Franco Albini Attrib. Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian wicker rattan ottoman pouf in black, attributed to designer Franco Albini, circa mid-20th century, Italy.
Wicker, Rattan
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
Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Hugo Frandsen, Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Bern, CH
1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish architect Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
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
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
Napoleon III Style Twisted Rope Frame Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural carved frame has the illusion of knotted rope. This ottoman could be used on its own as a stool or paired with a chair as an ottoman.
Faux Fur
Scandinavian Modern Stressless Tan Leather Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Condition Materials: Bent Laminated Beechwood, Original Tan Leather This Scandinavian Modern Stressless ottoman by Ekornes embodies the brand’s signature balanc...
Leather, Laminate
Art Deco French Ottoman in Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco French Ottoman made of beechwood. It has been newly reupholstered and re-polished.
Fabric, Beech
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
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
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
Vintage Brown Tooled Saddle Leather Peruvian Ottoman Hassock
Located in Pomona, CA
Vintage Brown Tooled Saddle Leather Peruvian Ottoman Hassock. Item features an intricate embossed figure at the center, figures, and birds on the sides., and high-quality saddle leat...
Leather
Janas Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in San Diego, CA
Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s.
Bouclé, Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
Rattan
Pair of Large Blue Velvet Ottomans by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large blue velvet ottomans by Directional.
Velvet
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
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
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
$1,400Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 19.25 in W 25 in D 21.25 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,154Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in
Trono Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Trono Designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Trono is an original stool that stimulates interaction between architecture and design while exploring the fascinating dialogue between shape...
Steel
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
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
De Sede Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Renowned for their master-tier craftsmanship and ultra-premium leatherwork, De Sede created some of the most iconic and collectible furniture of the 1960s and 1970s. While brown and ...
Leather
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
Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French velvet and gilt steel ottomans
Steel
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
H 21 in W 60 in D 34 in
Monumental Newly Upholstered Ottoman Pouf, Ebonized Wood Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Newly Upholstered Ottoman Pouf, Ebonized Wood Feet Offered for sale is a very large newly upholstered ottoman or pouf with ebonized square wood feet.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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
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
A Large Regency Waisted Leather Ottoman or Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Regency Waisted Leather Ottoman or Window Seat The ottoman is upholstered with soft leather and the inside is lined in calico, it is set on turned bun feet The ottoman is a...
Leather
19th Century Hand Carved French Gold Gilt Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Hand Carved French Gold Gilt Ottoman reupholstered in antique linen.
Fabric, Wood
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
French Louis XVI Style Ormulu Mahogany Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (late 19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany caned ottoman. (Similar items: 050651, 050651A).
Ormolu
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
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Ottoman Footstool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket" Ottoman. This striking Nantucket ottoman features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function — perfec...
Rattan
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
1980s Postmodern Waterfall Blue Velvet Ottoman Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer sleek, sculptural, and unmistakably 1980s vintage waterfall bench. Newly reupholstered in a rich blue velvet, it features a continuous arching form with...
Velvet
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
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional lounge chair and matching ottoman set by the renowned Bielecky Brothers offers the ultimate blend of comfort and high-end Mid-Century Coastal design.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern
By James Mont, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of unique Drexel Ottomans. Wood frames with gold finish and fabric seats.
Fabric, Wood
Spanish Colonial Style Embossed Leather Ottoman with Bun Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial rectangular ottoman upholstered in richly embossed leather, mid-20th century.
Leather, Wood
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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