Modernist Elm, Brass, and Linen Stool/Ottoman, Italy, c. 1960
By Carlo di Carli
Located in New York City, NY
Sleek. modernist stool with considered details. Beautiful patination to the brass feet.
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1960s Italian Used Poufs
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Brass
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John Hutton for Donghia Bamboo and Wrapped Rattan Ottoman Stool, 1980s
By John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Hutton for Donghia bamboo and wrapped rattan ottoman with a cushion. Made in the 1980s. Original fabric with minor fading and discoloration. Ready for custom upholstery. In good...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Partially Ebonized Storage Ottomans and Bookmatched Top Side Tables
$1,746Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Partially Ebonized Storage Ottomans and Bookmatched Top Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Partially Ebonized Storage Ottomans and Walnut Bookmatched Top Side Tables. Cover flips for use as stools / ottomans or as beautifully bookmathed walnut top side tables. M...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
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. The bottom has a faux animal hair fabric which accentuates the shaped and ...
Category
20th Century American Used Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
$4,609
H 18.51 in W 42.13 in D 25.6 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather otto...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Square Upholstered Cream & White Benches in Style of Billy Baldwin MINT
$2,100 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Square Upholstered Cream & White Benches in Style of Billy Baldwin MINT
By Wellington Hall Ltd, Billy Baldwin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Square Upholstered Cream & White Benches in Style of Billy Baldwin MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench on Wheel MINT
$2,800
H 19 in W 25 in D 14 in
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench on Wheel MINT
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench Piano Stool on Wheel MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Chrome
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. Classic pleated look with piping. Slight staining on both tops....
Category
2010s Used Poufs
Materials
Cotton
Neoclassical Style Wooden Stool, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical-style stool is made of wood with fabric on top. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Used Poufs
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
stool model 91 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Aarhus
$1,353
H 14.57 in W 20.87 in D 15.36 in
stool model 91 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Aarhus
By Michael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice original Illum Wikkelso foot stool model 91 for Michael Michael Laursen in Aarhus . Solid Rosewood legs , ,comes with its original faux Leather cognac color upholstery .
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Genuine Leather Ottoman in Chesterfield design by Baxter, Stool
$2,967
H 18.51 in W 50.4 in D 38.59 in
Genuine Leather Ottoman in Chesterfield design by Baxter, Stool
By Baxter
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious genuine leather ottoman in Chesterfield design by Baxter, H 47 cm Item description: This impressive ottoman from Baxter, a renowned Italian manufacturer of luxury furnitur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
2010s Italian Used Poufs
Materials
Textile
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1970s French Provincial Used Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Damask
Leather Ottoman Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather Ottoman Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell Denmark, 1950’s H 14.5 x W 22.5 x D 14
Category
1950s Danish Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Boho Chic Moroccan Blue Majorelle Stool or Ottoman with White Leather Top, Pair
$1,760Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 21 in W 18 in D 18 in
Boho Chic Moroccan Blue Majorelle Stool or Ottoman with White Leather Top, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Boho Chic Moroccan blue stool or ottoman with white leather top. The stools are hand painted in blue Majorelle ( after the Majorelle garden in Marrakech ) with white design and fea...
Category
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane Style No. 997-87 rolling cube storage ottoman walnut veneered cedar lined end tables with flip tabletop game board on one side black vinyl or ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Cedar
Mid-century Dimitri Omersa for Valenti Home Bull Ottoman
By Valenti, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Dimitri Omersa for Valenti Home Bull Ottoman Offered for sale is a vintage cowhide-leather bull ottoman or footstool by Dimitri Omersa (1927-1975) for Valenti Home. Wh...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Charles and Ray Eames 671 Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and ray Eames 671 ottoman 1950s issue Original rosewood shell and down filled leather cushion.
Category
1950s American Used Poufs
Materials
Rosewood
Braided Ottoman in the manners of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braided ottoman in the taste of Audoux and Minet. Beautiful general condition. Supported by Bamboo legs will give a lot of elegance to your living room near a coffee table. Perfect f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Used Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Style Edward Wormley Dunbar Round Gray Sectioned Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s round gray bench four triangular sections Velvet on square bronze Lucite legs unmarked, style of Edward Wormley Dunbar USA 15.5 height x 34 in diameter. Fresh new upholstery- r...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Regency Jacquard Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Jacquard Ottoman, epitomizing American elegance and sophistication. Crafted with intricate jacquard fabric and timeless ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Used Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Montauk Sofa Cognac Leather and Walnut Tuxedo Ottoman or Footstool, Canada 2000s
$1,370
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Montauk Sofa Cognac Leather and Walnut Tuxedo Ottoman or Footstool, Canada 2000s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Tuxedo cube ottoman or footstool rendered in cognac leather upholstery with a down filled foam cushion and walnut feet, made in Montreal Canada, 2000s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Custom Made Large Round Brown Ottoman
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Custom made faux leather large ottoman. Faux leather with embroidered fabric. Original cost was. $ 4000.00.
Category
2010s Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman is a delightful fusion of classic elegance and contemporary flair. Its round shape and plush cushioning provide both comfort and versatility, m...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
White Faux Shearling Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy ottoman from the 1960s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric. I have a matching fabric lounge chair - it’s shown in the pictures. Additional information: ...
Category
20th Century European Minimalist Used Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bespoke Dark Grey Leather Square Ottoman
$466Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 17.72 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
Bespoke Dark Grey Leather Square Ottoman
Located in Rochester, England
This bespoke square ottoman is the ultimate all-in-one lounging accessory with an edgy rustic design & high-quality finish is extremely versatile. Boasting double seaming diamond pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Victorian Style Iron Queen Anne Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous Victorian/Queen Anne Style cast iron foot stool with stripped multicolored fabric top. It measures approx.14" long each side and 8" tall. weighs approx. 14 lbs. 2 available
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Poufs
Materials
Iron
teak ottoman by Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Inger Klingenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
great teak framed stool or footrest. new Upholstery. teak is in great shape. works great as an ottoman or a sitting stool.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Mushroom Stools, Fabric and Wood, Modern Design, Italy, 1980s
$548 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 3 Mushroom Stools, Fabric and Wood, Modern Design, Italy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A set of 3 Mushroom shaped stools, original black, red and blue colour upholstery. made in Italy ca.1980s
Category
1980s Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sleek Pair of Mid Century Modern Chrome Ottomans with New Upholstery
$1,600 / set
H 18 in W 19 in D 19 in
Sleek Pair of Mid Century Modern Chrome Ottomans with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile pair of square mid century modern chrome and upholstered ottomans stools having handsome new tufted tops.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Hammary Furniture Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans
$1,396Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 19 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair Of Hammary Furniture Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Of Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans by Hammary Furniture of Lenoir, North Carolina. Measures 18" square and stand 19" tall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Fabulous Sabre Leg Walnut Stool/Ottoman by T H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950s
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Fabulous Sabre Leg Walnut Stool/Ottoman by T H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous upholstered stool/ottoman with walnut frame. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. American, c. 1950 This piece measures 20"t x 20'w x 20"d.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman Stool, Rare Center Opening, Italy, MCM 1950-1960
$525Sale Price|47% Off
H 11 in W 22 in D 22 in
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman Stool, Rare Center Opening, Italy, MCM 1950-1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Cookeville, TN
Iconic Mid-century ottoman in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini. Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. The rare center opening makes this piece more unique. The timeless desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Set of four Woven Rush Stools
Located in Denton, TX
Set of four rustic stools With woven paper rush seats. Can be used as a bench or coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Used Poufs
Materials
Rush, Wood
1990 Donghia Versailles Black Mohair Blonde Wood Stool Bench Ottoman John Hutton
$2,400
H 16.5 in W 39 in D 24 in
1990 Donghia Versailles Black Mohair Blonde Wood Stool Bench Ottoman John Hutton
By Donghia, John Hutton, Angelo Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by John Hutton Versailles Blonde Wood Bench, Ottoman, Stool, with black Mohair Fabric for Donghia Italy and made in USA circa 1990. A signature Donghia design, upholstered i...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Hardwood, Mohair
LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POPPY FLOWER PATTERN FABRiC OTTOMAN CHEST TRUNK J1
$1,852
H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POPPY FLOWER PATTERN FABRiC OTTOMAN CHEST TRUNK J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Antique Victorian Poppy Flower Pattern Fabric Ottoman. A stunning and luxurious piece of furniture that embodies the opulence and ele...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Used Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
$6,250
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare sling stool by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic ottoman has a new lease on life and we love...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
French 19th Century Oak Ottoman ReUpholstered in Cotton
$1,397Sale Price|30% Off
H 21 in W 30 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Oak Ottoman ReUpholstered in Cotton
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of a French 19 the century oak ottoman. We have reupholstered it with cotton. Ottomans were first introduced into Europe from Turkey (the heart of the Ottoman ...
Category
19th Century French Used Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
By Michael Weiss
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid Century Modern Mich...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Steel
1970s Mid Century Papa Bear Ottoman Styled After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century papa bear ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning stool exudes elegance and sophistication with its sleek black leather upholste...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
De Sede Oxblood Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous oxblood leather patchwork beanbag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Wonderful warm coloring and patina to leather with amazing veining to the leather dye. ...
Category
1970s Swiss Used Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Brown Patchwork Leather Beanbag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous honey brown leather patchwork beanbag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Wonderful warm coloring and patina to leather. Some very light scuffs give the bag ...
Category
1970s Swiss Used Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous navy blue leather patchwork bean bag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Wonderful deep coloring and patina to leather. Some very light scuffs give the bag s...
Category
1970s Swiss Used Poufs
Materials
Leather
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s Pair of square georgian style leather and wood ottomans. Each piece has nail-head detailing and tan leather seat cushi...
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Used Poufs
Materials
Leather
1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana ottoman designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic ottoman has been beautifully upholstered in a luxurious sage green Rosemary Halgarten fabri...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Used Poufs
Materials
Steel
Duchess Silk and Ostrich Feather Pouffe
Located in London, GB
Introducing the "Marilyn" a handmade Pouffe in Duchess pink silk and Ostrich feathered base from our Studio Bucchi collection. Made in England with different finishes if required, th...
Category
Late 20th Century English Used Poufs
Materials
Satin
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.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
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. Measure 20" x 27" x 15" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Leather
19th Century English Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman Footstool
$658Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 16.74 in
19th Century English Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman Footstool
Located in Southampton, GB
English 19th Century upholstered footstool Mahogany base with turned bun feet Lovely quality striped fabric with calico lining Height - 42 cm Width - 48 cm Depth - 42.5 cm Pleas...
Category
19th Century British Used Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools. Cube shaped ottomans upholstered with a premium quality real cowhide In excellent original condition with minor sings of w...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Used Poufs
Materials
Cowhide
Modern Moroccan Embossed Leather Ottoman, USA
By Milo Baughman, De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Modern Moroccan Ottoman or Foot Stool, rendered in Burgundy Wine colored leather embossed with a moroccan print in gold with a tassel trim detail around the base of 4 polished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Turn of the Century Ottoman with Giltwood Rosettes and Upholstery, 1900s
$2,400
H 16 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
French Turn of the Century Ottoman with Giltwood Rosettes and Upholstery, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden ottoman from circa 1900 with tapering cylindrical legs, carved giltwood rosettes and muslin double welt upholstery. Step into the allure of French sophistication with...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Poufs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Napoleon III Style Twisted Rope Frame Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Glamorously Chic Faux Fur Carved Rope ottoman. In the style of Parisian Upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier. Sculptural carved frame has the illusion of knotted rope. This ottoman could be u...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur
A Round Louis XVI Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
This small round ottoman has a grayish white painted base. Its carved apron and round, tapered legs are characteristic of the Louis XV style. The top is upholstered in a neutral li...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Used Poufs
Materials
Wood
Large Leather Tufted Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large 3 foot wide ottoman with tufted leather top and strong iron base. Great age and patina throughout the leather. Can be used as a table. Made for the Millwork Holdings Company NY...
Category
20th Century Used Poufs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Norwegian Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss your chance to kick back and relax with genuine mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship! This footstool from Norway's renowned Westnofa Furniture features slender sculptura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Round Teak Mid Century Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Vinyl Measurements: 19″ wide x 15″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
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Used Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used poufs available for sale. The range of distinct used poufs — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Used poufs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used poufs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large used poufs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller used poufs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 9.85 inches in width — may make for a better choice. De Sede, Franco Albini and Berber Tribes of Morocco each produced beautiful used poufs that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Poufs?
Used poufs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,801, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
Finding the Right Ottomans-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.
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