Unavailable|$495 / item
Modern Style Square Cube Manhattan Channel Tufted Ottoman in Sharkskin Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the newest addition to our Manhattan collection- the Manhattan ottoman. Featuring channel tufting on all four sides, a simple cube shape, and stylish versatility, this ot...
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,999
Burlap Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage Brazilian coffee bean sacks are repurposed as upholstery for custom-built new square box ottoman. Ottoman on wheels for easy mobility.
Nickel
Unavailable|$5,000 / item
Hudson Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Square, upholstered ottoman with top stitch detailing featuring metal, tubular feet.
Wood
Unavailable|$7,040 / set
Pair of Vivier Ottomans
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of of square signature Vivier Ottomans designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern.
Brass
Unavailable|$624
Woven Leather Modern Italian Ottoman, Italy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Low and square elegant ottoman to be also used as a coffee table if used with a combination of a glass top (not included).
Leather
Unavailable|$11,300 / set
Pair of Nickel Banded Stiletto Ottomans
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of square signature Stiletto Ottomans designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern.
Nickel
Unavailable|$1,850
Beige Velvet Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman With Needlework Seat
Located in Hudson, NY
Victorian style needlework and upholstered ottoman. The square floral needlework seat with foliate celadon-ground border and tassels at the corners on waisted velvet covered base.
Velvet
Unavailable|$5,246
Willy Rizzo Square Pouf in Cow Skin
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
Rizzo loved the simplicity and purity of Rationalism and was heavily inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic. Informed by his photographer’s eye, he sought visual harmony of shapes and mat...
Animal Skin
GAN Canevas Square Flowers Pouf by Charlotte Lancelot
By Charlotte Lancelot, GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Lancelot revisits a classic. Technique: a cross, a pixel. Carpets, poufs and cushions made using a perforated soft felt base with interwoven threads of wool in a range of c...
Foam
GAN Mangas Space Square Pouf Plait in Wool
By GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
The Mangas Space collection revealing her many facets. The same textures, the same comfort, now in a set of modules and rugs that create different spaces that are always warm and per...
Wool, Foam
GAN Raw Small Square Pouf by Borja García
By GAN Rugs, Borja García
Located in New York, NY
A smooth layer of wool is laid over the jute base, combining two seemingly discordant languages but which work here in harmony. The clean lines of the permeable geometry of this seco...
Jute
Unavailable|$1,999
Tropic Square Pouf by Denis Sokolov - Modern Aluminum Design, Ukraine
By Denis Sokolov
Located in LUBLIN, PL
Tropic Square Pouf – Flexible Seating with Tropical Ease The Tropic Square Pouf is a versatile accent piece that doubles as extra seating, a casual footrest, or a laid-back surface ...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$1,573
Vintage Pouffe by La DoubleJ, Maximalist Blue Squares Print, Italy
By La DoubleJ
Located in Milano, Lombardia
You don’t have to go big to go bold, babe. Part of La DoubleJ’s collaboration with the antique marketplace 1stDibs, we’ve reupholstered this vintage 1970s pouffe with our striking Cu...
Cotton, Rosewood
Unavailable|$1,010 / item
GAN Spaces Sail Square Pouf in Black by Héctor Serrano
By GAN Rugs, Héctor Serrano
Located in New York, NY
Dhurrie wool is transformed and grows in volume. Urban, sober and essential, it reveals myriad new possibilities. Additional information: Material: 100% wool. Mix of polystyrene ...
Wool
Unavailable|$1,340
1950 Mid-Century Modern Italian Big Square Pouf Center Seated
By Osvaldo Borsani, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Totally reupholstered in 1st class deep red velvet Equipped with comfortable wheels on the underneath.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$1,180 / item
GAN Spaces Canevas Square Flowers Pouf in Natural by Charlotte Lancelot
By GAN Rugs, Charlotte Lancelot
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Lancelot revisits a classic technique: a cross, a pixel. Carpets, poufs and cushions made using a perforated soft felt base with interwoven threads of wool in a range of co...
Wood
Unavailable|$1,180 / item
GAN Spaces Canevas Square Flowers Pouf in Color by Charlotte Lancelot
By GAN Rugs, Charlotte Lancelot
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Lancelot revisits a classic technique: a cross, a pixel. Carpets, poufs and cushions made using a perforated soft felt base with interwoven threads of wool in a range of co...
Wood
Unavailable|$4,950 / set
Matching Pair of Stick Wicker Armchairs and Ottomans
Located in Sheffield, MA
Square level ottomans. Metal spring seat platforms with fabric covering & older foam cushions.
Metal
Sold|$3,500
Vintage Midcentury Square Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
This square ottoman has been reupholstered in a Yarn Collective x Sister wool and linen fabric.
Stainless Steel
Sold|$2,950
Vintage Regency Tufted Square Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of opulence to your living space with the American style Vintage Regency Tufted Square Ottoman. This elegant piece features classic tufting and rich upholstery, embodying...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$750
square ottomans
Located in Bronx, NY
custom square ottomans on wood base, available in optional fabrics and sizes
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Pink Square Ottomans or Footstools
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Pink Square Ottomans or Footstools. Perfect for under a console or extra seating in a Childs room.
Upholstery, Wood
Oversized Square Ottoman with Fabulous Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish very large square ottoman having a wonderful faux bamboo base, newly upholstered in a zippy blue and white Gingham fabric.
Faux Bamboo
A Square Ottoman with Brass Legs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Square Ottoman with Brass Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Preview Furniture Corporation Patterned Square Ottoman Contemporary Modern
By Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Introducing the Patterned Square Ottoman by Preview Furniture Corporation – a striking addition to contemporary modern interiors.
Fabric
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of White Rattan & Canvas Square Ottomans by Red Egg
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking white rattan and canvas upholstered square ottomans or benches, versatile tucked under a console or floating as extra seating.
Canvas, Rattan
Pair of Leather and Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Square Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, low-profile, square ottomans, stools or benches by Paul McCobb feature minimal, black wrought iron frames and are newly upholstered in mustard green, text...
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Square Ottoman or Pouf Covered with Leather Fringe Beige
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very unique Mid Century square ottoman or pouf covered with leather suede fringe.
Leather, Wood
"George" Square ottoman by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The square ottoman is upholstered in brown pony leather and is in excellent condition.
Steel
The Charles Stewart Co. Edwardian Style Mahogany Square Ottoman on Brass Castors
By Charles Stewart Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edwardian Style Mahogany Square Ottoman on Brass Castors. Circa Late 20th Century.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold|$2,950
Midcentury Needlepoint Square Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ottoman with midcentury needlepoint in wool / cotton yarns and sides are cotton velvet with nailhead trim.
Wool, Wood
Vintage Cream Hair Hide Square Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th Century double stacked ottoman features cream-colored cow hair-hide upholstery and a wood ball feet
Cowhide, Wood
Sold|$1,995
Large Square Ottoman in Tribal Printed Linen
Located in Malibu, CA
Oversized square linen ottoman in a "tribal" geometric print pattern.
Linen, Hardwood
Sold|$1,950
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Squared Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
Oversized squared Gibbings ottoman with classic shape and elegant raw silk fabric.
Mahogany
Minotti Brown Nabuk Suede Leather Square Ottoman
By Minotti
Located in Rochester, England
The Minotti Leather ottoman, designed by the reputable Italian Minotti studio, is generous in size, whilst not compromising on style. The brand is know for their commitment to high q...
Leather, Suede, Wood
Sold|$6,800
Square Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered bench/ottoman with attached button tufted cushion retaining the original orange upholstery on an ebonized mahogany base.
Upholstery
19th C English Linen Upholstered Square Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th C Englsih upholstered ottoman newly covered in 100% natural linen with cantilevered four side on panel top with wood edge bottom on original wooden feet. Useful for storage an...
Square Ottoman with Faux Tortoiseshell Greek Key Base
Located in New York, NY
A square American low ottoman with wooden base in the form of open Greek fret motifs, painted faux tortoiseshell.
Large French Art Deco Jules Leleu Attributed Square Ottoman
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, André Arbus, Dominique, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Art Deco Jules Leleu attributed square ottoman. Stunning large 1930s French Art Deco upholstered ottoman, stool or bench.
Macassar
Large Italian Modern Square Ottoman with Eurpean Faux Fur Top
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very chic and modern Italian ottoman newly upholstered (in California) in a textured faux suede jacquard base with a very high end European faux fur top cushion. The ottoman bases ...
Large Vintage Moroccan Black and off White Square Ottoman or Pouf
Located in Plainview, NY
A large vintage Moroccan square hand-embroidered ottoman or pouf that lends an air of exotic majesty to your den or living room.
Fabric
Very Large Plush Beige Tufted Leather Square Ottoman with Chrome Base
By Lee Industries
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous large square tufted leather beige ottoman on chrome base.
Chrome
1970s Milo Baughman Style Parsons Mustard Wool Square Ottomans, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic, vintage pair of Milo Baughman style ottomans, circa the 1970s. Layer a space or add extra seating with these eye-catching ottomans wrapped in a n...
Wool
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Ivory Cream Leather Charles Square Ottoman
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio in 1997, the Charles collection is manufactured by B&B Italia and is a fantastic example of contemporary Italian design. Inspired by and name...
Leather
Chic Pair of Square Ottomans in New David Hicks Style European Jacquard
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great pair of Milo Baughman Ottomans from the 70s done in uber high end David Hicks style rayon/cotton jacquard in tangerine and white color pattern. The ottomans were reupholstere...
Modern Square Ottoman or Pouf in a Neutral or Cream Faux Fur
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and lush ottoman or pouf freshly upholstered in a lush cream or neutral colored faux fur. Very soft to the touch.
Faux Fur
Square Ottoman with Walnut Finish Upholstered in a Vintage Native American Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a new low stool upholstered in a vintage Native American rug textile in caramel, browns, and gold. This boxy ottoman can be seating or a table stool and features a walnut fin...
Walnut
Sold|$3,200
Large Square Tapestry Ottoman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large square ottoman with multicolored tapestry seat and green velvet sides with green bullion fringe.
Tapestry
Sold|$3,900
Drome Ottoman
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square ottoman with Mongolian wool. Hand-stitched black leather legs.
Leather
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Large Square Tiered Ottomans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of oversized, square ottomans. Ottomans are unique in that they are tiered and feature concealed casters that allow them to roll freely, but they can also be removed to ke...
Ottoman by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple square ottoman with a chromed base and the original purple upholstery.
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$4,594
Large Kilim Ottoman
Located in London, GB
An unusual square ottoman, upholstered in late 19th century Kilim, with red and white cord piping.
Wool
Sold|$3,000
Cowhide Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous genuine cowhide upholstered large square ottoman on bulbous legs and brass casters, looks great as a low coffee table.
Wood, Cowhide
Sold|$650
Paul McCobb Cast Iron Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage 1950's/1960's square ottoman by Paul McCobb with white lacquer frame and custom velvet fabric treatment.
Matteograssi Italian Modern Poof Leather Ottoman
By Matteograssi
Located in Astoria, NY
Matteograssi Italian modern 'Poof TT10' leather upholstered square ottoman with chrome plated steel legs. Measures: 17" H x 36" W x 36" D.
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$825
Milo Baughman Ottoman
Located in Amarillo, TX
Simple Square Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Sold|$2,200
Pair Of Silver Leafed Grass Cloth Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of square ottomans with a silver leafed grass cloth finish.
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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