Pair of Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of square ottomans or benches on castors, mahogany frame with brass detail and castors, all new upholstery, designer textured vinyl.
Brass
Sold|$900
Gueridon Handcrafted Ottoman
By Alfonso Muñoz
Located in Stratford, CT
Square ottoman, designed by Alfonso Munoz for Gueridon.
Pair of Carved Knee Walnut Ottomans with Brass Capped Feet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of modern design square ottomans or stools with lightly carved knees, and long brass capped legs.
Vanguard Brown Leather Square Tooled Paisley Nailhead Ottoman 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vanguard brown leather square ottoman featuring mitered paisley and nailhead design with button tuft.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold|$925
Linen Paisley Slipcovered Ottoman
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful square ottoman upholstered in simple beige fabric.
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
1960s Camel Colored Padded Leather Ottoman Model 'Merkur' by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Square ottoman in sturdy camel / brown colored leather designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB in Sweden.
Leather, Oak
Contemporary Leather Ottoman in Seafoam Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful leather contemporary square ottoman. Soft leather in seafoam green/teal hue.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,200 / set
Minimal Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron And Ultrasuede Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern, square ottomans in the manner of Paul McCobb feature minimal wrought iron frames newly upholstered in saturated, tumeric yellow, ulrasuede.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,380
Large Classic Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large classic tufted orange leather upholstered square ottoman with serpentine rails having large brass nailhead details and raised on turned legs with brass caster feet.
Brass
Sold|$2,650
Pair of Mid-Century Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant square ottomans with exquisite details. Walnut frames have been refinished to a deep chocolate; brass standoffs support newly upholstered tops in Zoffany striped vel...
Brass
Large Ottoman in Pierre Frey Velvet, England 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Velvet Ottoman England, 1900 Large square ottoman with tufted top and turned wooden legs on brass casters.
Velvet
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Midcentury Chrome Footed Ottomans in Jim Thompson Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage pair of midcentury square ottomans or poufs raised on platform feet of chrome and newly covered in Bargello fabric, a soft cream and gray chevron, by Jim Thompson.
Chrome
Sold|$2,700 / set
Pair of Red Striped Ottomans with X-Base, '2 Pairs Available'
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage square ottomans with x-bases and beautiful stretcher details.
Upholstery, Fabric
Sold|$1,500
Karl Springer Style Leather Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman is supported by four square brass feet.
Brass
Sold|$3,850
Roberto Minotti Ottoman / Coffee Table
By Roberto Minotti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Glamorous and exotic treatment to a low lounging ottoman. Square black pony hide ottoman or coffee table by Roberto Minotti.
Chrome
Oversized Custom Upholstered Ottoman in Ralph Lauren Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
From a famed record industry titan in the metro New York and New Jersey area comes this enormous square ottoman that was custom made using Ralph Lauren fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Flip-Top Ottoman Coffee Table Upholstered in Scalamandre Faux Tiger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous and functional large square ottoman with sumptuous pillow top and upholstered in Scalamandre faux tiger velvet, with an interior insert that when flipped is a square wooden...
Sold|$4,250 / set
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans
By Marge Carson, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning large pair of Hollywood Regency Billy Baldwin style square ottomans, benches, poufs or stools have been professionally upholstered in cream colored faux rabbit.
Faux Fur
Italian Art Deco, Stained Wood, Brown Fabric, Ottomans or Poufs, Italy, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Art Deco, Stained Wood, Brown Fabric, Ottomans or Poufs, Italy, 1930s Pair of art deco style square ottomans designed and produced in Italy in the early part of the 20th cen...
Fabric, Wood
Oversized Custom Upholstered Ottoman in Ralph Lauren Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
From a famed record industry titan in the metro New York and New Jersey area comes this enormous square ottoman that was custom made using Ralph Lauren fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair Paul McCobb attr Blue Tufted Brushed Metal Ottomans / Stools - Brass Finish
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Quality Pair of Large, Vintage, Brushed Metal Square Ottomans / Stools attributed to Paul McCobb.
Metal
Vintage Square Pouf Goat Leather Patchwork Mosaic Pattern
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage square ottoman with a patchwork mosaic pattern, made from small goatskin scraps, from the second half of the 20th century.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Square Pouf Goat Leather Patchwork Mosaic Pattern
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage square ottoman with a patchwork mosaic pattern, made from small goatskin scraps, from the second half of the 20th century.
Leather, Wood
Walnut Colored Rectangular Leather Camaleonda Ottoman, B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
Measures leather square ottoman measures 37.75" sq x 15.43" sh Cover leather Beta walnut color, 1231330
Leather
Sold|$476
Art Deco Velvet Cube in Burnt Salmon
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco velvet cube with vintage fabric. This late Deco square ottoman is upholstered in original textured velvet in burnt salmon.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$800
Square Tufted Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Orange vinyl ottoman made by us in Norwalk, Connecticut. A comfy add to your room, this ottoman is big enough for you and your friends to lounge and rest upon.
Fabric
Sold|$850
Large Square Cream Velours Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Large square cream velours ottoman, allover upholstered cushion above an upholstered platform base on four square feet.
Upholstery
Sold|$550
Large Square Cream Velours Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Large Square Cream Velours Ottoman, allover upholstered cushion above an upholstered platform base on four square feet.
Upholstery
Sold|$1,850
Square Brass And Suede Ottomans
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass base ottomans in chocolate suede. The round feet are levelers.
Sold|$2,450
Antique Chinese Square Bench Or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Square Bench or Ottoman. This versatile antique Chinese Rosewood bench or ottoman is in good condition and perfect for extra seating where needed.
Velvet, Wood
Willy Rizzo Square Leather Upholstered Ottoman
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo square leather upholstered ottoman with recessed base having laminated veneer and designer's signature.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Square Turkish Pouf or Ottoman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cool bean bag pouf newly sewn from over 100 year old turkish fabrics. Bright colored patchwork of differing patterns and designs. Made of a heavy wool and stuffed with new beans. Gre...
Wool
Restored Square Pole Rattan Ottoman Stool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored square pole rattan ottoman with custom (COM) cushion and steam-formed arched design, circa 1950 Note: Listed dimensions is for the frame only, not including the cus...
Rattan
Yellow Wool Small Square Pouf Ottoman, Bensen
By Bensen
Located in Tulsa, OK
The delicate undercut at the bottom of this pouf is a detail that is not only lightens the look of the piece it also provides foot space making sitting down and standing up much easi...
Wool
Drexel Heritage Square Geometric Upholstered D94 Rolling Ottoman
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage D94 ottoman. Features a square geometric kilim type upholstery and wheels for easy gliding.
Upholstery
Large Square Custom Made Turkish Rug Cocktail Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Large rug ottoman in antique Turkish rug. Measures 60" x 60" x 13" This cocktail ottoman was custom made for a client, and this exact one is not available.
Wool, Goat Hair, Foam
A Pair of Square American Faux-Bamboo Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of square American faux-bamboo ottomans, the muslin upholstered slip seats above frame with molded edge and tapering legs with open fret brackets and x-shaped stretchers.
Faux Bamboo
Fabulous Large Square Woven Leather Bench or Ottoman
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous ottoman, bench, or coffee table with a woven leather strap seat. Frame is finished in a dark almost ebony stain. Angular legs complete the piece. Perfect used as a coffee ta...
Faux Leather
De Sede Style Square Light Brown Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square de Sede style Mid-Century light brown patchwork leather ottoman.
Leather
English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Square Upholstered Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Square Upholstered Ottoman Footstool. Item features a carved walnut base with carved knees and shapely pad feet, shell printed red and ...
Walnut
American Empire Carved Mahogany Blue Upholstered Square Footstool Stool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire carved mahogany blue upholstered square footstool stool ottoman. Item features a blue upholstered square seat, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Square pouf or ottoman with stripes by Cinda, France, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous square pouf or ottoman, made in France in the 1960s by Cinda.
Fabric
Contemporary Square Tufted Brown Italian Leather Ottoman on Brass Wheels
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A square Italian leather ottoman. This lovely piece features a classical Italian style, with tufted brown leather, ornate carved wood legs, and brass wheel casters for easy movement.
Leather, Wood
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Square Top Ottomans/Low Stools - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the bohemian charm with this pair of Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Ottomans. These pieces blend natural materials and versatility, offering both a functional seating solution and ...
Rattan
Ballard Designs Suede Foot Rest Stool Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat Square Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ballard designs square form ottoman or foot stool. Features a white distressed finish allowing the natural understones of the wood to be seen trhogh.
Suede, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Square Patchwork Leather Ottoman by Desede
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
We present a pair of vinatge leather patchwork leather ottomans by Desede. In good vintage condition. Dimensions: 16.5"W x 16.5"D x 12"H.
Leather
Sold|$1,975
Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An French square upholstered ottoman.
Linen, Wood
Sold|$3,350
ENGLISH TUFTED LEATHER OTTOMAN
Located in New York, NY
Square tufted Victorian ottoman restored and re-fitted in distressed burgundy leather.
Sold|$2,800
Ralph Lauren Home Leather Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ralph Lauren Home Leather Ottoman with square wood feet.
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Suede Topped Stool Ottoman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, square suede topped stool or ottoman. In excellent condition.
Suede
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Faux Bamboo Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square faux bamboo ottomans with upholstered cushion top.
Gold Leaf, Metal
Sold|$1,250
Large Moroccan Leather Square Pouf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan square leather pouf, hand-crafted in dark brown camel leather.
Leather
Vintage Henredon Suede Leather Ottoman, C.1980s
By Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Henredon suede leather ottoman, C.1980s Large vintage ottoman in good condition The suede shows lightly used distress (see pics) The images here show the true condit...
Suede
Italian Stacked Pillow Ottoman with Giltwood Base
Located in New York, NY
A square Italian neoclassical ottoman with carved giltwood base having splayed scroll feet newly upholstered with stacked pillow design in a Pierre Frey leopard velvet.
Velvet, Giltwood
Adrian Pearsall Tufted Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall ottoman for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. The ottoman features a square cushion with a walnut base and four casters.
Leather, Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Ottoman by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ottoman measures: 26.5 square and 17" high.
Pair of Brown Leather Cube Ottomans by Stendig
By Charles Stendig
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great leather square cube ottomans by Stendig. Dark brown leather squares patched together.
Leather
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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