Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, leather, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1950s A modern ottoman constructed from tubular chrome-plated metal and black saddle leather.
Metal, Chrome
Custom Batik Textile Ottoman with Paw Feet
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic custom ottoman made of vintage continental Batik textile standing on four carved paw feet and detailed with two rows of antique brass colored nail heads, circa 2010s.
Textile, Wood
Pair of Vintage Palecek Leather and Suede Ottomans
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative pair of vintage ottomans crafted in a busy composition of leather strips over a metal frame in a sea urchin form with upholstered suede cushions.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfort making this Mid-Century stool ottoman the perfect addition to any modern interior.
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Round Button Tufted Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage like new 1970s button tufted all upholstered round ottoman or pouf in the style of Milo Baughman. White textured fabric in remarkably like new condition.
Upholstery
Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman
By Bradington Young
Located in Germantown, MD
A black top grain leather ottoman by Brafington Young in very good vintage condition.
Leather
Pair of Karl Springer Souflee Ottomans/Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Karl Springer Souflee Ottomans Brass bases Re-upholstered in faux Shearling
Brass
$1,440 / set
Pair of Oversized Square White Cotton Ottomans
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Oversized Square White Cotton Ottomans. Perfect to use as a Coffee Table. Or as side seating in a living room.
Cotton
De Sede Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered in thick leather using a signature rectangle shape. This ottoman works well in many interiors and can be used in a variety of ways.
Leather
Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined vintage French country ottoman featuring a classic rectangular form set on turned wooden legs with original brass casters.
Brass
$1,372Sale Price|20% Off
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman, Italy, 1950-1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mid-century wicker rattan ottoman Italy, ’50 - ’60 Measures: Diameter : 76 cm; Height : 38 cm Iconic Mid-century ottoman, in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini.
Rattan
De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super versatile this ottoman can be used as extra seating, a foot rest or simply as a functional piece of decor.
Leather
De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Good condition with wear and patina as shown. Matching ottoman available in separate listing. Located at our Los Angeles showroom.
Leather
$7,200 / set
Pair of Custom-Made Damask Velvet Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom-made Damask velvet ottomans with down filled cushions.
Velvet, Down
Pair of Wrought Iron Ottomans Mario Paperzini style
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Wrought Iron ottomans in the style of Mario Papperzini
Wrought Iron
Couture Geometric Riga Small Turquoise & Pink Ottoman
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
A vibrant turquoise hue was selected for the plush seat of this cylindrical ottoman, a seating solution whose stylish appeal is sealed by the striped design of its viscose fringes ou...
Textile
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ottoman Pouf
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Midcentury, chinoiserie ottoman pouf by Baker Furniture features a cherry base with a detached upholstered seat and matching base top in paid grosgrain or silk Material.
Upholstery, Wood
Round Ostrich Ottoman, Center Tuft & Zebrawood Feet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A round cream ostrich ottoman with a center tuft on a zebra wood base with ebonized feet.
Ostrich Leather
1950s Italian Ottoman in Brass and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, lacquered brass, brass, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian ottoman from the 1950s beautifully reflects the refined spirit of mid-century design.
Brass
Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton
Located in Wilton, CT
Add a new centerpiece to your living room ensemble with this large star shaped ottoman. Whimsical and elegant, the Star Ottoman will give your living room or bedroom a fresh look as ...
Ultrasuede, Cotton
English Country House Style Padded Leather Ottoman
By Reprodux
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice English country house. Ottoman or Pouf. Padded Leather top In a Red Brown color.
Leather
Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen in teak and leather. This footstool features a teak frame paired with its original natural leather seat, which exhibits a charming, endu...
Leather, Teak
1960s 1970s Teak Ottoman by Svend Skippers Furniture Denmark
By Svend Skipper
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Ottoman by Svend Skippers Furniture Denmark Item: Ottoman Manufacturer: Skippers Furniture Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 55c...
Fabric, Teak
Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric
Circa 1835 English William IV Lift-Top Ottoman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 William IV lift-top ottoman, English. Tapered body & bun feet. Once fabric covered, now in warm pine & retaining old needlework seat cover.
Fabric, Pine
Rectangular Ottoman w Designer Cut Velvet Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
This plush ottoman has been recovered in designer fabric by Platner & Associates.
Velvet
Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Original Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar. Foam and fabric are new, springs are original.
Fabric, Wood
Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul McCobb, American Mid-Century Modern, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman or Footstool, USA, 1950s An fabric and painted wood rectangular ottoman or footstool designed by Paul McCobb...
Fabric, Wood
Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Chinoiserie Square ottomans carved of solid rosewood. Simplistic Ming style frames with traditional lines and joinery with horse-hoof legs.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut chair ottoman, similar to Hans Wegner design chair ottomans minus the hand hold sides.
Upholstery, Walnut
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
Rattan
$2,900 / set
Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French velvet and gilt steel ottomans
Steel
Pair of Large Blue Velvet Ottomans by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large blue velvet ottomans by Directional.
Velvet
Tartan Plaid Upholstered Rococo Style Ottoman, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Upholstered wood Rococo style ottoman in blue, green and red plaid upholstery from the Late 19th Century.
Upholstery
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Stool
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern ottoman stool. Newly restored in dark grey fabric and sleek walnut feet.
Fabric, Wood
$1,080Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition.
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Modern Pebble Scalloped Stool or Ottoman by Allermuir
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern style "Pebble" scalloped stool or ottoman In the manner of Knoll or Herman Miller By Allermuir USA, 2017 Tubular steel legs, with original light gre...
Steel
1940s Italian Ottoman in Olive Green Corduroy Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman / footstool, corduroy velvet, beech, Italy, 1940s Elegant in line and practical to use, this ottoman originates from Italy, 1940s.
Velvet, Beech
Pair of 1970's Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of vintage 1970's Parsons ottomans after designer Billy Baldwin, of solid wood construction with reverse pagoda silhouettes.
Cotton, Linen, Wood
1950's Stitched leather ottoman by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather ottoman by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with ...
Metal
$4,450 / set
Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs. Offered is a beautiful pair of mid-century Italian Gio Ponti inspired round ottomans or poufs with spalyed brass legs professionally ...
Brass
$1,715Sale Price|30% Off
Marrimor Toof Multifunctional Ottoman & Table in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
A side table WITH A TRICK UP ITS SLEEVE. WHEN ADDITIONAL SEATING OR A FOOTSTOOL IS NEEDED, THE TEXTURAL POUF SLIPS OUT FROM ITS SLEEK METAL BASE. 17" HEIGHT X 24" DIAMETER base: 20-D...
Fabric
Spectacular Antique Carved Mahogany and Cowhide Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking ottoman having Chippendale style carved mahogany cabriole legs with acanthus leaf decoration and claw feet, recently upholstered in black, brown and white cowhide.
Cowhide, Mahogany
X-Base Ottoman in Faux Shagreen Leather
Located in North Miami, FL
Luxurious X-shaped ottoman with oversized brass caps to feet and rich leather in faux shagreen.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Ottoman - Restored!
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
The generously padded top has been professionally updated with new upholstery in a bold geometric fabric, giving the ottoman a fresh, contemporary look while preserving its vintage c...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American black lacquered ottoman featuring a button tufted, upholstered seat in dark purple, standing on 4 curved splayed legs.
Lacquer
Vintage Queen Anne Style Pillow Top Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pillow top ottoman is made in the Queen Anne style. Its legs are constructed of walnut and have the cabriolet legs and feet.
Walnut
$1,400Sale Price / item|22% Off
A Mid-Century Style Ottoman with Walnut Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
This ottoman recalls the style of Vladimir Kagan, but it is actually a much older design.
Walnut
William Switzer Faux Bamboo Ottoman - Bench with Plaid Upholstery
By William Switzer
Located in Bradenton, FL
William Switzer Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Plaid Upholstery. This ottoman is a refined accent piece that blends classic British Colonial inspiration with sophisticated transitional sty...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Modernist Wireiron and Fabric Tricorn Stool/Ottoman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist wire iron and fabric Tricorn stool / ottoman, stunning simple elegant design, curvaceous flowing iron base, wonderful red wool knoll fabric upholstered triangle sha...
Iron
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A saddle colored leather ottoman on rollers with tufted and stretched form having chromed metal banding to each end.
Leather
$1,560Sale Price|35% Off
Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Royal blue three level stepped ottoman in a lovely fabric. It is on vintage castors.
Upholstery
$2,096Sale Price|30% Off
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Sculptural Oversized Custom Made Designer Ottoman Coffee Cocktail Table Coloration: Design on fabric is...
Cotton, Damask
Billy Baldwin Style Python Leather X-Bench Ottoman Footstool
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
The center stretcher is also fully upholstered. This ottoman has a fixed box seat cushion with upper and lower piping.
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Rustic Modern Cowhide Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Cowhide
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rustic Modern Cowhide Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Cowhide A stylish vintage rectangular ottoman newly upholstered in cowhide, showcasing the distinctive organic markings...
Cowhide
Pair of Modern Four-Leaf Clover Pattern Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Modern Four-Leaf Clover Pattern Upholstered Ottomans, atop cerused wood bases. 17" H x 25" W x 19" D.
Upholstery, Wood
MCM Karl Springer Brass Base Pouf Ottoman Newly Reupholstered
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Brass Base Pouf Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Mohair Elegant mid-century modern pouf ottoman by Karl Springer, newly reupholstered in luxurious c...
Mohair
Impressive Midcentury Four-Piece Snake Skin Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage-modern faux snake skin Ottoman, separates into four triangular pieces making it perfect for any size area.
Fabric
Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The ottoman features a cross bar top and a mahogany floor in the cubby space.
Rattan
Pair of Modern Hollywood Ottomans by Ralph Lauren Home
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sized for versatile styling throughout the room, this modern ottoman is hand-upholstered with ample padding and supported by a recessed plinth base crafted from solid maple wood.
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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