$3,705 / item
Chelini Spot Oval Beige Pouf
By Chelini
Located in Milan, IT
Perfect to welcome unexpected guests to a quick, informal aperitif or to kick up your feet after a long workday, this pouf is a great example of restrained elegance. The round base o...
Textile
$3,705 / item
Chelini Spot Oval Blue Pouf
By Chelini
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally combined with its twin versions in different colors for a playful archipelago of occasional seats, this pouf is a simple and elegant design of exceptional versatility. The wo...
Textile
Bombo Oval Mustard Pouf from the Collezione Riviera
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
The Bombo pouf offers versatile extra seating with a distinctive oval silhouette that brings a playful yet refined element to interiors.
Textile
Geometrical Brass Pouf Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ottoman features a metallic mosaic fabric stretched to form a robust oval. The pouf cushion sturdily sits atop two asymmetrical, geometrical wood feet clad in brass.
Brass, Metallic Thread
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
Oval Ottoman in Sheepskin, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Originating from Turkiye, ottomans have long functioned as seating elements, designed to complement larger upholstered pieces while offering flexibility in their use. Through the mid...
Sheepskin, Wood
$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
Sparkle Black Oval Ottoman with Black and Silver Fringe
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Richly hued colors, simple geometry, and attention to detail are the distinctive features of the Sparkle Collection by Milanese designer Lorenza Bozzoli. A sophisticated, statement-m...
Textile
Konekt Thing 3 Ottoman Oval - Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
Refined yet wild, Konekt's signature Thing Ottomans are accentuated with a distinctive combination of contrasting materials. The Thing 3 Oval Ottoman is available in a variety of m...
Brass
Contemporary Teal Leather Button-Tufted Oval Ottoman with Modern Chrome Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A contemporary teal leather tufted ottoman of oval shape with chrome frame from the 21st century. The oval seat is upholstered in teal-colored leather with button-tufting design and ...
Chrome
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench on Wheel MINT
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench Piano Stool on Wheel MINT!
Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely antique French oval ottoman or pouf has a beautiful desirable distressed painted finish and has been newly upholstered in a cream colored velvet fabric with spaced brass ...
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 14 in W 32 in D 14 in
Missoni Home Remich Pallina Pouf in Blue and Gray with Lace-Inspired Print
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Oval pouf in blue and gray lace-inspired pattern.
Polyester, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 51.58 in
21st Century Goa Pouf and Central Table by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Oval pouf in nubuck leather cat. A Nuuk col. 4 Marsala with piping fabric cat.
Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 51.58 in
21st Century Goa Pouf in Fabric and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A Nuuk col. 4 Marsala. Pouf paisley L 120 D 70 H 40cm Pouf oval L 93 D 61 H 40cm
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 61.42 in D 28.35 in
Pouf Eco-Leather Polychrome Design by Anna Gili Milan pouf made in Italy
By Anna Gili
Located in Milan, IT
Hokusai is an oval pouf in eco-leather upholstery, with metal legs.
Faux Leather
Oval Upholstered Customizable Two-Tiered Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
The Annabel ottoman is a graduated oval ottoman with ebonized maple legs. The shape is the perfect compliment to a linear or circular sofa or room. Solid American maple frame constru...
Maple
Aluminum-Tex EMU Carousel Pouffe
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Alu-Thick Twist Rope EMU Carousel Lounge-Chair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions.The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular ...
Aluminum
Alu-Thick Twist Rope EMU Carousel Two-Seat Sofa
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
Aluminium and Synthetic Rope EMU Carousel Rectangular Low Table
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Alu-Square Twist Rope EMU Carousel Lounge Chair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Alu-Flat Rope EMU Carousel Lounge Chair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Aluminium and Synthetic Rope EMU Carousel Square Low Table
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions.The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular ...
Aluminum
Alu-Thick Twist Rope EMU Carousel Armchair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Alu-Square Twist Rope EMU Carousel Armchair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Alu-Tex EMU Carousel Armchair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Alu-Flat Rope EMU Carousel Armchair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Because the above mentioned materials, the product is strongly suitable for all uses in marine environments and in extreme weather conditions. The poufs have an oval aluminum tubular...
Aluminum
Sold
H 14.18 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Oval Pouf with Black and White Fabric Upholstery by Dedar
By Dedar
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This pouf features a wooden frame, iron feet caps and a new black and white patterned upholstery by Dedar. It is vintage therefore it might show slight traces o...
Iron
Sold
H 18 in Dm 42 in
Traditional, Oval Tufted Ottoman or Pouf, Tie Dye Floral Fabric, Wood, USA 2010s
Located in Stamford, CT
Traditional, Oval Tufted Ottoman or Pouf, Tie Dye Floral Fabric, Wood, USA, 2010s An oval ottoman or footstool having a later tie die upholstery with a floral motif.
Fabric
Pair of High or Low Italian Velvet and Brass Poufs
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone of Italian velvet, peacock and teal blue, the high or low oval shape of the poufs, plus the brass trim, create a spectacular accent to your room.
Brass
A Large Oval Ottoman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Oval Ottoman with leather tufted upholstery on a carved mahogany base on casters
Mahogany, Leather
Oversized Oval Zebra Ottoman
Located in Malibu, CA
Spanish revival oversized ottoman, upholstered in Italian cut velvet & trimmed with antique brass nail head detail scalloped border. Carved legs & stretchers.
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Regency Tufted Oval Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in classic sophistication with this Vintage Regency Tufted Oval Ottoman. Boasting luxurious tufted upholstery, caster feet and elegant detailing, this piece exudes timeless c...
Upholstery, Wood
Animal Motif Velvet Oval Ottoman
Located in North York, ON
This transitional style ottoman is newly restored. A large piece, it is reupholstered in sage green velvet and sits atop curved wood legs wrapping around each end of the ottoman. Per...
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Oval Tufted Leather Ottoman Table
Located in North York, ON
This modern oval tufted leather ottoman is the perfect addition to your living space. With its classic tufted design and luxurious Italian leather, it will bring a touch of sophistic...
Leather, Wood
Oval Lucite and Upholstered Bench/Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
Chic and modern is this newly upholstered bench/stool... The lucite is clear, and in great condition with chrome fasteners. the fabric is an off white silk weave that had a backing ...
Chrome
Beige Oval Vanity Fabric Stool With Wheels
Located in Rochester, England
This beige round fabric stool offers a compact and flexible seating solution. Whether used as additional seating for small spaces or as a footrest for relaxation, it smoothly combine...
Fabric
Large oval ottoman in cream and white hues
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome ottoman is a beautiful oval shape upholstered in a fine Designer fabric with exquisite tasseled fringe. The fabric is clean and spotless. It is comfortable and well pad...
Fabric
Very Pretty Pair of French Oval Stools Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two lovely stools or small ottomans having grey blue painted bases with pretty carved shell decoration and cabriole legs, newly upholstered in off-white wool cashmere.
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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