Square Slipcovered Linen Ottoman
Located in Malibu, CA
1950's inspired linen print slipcover over heavy linen herringbone upholstery. Turned legs hand painted in antique white. Very comfy sturdy & well-constructed. Fun versatile piece.
Linen, Hardwood
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Don't miss the chance to own this quintessential piece of vintage design; bring this stylish and versatile ottoman home today!
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Pair Italian Leather Ottomans, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Italian Leather Ottomans, 1960s Measure 23.25” x 23.25” 14.5” tall
Leather
Ottoman 1900s Silk Style
Located in Marseille, FR
Pouffe 1900 style covered with silk which must be replaced due to a burn. Dimension 45 x 45 cm height 46 cm.
Silk
Walnut Base Upholstered Ottoman, 2019
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional hand crafted and tied coil spring pouf ottoman with an oiled walnut base.
Barcelona Frame Ottoman w/ Cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Famously designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe with a heavy metal frame in polished chrome. Tufted black leather cushion on leather straps. Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ
Chrome
Ottoman in Multicolored Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or footrest, steel, fabric, Europe, 1970s This comfortable ottoman is made in Europe in the 1970s.
Metal
Victorian Period Box-Shaped Ottoman
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Victorian period box-shaped ottoman. The sides are upholstered in an old (and possibly original) burgundy-colored velvet above a wooden molding that has been grain-painted to simul...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood & Fabric Ottoman
By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Round ottoman, 1962 3-leg rosewood frame with round seat pad covered in new Italian bouclé wool fabric.
Rosewood, Fabric
Great Pair Sea Shell Encrusted Ottomans
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous pair of Neoclassical Revival ottomans in distressed crackled finish and French linen upholstery, encrusted with sea shells.
Shell, Linen, Wood
Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice contemporary ottoman. By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Down-filled cushion with upholstery and solid legs.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Walter E Smithe Cocktail Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Walter E Smithe Cocktail Ottoman Approximate Measurements in Inches 18 1/2" high x 40" deep x 40" wide ...
Cotton, Velvet
Large Cognac Leather and Beechwood Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A large, high-end and custom made cylindrical ottoman crafted of fine cognac leather with a solid turned beech ring base.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Ottomans on Rollers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ottomans measure 17" wide, 17" deep and 17" high. Seat height is also 17".
Fabric
Beautifully Upholstered Octagon Shaped Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nicely upholstered, this ottoman is octagon shaped. It has a really nice fabric with piping along its edge.
Upholstery
White Leather Ottoman Pouf after Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
White leather ottoman probably Italian, design after Magistretti.
Leather
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors.
Leather
Vintage Boho Channel Tufted Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho ottoman. A chic channel tufted piece with a wrap around laminated brass plinth.
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
Montauk Cognac leather ottoman , circa 2000s
Located in Miami, FL
Montauk Cognac leather ottoman , circa 2000s
Leather
White Faux Shearling Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy ottoman from the 1960s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Mid Century Large Zebra Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking oversized ottoman makes a bold statement with its eye-catching zebra-pattern upholstery and generous, plush proportions.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Floral Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great as ottomans, or as children's stools. Please confirm item pickup location (New York or New Jersey) with dealer
Faux Leather, Wood
Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Hide, Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
c. 1955 Brazilian rosewood ottoman crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in the original green mohair.
Mohair, Rosewood
Oversized Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Louis XIV style ottoman with brass casters and upholstered in leather.
Leather, Wood
MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
By Michael Weiss
Located in Lake Worth, FL
One or two extra chairs, or an ottoman to balance out an accent chair or cocktail table.
Steel
Upholstered Cube Storage Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Finished with square wooden feet. Dimensions per ottoman.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Velvet Log Cabin Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960' - 1970's velvet log cabin pattern velvet ottoman.
Velvet
Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Southwood Traditional Upholstered Ottomans, a Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of traditional ottomans made by Southwood of Hickory, North Carolina.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Woven Rattan Ottomans - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your living space with the sophisticated coastal elegance of these vintage woven rattan ottomans. Drawing inspiration from the timeless silhouettes of British Colonial and Wes...
Fabric, Rattan
Wicker Hourglass Stool or Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Cute little wicker stool or ottoman with an hourglass form. Great texture and accent for any space.
Wicker
Vintage Clover Shaped Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage ottoman features a clover shaped design completed by a warm red upholstery.
Upholstery
Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Hide, Upholstery, Wood
19thc Suede Top Drum Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Glendale High School Drum was made into a ottoman with a suede top cushion and feet added to the base.
Pine
De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room.
Leather
Taylor King MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Upholstered Ottoman Footstool by Taylor King This ottoman came with a Taylor King Chaise Lounge, w...
Cotton
Pair of French 1950s Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 1950s ottoman, original vintage condition. Black faux leather, brass feet.
Brass, Steel
English Victorian Style Brown Leather Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian/Edwardian style (20th Century) chestnut brown leather ottoman with turned mahogany legs ending in brass caps.
Brass
Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated vintage ottoman from the esteemed Brown Jordan "Florentine" collection captures the essence of Mid-Century Hollywood Regency design.
Aluminum
Pair of Post Modern Waterfall Ottomans
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Post Modern Ottomans. Classic 1980's style . Off white with a cream satin design finish.
Upholstery
French Empire Sword Bench Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt Empire sword bench with ultra sueded fabric. Beautiful carving details. Leave as is or have your upholstery shop recover and tighten frame.
Wood
Original Round Shagreen Leather Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Modern round shagreen leather ottoman. Can be used as footstool or as a pouf.
Shagreen, Wood, Leather
Bleached Wood Hoofed-Foot Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square hoofed-foot stools in bleached wood, newly upholstered in neutral linen with brass nail-head trim—perfect as extra seating or chic bedside perches. Priced individually.
Linen, Fruitwood
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Model GE 290 solid oak frame in very good original condition with a newly upholstered wool cushion, signed.
Upholstery, Oak
Canvas Ottoman from the 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ottoman in its original condition from the 1930s Located in Brooklyn.
Fruitwood
Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Hide, Upholstery, Wood
Large Chesterfield Leather Tufted Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously sized rectangular ottoman upholstered in rich brown tufted leather.
Leather
Pair of Midcentury Swiveling Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive pair of midcentury ottomans feature a sleek white faux-leather upholstery, vibrant chrome swivelling bases, and comfortable soft cushioning.
Chrome
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age.
Leather
Italian Ottoman in Red Chenille
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sleek Italian ottoman in red chenille. Bring a modern flair to your home with this stylish Italian ottoman upholstered in bold red chenille and supported by sleek black metal legs.
Chenille
Pair of Paul Laszlo Ottomans
By Paul Laszlo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paul Laszlo ottomans. Green laquered notched legs with brass cross stretchers.
Large Geoffrey Beene estates ottoman
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Westport, CT
Black Satin stripped button Geoffrey Beene Estate ottoman
B&B Italia Harry Round Ottoman
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Harry Round Ottoman by renowned Italian brand B&B Italia.
Fabric
Tufted Large Black Leather Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern large black leather ottoman. Comfortable tufted top, perfect addition to any living room.
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ottomans
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ottomans model #5314, ultra suede and mahogany priced as a pair
Mahogany
Square Billy Baldwin Pillow Top Ottoman
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Redding, CT
Square Billy Baldwin Pillow Top Ottoman. Classic ivory ottoman with button top . Nice durable neutral fabric .
Upholstery
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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