Square Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered bench/ottoman with attached button tufted cushion retaining the original orange
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Square Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered bench/ottoman with attached button tufted cushion retaining the original orange
Upholstery
$1,800 / item
Modern Patio Furniture, Suelo Slatted Ottoman
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
ottoman or extra seating! The Suelo® Collection consists of an arm chair, side chair, bench, daybed
Mahogany
$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
Textile
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
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
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Onyx
$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
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
Leather, Oak
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
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
antique Italian painted and giltwood ottomans or benches. This versatile pair of benches, ottomans or
Wood
Narrow European Natural Linen Ottoman on Antique Brass Casters
Located in Malibu, CA
A lovely bench/ottoman upholstered in durable imported Belgian linen with shapely ball-and-ring
Linen, Hardwood
Pair Of French Audoux & Minnet Attributed Sycamore And Rope Ottomans
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Houston, TX
pair of French modern ottomans or benches attributed to the esteemed designers Adrien Audoux and Frida
Sycamore, Rope
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Régence style three legged round gilt wood ottomans, poufs, stools or benches with beautifully carved
Giltwood
19th Century French Regence Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
wood bench, ottoman, stool or tabouret. Our beautiful antique French gilt wood bench was taken down to
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
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
Iron
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood bench with elegant tapered legs with cross stretchers, crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood
Sheepskin, Rosewood
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman, COM fabric
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman, COM fabric
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
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
Bouclé
Oval Contemporary Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish contemporary modern bench or foot stool features an elaborate striped upholstery and
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
bench, ottoman or stool with a lovely swag design and professionally upholstered in cream colored cut
Velvet, Walnut
Large Solid Brass X Base Ottoman New Upholstery
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern large solid brass ottoman with new upholstery in style of Paul McCobb.
Brass
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
Metal
Wonderful Pair Baughman style Semi Circle Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
perfect as accent pieces, ottomans, or low benches. These measure 16"H X 23"W X 15"D each.
Upholstery, Wood
Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
designer ottoman, collectible design, low bench, luxury vintage seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Ottoman Footstool style of McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only 1 available. Fabulous satin brass ottoman - footstool- bench. Reupholstered in a vintage style
Brass
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
Cowhide
Custom made Gueridon Ottoman, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Bespoke Ottoman by Gueridon Design, Customizable and USA Made
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
versatile seat can function as an ottoman or a bench. Shapely piece with unusual raised sides makes the
Upholstery, Walnut
$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
Wood
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
Fabric, Wood
French Ottoman in the style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-catching geometric pattern. Its adaptable design allows it to function as a bench, ottoman, or coffee table
Papercord, Oak
French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Style Triangular Bench
By Jules Leleu, Jean-Michel Frank, Gio Ponti, André Arbus, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus style triangular bench. This unusual bench, ottoman or poof
Wood
Handcrafted French Brutalist Benches, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Handcrafted French Brutalist Benches, 1960s, Set of 2
Wood
1980s Minimalist Waterfall Lustrous Ivory Velvet Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist 1980s waterfall bench with a soft, sculptural silhouette
Velvet
Small Walnut Bench in style of Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
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
Textile
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same four L-shaped legs, the
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
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
Textile, 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
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.
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
Metal
Set of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
Upholstery, Wood
Astor Large Brass Tufted Ottoman in Sharkskin Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor large ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space
Brass
Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of 21st century benches or ottomans constructed from vintage Persian Jajim kilim
Wool
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the
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
Sophisticate Bench - chrome steel tube legs with yellow upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Inspired by regal seating comfort, the Sophisticate Bench brings a calm, versatile presence to
Steel, Chrome
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Mori bench Murano Glass
By Pierpaolo Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano, Venice, IT
Mori collection bench with Murano glass legs by Seguso Vertri d'Arte. An elegant and versatile
Leather, Murano Glass
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide
Located in Houston, TX
century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench, stool or ottoman. This antique French gilt wood tabouret
Giltwood
Contemporary, Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Small Benches, Shearling, Maple
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Sheepskin Benches, Small Benches or Ottomans, Beige
Sheepskin, Maple
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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