabriella Crespi, circa late
Bamboo
Sold|$1,000
Bench or Ottoman by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iron bench or ottoman or stool by John Salterini.
Iron
Sold|$2,200
Antique Spanish Walnut Bench or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
or ottoman. This stunning bench is beautifully carved and dates to the 1920s. It has been newly
Walnut
Sold|$1,800
Black Leather Tufted Ottoman or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish black leather tufted ottoman or bench seat. Features a large tufted surface on top and four
Brass
Sold|$3,650
Oriental Rug Ottoman, Footstool or Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A good example of a Shiraz oriental carpet fragment used as upholstery on a turned foot ottoman or
Sold|$2,450
Antique Moroccan or Moorish Bench or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual antique Moroccan, Moorish or Middle Eastern bench, ottoman or pouf. This beautiful antique
Mohair, Wood
Sold|$3,950
Pair of Cow Hide Benches or Ottomans
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful pair of modern benches upholstered with cow hide. These ottomans have been re upholstered
Cowhide
Sold|$3,550
Pair of Cow Hide Benches or Ottomans
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful pair of modern benches upholstered with cow hide. These ottomans have been re upholstered
Cowhide
Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Benches or Ottomans
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish pair of Italian midcentury Gio Ponti inspired benches or ottomans with brass splayed legs
Brass
Egyptian Revival Style Whimsical Wood Bench/ Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
A whimsical Egyptian Revival style bench or ottoman with NEW boucle fabric. The wood is neutral and
Bouclé, Wood
Pr. Robsjohn Gibbings Tables Benches Ottomans Stools
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic matched pair of small benches, ottomans, or stools by Robsjohn - Gibbins for Widdicomb. The
Upholstery, Wood
Cool Pair of Waterfall Benches, Ottomans, Poufs
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1980s Art Deco revival waterfall form benches, in patterned fabric. Both are clean, one has
Upholstery
Rare Bamboo Bench / Ottoman Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare bench / ottoman attributed to Franco Albini, Stunning design, form, retains original
Bamboo, Reed
Chinese Chippendale Style White Lacquered Bench or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Chinese Chippendale or chinoiserie style white lacquered bench, stool or ottoman. This
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Cow Hide Benches or Ottomans
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful pair of modern benches upholstered with cow hide. These ottomans have been re upholstered
Cowhide
Modernist Sculptural Walnut Bench or Ottoman in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut bench or ottoman newly refinished and re-upholstered in green
Mohair, Walnut
Custom Made Upholstered Bench Ottoman from Turkish Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made bench ottoman by Bloom Home Inc. Size: 58”w x 15”d x 18”h Custom made metal base, and
Metal
Pair of Continental Wrought Iron Benches or Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Matching pair of continental hand-forged wrought iron ottomans or stools with beautiful detailing
Large Thick Lucite Mid-Modern Waterfall Bench Or Ottoman
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Lucite mid-modern waterfall bench or ottoman
Lucite
Coastal Ralph Lauren Woven Bamboo Wicker Ottoman or Bench
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Ralph Lauren woven bamboo ottoman or bench.
Upholstery, Bamboo
Stylish Pair of Painted Wood and Upholstered Benches Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two neutral and stylish ottomans or benches having grey painted turned wood barley twisty bases
Upholstery, Wood
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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