Sculptural Pouf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lava, Other
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s German Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Nylon, Foam
2010s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Polystyrene
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Yarn
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Yarn
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Yarn
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Yarn
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Fabric, Textile
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Fur
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lambskin
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
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Finding the Right ottomans-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.
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