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Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage
Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage

Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid century rosewood ottoman/bench by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decorações, Brazil.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Stool in Beech Wood and Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Stool in Beech Wood and Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Stool in Beech Wood and Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Newly upholstered with a yellow velvet fabric. This ottoman will add a fresh midcentury accent to an urban apartment.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wood, Beech, Fabric

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs
Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful pair of 21st century benches or ottomans constructed from vintage Persian Jajim kilim rugs, button tufted on all sides, and raised on small stainless steel cabriole legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wool

Pair of Walnut French Napoleon III Style Stools
Pair of Walnut French Napoleon III Style Stools

Pair of Walnut French Napoleon III Style Stools

Located in New York, NY

Pair of walnut French Napoleon III style stools /ottomans. Upholstered in a linen-blend.

Category

1950s Napoleon III Used Ottomans

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s
Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s

Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage blue Pouf or ottoman or stool from blue fabric and beech 1930s Austria.

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs
1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs

1950s Italian Foot Stool with Solid Brass Tapered Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

Footstool or ottoman, Italian 1950s, in rectangular slightly kidney bean shape.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild", Pierre Frey Damask in a Raspber...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Ottomans

Materials

Damask, Silk, Giltwood

Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals
Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals

Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals

By Swaim, John Mascheroni

Located in San Mateo, CA

Ottoman or stool made by Swaim Originals of High Point, N.C.

Category

1980s American Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Chrome

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

Louis XIII style stool or ottoman with turned leg and stretcher.

Category

19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Used Ottomans

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Showroom sample The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details ...

Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Used Ottomans

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Modern Pastel Green Plastic Stool Carrara Matta Torino, Italy, 1970s
Mid Century Modern Pastel Green Plastic Stool Carrara Matta Torino, Italy, 1970s

Mid Century Modern Pastel Green Plastic Stool Carrara Matta Torino, Italy, 1970s

By Carrara & Matta

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage stool or ottoman from plastic in a soft pastel green color by Carrara & Matta model Senna from the 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Plastic

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956

By Bonacina, Ico Parisi

Located in Milan, IT

This specific set, consisting of a lounge chair and ottoman, still maintains its sturdy form and is decorated furthermore by two well-maintained cushions in a beautiful maroon leathe...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Brass Legs Footstools
Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Brass Legs Footstools

Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Brass Legs Footstools

Located in IT

Mid-century Italian blue velvet brass legs footstools Quantity Available : 2 These ottomans have been reupholstered by hand with blue velvet and re-padded according to the original s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Faux Brass Base White Vinyl Stools
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Faux Brass Base White Vinyl Stools

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Faux Brass Base White Vinyl Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of contemporary modern ottomans boast thick padded tops covered in white vinyl upholstery and unusual faux brass bases.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Selection of Wood Stools
Selection of Wood Stools

Selection of Wood Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of stools or ottomans. They are priced at $750 each. Clockwise from the top left, they are: 1) Wood and leather strapped stool, probably Mexican, circa 1950s.

Category

1950s American Rustic Used Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide  Bench
Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide  Bench

Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made and solid feeling bench/ottoman. A rectangular bench In medium brown calf hide, raised on wide deep walnut stained block feet.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Cowhide

Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric

Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric

By Ligne Roset

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Limited edition hard to find beanbags, large floor pillows, ottomans. Made By Ligne Roset in the style of Michel Ducaroy's Togo.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Used Ottomans

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Polished Steel X-Stretcher Benches in Complementary Faux Leather
Pair of Polished Steel X-Stretcher Benches in Complementary Faux Leather

Pair of Polished Steel X-Stretcher Benches in Complementary Faux Leather

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of polished and flat steel X-stretcher ottomans or benches with complementary faux leather upholstery.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hemp Turkish Stripe Rug in Tan with Brown Tone Colored Stripes
Vintage Hemp Turkish Stripe Rug in Tan with Brown Tone Colored Stripes

Vintage Hemp Turkish Stripe Rug in Tan with Brown Tone Colored Stripes

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug, or let us create a custom ottoman for your out of this piece. If you love this stripe and color combo,...

Category

20th Century Used Ottomans

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair pouf Tito Agnoli Bonacina, 1950s
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair pouf Tito Agnoli Bonacina, 1950s

Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair pouf Tito Agnoli Bonacina, 1950s

By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina

Located in MIlano, IT

The armchair features a rounded backrest, se and armrests. The ottoman has a curved seat. Suitable for outdoor use, such as in a garden.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler
Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler

Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler

By Jonathan Adler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This versatile seat can function as an ottoman or a bench. Shapely piece with unusual raised sides makes the perfect show stopping addition to any modern interior.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Handmade Italian Midcentury Iron and Straw / Rattan Stool or Bench
Handmade Italian Midcentury Iron and Straw / Rattan Stool or Bench

Handmade Italian Midcentury Iron and Straw / Rattan Stool or Bench

Located in New York, NY

A Dramatic Italian Midcentury stool / bench / ottoman incorporating elements of the Neoclassical and the Neo-Baroque in a Modern context.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wrought Iron

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color

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.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium wool blend fabric; the ottoman is a later addition, upholstered in the same fabric as the chair.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in New York, NY

First introduced by Airborne in Merignac Cedex, France, the Djinn ottoman accompanied the iconic Modernist Djinn chair, originally known as the "low, fireside chair", and also the "2...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Steel

Jean Gillon, Leather Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, circa 1960s
Jean Gillon, Leather Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, circa 1960s

Jean Gillon, Leather Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, circa 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

The piece comes with its matching ottoman. Possibly the bertioga design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Drome Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Drome Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Drome Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large round ottoman with white Mongolian wool upholstery. The six legs are wrapped in stitched navy blue leather with steel accents.

Category

2010s American Used Ottomans

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Mid-Century Floating Bench, Geometric Fabric, Danish Design
Jens Risom Mid-Century Floating Bench, Geometric Fabric, Danish Design

Jens Risom Mid-Century Floating Bench, Geometric Fabric, Danish Design

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a geometrically patterned blue, green, and orange fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black
Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage red and black hand tooled leather Moroccan ottoman. Rectangular shape pouf in red and black leather embroidered with black and white silk threads.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Franco Albini Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table
Franco Albini Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table

Franco Albini Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table

Located in London, GB

A vintage midcentury round wicker ottoman, stool or side table. A completely versatile piece that adds warmth and a handmade craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century ModWicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table 'D'
Mid-Century ModWicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table 'D'

Mid-Century ModWicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table 'D'

Located in London, GB

A vintage midcentury round wicker ottoman, stool or side table. A completely versatile piece that adds warmth and handmade craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wicker

Boho Chic Style or Modern Farmhouse Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table
Boho Chic Style or Modern Farmhouse Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table

Boho Chic Style or Modern Farmhouse Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table

Located in London, GB

A vintage midcentury, Boho Chic Style round wicker ottoman, stool or side table in good condition. A completely versatile piece that adds warmth and a handmade craftsmanship to a sch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Boho Chic Style Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table Italy 1960’s attr Albini
Boho Chic Style Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table Italy 1960’s attr Albini

Boho Chic Style Wicker Ottoman, Stool or Side Table Italy 1960’s attr Albini

Located in London, GB

A vintage midcentury round wicker ottoman, stool or side table in good condition. A completely versatile piece that adds warmth and a handmade craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wicker

Boho Chic Style Wicker & Cane Ottoman, Stool or Side Table made in Italy 1950’s
Boho Chic Style Wicker & Cane Ottoman, Stool or Side Table made in Italy 1950’s

Boho Chic Style Wicker & Cane Ottoman, Stool or Side Table made in Italy 1950’s

Located in London, GB

A vintage Mid-Century Modern round wicker ottoman, stool or side table. A completely versatile piece that adds warmth and a handmade craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans

Materials

Wicker

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Used Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used ottomans is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used ottomans was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Used ottomans have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used ottomans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern used ottomans are of considerable interest. De Sede, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced beautiful used ottomans that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Ottomans?

Prices for used ottomans start at $50 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $2,200.

Finding the Right Ottomans And 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.

Questions About Used Ottomans

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The use of an ottoman in a bedroom is largely the same as it is in a living room. A person may place an ottoman in front of a lounge chair or accent chair used for reading in the bedroom, or they might position it at the foot of the bed or against the wall so that it can serve as a bench. An ottoman with a hinged top and a hidden inner compartment may serve as storage furniture for bedding, pillows, clothing, shoes or accessories. Shop a large selection of ottomans on 1stDibs.