Ottomans Cocktail Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Foam, Wood
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Silver, Chrome
20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Silver Leaf
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lacquer
20th Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron, Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 18th Century French Benches
Wood
Recent Sales
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf
2010s North American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Precious Stone
2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Hardwood, Silk, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Cedar
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Wicker, Reed
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wool, Goat Hair
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century African Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Velvet, Glass, Wood, Burl
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton, Foam, Wood
2010s Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery
1990s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wool
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
1990s American Chinoiserie Benches
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
1990s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary North American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Ottomans Cocktail Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a cocktail ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Ottomans are used as footstools, but can also be used as a makeshift side table, perhaps to be used for resting cocktails. They usually have four short but wide legs providing stability and ease of mobility. 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 glass of wine. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary cocktail ottomans from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a cocktail table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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