Victorian Square Upholstered and Brass Foot Stool
Located in New York, NY
Covered in a gold linen velvet finished with a broad silk tape; mounted with brass carrying handles to the sides and raised on brass hairy paw feet issuing foliate sprays.
Brass
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...
Sold|$1,400
Pair Black tufted all Leather Square Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great Set of tufted Leather Stools fitted with chrome feet
Chrome
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. The square upholstered upper section covered in blue horse hair with...
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. This ottoman seamlessly combines style and functiona...
Fabric
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. Measures: 37".
Upholstery
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 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
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. Wood frame, wrapped in ...
Wool, Goat Hair, Foam
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
McGuire Furniture Square Wicker Side Table or Ottomon
By McGuire
Located in Ross, CA
Wicker ottoman or low side table by McGuire Furniture. The wicker is woven around steel making it a sturdy piece, the feet are ball design. Furniture can always be picked up for fre...
Wicker
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
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. Vanguard Furniture is a family-owned company that has been making custo...
Leather, Hardwood
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. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Several other leather ottomans are av...
Leather
Sold|$625 / item
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
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
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. Handcrafted in the Phillipines and finis...
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
"George" Square ottoman by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George Ottoman by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia sits low to the ground on a tubular steel metal base. The square ottoman is upholstered in brown pony leather and is in excellen...
Steel
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
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
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 ...
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. Could be used as a coffee table and extra seating.
Chrome
Ethan Allen Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Square Stools, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century Ethan Allen Chinese Chippendale style mahogany fretwork square stool - a pair. Item features a solid wood frame, upholstered seat, nicely carved details, quality America...
Mahogany
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
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
The Charles Stewart Co. Edwardian Style Mahogany Square Ottoman on Brass Castors
By Charles Stewart Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Charles Stewart Co. Edwardian Style Mahogany Square Ottoman on Brass Castors. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 31" W x 31" D.
Fabric, Mahogany
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
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...
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
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Pouf in Beige Fabric and Wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair with pouf in beige fabric and wood, 1960s Classic and elegant armchair with square pouf in beige fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,250 / set
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin, Marge Carson
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
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
Austrian Midcentury Blue and Multicolored Flower Velvet and Steel Stool
Located in Vienna, AT
Offered is a charming Mid-Century Modern industrial square stool, ottoman or pouf that is newly upholstered in turquoise and multicolored velvet with flowers and birds ornaments.
Steel
Modular Sofa group, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1969.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Please note, we also have a square Pouf from the same series available (not yet upholstered).
Velvet
Sold|$749
Pouf, Small Square Indian
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large ottoman or pouf in a rustic woven wool.
Wool
Sold|$4,089 / set
Guido Faleschini Pace Collection Armchairs for Mariani
By Guido Faleschini, Mariani Interior Design
Located in Milano, IT
The pouf has a square shape with black cylindrical feet for support, very elegant.
Leather
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Tapered Square Poufs
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of reverse tapering square poufs freshly upholstered in luxurious charcoal grey velvet.
Hardwood, Velvet
Moroccan Black Leather Square Pouf Hand Tooled in Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan black leather square pouf hand tooled in Morocco. Handcrafted and saddle stitched leather with white thread.
Leather
Vintage cognac brown leather square pouf or ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather square pouf or ottoman In the style of De Sede. Nice heavy square cognac brown leather.
Leather, Foam
Moroccan Black Leather Square Pouf Hand Tooled in Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan black leather square pouf hand tooled in Morocco. Handcrafted and saddle stitched leather with white thread.
Leather
Sold|$1,010
Green 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
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut and Platinum Velvet Square Pouf
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Karl Springer's "soufflé" pouf- a piece aptly named for the cushion's similarity of form to the culinary dish- the piece features a square ebonized walnut base with round...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Large Square Designer Pouf Style Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large pair of square pouf style ottomans, with plinth and button detail.
Sold|$1,250
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Leather Ottomans
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great pair of leather Moroccan ottomans, square poufs, green and white.
Leather
Upholstered Turkish Kilim Tufted Square Ottoman Pouf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan style little tufted square pouf hassock, upholstered footstool. This versatile accent piece, pouf is designed primarily for seating but can be used as both seating and as a...
Fabric
Stitched Caramel Leather Square Ottoman Pouf Footstool, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a gorgeous and most comfortable little accent, crafted out of thick and luxuriously soft brown saddle leather with a deeply stuffed interior. The warm leather retains a beaut...
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Ottoman Stools or Poufs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
American pair of mid-century modern ottomans, stools, or poufs featuring a square form. Versatile and small enough to fit anywhere upholstered with a vintage midcentury modern geomet...
Fabric, Wood
Modern Square Ottoman / Pouf with Brass Base in Blue and White Fabric
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Unique square ottoman pouf in the style of Karl Springer with a brass base.
Brass
Sold|$2,250
Pair of Solid Oak and Tan Leather Poufs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of square leather poufs in tan with a solid oak base.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Cube Shaped Linen Ottomans or Poufs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke pair of cube square shaped ottomans or poufs featuring a modern print linen upholstery.
Linen, Wood
Austrian Midcentury Multicolored Flower and Birds Blue Velvet Pouf
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Offered is a extra large Mid-Century Modern square ottoman or pouf that is newly upholstered in turquoise and multicolored velvet with flowers and birds ornaments.
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$1,900
Square French Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
An square French ottoman with bleach oak Louis XV style legs covered in a natural linen.
Mid Century Pouf Ottomans Footstools Smooth Velvet Wood Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century square-shaped pouf in smooth dove-colored velvet with 4 wooden feet.
Velvet, Wood
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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