$2,715 / item
Couture Geometric Wien Orange Ottoman
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
With its solid beige, refined cushion from which black, lilac, peach-pink, and melon-colored layers hang in geometric shapes, this ottoman embodies the concept of Bozzoli's design: f...
Textile
Meritalia Gli Amici, Canarino Pouf by Gaetano Pesce
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, ON
Sculptural, fantastical and functional objects (creatures?) by Gaetano Pesce, suitable for a carefree interior. Unforgettable in any space. This is a new, unused piece. Manufacturer'...
Fabric, Foam
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
Upholstery, Poplar
Grace Pouf, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
A luxurious pouffe in a sophisticated, inviting idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Grace is a contemporary take on hotel milieus and the decadence of yester...
Foam
Gli Amici Printed Cotton Pouf Canarino by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabled creatures that make up a modular sofa. Sculptural and functional objects to characterize a light-hearted interior, and transform every room into an unforgettable adventure. G...
Cotton
$950Sale Price|47% Off
Contemporary Ink Blot Ottoman in Black and White Recycled Fabric with Pink Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Madda Round Ottoman by Michael Felix is upholstered in a recycled fabric with a black and white inkblot pattern. Its pink metal base wraps around the plump cushion as if to sque...
Metal
Handcrafted red and purple velvet embroidered pouf
By Carlotta Oddone
Located in Torino, IT
A pouf as a little domestic jewel: red, purple and an accent of light blue are interwoven in a palette marked by elegance and craftsmanship, embellished with meticulous hand embroide...
Velvet
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Philipp Mainzer, e15, Farah Ebrahimi
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Philipp Mainzer, e15, Farah Ebrahimi
Located in New York, NY
Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
Sweet Fuchsia Little Prince Of Love Pouf by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Little Prince Of Love Pouf by Moro, Pigatti Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 44 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color and finish options. This product ...
Other
Galore Module Pouf, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A luxurious modular sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpre...
Foam
Pair of Newly Upholstered Petite Ottomans
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This is a pair of petite ottomans featuring newly upholstered fabric. The design displays a lively and organic pattern resembling a zebra or woodgrain motif in shades of red and whit...
Fabric
$1,795Sale Price / set|78% Off
Set of Three e15 Kerman Poufs by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Philipp Mainzer, e15, Farah Ebrahimi
Located in New York, NY
Set of three - INDOOR ONLY Upholstered in Mitchell Silex - colors: mulberry, hot pink and peacock. KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
"Blocco" Fuchsia or Blue Faux Fur Pouf Designed by Nanda Vigo for Driade
By Driade, Nanda Vigo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Blocco" is a pouf, designed by Nanda Vigo and manufactured by Driade, with wooden frame and padding in polyurethane foam of varying density. Upholstery in fuchsia or blue faux fur. ...
Faux Fur, Foam, Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Mid Century 9 Strand Paul T Frankl Style Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul T. Frankl-inspired rattan ottoman blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The Mid-century ottoman features a stacked 9-strand pole base wit...
Rattan
$360Sale Price / item|20% Off
Moroccan Oversized Silk Velvet Floor Pillow in Pink and Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, use as ottoman or pouf. Zipper on side. Moroccan pouf great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Bohemian decor.
Silk
Art Deco Pink Textile Beech Vintage Stool 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco pouf / stool or tabouret covered with pink textile fabric, designed and manufactured in Austria, 1930s. A fantastic stool or pouf newly covered with a high quality pink fab...
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord
Pair of Bespoke Shell Pink Leather and Gilt Footstools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of cloud-like shell pink kid leather covered footstools/ottomans/poufs perfect for any bedroom or living room.
Leather
Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Watermelon Pink and Tan
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker and watermelon pink seat or floor cushion with cotton insert and large 'X' stitching around, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece could also be used as a tray to ho...
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Contemporary Hygge Cloud Bench in Boucle Pink by Saccal Design House
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
DIMENSIONS W 160cm 63? D 50cm 19.7” H 45cm 17.7? PRODUCT FEATURES Structure in Solid Oak wood. Upholstered in Boucle fabric. Legs: Travertino PRODUCT OPTIONS UPHOLSTERY:...
Oak
Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret stool or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features a charming round shape with four brown...
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Postmodern Waterfall Upholstered Bench Set, Ottomans or Poufs in Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic looking upholstered bench set from the 1980s with a waterfall form. This well made set still retains its original upholstery which is in fantastic condition.
Fabric
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
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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