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Art Deco Pair Oil Spot Wood Stools Benches Seats Ottomans Hollywood Regency
Art Deco Pair Oil Spot Wood Stools Benches Seats Ottomans Hollywood Regency

Art Deco Pair Oil Spot Wood Stools Benches Seats Ottomans Hollywood Regency

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderfully vintage, pair of Hollywood Regency, oil spotted patent leather wood stools. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 22" W x 15" D x...

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant French Wood Rope Tassel Bow Tufted Ottoman Round Bench Stool Pouf
Elegant French Wood Rope Tassel Bow Tufted Ottoman Round Bench Stool Pouf

Elegant French Wood Rope Tassel Bow Tufted Ottoman Round Bench Stool Pouf

Located in Roslyn, NY

Lovely wood rope and tassel legs with bow center on this round stool pouf covered with creamy white velour tufted top trimmed with braided edge. Measures: 25" W x 18" H.    

Category

Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered X Bench Set or Ottoman Set by Billy Baldwin
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered X Bench Set or Ottoman Set by Billy Baldwin

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered X Bench Set or Ottoman Set by Billy Baldwin

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful matching set of X benches designed by Billy Baldwin. These are upholstered in powder

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Ultrasuede

Late 19th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Oak Ottoman or Vanity Bench
Late 19th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Oak Ottoman or Vanity Bench

Late 19th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Oak Ottoman or Vanity Bench

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century French Regency style oak ottoman or vanity stool features hand carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mohair, Oak

French 1950's Bench or Ottoman in the Style of Jeanneret, Perriand and Prouvé
French 1950's Bench or Ottoman in the Style of Jeanneret, Perriand and Prouvé

French 1950's Bench or Ottoman in the Style of Jeanneret, Perriand and Prouvé

By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome vintage French bench, ottoman or stool in the style of Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh

Category

Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Barcelona Cognac Leather Bench Set or Ottomans
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Barcelona Cognac Leather Bench Set or Ottomans

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Barcelona Cognac Leather Bench Set or Ottomans

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Classic set designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. This Barcelona set has stainless steel frames with cognac leather. Manufacturers stamp and paper label.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Niels Otto Møller Danish Teak Ottoman or Bench Model 80a for J.L. Møllers Mødels
Niels Otto Møller Danish Teak Ottoman or Bench Model 80a for J.L. Møllers Mødels

Niels Otto Møller Danish Teak Ottoman or Bench Model 80a for J.L. Møllers Mødels

By Niels Otto Møller, Möllers Armaturfabrik

Located in St. Louis, MO

Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, model 80A ottoman or bench first

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Teak

Mongolian Fur Ottomans
Mongolian Fur Ottomans

Mongolian Fur Ottomans

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of ottomans newly upholstered in Mongolian long hair fur pelts.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fur, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman
Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman

Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman. This lovely French Louis XV style ottoman or bench is

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An ottoman or bench with sculpted mahogany legs and mohair upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley

Category

Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of Demilune Ottomans by Kittinger
Pair of Demilune Ottomans by Kittinger

Pair of Demilune Ottomans by Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Very well executed pair of demilune ottomans or benches by Kittinger. They have a slight slope to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Mid-Century Modern Woven Rush Ottomans
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rush Ottomans

Mid-Century Modern Woven Rush Ottomans

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern style, ottomans / stools / benches feature walnut and ash tapered legs with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Rattan, Ash, Walnut

Pair of Vintage 1980s Storage Ottomans
Pair of Vintage 1980s Storage Ottomans

Pair of Vintage 1980s Storage Ottomans

Located in Hudson, NY

This nice pair of storage ottomans or book benches are made of upholstered wood with small bun feet

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Fabric

Hide and Wood Stool or Ottoman
Hide and Wood Stool or Ottoman

Hide and Wood Stool or Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

A round authentic animal hide stool or ottoman with wood base legs. Stool/ottoman/bench is firm

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Animal Skin

Classic Upholstered Greige Ottoman with Nailheads
Classic Upholstered Greige Ottoman with Nailheads

Classic Upholstered Greige Ottoman with Nailheads

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A versatile and handsome greyish beige (greige) upholstered rectangular ottoman finished with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Brass Bamboo Bench
Contemporary Brass Bamboo Bench

Contemporary Brass Bamboo Bench

Located in Houston, TX

A contemporary brass ottoman upholstered in a striated pale aqua green velvet. Also available C.O.M.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase

Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

slight gold tones. Can be used as a benches or ottomans

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Icelandic Sheepskin Lucite Bench
Icelandic Sheepskin Lucite Bench

Icelandic Sheepskin Lucite Bench

Located in Houston, TX

A custom longhair Icelandic woolly sheepskin Lucite bench. Dimensions shown are of frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fur, Sheepskin, Acrylic, Lucite

Billy Baldwin Style X-Base Ottomans, Pair
Billy Baldwin Style X-Base Ottomans, Pair

Billy Baldwin Style X-Base Ottomans, Pair

By Sherrill Furniture Company

Located in Bradenton, FL

-base ottoman. Rectangular bench ottomans with x shaped legs supported with stretchers are covered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Heavy Iron Throne Benches
Heavy Iron Throne Benches

Heavy Iron Throne Benches

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage throne chairs made of heavy burnished iron. Thick cushion set on the strong frame. Great for indoor or garden use. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Deep Tuft Navy Leather and Brass Ottoman
Deep Tuft Navy Leather and Brass Ottoman

Deep Tuft Navy Leather and Brass Ottoman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Deep tuft navy leather and brass ottoman or bench circa late 1950s. This fabulous example has a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

19th Century Tufted Leather Bench
19th Century Tufted Leather Bench

19th Century Tufted Leather Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fully restored tan leather tufted bench or large ottoman with late 19th century, carved mahogany

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Custom Made Antique Turkish Rug Cocktail Ottoman
Custom Made Antique Turkish Rug Cocktail Ottoman

Custom Made Antique Turkish Rug Cocktail Ottoman

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

are removable, and can be taken off if desired for a lower modern style cube bench. Cocktail ottoman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Oversized Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Ottoman Stools
Oversized Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Ottoman Stools

Oversized Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Ottoman Stools

By Steve Chase

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare pair of oversized waterfall style ottomans that could also be used as stools. Minimal yet

Category

20th Century Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Floating Top Cowhide Ottomans
Pair of Mid-Century Floating Top Cowhide Ottomans

Pair of Mid-Century Floating Top Cowhide Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Mid-Century Jens Risom style ottomans/stools/benches with floating tops covered in newly

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Geometric Ottoman Upholstered in Leather
French Art Deco Geometric Ottoman Upholstered in Leather

French Art Deco Geometric Ottoman Upholstered in Leather

By André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Maison Dominique

Located in Houston, TX

Period French Art Deco geometric bench, stool or ottoman newly upholstered in leather with brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Bench
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Bench

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Bench

By Dominique, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu

Located in Houston, TX

Period French Art Deco bench, stool or ottoman with black lacquered finish professionally

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Ottoman with Splayed Legs
Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Ottoman with Splayed Legs

Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Ottoman with Splayed Legs

By Gigi Radice, Marco Zanuso, Minotti, Federico Munari, Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Gio Ponti inspired ottoman, stool, poof or bench with splayed legs newly upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Padded Bench Covered with Antique Carpet
Padded Bench Covered with Antique Carpet

Padded Bench Covered with Antique Carpet

Located in Sheffield, MA

The padded contemporary bench, ottoman, or blanket chest is upholstered with antique mideastern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Benches

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Woven Rush Bench
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rush Bench

Mid-Century Modern Woven Rush Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern style bench or ottoman is walnut and ash wood with woven rush seat, custom-made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Rattan, Ash, Walnut

Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table
Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table

Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bench, ottoman, or coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

French Style Stripped Oak Ottoman in Blue Linen
French Style Stripped Oak Ottoman in Blue Linen

French Style Stripped Oak Ottoman in Blue Linen

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are wonderful! This is a French style stripped oak ottoman newly upholstered in a light blue

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Chinoiserie Art Deco Carved Giltwood Bench
French Chinoiserie Art Deco Carved Giltwood Bench

French Chinoiserie Art Deco Carved Giltwood Bench

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Long Bench / Long Ottoman / Stool in Carved Giltwood, France, 1930s Chinoiserie style

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Round Ottomans
Pair of Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Round Ottomans

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Round Ottomans

By ISA Bergamo, Minotti, Federico Munari, Gio Ponti, Marco Zanuso

Located in Houston, TX

Great sculptural pair of Italian Gio Ponti inspired round ottomans, poufs, stools or benches. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Parsons Style Ottomans with Leopard Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Parsons Style Ottomans with Leopard Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Parsons Style Ottomans with Leopard Upholstery

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

ottomans/stools/benches are a great size and a versatile accent that will work in nearly any interior

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Ottoman
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Ottoman

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Ottoman

Located in Houston, TX

Unusually shaped antique French Louis XVI style giltwood tabouret, stool, ottoman or bench

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Vintage hand wrought iron upholstered bench
Vintage hand wrought iron upholstered bench

Vintage hand wrought iron upholstered bench

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron upholstered bench. This wrought iron bench has a gray

Category

1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Square Wrought Iron and Chartreuse Linen Ottomans
Paul McCobb Square Wrought Iron and Chartreuse Linen Ottomans

Paul McCobb Square Wrought Iron and Chartreuse Linen Ottomans

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, low-profile, ottomans or benches by Paul McCobb feature square wrought

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Walnut and Fabric Ottoman by Michael Taylor
Pair of Walnut and Fabric Ottoman by Michael Taylor

Pair of Walnut and Fabric Ottoman by Michael Taylor

By Michael Taylor

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautiful pair of 1960’s dark walnut and white pillow top fabric ottomans or benches by Michael

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Large 19th century French Louis XVI style bleached walnut bench, ottoman, stool or tabouret

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Vanity Bench or Pouf
Art Deco Vanity Bench or Pouf

Art Deco Vanity Bench or Pouf

By Dorothy Draper

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious Art Deco pouf, or vanity bench. Shaped upholstered seat, on square tapering, fluted legs

Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase

Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

white with gold foil threads fabric. They can be used as benches or ottomans. Measurements: 24” Wide

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

George Nelson for Herman Miller vanity Stool or Ottoman
George Nelson for Herman Miller vanity Stool or Ottoman

George Nelson for Herman Miller vanity Stool or Ottoman

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Late 1940s upholstered vanity stool or ottoman with walnut legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fabulous Pair of Red Lacquer James Mont Style Ottomans
Fabulous Pair of Red Lacquer James Mont Style Ottomans

Fabulous Pair of Red Lacquer James Mont Style Ottomans

By James Mont

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Two chic red lacquer benches with Chinoiserie styling and newly upholstered in handsome grey fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Benches

Italian Bench in Navy Velvet by Montage
Italian Bench in Navy Velvet by Montage

Italian Bench in Navy Velvet by Montage

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

finding pulls to adorn our case goods with and legs to create stunning one-off benches and ottomans. We

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Ottomans
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Ottomans

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Ottomans

Located in Houston, TX

style painted and gilt ottomans or benches are currently upholstered in distressed leather with nail

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Régence Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Fournier Style Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman
Italian Fournier Style Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman

Italian Fournier Style Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in Houston, TX

knotted rope and tassel ottoman. This large and comfortable ottoman, stool, bench or tabouret is currently

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Fournier Style Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman
Italian Fournier Style Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman

Italian Fournier Style Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in Houston, TX

knotted rope and tassel ottoman. This large and comfortable ottoman, stool, bench or tabouret is currently

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Giltwood

Paul McCobb Square Wrought Iron and Olive Green Vinyl Ottomans
Paul McCobb Square Wrought Iron and Olive Green Vinyl Ottomans

Paul McCobb Square Wrought Iron and Olive Green Vinyl Ottomans

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, low-profile, ottomans or benches by Paul McCobb feature square wrought

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-century Wrought Iron Curule Benches
Pair of Mid-century Wrought Iron Curule Benches

Pair of Mid-century Wrought Iron Curule Benches

By Maison Jansen

Located in Houston, TX

Neoclassical style wrought iron Curule benches, ottomans or stools are well made and newly upholstered in white

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classical Vintage Midcentury Empire Inspired Upholstered Bench
Classical Vintage Midcentury Empire Inspired Upholstered Bench

Classical Vintage Midcentury Empire Inspired Upholstered Bench

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a midcentury classical Empire, inspired upholstered bench. This bench has a Classic Empire

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American American Empire Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker Furniture Company
Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker Furniture Company

Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker Furniture Company

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Stylish faux bamboo vanity bench, stool, ottoman by noted furniture maker Baker Furniture Company

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Benches

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan, Contour Ottoman, Sculpted Walnut, White Bouclé, Studio, 1970s
Vladimir Kagan, Contour Ottoman, Sculpted Walnut, White Bouclé, Studio, 1970s

Vladimir Kagan, Contour Ottoman, Sculpted Walnut, White Bouclé, Studio, 1970s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in High Point, NC

An organic ottoman / stool / bench by Vladimir Kagan. Sculpted walnut frame with overstuffed seat

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman Style X Benches
Pair of Milo Baughman Style X Benches

Pair of Milo Baughman Style X Benches

By Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic styling X benches in a dense tan/mushroom velven with attached box cushion.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Mid-Century Giraffe Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
Mid-Century Giraffe Patterned Upholstered X-Bench

Mid-Century Giraffe Patterned Upholstered X-Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century x-bench fully upholstered in brown and beige giraffe patterned fabric with brass

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Sleek Sculptural Gilt Brass Stool
Sleek Sculptural Gilt Brass Stool

Sleek Sculptural Gilt Brass Stool

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rochester, NY

A very sleek and shapely contoured gilt brass legged stool / ottoman / bench in the Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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Ottoman Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ottoman benches available for sale. Each of these unique ottoman benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are 321 antique and vintage ottoman benches for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Ottoman benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ottoman benches made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some ottoman benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller ottoman benches, measuring 14.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ottoman benches over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, KLASP Home and Modshop are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ottoman Benches?

Prices for ottoman benches start at $200 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $2,264.

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.

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