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Sheep Ottoman

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ottoman, stool or sculpture in the style of French sheep. The sculpture is covered in
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Sheepskin, Fur, Horn

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns
Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns
$3,540 Sale Price
26% Off
H 24.5 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
Ma39 Ottoman in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy, 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 ottoman in carved wood, Italy, 21st century Customized item: Material, color fabric, fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Sheep Speaker by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Sheep Speaker translates our visual language into sound. We think of technology as straight
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sheep Speaker by Studio Ahead
Sheep Speaker by Studio Ahead
$11,670 / item
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Cream
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Floor Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER. Textured like
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Cream
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Cream
$7,389 / item
H 11 in W 60 in D 60 in
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s The frame have great patina.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
$1,136
H 14.97 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Sheep Cube in Black & White by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. One piece of hand painted fabric is stretched
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Sheep Cube in Black & White by JG Switzer
Sheep Cube in Black & White by JG Switzer
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Sheep Cube in Shetland Grey by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. The ottoman is manufactured in Portland, Oregon USA
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Sheep Cube in Shetland Grey by JG Switzer
Sheep Cube in Shetland Grey by JG Switzer
$1,200 / item
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Floor Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER. Textured like
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
$7,389 / item
H 11 in W 60 in D 60 in
Felted Sheep Cube with Wool Ribbon by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. The ottoman is manufactured in Portland, Oregon USA
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Felted Sheep Cube with Wool Ribbon by JG Switzer
Felted Sheep Cube with Wool Ribbon by JG Switzer
$1,200 / item
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Sheep Cube in Botanical Dye, Felted Wool by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. The ottoman is manufactured in Portland, Oregon USA
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Sheep Cube in Redwood & Grey, Felted Wool by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. This is a new color for Fall/Winter on our most popular
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

L'univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
: Sheep-ottoman, apple-mouth, donkey-desk and cabbage-legs, transforming the everyday into the
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in grey sheep skin
Located in Berlin, Germany
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in grey sheep skin This ottoman/pouf/ stool was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin
Located in Berlin, Germany
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin This ottoman/pouf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Modern Tibetan Sheep Pouf Ottoman or Coffee Table Gray Blue Shag
Located in Dayton, OH
Elegant and comforting Tibetan Sheep Ottoman or coffee table. Size: 26".
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Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

1950s American Modern Midcentury Sheep Skin Ottoman or Foot Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and unique 1950s , ottoman with 4 tappered legs in a dark chocolate finish, freshly recovered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for Getama
Located in Dorchester, MA
Knoll textile Cuddlecloth in Black Sheep. Ottoman measures 22.5" W x 19" D x 15" H.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Vintage Carved Wood Sheep
Located in East Hampton, NY
Vintage carved wood sheep in natural sheepskin.
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Sheep
Vintage Carved Wood Sheep
H 21 in W 31 in D 13 in
Pair of Lamino Armchairs and Ottomans by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dorchester, MA
for raising sheep. Ottoman measures 23.5" W x 18" D x 19.25" H.
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

White Curly Wool and Pinewood Small Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White wool small sheep This small sheep with real sheepskin on natural pine wood and natural
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Pine

White Curly Wool and Pinewood Small Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White wool small sheep This small sheep with real sheepskin on natural pine wood and natural
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2010s German Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

White Curly Wool + Beech Wood Small Grazing Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White wool small grazing sheep This small sheep with real sheepskin on natural beechwood and
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2010s German Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Wood

White Curly Wool and Beech Wood Small Grazing Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White wool small grazing sheep This small sheep with real sheepskin on natural beechwood and
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2010s German Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

White Wool Black Stained Wood with Blue Eyes Life-Size Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White Wool Life-Sized Sheep This life-sized sheep with real sheepskin on black stained beechwood
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2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Gray Brown Wool Natural Wood with Blue Eyes Life-Size Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
Gray Brown Hairy Wool Life-Sized Sheep This life sized sheep with real long-haired sheepskin on
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2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Brown Curly Sheepskin with Black Wood and Leather Handmade, Small Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
Brown wool small sheep This small with real sheepskin on black stained beechwood and natural
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2010s German Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Brown Curly Sheepskin with Black Wood and Leather Handmade, Life-Size Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
Brown wool life-size sheep This life-sized sheep with real sheepskin on black stained beechwood
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2010s German Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

French Os de Mouton Carved Walnut Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
A French Louis XIV style Os de Mouton (literally sheep's bone) carved walnut ottoman, bench, or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Os de Mouton Carved Walnut Ottoman
French Os de Mouton Carved Walnut Ottoman
H 15.5 in W 26.75 in D 18 in
20th Century French Walnut Louis XIII Os-de-mouton Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
-Mouton (sheep's bone) Ottomans feature a leather top, hand carved mutton legs and serpentine shaped
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20th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Charming sheep leather ottoman with elegant legs and wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this charming sheep leather ottoman features elegant legs with brass wheels. A sheep
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Vintage 1970s Footstools

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

French Vintage Shearling and Nickel Silver Sheep Bench/Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural French sheep bench or ottoman is off-white shearling and nickel silver as the face
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

Beautiful set of wood armchairs and ottoman
Located in Paris, FR
Two wood armchairs with balls decor and ottoman. Cushions recently redone with an imitation sheep
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful set of wood armchairs and ottoman
Beautiful set of wood armchairs and ottoman
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Life-size Sheep Ottomans or Sculptures
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Life size sheep ottomans or sculptures circa late 1950's. These are all original examples have a
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Whimsical Danish Designer Family of 3 Sheep Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely adorable sculptural set of 3 sheep ottomans hand crafted by a Danish artist and signed
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Vintage 1980s Danish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Oak

Icelandic Sheep Ottoman in the manner of Lalanne.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Icelandic sheep ottoman. Consist of a sheep shaped wood frame covered in heavy sheepskin and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1970s Life-Size Brass and Sheepskin Sheep Sculpture Ottoman
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Las Vegas, NV
In the manner of Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne this life-size sheep ottoman with solid brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

1960's Mongolian Sheep Pouf Ottoman Sculptures pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Mongolian sheep sculptures for use as pouf ottomans. Most likely European
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fur, Wood

White Long Haired Fur + Black Painted Wood, Small Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
White long haired fur small sheep This small sheep with long white fur, painted wood and dark
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Pine

Ma39 Pouf in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy, 21st Century
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 Pouf in carved wood sheep, Italy 21st century Customized item: Material, color fabric, fabric.
Category

2010s Italian International Style Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ma39 Pouf in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy, 21st Century
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 Pouf in carved wood sheep, Italy, 21st century Customized item: Material, color fabric
Category

2010s Italian International Style Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ma39 Pouf in Carved Wood Dark Brown Sheep, Italy, 21st Century
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 pouf in carved wood dark brown sheep, Italy, 21st century. Customized item: Material, color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brown Curly Sheepskin with Black Wood and Leather Handmade, Life-Size Sheep
Located in Tulsa, OK
Brown wool life-size sheep This life sized sheep with real sheepskin on black stained beechwood
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Wood

17th Century French Louis XIII Os-de-mouton Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 17th century French Louis XIII walnut os-de-mouton (sheep's bone) ottoman newly
Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Sheep Sculpture Ottoman
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative sheep sculpture Koi i I. Long hair fur over wooden body.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fur, Wood

Sheep Sculpture Ottoman
Sheep Sculpture Ottoman
H 20 in W 24 in D 15 in
Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Joel Donahoe designed life-size Sheep or Ram sculpture, can be used as bench, ottoman or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Long Horn Lounge-Chair and Ottoman with White Long Icelandic Sheep Upholstery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long horn lounge chair and pouf with white long hair Icelandic sheep upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Horn

Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne Style Sheep Ottoman or Stool, circa 1970
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne style sheep ottoman or stool, circa 1970. Original brass face
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Sheep Skin Covered Chair and Ottoman
Located in Providence, RI
Sheep Skin covered chair and ottoman.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$5,026 / item
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Category

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White Lilac Marble Vase and Wine Cooler
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$281 / item
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Caracas Tripod Floor Lamp
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Sheep Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sheep ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sheep ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage sheep ottoman now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sheep ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sheep ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sheep ottoman over the years, but those crafted by ma+39 and JG Switzer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sheep Ottoman?

The average selling price for a sheep ottoman at 1stDibs is $1,305, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $15,800 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Sheep Ottoman
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Footrests are called ottomans due to their origins. Traders from Turkey in the Ottoman Empire introduced footrests to Europe during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of ottomans.