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Shell Poufs
Located in Paris, FR
Poufs Shell upholstered and covered with high
quality brown genuine leather. Handmade in
Spain in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
DIG IT Pouf Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a pouf with a cylindrical seat. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Metal
DIG IT Pouf White Bouclé Wool
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a pouf with a cylindrical seat. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Fabric and Wood Art Decò Poufs
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Italian Art Deco poufs from the 1930s. The poufs have a simple but at the same time
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sequoia Pouf, Hallingdal 65-110, by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
with personality.
Material : Fabric, Hallingdal 65,110
Fully upholstered pouf with Inner shell in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Sequoia Pouf, Barnum 24-Lana, by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
with personality.
Material : Fabric, Barnum 24,Lana
Fully upholstered pouf with Inner shell in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Purple Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Green Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Mustard Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Brown Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Blue Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Black Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Blue Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Salmon Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Teal Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Cream Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Teal Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Mustard Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Brown Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Salmon Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Red Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Purple Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Red Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Green Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Small Pouf in Black Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Cream Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
Gentle was born from the desire to combine a simple and comfortable shell with a decorated and
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sequoia Pouf, Barnum 24-Lana, by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
with personality.
Material : Fabric, Barnum 24,Lana
Fully upholstered pouf with Inner shell in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Milo Bean Ottoman, Shell/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Fabric
Milo Bean Ottoman, Shell/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Fabric
Alias 091 Manzù Pouf in Brown Leather Seat with White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 091 Manzù Pouf in Brown Leather Seat with White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Pio Manzù
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.57 in W 26.38 in D 17.33 in
Alias 091 Manzù Pouf in Black Leather Seat with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 091 Manzù Pouf in Black Leather Seat with Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Pio Manzù
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.57 in W 26.38 in D 17.33 in
Milo Bean Ottoman, Shell/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Fabric
Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair and Ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of 1860 Period Tufted Ottomans
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of capitonné upholstered ottomans, with four large carved shells in gilded wood on each side
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Régence style three legged round gilt wood ottomans, poufs, stools or benches with beautifully carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Carved Walnut Regence Style Tabouret from France
Located in Dallas, TX
intricate shells and foliate motifs. What sets this tabouret apart are the unique details on each side; the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of Neck leather up to 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of "Karate" ottomans by Michel Cadestin, Ed.Airborne, France, circa 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of ottomans in white fiberglass shell accommodating a fabric-covered cushion with grey
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of Neck leather up to 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Vtg Brown Leather English Chesterfield Queen Anne Style Tufted Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shell carved knees, button tufted brown leather upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15 in W 28 in D 19 in
De Sede Ds-102 Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
"Var" Ottoman
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspired by Turrid sea shells. We upholster it to order with your fabric or hide. Custom dimensions and
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mahogany Ottoman
Located in High Point, NC
wonderfully hand-carved shells on the knees following down to the cabriole legs. The aprons also are decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
De Sede Ds-102 Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and claw feet
Category
20th Century Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
beetles’ sections: shape, shells, sutures, rigid outside and soft inside and the result is an ottoman that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
the beetles’ sections: shape, shells, sutures, rigid outside and soft inside, and the result is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
the beetles’ sections: shape, shells, sutures, rigid outside and soft inside, and the result is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Cherner Ottoman
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
molded plywood shell and laminated wood base which are combined to produce a dynamically comfortable and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Walnut
English Chippendale Mahogany Carved Acanthus Ottoman, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany ottoman with carved acanthus and shell motif, upholstered seat, and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Set of 2 Bluemoon Ottomans by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze
metal.
Dimensions: D 83 x W 80 x H 45 cm
Also
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Bluemoon Ottoman by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon ottoman by Patrick Jouin
Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
DeCastelli Ori Pouf by Stormo Studio
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ori is a pouf-gem in which established elements swap their aesthetic guises and take on new roles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Green Velvet Armchairs and Pouf, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
. Dressed in a bright green velvet.
Shell completely in resin, cream white color. Formed by a small seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Resin, Plastic
Midcentury Resin Yellow Velvet Armchairs and Pouf, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
air of sophistication to any interior space.
Shell completely in resin, cream white color. Made up of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Resin, Plastic
21st Century Modern Ultralight Armchair And Pouf Set In Hide Leather
Located in Milan, IT
In this armchair and pouf set the cow-hide is both surface and structure. Like in an insect’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Alias R01 Violon Soft Lounge Chair and Pouf By Paolo Rizzatto
By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swivel armchair with 4-stars base in lacquered aluminium. Shell covered in fabric or
leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sunset Bergère Chair with Pouf in Avant Après Grey & Aluminum Feet, Nicola Pavan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Acerbis Life Sofa and Pouf in Brown Upholstery with Dark Stained Walnut Frame
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell, which was avant-garde for the time, today’s version reverses the direction towards the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 24.81 in W 141.74 in D 38.59 in
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Shell Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of shell poufs available for sale. Each of these unique shell poufs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and animal skin. There are 4 antique and vintage shell poufs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of shell poufs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Shell poufs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made shell poufs over the years, but those made by Marie Burgos Design, Baker Furniture Company and Donghia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Shell Poufs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,856, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $19,494 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.
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