Karl Springer Style Ivory Bouclé Soufflé Pouf
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Karl Springer style Soufflé pouf ottoman aptly named for its similarity in form to a
1990s American Post-Modern Used Poufs
Brass
Karl Springer Style Ivory Bouclé Soufflé Pouf
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Karl Springer style Soufflé pouf ottoman aptly named for its similarity in form to a
Brass
Round Vintage Pouf Orange Black Leatherette 1960s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage round ottoman in Moroccan patchwork style, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality two-tone orange and black faux leather, made in Belgium circa the 1960...
Faux Leather
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
Rattan
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in W 21 in D 21 in
Great Looking Comfy Cube Shaped Striped Upholstered Poufs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking pair of Lee Industry poufs having heavy weight striped upholstery in various shades
Upholstery
Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia
By Mario Bellini, Meritalia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning woven palstic pouf by Mario Bellini with built in LED lights. Made for Meritalia in 2000s
Plastic
Vintage Rosewood Pouf with Faux Leather Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish-made pouf made of rosewood, was produced in the 1960s. Vintage stool with essential
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Marelli Moon Round Pouf by Studio Marelli
By Marelli
Located in Boston, MA
Frame made of solid wood and plywood with interwoven elastic belts. Seat upholstered with polyurethane foam with density of 40 kg/m³, covered with dacron. Back upholstered with pol...
Fabric, Wood
Bamboo round pouf 1960s Franco Albini style
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pouf Italianointeramente intrecciato amano del 1960 Franco Albini stile
Bamboo
Contemporary Round Black And White Pouf Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A round contemporary pouf or ottoman in black and white striped fabric with pleated sides.
Fabric
$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
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf with Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan brown leather pouf. Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in
Leather
Vintage Pouf Two-tone Skai Faux Leather Sixties 46cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool round vintage pouf in patchwork style, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality
Faux Leather
Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf, Embroidered Ottoman, Vintage Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
side table or ottoman.The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled and embroidered with white tread.Very
Leather
$780
H 10.04 in Dm 23.63 in
Vintage Handcrafted Moroccan Leather Pouf with Decorative Stitching, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful handcrafted Moroccan leather pouf, showcasing fine craftsmanship and traditional
Leather
Marelli Moon Small Pouf by Studio Marelli
By Marelli
Located in Boston, MA
Frame made of solid wood and plywood with interwoven elastic belts. Seat upholstered with polyurethane foam with density of 40 kg/m³, covered with dacron. Back upholstered with pol...
Fabric, Wood
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather. Hand tooled and
Leather
Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s. We have the same pouf in black as you can
Leather
Sheepskin Leather pouf or Ottoman with storage 1970s
By Chesterfield
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Sheepskin pouf or Ottoman .Camel color With storage inside . Manufactured by Bendic
Leather
Top quality Leather Pouf 3 Oak legs 1990s
By Molteni & C
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful crafted Pouf or Stool .3 Solid Oak legs integrated in the Pouf Top quality Brown stich
Oak
1970s De Sede Leather Patchwork Bean Bag, Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
De Sede leather pouf, Bean Bag from the 1970s. This iconic piece features a beautiful patina and a
Leather
Pair of poufs style Giò Ponti Ico Parisi
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Lugo, IT
Coppi di pouf in buone condizioni. Tessuto non del periodo con due macchie di 1 e 2 cm in un pouf
Iron
Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Marge Carson Style Poufs
By Marge Carson, A. Rudin
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage poufs for sale. They are in the manner of Marge Carson, and are solidly built with
Fabric
Rare pair of Art Deco style parchment poufs, France
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant pair of poufs stands out for its rigorous, geometric design, reminiscent of the
Wood, Parchment Paper
Late 19th Century Pair of Giltwood Poufs
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of upholstered stools upholstered in blue-grey fabric, turned and gilded "gouache" pure gold legs. Typical Tuscan manufacture from the mid-1800s, used in bedrooms or ...
Fabric, Giltwood
Upholstered pouf or ottoman, tapestry-style, France, XIXth century
Located in Lyon, FR
Upholstered pouf or ottoman, crafted in France in the late 19th century. It features a round wooden
Fabric, Wood
Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag or Pouf, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown vintage leather patchwork bean bag, late mid-century. Brown leather pouf or bean bag, very
Leather
Pair of Brass and Pink Pouf's Ottoman's, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass and pink pouf's ottoman's, 1970s. Karl Springer attributed Awesome pair of pink
Brass
Mid 20 th c Bernhardt Round Alladin Ottoman Pouf
By Bernhardt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bernhardt designed mid 20 th c round pouf with silk jaccard textile cover with tassels.
Silk
Round Vintage Pouf Camel Brown Skai Faux Leather
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool round vintage patchwork ottoman, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality camel brown faux leather, manufactured in Belgium circa the 1960s and 1970s. This ottom...
Faux Leather
Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag or Pouf, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
, this larger one and a smaller one (see pictures) Brown leather bean bag or pouf, very unique in its
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Pair Swivel Ottoman/Poufs, Holly Hunt Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of cylindrical swivel poufs designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring walnut veneer bases with
Velvet, Walnut
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs Note: Polished steel bases on castors
Upholstery
Round Vintage Pouf Brown Star Motif Skai Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage round patchwork-style ottoman, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality two-tone brown faux leather with a star motif at the top, made in Belgium circa th...
Faux Leather
$334Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Black Pouf Conical Legs Chesterfield Style Skai
Located in Poperinge, BE
Charming vintage ottoman upholstered in high-quality black faux leather (or imitation leather), with a tufted seat in the iconic Chesterfield style. The base consists of conical wood...
Brass
$215Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Square Pouf Goat Leather Patchwork Mosaic Pattern
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage square ottoman with a patchwork mosaic pattern, made from small goatskin scraps, from the second half of the 20th century. This piece has a beautiful design; the contrast be...
Leather, Wood
large leather pouf in shape of a turtle, 1970
Located in Hamburg, DE
This large leather pouf, crafted in the shape of a turtle, is a charming vintage piece from the
Leather
Pair of Round Mid-Century Modern His & Her Poufs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of newly upholstered poufs with one a bit smaller than the other. They swivel too. Smaller of
Fabric, Hardwood
Marge Carson Leopard Pouf, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1980s
By Marge Carson
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pouf/ottoman featuring a new heavy woven leopard print fabric by Bergamo. New padding and
Fabric, Wood
Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan blue and brown round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Handcrafted by
Leather
Twisted Rope Design Iron Pouf, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
beneath), adorned with rosettes. Upholstered in vintage yellow and red rope-design fabric. The pouf is
Iron
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Poufs in Bohemian Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large vintage round Moroccan leather poufs, handcrafted in camel leather. Hand tooled
Leather
$1,505Sale Price|30% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 31.5 in
Round Pouf Franco Albini 1950s Italian Mid-century Design
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particolare Pouf Rotondo con cuscino i ìn pelle di vitello , Italia 1950.
Bamboo
Large Pair of Square Poufs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Striking pair of large square stools or poufs, raised on black-painted wooden legs. The cushions
Black Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s. We have the same pouf in ivory color as
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Swivel Pouf Ottomans w/Brass Bases, 1980
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Swivel Pouf Ottomans w/brass bases, 1990. Reupholstered in mohair. Measure15" tall
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 19 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Oversized Shearling and Brass "Poufs" by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage oversized brass “Poufs” designed by Marge Carson in the United States, circa
Brass
Set of 3 pink poufs, Dedar fabric upholstery, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set di 3 pouf, manifattura italiana, 1950. Struttura compatta e forme arrotondate, rivestiti in
Metal
Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Organic Modern bent rattan pouf ottoman, footstool, or side table Designed
Rattan
Pouf with a black square pillow and iron legs
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your décor with this chic pouf, featuring a black square pillow and sturdy iron legs. A
Metal
De Sede patchwork Bean bag pouf in leather Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This iconic De Sede patchwork bean bag pouf was produced in Switzerland, circa 1970. A bold and
Leather
Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Organic Modern bent rattan pouf ottoman, footstool, or side table Designed
Rattan
$1,553
H 17.72 in W 34.65 in D 22.45 in
Italian modern pouf Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pouf Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Pouf model Maralunga in dark
Fabric, Velvet
Poufs Black White Eyes Black Stool Cushions, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice set of 4 poufs or stools, circa 1970 Well preserved set of small poufs with a cool black
Fabric
$497Sale Price|42% Off
H 15.36 in W 19.3 in D 15.36 in
Pouf - Ottoman - Footrest - leather - Norwegian - Hjellegjerde - Norway 1970's
By Hjellegjerde AS
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Pouf - Ottoman - Footstool Norwegian by Hjellegjerde Mobler. Very nice black leather pouf
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Souffle Ottoman or Pouf in Original Condition
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an iconic vintage Souffle ottoman by Karl Springer, exemplifying the designer’s signature blend of sculptural form and refined luxury. This piece features Springer’s celebrat...
Brass
Art Deco Yellow Fabric Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or tabouret from beech and upholstery new covered with sunny yellow
Fabric, Beech
$1,500
H 19 in W 38 in D 38 in
Fancy Sandwich Style Upholstered Pouf Ottoman Hassock Tassels Decorated MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fancy Sandwich Style Upholstered Pouf Ottoman Hassock Tassels Decorated MINT
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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