$5,850 / item
Bean Couture Geometric Bench
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This thoroughly modern bench has a funky style reminiscent of the 1960s. Made from a beach wood structure, its seat is covered in pure velvet, while a festive, multi-colored, viscose...
Textile
Italian Hollywood Regency Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hollywood Regency giltwood bench. This versatile midcentury gilt wood bench, stool or ottoman has beautiful gilding and a lattice work seat.
Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Style Bench with Purple and Gold Upholstery. Nice original finish from the 1960’s. Great for a Foyer or at the end of a bed. Add some French Chic to your Design Project.
Wood
French Louis XVI style Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French, Louis XVI bench is ready for its new upholstery to serve as an ottoman or footstool in your home.
Fabric, Mahogany
$5,075 / item
Mint Couture Geometric Line Bench
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
On a painted beechwood base, this original bench is topped with Trevira velvet upholstery and accented with pink and green viscose fringe, lending it a lighthearted final effect. Fro...
Textile
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts stools, benches, or ottomans By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with black leather upholstered se...
Leather, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans. This listing is for a large pair of antique Italian painted and giltwood ottomans or benches.
Wood
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Vaisseau Ottoman – Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Vaisseau Ottoman – Metal Clad Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Vaisseau Ottoman – Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Vaisseau Ottoman – Metal Clad Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Copper, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze Vaisseau Ottoman – Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Silver, Sheet Metal
A Queen Anne Style Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Old meets new in this great looking Queen Anne style bench. A rectangular top, supported by graceful cabriole legs. It has been reupholstered in a vibrant faux crocodile green pate...
Walnut
$2,632Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Made Iron and Vintage Turkish Rug Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made iron and upholstered bench ottoman, the base is a custom finished iron base, with antique turkish rug upholstered top.
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Regence style Giltwood ottomans. We offer a pair of antique Italian Régence style three legged round gilt wood ottomans, poufs, stools or benches with be...
Giltwood
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood bench with elegant tapered legs with cross stretchers, crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood, and newly upholstered a natural shearling over new foam.
Sheepskin, Rosewood
French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated off white ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated off white ottoman. This most elegant square bench is raised by four circular, fluted, and tapered legs ending w...
Wood, Paint
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman, COM fabric
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman, COM fabric
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Large Italian Tufted Ottoman in Grey Velvet and Brass, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Versatile and highly decorative, this piece can function as a central ottoman, upholstered coffee table, bench, or additional seating, making it suitable for a wide variety of interi...
Brass
Vintage Waterfall Ottomans/ Stools by Thayer Coggin - A Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of upholstered waterfall ottomans/ stools/ petite benches by Thayer Coggin and likely designed by Milo Baughman.
Bouclé
Pair Of French Audoux & Minnet Attributed Sycamore And Rope Ottomans
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Audoux & Minnet Attributed Sycamore And Rope Ottomans. Offered is a handsome pair of French modern ottomans or benches attributed to the esteemed designers Adrien ...
Sycamore, Rope
Oval Contemporary Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish contemporary modern bench or foot stool features an elaborate striped upholstery and unusual sculpted metal legs. An overstuffed oval seat and wavy drumstick shaped legs...
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench. Offered is a charming antique French Louis XVI style bench, ottoman or stool with a lovely swag design and professionally upholstered in cr...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Onyx Stone Bench, 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern custom onyx and resin rectangular form bench or ottoman. Base features onyx/stone veneers set in high gloss resin.
Onyx
Smooth White Bronze Vaisseau Ottoman – Metal Clad Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Brass Vaisseau Ottoman – Metal Clad Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Copper Vaisseau Ottoman – Metal Clad Storage Trunk, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Functions as a storage bench, ottoman, blanket box, or bedfoot chest. The lid opens fully for interior access.
Copper, Sheet Metal
Wonderful Pair Baughman style Semi Circle Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
The vibrant color and minimalist form make them perfect as accent pieces, ottomans, or low benches. These measure 16"H X 23"W X 15"D each.
Upholstery, Wood
Custom made Gueridon Ottoman, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Bespoke Ottoman by Gueridon Design, Customizable and USA Made
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Keywords (SEO) Luciano Frigerio ottoman, Italian modern footstool, walnut ottoman, 1970s Italian design, brutalist ottoman, leather footstool, sculptural furniture, Italian modernis...
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Regence Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Regence style giltwood bench. Stunning 19th century French Regence style gilt wood bench, ottoman, stool or tabouret.
Giltwood
$6,850 / set
Pair of Antique Regency Style Walnut Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique Regency style benches. These stunning large English Regency style benches or ottomans are beautifully carved on all sides with lovely dolphin feet.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Ottoman Footstool style of McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous satin brass ottoman - footstool- bench. Reupholstered in a vintage style 1960s weave fabric with fabulous coloring that contrasts greatly with the brass.
Brass
$1,950 / set
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Georgian style leather benches with distressed patterned leather upholstery, web construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and ...
Wood
Large Solid Brass X Base Ottoman New Upholstery
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern large solid brass ottoman with new upholstery in style of Paul McCobb.
Brass
French Ottoman in the style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its adaptable design allows it to function as a bench, ottoman, or coffee table. The wood and rope have developed a beautiful patina over time, enhancing its natural warmth and chara...
Papercord, Oak
Hollywood Regency Bronzed Iron Saber or Sword Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency bronzed iron saber or sword bench. This charming vintage bench, stool or ottoman has been newly upholstered in push blue mohair fabric.
Metal
Small Walnut Bench in style of Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
Small mid century modern walnut and vinyl bench or ottoman.
Naugahyde, Walnut
$4,840 / item
Couture Geometric Riga Oval Purple & Lilac Bench
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designed with style and comfort in mind, this bench is a sartorial gem where the fanciness of its viscose fringes - which create a lilac and off-white striped design - well goes with...
Textile
Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and solid feeling bench/ottoman. A rectangular bench In medium brown calf hide, raised on wide deep walnut stained block feet.
Cowhide
Nuba Sculptural Yellow Bench, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
By Secolo
Located in Paris, IDF
Secolo Nuba Sculptural Bench is a sculptural continuation of the Nuba collection. The Nuba Bench by expands the soft monolithic language of the Nuba Pouf into a larger architectural ...
Plywood, Upholstery
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile seat can function as an ottoman or a bench. Shapely piece with unusual raised sides makes the perfect show stopping addition to any modern interior.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Greek Key White Painted Ottomans or Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of custom Greek key ottomans or stools. Newly repainted in an antique white finish. Custom designed with new fixed double stacked pillow cushions in Brunschwig & Fils Digby Tent...
Fabric, Wood
$3,468 / item
Contemporary European Oak Bench with Leather Seat
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Natural simplicity depicts the SUNSET bench of a European oak trunk as the shape defining protagonist. The integrated upholstery gives a comfortable seating space while the acrylic l...
Leather, Acrylic, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Round Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern cow hide upholstered round bench or ottoman raised on a metal X-form base.
Set of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
Kilim Upholstered Bench, Hand-Knotted Textile, Tribal Style, 1970
Located in Essex, MA
Newly upholstered turned leg bench, footstool, or window seat in a colorful and highly decorative and antique kilim. Perfect also for an entry or foyer bench or at the end of a bed....
Textile, Wood
Mid-century vintage regency inspired faux bamboo bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Regency inspired faux bamboo bench. This iron bench is lacquered black and has a bamboo design to the metal. The bench is newly upholstered in a cut vel...
Metal
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds.
Upholstery, Wood
$5,125 / item
Rose and Green Couture Geometric Wien Bench
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
La vie en rose. Create a cozy corner with a rose-colored pouf, upholstered in plus Trevira velvet and accented with viscose fringe. On a painted beechwood base, the pouf hides away i...
Textile
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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