Post Modern Waterfall Bench Newly Upholstered in Leopard Velvet c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
From reading rooms, to living rooms and dressing rooms, use it where you need it and keep it sexy. We've paired the ottoman with a pair of Post Modern Slipper Chairs also in leopard ...
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Pouf Le Bambole in modern cotton upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Footrest of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, bouclè cotton fabric, restored. Excellent conditions, the Bambole series won ...
Fabric, Cotton, Rubber
$1,850 / item
Large Boucle Poufs - Two Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price shown is per pouf. May purchase individually. Large sculptural poufs. These have been recently reupholstered in a beautiful and soft textured boucle fabric and are comfortabl...
Upholstery
$3,900 / set
Pair of Seat Poufs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large, round ottomans with brushed brass leg supports. Ready for recovering.
Metal
Soriana Pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ottomans can be easily moved around since they have castors attached to the underside.
Chrome
De Sede Green Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Green leather patchwork beanbag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Stunning coloring and patina on this leather that only gets better with time. Leather i...
Leather
Italian post-modern pouf by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto for Zanotta 1990s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern pouf by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto for Zanotta 1990s Round pouf model Globulo in red and light yellow plastic. The structure has soft and curved lines. Und...
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Round Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern cow hide upholstered round bench or ottoman raised on a metal X-form base.
Art Deco Cherrywood Pouf in High Gloss Finish with Leather Seat, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A characterful Art Deco pouf from the 1930s, crafted in rich cherrywood with a soft satin sheen and elegant grain pattern. Its gently curved silhouette is topped with a light beige l...
Wood, Leather, Cherry
Art Deco Vintage Red Lavender Blossom Pouf Stool Tabouret, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage stool ottoman pouf from red coral fabric and lavender cords designed and manufactured Austria 1930s.
Fabric, Beech
$3,500
Pouf by Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Versatile upholstered unit adaptable to a wide variety of uses from low lounge seating, Asian style dining and yes, even as an ottoman if so desired. New production by the original m...
Leather
1950s Tabouert or Pouf, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Fabric, Wood
$1,295 / set
Pair of Round Mid-Century Modern His & Her Poufs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of newly upholstered poufs with one a bit smaller than the other. They swivel too. Smaller of the two dimension are 21 W x 19 H. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear...
Fabric, Hardwood
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Farah Ebrahimi, e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Philipp Mainzer, e15, Farah Ebrahimi
Located in New York, NY
Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Philipp Mainzer, Farah Ebrahimi, e15
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
$998Sale Price / set|87% Off
Set of Three e15 Kerman Poufs by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Farah Ebrahimi, e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
Set of three - INDOOR ONLY Upholstered in Mitchell Silex - colors: mulberry, hot pink and peacock. KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
$2,153
Lema 'Notch' Small Pouf
Located in Chicago, IL
Playful and fun yet never over the top, the Notch pouffe is the product of a creative mind influenced by the appeal of contemporary nomadism. Its informal character makes it the perf...
Leather, Fabric
$3,353
Lema 'Notch' Large Pouf
Located in Chicago, IL
Playful and fun yet never over the top, the Notch pouffe is the product of a creative mind influenced by the appeal of contemporary nomadism. Its informal character makes it the perf...
Leather, Fabric
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria.
Beech
Extraordinary Queen Anne ottoman, early 1900s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Extraordinary Queen Anne ottoman, early 1900s. Extraordinary Original Pouf from the Edwardian Era between 1900 and 1910. Hand-carved from solid walnut with hand-embroidered floral u...
Upholstery, Nutwood
$386Sale Price|20% Off
Bamboo round pouf 1960s Franco Albini style
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italianinterweaved pouf love from 1960s Franco Albini style
Bamboo
Bunny Williams Red Tape Stool in Natural Woven Cowhide with Ebony Legs
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in Chicago, IL
Bunny Williams Red Tape Stool in Natural Woven Cowhide with Ebony Legs This stool by Bunny Williams is an amazing accent piece that will work in all sorts of decor. The fabric uphol...
Metal
Modernist Vintage Chocolate Brown Patchwork Leather Cubus Pouf de Sede 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
This leather patchwork stool or ottoman emphasizes the wild spirit of the 1970s and could be the perfect addition to your living room, as stool as well as an easy going place to dro...
Leather
Vintage Omersa Leather Donkey
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking age and patina. Perfect stool, ottoman or sculptural accessory.
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco. Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height.
Leather
Italian modern rectangular pouf in wood and beige fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rectangular pouf in wood and beige fabric, 1970s Pouf with rectangular seat padded and covered in beige fabric. The structure is made of wood. Casters at the base. It ...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Art Deco Pouf Upholstered in Original Fabric- Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in New York City, NY
Czech Republic, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric
Fabric
large leather pouf in shape of a turtle, 1970
Located in Hamburg, DE
This large leather pouf, crafted in the shape of a turtle, is a charming vintage piece from the 1970s. It features a colorful patchwork shell made from various shades of suede, givin...
Leather
Leaf Pouf by Luca Erba for Hessentia, Embossed Embroidery Fabric, Made in Italy
By Luca Erba
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy The sinuous shape of the Leaf pouf recalls the gentle curves of foliage. Fully upholstered in embossed embroidery fabric, it features vertical channel tufting that cre...
Fabric
Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful edition of the classic Eames office chair. Herman Miller edition Eames aluminum group Management chair in ivory leather. Features the pneumatic height lift adjustment which...
Leather
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s Round-based pouf in fabric and wood. The seat is padded and covered with beige background fabric with stylised floral decor...
Fabric, Wood
Twisted Rope Design Iron Pouf, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Curule-base stool/ottoman, with a gilt-iron twisted rope base (previous green paint visible beneath), adorned with rosettes.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage woven rattan pouf or ottoman designed in the style of Franco Albini, Italy.
Rattan
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Poufs in Bohemian Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand tooled leather stool ottoman embroidered on the top with the Moorish star.
Leather
Baroque style foot stool in carved wood with coral velvet upholstery
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / footstool / wood, velvet / vintage / Baroque / Louis XV Baroque foot stool in carved wood, beautifully upholstered in luxurious velvet. Crafted in Belgium in the 19...
Velvet, Wood
$3,443Sale Price|30% Off
Poltrona Frau Esedra Pouf by Monica Forster
By Monica Förster, Poltrona Frau
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Esedra Pouf by Poltrona Frau, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with the finest materials and attention to detail, this pouf exudes elegance and sophi...
Leather
Dutch Sheepskin footstool classic
Located in MILL, NL
Sheepskin leather footstool / Footstool classic. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 63.5L x 43D x 38H
Leather
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
De Sede brown leather patchwork pouf from the 1970s, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Leather pouf in a strand color by Swiss designer De Sede with a square patchwork. Very good overall condition. Dimensions: Diameter 50 cm Height 35 cm
Leather
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather. Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Moorish star by Moroccan artisans in Marrakech. 24 in. ...
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf Hand Tooled, 1970s Red and Black
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in red and black leather. Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Moorish star by Moroccan artisans in Marrakech. Vinta...
Leather
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Moroccan Floor Pillow Bohemian Pouf with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan floor pillow bohemian pouf with silver sequins and long fringes. This handcrafted vintage Moroccan boho tribal floor pillow or pouf is made from a traditional handwoven whi...
Wool, Cotton, Sequins
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Chocolate Brown Hand Tooled In Marrakech
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in chocolate brown camel leather. Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Moorish star by Moroccan artisans in Marrakec...
Leather
Pair of Baker 1970s Striped Silky Upholstery Concave Cubes Shape Benches CLEAN
By Robert Springer, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Baker 1970s Striped Silky Upholstery Concave Cubes Shape Benches CLEAN
Upholstery
$1,649Sale Price|20% Off
Round Pouf Franco Albini 1950s Italian Mid-century Design
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Detail Round pouf with cushion i ìn calfskin leather , Italy 1950.
Bamboo
$1,603
Large rattan pouf
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very large Thai rattan pouf with grey fabric seat. Beautiful patina, very good condition.
Rattan
$375 / item
Art Deco Stools in Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools, faux leather, metal, stained beech, Europe, 1930s Set of three stools made in Europe in the Art Deco period. These stools are interesting in their design due to the square ...
Fabric, Beech
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s Introducing the "Samuray" lounge chair and ottoman, an Italian midcentury design by Luciano Frigerio.
Leather, Suede, Walnut
Friedrich Otto Schmidt Art Deco Stool, Pouf, Original Condition, Vienna, 1920s
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stool / footstool, dating from around 1925. Manufactured by Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Vienna / Austria. The stool features an elegant round shape and i...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Stools/Poufs in Wood and Bouclé Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of elegant Mid-Century Italian stools, in wood and Bouclé fabric
Fabric, Wood
1970s De Sede Leather Patchwork Bean Bag, Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
De Sede leather pouf, Bean Bag from the 1970s. This iconic piece features a beautiful patina and a distinctive patchwork design, adding character and warmth to any interior.
Leather
Set of 3 pink poufs, Dedar fabric upholstery, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 3 poufs, Italian manufacture, 1950. Compact structure and rounded shapes, covered in pink Dedar fabric. Elegant and functional 1950s design, perfect for enhancing mid-century ...
Metal
Art Deco Era Oakwood Vintage Stool Thonet with Green Cushion Vienna, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage Thonet stool or ottoman from solid oakwood designed and executed Vienna circa 1930.
Oak
Hippopotamus by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch - 1960s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Leather Hippopotamus Designed in the 1960s by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. This hypopotamus is part of a whole series of different leather animals created by O...
Leather
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Stool by Anna Lülja Praun Josef Frank Fabric
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool or ottoman by Anna Lülja Praun circa 1952 from cherry wood. and one loose cushion.
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s Rattan Pouf Stool Italian - Rattan - Vintage Measures : Ø64cm H:34cm Material : Rattan Wear consistent with age an...
Bamboo, Rattan
Moroccan Silver Faux Leather Pouf, Hand-Crafted Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Use these round handcrafted poufs as ottoman or accent side table, they will add the Moroccan exotic vibe in your home.
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Cross Leg Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single footstool with cross leg 'X' frame covered in vintage velvet fabric and trimmed with nail heads. This classic mid-century design is still perfect for your modern home. Please ...
Velvet
Modern Pouf "Pisolo" by Denis Santachiara for Campeggi - Italy - 1990s
By Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, IT
Modern, light and versatile pouf, usable as a footrest but also as a seat, designed by Denis Santachiara, inspired by a famous 20th-century sculpture. Made of thermoformed foam rubbe...
Textile, Plastic, Rubber
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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