Tufted Velvet Ottoman - Made to order, round, square, rectangular
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic, practical and with timeless style, this made to order tufted ottoman can be manufactured to
Velvet, Wood
Astor Square Brass Ottoman in Emerald Velvet by Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Square Ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space
Brass
$2,930 / item
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Cream Velvet 700 Square Ottoman with Ostrich Feather Trim by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
piece. Upholstered in soft cream-toned velvet, the ottoman features a handmade ostrich feather trim that
Velvet, Feathers
$12,450 / item
H 17 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Konekt Thing 4 Square Ottoman - Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
of contrasting materials. The Thing 4 Square Ottoman is available in a variety of metal finishes
Steel
$5,570 / item
H 16 in W 60 in D 48 in
Transitional Square Button Tufted Upholstered Ottoman w/ Wood Feet Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Transitional tufted ottoman in a modern shimmering blue cut velvet with metallic detail and thick
Velvet, Foam, Maple
$3,090 / item
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Small Plissé Square Beige Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
a decorative accent, the Plissé Warm Yellow Velvet Small Square Pouf brings a vibrant, yet
Textile
$7,115 / item
H 14.97 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Plissé Square Cognac and Brown Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Plissé Square Cognac and Brown Velvet Pouf brings a sophisticated, three-dimensional expression
Textile
$2,200
H 17 in W 32 in D 32 in
Large Square Deep Bronze Velvet Upholstery Tufted Upholstery Ottoman Footstool
By John Widdicomb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bronze upholstery tufted stool ottoman by Widdicomb. Ball casters well built
Velvet
Unavailable
H 18 in W 22 in D 22 in
Modern Style Square Cube Manhattan Channel Tufted Ottoman in Sharkskin Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the newest addition to our Manhattan collection- the Manhattan ottoman. Featuring
Velvet
Unavailable
H 15 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Modern Style Square Milan Welted Ottoman in Mauve Velvet with Chrome Feet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
with its great shape and striking welting. This square ottoman stands on 1" chrome feet. Shown in Mauve
Chrome
Unavailable
H 18 in W 41 in D 41 in
Modern Simple Style Square Ottoman with off White Cowhide and Brass Frame & Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The Bordeaux ottoman has a simple, classic, yet elegant brass frame and legs. Finished with off
Brass
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
1950 Mid-Century Modern Italian Big Square Pouf Center Seated
By Osvaldo Borsani, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Totally reupholstered in 1st class deep red velvet Equipped with comfortable wheels on the
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Chinese Square Bench Or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Square Bench or Ottoman. This versatile antique Chinese Rosewood bench or ottoman
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
American Empire Carved Mahogany Blue Upholstered Square Footstool Stool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire carved mahogany blue upholstered square footstool stool ottoman. Item
Velvet, Mahogany
Thomasville Skirted Velvet Triple Welted Ottomans - a Pair
By Thomasville
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of Thomasville skirted velvet ottomans on square ebonized legs. Khaki colored upholstery with
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Square Upholstered and Brass Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Covered in a gold linen velvet finished with a broad silk tape; mounted with brass carrying handles
Brass
Sold
H 14 in W 23 in D 48.5 in
Oversized Square Tufted Ottoman in Light Grey Velvet with Solid Cast Steel Legs
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
This Oversized Square Tufted Ottoman in Light Grey Velvet with Solid Cast Iron Legs is a
Velvet
Sold
H 15.5 in W 38 in D 38 in
Rare Atelier Versace Tufted Upholstered Square Bench Ottoman Coffee Table
By Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Versace. The top upholstered in a velvet print pattern which has pailsey, leopard print and the symbolic
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut and Platinum Velvet Square Pouf
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
culinary dish- the piece features a square ebonized walnut base with rounded corners and a cushion of the
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Tapered Square Poufs
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of reverse tapering square poufs freshly upholstered in luxurious charcoal grey velvet.
Hardwood, Velvet
Sold
H 21 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Modern Brass & Pink Velvet Square Ottomans in the Style of Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of lush square brass ottomans or footstools freshly upholstered in a light pink Kravet velvet
Brass
Silk Velvet Pink Square Pillow
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
graphic and patterns of Mediterranean and ottoman style Front side silk velvet Back side silk ikat.
Silk
Silk Velvet Green Square Pillow
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
graphic and patterns of Mediterranean and ottoman style Front side silk velvet Back side silk ikat.
Silk
Pair of Tufted Square Stiletto Ottomans
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of square signature Stiletto tufted square ottomans designed by Irwin Feld Design for
Brass
1970s Yellow Velvet Ottoman's Benches Stools
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Whittier, CA
Vibrant pair of yellow velvet upholstered square ottomans/benches/stools with a 70s flair. The
Velvet
Pair of Large Square Ottomans in Zebra
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
A pair of Mid-Century ottomans that have been reupholstered in a graphic zebra print velvet in gray
Velvet, Wood
Hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace by Ryan and Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace, produced in three solid blocks of marble. This stylish fireplace reflects the Art Deco style which flourished internationally during ...
Breccia Marble
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$2,624
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 40" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
"La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of form. The prin...
Paper
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$3,595
H 21.26 in Dm 21.26 in
Blue/Green with gold flecks Murano Firenze Mirror in Style of Barovier e Toso
Located in London, GB
Palest blue/green ribbed hand blown Murano glass circular mirror with two brass fluted clasps at the top and bottom, the inner edge lined with slender brass filet. Also available in...
Brass
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
GEM4 Linear Pendant - 60 inch - Satin Brass
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
GEM4 PENDANT - LINEAR The GEM4 Pendant is built of brass with an LED light source that is diffused by a hand-blown glass diffusers. This pendant works as an individual fixture or ca...
Brass
"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble. This ...
Marble
$1,628
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$10,577 / item
H 35.83 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in
Hand Tailored Fringes 2-Seat Sofa in Antique Pink Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
$3,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 63 in D 63 in
Large Art Deco Style Dining Table with Round Almond Oak Veneered Top - Moon Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style dining table by Uultis with almond oak veneered top measuring 63" of diameter and wooden legs. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The "Moon" round dining ...
Wood, Oak
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the lantern features panels of molded glass around a brass structure. The rod is also covered in hand-blown glass. Thi...
Brass
The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our best-selling wool and jute checkerboard rugs. This is a versatile piec...
Wool, Jute
Pair of Murano glass mirrors by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of mirrors with frame in green Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2023.
Brass
Jim Sofa by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jim Sofa XL Size By Proisy Studio. Numbered Edition. The Jim sofa stands as the centerpiece of Proisy Studio’s Modern Cowboy collection, a sculptural oversized curved sofa, 3 to 5-...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
$3,990 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman The Luupo Ottoman offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option for any modern interior. The round, inviting form sits on top of solid oak or waln...
Sheepskin, Oak
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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