Stacked Pouf
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo
Pouf with cushion
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Structure: Black
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo.
Pouf with cushion.
Materials: upholstery: fabric.
Structure: black
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo
Pouf with cushion
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Structure: Black
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo
Pouf with cushion
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric
Structure: Black lacquered
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Cubo Stackable Pouf Metalic by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
, the Cubo stackable pouf is not just a stool; it is a poetic balance element established with space
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cubo Stackable Pouf Black by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
, the Cubo stackable pouf is not just a stool; it is a poetic balance element established with space
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cubo Stackable Pouf Green by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
, the Cubo stackable pouf is not just a stool; it is a poetic balance element established with space
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cubo Stackable Pouf Yellow by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
, the Cubo stackable pouf is not just a stool; it is a poetic balance element established with space
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cubo Stackable Pouf Green by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
, the Cubo stackable pouf is not just a stool; it is a poetic balance element established with space
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modular Pouf Set ‘Cubo’ – Stackable Stools by Lagu (4 pcs)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
, the Cubo stackable pouf is not just a stool; it is a poetic balance element established with space
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$1,690 / set
H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Stack Ottoman Customized Made to order Poufs seating ottomans
Located in Ridgewood, NY
These stacking ottomans are stylish yet functional. Adding extra seating and saving space when you
Category
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Colorful Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Minimalist Designer Footstool
Located in Kyiv, UA
by the concept of stacked firewood, this pouf features a unique modular structure composed of several
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Foam
$1,188 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Green Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Sculptural Accent Furniture
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – A Contemporary Seating Solution Inspired by Nature
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
$1,188 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1970's Stacked Pillow Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red, White and Blue Stacked Pillows Ottoman on Wheels. In very nice Original condition! Vinyl is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair 1940s Stacked Cushion Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century stacked square cushion ottomans featuring a giltwood base and newly
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Statement Ottoman pouf Drova by WOO - Accent Seat for Reading Corners
Located in Kyiv, UA
by the concept of stacked firewood, this pouf features a unique modular structure composed of several
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Plywood
$1,188 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Accent Seat for Sophisticated Living Spaces
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
by the concept of stacked firewood, this pouf features a unique modular structure composed of several
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,188 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Red Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Modern Footstool for Design-Led Interiors
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
by the concept of stacked firewood, this pouf features a unique modular structure composed of several
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,188 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 3 California Design Wrought Iron & Birch Stacking Stools
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Mid-Century American stacking stools with a circular birch seat on a three legged wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$3,900 / set
H 15.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
1970s Silk and Velvet Stacked Pillow Top Ottoman Coffee Table
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, ottoman or coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best o...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Oversize Stacking Round Leather Floor Cushion Set of 3 by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
stacking all three cushions to create a sculptural, soft art display. Hand-crafted from full-aniline
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Oversize Stacking Round Leather Floor Cushion Set of 3 by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
stacking all three cushions to create a sculptural, soft art display. Hand-crafted from full-aniline
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Oversize Round Leather Stacking Floor Cushion Set of 3 by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
stacking all three cushions to create a sculptural, soft art display. Hand-crafted from full-aniline
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-20th Century Refinished Stacked Bent Rattan Ottomans in the Manner o
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A sculptural pair of Mid-20th Century bent stacked rattan ottoman footstools in the manner of Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
$2,995 / set
H 12 in W 19 in D 19 in
Restored Mid Century 9 Strand Paul T Frankl Style Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
with modern comfort. The Mid-century ottoman features a stacked 9-strand pole base with a cross-section
Category
Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in W 22 in D 22 in
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Italian Ottoman or Pouf, Stacked Pillow Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical Italian ottoman/pouf. Three stacked pillow motif raised on a carved painted wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Stacked Stools, Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual and practical set of five stools/ottomans that stack on top of each other. In alternating
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stacked Pouf Stools Brass, 1970
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Stacked pouf stools with brass legs, 1970. Restored and reupholstered in white boucle.
Category
Vintage 1970s Footstools
Materials
Bouclé
Stacked Pouf Swivel Lounge Chairs in White Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
Stacked Pouf swivel lounge chairs in white boucle. Fully restored and
Reupholstered in Wool/Poly
Category
1990s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1970s Stacked Pouf Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s slipper chairs in stacked cushion form. Original raw silk upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Silk
1970s Stacked Pouf Slipper Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Chic 1970s slipper sofa with stacked cushion form. Original raw silk upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk
Hollywood Regency Stacked Silk Pouf Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency, double pouf ottoman features stacked silk cushions in saturated paprika and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Cowhide Upholstered Storage Pouf or Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Cowhide Upholstered Storage Pouf or Ottoman fully upholstered in hide above ziggurat stacked feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Italian Stacked Pillow Ottoman with Giltwood Base
Located in New York, NY
upholstered with stacked pillow design in a Pierre Frey leopard velvet.
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Trio of walnut stacking stools, Finch/Thomasville c1961
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb walnut ottoman/set of 3 walnut stacking footstools with original vinyl upholstery circa 1961
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrest with underneath cubby space for magazines and other
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
1960s Vintage Stacked Blue/Turquoise/ Green Pillow Rolling Ottoman
Located in Charleston, SC
Blue, turquoise, and the most Stunning green stacking pillow ottoman. Perfect accent for extra
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrests with underneath cubby space for magazines
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Stacked Rattan Two-Tier Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored even-stand stacked rattan ottoman stool with a front handrail. The ottoman features
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Stacked Form Ottoman in Cream and Black Stripe Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern ottoman in new cream and black woven upholstery. Faded stripe print. Original ball castors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery
Vintage Ten Strand Stacked Rattan Ottomans Top Swivels-Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This stunning pair of vintage ottomans showcases the timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship of Clark Rattan, inspired by the iconic style of Paul Frankl.
Each ottoman features...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber-Style Mahogany and Mohair Stacking Ottomans or Footstools
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxe set of three stacking ottomans in mahogany with new foam and light charcoal mohair cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Restored Round Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool with Bark Cloth Covering
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored round stacked rattan ottoman stool recovered in headstock original 1940s barkcloth
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Modern Nine-Strand Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool w/ Barkcloth Cushion
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harvey's Collection features a newly made Mid-Century stacked rattan ottoman. This ottoman features
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Custom Pink Ombre / Gradient Stacked Cushion Stools on Brass Casters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of custom made stacked pillow cushion stools made from four different shades of pink creating
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair, Paul Frankl Large Stacked Bamboo Ottoman By Kosuga Japan Bohemian Chic
By Kosuga, Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Style six-band form Ottoman with Boucle Fabric designed by Paul Frankl and made in Japan by Kosuga.
Bohemian Chic Tropical Seating with new Bouclé Fabric Seat Cushio...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Bouclé, Wood
H 13 in W 22.38 in D 22.38 in
Sister Parish Stacked Pillow Ottoman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sister Parish pillow stacked pouf and ottoman. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Stacked Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Stacked Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf in the Style of Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Midcentury Stacking Ottomans
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cool set of four Ethan Allen stacking ottomans from the 1970s! The original Naugahyde cushions are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Set of Mid-Century Stacking Ottomans
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cool set of four Ethan Allen stacking ottomans from the 1970s. The original Naugahyde cushions are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Stacked Rattan Ottoman by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Kosuga
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury six-strand stacked rattan ottoman by Kosuga for Paul Frankl. Made of steam bent rattan
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Billy Baldwin Custom Pouf Ottoman with Pierre Frey Pink Lasso Fabric c. 1970
By Billy Baldwin, Antonio Deangelis
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Designed to create the illusion of stacked Turkish pillows, the pouf ottoman is actually constructed with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Restored Round Six Strand Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored six strand stacked rattan ottoman with custom COM cushions, circa 1950
Custom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
1960's Italian Scalamandré Le Tigre Stacked Cushion Ottoman
Located in Cookeville, TN
was first woven in Italy.
This Italian Stacked cushion pillow ottoman has pretty working casters on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Custom Pink Ombre/Gradient Stacked Cushion Stools on Brass Casters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of custom-made stacked pillow cushion stools made from four different shades of pink creating
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Stacked Pillow Pouf or Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency stacked pillow pouf or ottoman lacquered in black wood and reupholstered in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Napoleon 111 Stacked Pillow Design Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NY
NAPOLEON 111 TURKISH INFLUENCED STACKED PILLOW OTTOMAN COVERED IN HAND LOOMED HARRIS TWEED
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
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Stacked Pouf For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal stacked pouf for your home. Each stacked pouf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a stacked pouf, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer stacked pouf, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A stacked pouf made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made stacked pouf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Moses Nadel, Ethan Allen and Paul Frankl are consistently popular.
How Much is a Stacked Pouf?
Prices for a stacked pouf start at $450 and top out at $17,369 with the average selling for $1,800.
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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