Antique Footstools And Ottomans
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIII Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood
19th Century Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Brass
19th Century British Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Walnut, Cotton
19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Cowhide
1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Pine
1880s Indian Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Iron
Recent Sales
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Horn, Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Cotton, Walnut
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Brass
1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century British Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mohair, Mahogany
19th Century North American Empire Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century North American Empire Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Pine
Early 1900s Empire Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Walnut
Late 19th Century North American Empire Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Cotton, Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s Jacobean Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Linen, Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood, Wool
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Giltwood, Upholstery
1890s American Chinoiserie Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Linen, Giltwood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood, Burlap
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
19th Century Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Empire Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather
1860s English Victorian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Raw Linen, Wood
1910s Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Cowhide, Leather
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Brass
Early 20th Century William and Mary Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Footstools And Ottomans
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Beech, Lambskin
1810s English Regency Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Bronze
People Also Browsed
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Upholstery
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Leather, Wood
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Pewter
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Chrome, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Mahogany, Tulipwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Brass
19th Century Irish Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Brass
2010s American Modern Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
1960s Italian Antique Footstools And Ottomans
Glass, Cherry, Teak
Antique Footstools And Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antique Footstools And Ottomans?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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