$1,154 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Mocha
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
$1,154 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Aurora
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
$1,023 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Deus
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
$1,154 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Stone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity,...
Fabric
Art Deco Style Light Blue Square Pouf
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
A versatile addition to chic living rooms and upscale lounges, this square pouf refinement. Crafted from soft light blue velvet with matching fringes, it features accents in grey lur...
Textile
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Chic Pair of Mid Century Modern Pillow Top Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic custom pair of square upholstered pillow top ottomans having a stylish combo of grey flannel bases with grey, blue and cream patterned tops.
Upholstery
Art Deco Style Orange Square Cleo Pouf
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Marking a pivotal expansion for Lorenza Bozzoli, the Treasure Collection introduces the Orange Cleo pouf. This luxurious piece features vibrant orange velvet seating, geometrical pur...
Textile
$231Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Square Pouf Skai Faux Leather Brown Patchwork 41cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming, square, vintage patchwork-style ottoman made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality, two-tone brown and camel-colored faux leather, manufactured in Belgium ci...
Faux Leather
$1,563 / item
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - 3D blu
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 36 P – Modular Square Pouf - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 36 P, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a versatile family of upholstered furnishings distinguished by their comfort, simplicity, ...
Fabric
$165Sale Price|20% Off
Square Pouf Skai Faux Leather Brown Camel Patchwork 41cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming, square, vintage patchwork-style ottoman made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality, two-tone brown and camel-colored faux leather, manufactured in Belgium ci...
Faux Leather
Bespoke made square country house footstool in Pierre Frey
Located in Batley, GB
A large bespoke made country house footstool. Raised on 4 turned oak legs capped with Desired Effect reproduction brass casters, cast 19th century originals. The traditionally made f...
Foam, Oak
21st Century Clay Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
Italian modern squared pouf in beige suede with buttons, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern squared pouf in beige suede with buttons, 1990s Square-based pouf or footrest, padded and upholstered in beige suede leather with buttons. Black wooden feet. 1990s. Go...
Suede
21st Century Clay Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
$3,773 / set
Large Pair of Square Poufs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Striking pair of large square stools or poufs, raised on black-painted wooden legs. The cushions are upholstered in bright red Naugahyde-like fabric. (One is noticeably more worn tha...
$2,500Sale Price|26% Off
Brass Framed Biscuit Tufted Ottoman in Original Black Leather by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square, brass-framed ottoman on casters with its original biscuit tufted, black leather upholstery, designed by Harvey Probber.
Brass
21st Century Mocha Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
21st Century Hamra Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
Pouf with a black square pillow and iron legs
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your décor with this chic pouf, featuring a black square pillow and sturdy iron legs. A perfect blend of comfort and modern style for any space. Iron stand: 18cmx59cmx59cm
Metal
21st Century Sand Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Flower Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The Rosette pouf is a graphic, visual, and prominent addition to our Mediterranean collection. A good luck charm for your space. The rosette motif is an ornament made from different ...
Metal
21st Century Hamra Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Flower Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The Rosette pouf is a graphic, visual, and prominent addition to our Mediterranean collection. A good luck charm for your space. The rosette motif is an ornament made from different ...
Metal
21st Century Brown-Black Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
Small Plissé Square Beige Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Small Plissé Square Pouf is a captivating blend of bold design and refined elegance. Measuring 35 cm (13.8 inches) in width and 38 cm (15 inches) in height, this pouf is perfect ...
Textile
21st Century Green-Sand Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
21st Century Brown-Black Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
21st Century Sand-Blue Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Metal
Pouf with a fish-patterned square pillow and iron legs
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your décor with this chic pouf, featuring a fish-patterned square pillow and sturdy iron legs. A perfect blend of comfort and modern style for any space. Iron stand: 18cmx59c...
Metal
$1,297Sale Price|50% Off
Italy Post-Modern Green Leather Squared Pouf with Black Spherical Lacquered Feet
Located in Brescia, IT
This bamboo shoot green leather pouf is entirely handmade. It's made in Italy, entirely handcrafted with high-quality leather. It is a product made around 1990, coming from the Nort...
Leather, Wood
A pair of Trico ottomans from the Trico series by Ammannati & Vitelli for Brunat
Located in New York, NY
Two square stools or ottomans designed by Titiana Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli for Brunati Italia.
Fabric, Plastic
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 to the signature Plissé pattern. Measuring 95 x 95 cm (37.4 x 37.4 inches) with a ...
Textile
NEW! Dooq! Modern Carmel Wood Pouf Square White Bouclé and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Marking a milestone for Dooq Details, the Carmel Modular Couch introduces the brand’s first-ever modular sofa. Composed of 12 versatile modules, Carmel allows endless configurations,...
Leather, Fabric
Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Wicker Square Pouf Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century square pouf fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy during the 1...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Italian modern squared stool in black faux leather with wheels, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Squared Stool in black faux leather with wheels, 1980s Square base pouf in black faux leather. The stool has a slight rise on the back. Wheels at the base, this makes ...
Leather
Cookie Square Pouf in Gatsby 138 Grey Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new evolution of Saba poufs, Cookie are available in a round or square format and are characterized by the light quilting on the seating area. The Cookie poufs are fun and independ...
Upholstery
Pair of Square Upholstered Cream & White Benches in Style of Billy Baldwin MINT
By Billy Baldwin, Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Square Upholstered Cream & White Benches in Style of Billy Baldwin MINT
Upholstery
Square Pouf Upholstered with a New Fabric with Flower Decoration in Green Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
Square Pouf Upholstered with a New Fabric with Flower Decoration in Green Tones
Fabric, Wood
1960s Vintage Rattan Side Table and Ottoman Set in Good Condition
Located in Stamford, CT
Ottoman is 20 inches square, 10.5 inches high.
Rattan
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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