Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Faux Snakeskin Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern ottomans feature a faux snakeskin vinyl upholstery. Stylish design with a thick padded cushion on top and an upholstered frame provides maximum ...
Faux Leather
S. MACK OTTOMAN with White Wooden Lacquered Base
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A round shape, upholstered ottoman with a single button tuft in the centre, layered on a lacquered wooden base, designed by S. Mack, Mid-Century Modern, c. 1969. MWM DESIGN INTERIORS...
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
$1,000
Modern Round Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique faux animal skin ottoman makes a unique modern addition to any seating arrangement, offering a comfortable occasional seat or circular center piece. Faux skin print and s...
Vintage Omersa Leather Donkey
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather donkey by Omersa. Definitely a very early model. Missing eyes and ears and tail. Great looking age and patina. Perfect stool, ottoman or sculptural accessory.
Leather
Beechwood Vintage Stool Footstool with Josef Frank Cushion by Anna Lülja Praun
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood vintage stool designed by the Viennese female designer and architect Anna-Lülja Praun, circa 1952. The frame from stained solid beechwood is shellac hand-polished, and equi...
Fabric, Beech
$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. Recently re-upholstered.
Upholstery
Stunning Milo Baughman Chrome Stool Ottoman, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman chrome stool ottoman with original nubby tweed upholstery.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Stool by Anna Lülja Praun Josef Frank Fabric
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool or ottoman by Anna Lülja Praun circa 1952 from cherry wood. and one loose cushion. The cushion is newly covered with amazing textile fabric by Josef ...
Fabric, Cherry
Italian Ottoman in Red Chenille
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sleek Italian ottoman in red chenille. Bring a modern flair to your home with this stylish Italian ottoman upholstered in bold red chenille and supported by sleek black metal legs....
Chenille
$3,600 / set
Pair of Paul Laszlo Ottomans
By Paul Laszlo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paul Laszlo ottomans. Green laquered notched legs with brass cross stretchers.
Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Hide, Upholstery, Wood
John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new upholstery.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley fro Dunbar angled ottoman #5701 in original black leather. Ash frame.
Tufted Large Black Leather Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern large black leather ottoman. Comfortable tufted top, perfect addition to any living room. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Leather
English Chippendale Mahogany Carved Acanthus Ottoman, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany ottoman with carved acanthus and shell motif, upholstered seat, and terminating on carved scrolled foliage feet. Ottoman is covered in white muslin. Lat...
Large Geoffrey Beene estates ottoman
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Westport, CT
Black Satin stripped button Geoffrey Beene Estate ottoman
$6,500 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ottomans
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ottomans model #5314, ultra suede and mahogany priced as a pair
Mahogany
$515
Art Deco pouf
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A beautiful pouf from around 1930; made in Austria. Original upholstery in very good condition.
Cotton, Hardwood
$10,994 / set
Pouf pair by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Berlin, DE
With manufacturer's label Price is for two poufs
Velvet, Plastic
$600 / set
Piero Lissoni Poufs
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of semi square foot rests designed by Piero Lissoni, an Italian architect and designer, best known for his contemporary furniture design. Black strap accent, on castors. Please...
Fabric
Wooden and fabric pouf, 1950
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wooden and fabric pouf, 1950
Fabric, Wood
$544 / item
Oversized Woven Indian Pouf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large footstool or pouf made of rustically woven wool.
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Pouf Ottoman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78440 Moroccan Vintage Kilim Pouf Ottoman, 01'11 x 02'00 x 00'07. Moroccan pouf ottomans made from vintage Moroccan kilim rugs are unique, handcrafted pieces that showcase traditiona...
Wool
$2,400 / set
Vintage Brass Poufs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage brass poufs/ottomans designed by Marge Carson in the United States, circa 1970s.
Brass
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Floor Pouf Ottoman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78411 Moroccan Vintage Kilim Pouf Ottoman, 2 x 2 x 1. Emanating nomadic charm with elements of comfort and functional versatility, this vintage Moroccan pouf conjures the spirit of M...
Wool
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original midcentury pouf by Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1950 in mahogany wood.
Mahogany
Vintage Hand Woven Kilim Upholstered Ottoman Pouf
Located in New York, NY
Vintage ottoman pouf upholstered with hand woven kilim rug, beautifully woven.
Wool
1970s Leather Pouf or Stool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- with inner space - good original condition - storage space 28x36
Leather
$30,000 / set
Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy
Located in New York, NY
Set of three armchairs and a matching pouf (32 x Ø40 cm) from the Art Deco period. The curved backrests are veneered in burl wood, expertly restored and hand-polished.
Fabric, Wood
$1,007Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone leather large pouf or foorstool with soft fabric on the underside and pair of wooden b...
Leather, Fabric
Oversized Black and White Woven Indian Pouf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large ottoman or pouf in rustically woven wool.
Wool
$549Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage White Wicker Pouf in Fané Style
Located in Milano, IT
The pouf is made entirely of woven wicker, painted white.
Wicker
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage De Sede DS 44 neck leather ottoman pouf This DS-44 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$6,800 / set
Pair of French Wool Boucle Pouf Dining Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautiful hand crafted luxurious French dining height pouf/stools with long wool boucle upholstery. Old new stock /never used.
Bronze
Jindřich Halabala Upholstered Stool / Pouf, Czechoslovakia, circa 1950
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
An original vintage upholstered stool / tabouret attributed to Jindřich Halabala, produced in Czechoslovakia around 1950. The stool features an unusual rounded, sculptural form divid...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Modern Sculptural Bench or Pouf by Moroso
By Moroso, Minotti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Bench Or Pouf By Moroso. This chic large Italian sculptural bench retains the original black wool type fabric with red stitching and a leather top.
Leather, Fabric
$2,290 / set
Pair of Rattan Style Stools Poufs, Italy, 1980s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of 2 positions stools, poufs or ottomans in synthetic material style rattan wicker and metal.
Metal
Valentino Black Cocktail Dress With Pouf Sleeves 2018
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Valentino black cocktail dress featuring a an attached bra top, pouf sleeves, ribbon tie, exposed back with bows, and above the kne...
red brown leather cowhide footstools , poufs, 80s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition Made in Czech Republic Cleaned
Leather
De Sede Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede pouf is made of buffalo leather and was produced in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Leather Baxter Armchairs with Poufs Set of 4 Pieces
By Baxter
Located in IT
Leather Baxter armchairs with poufs. The set of 4 pieces can be split. The price refers to the complete set of four.
Leather
Patchwork Black Leather Pouf or Ottoman, Denmark 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather patchwork pouf, ottoman or footstool from Denmark, 1970s.
Leather
Leather Pouf by Lowie Vermeersch for Durlet, Belgium 1999
By Durlet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rare and sculptural leather pouf designed by Lowie Vermeersch for the Belgian manufacturer Durlet in 1999.
Leather
Karl Springer Souffle Ottoman or Pouf Double Size
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Custom created for a home filled with Karl Springer is this rare double length "souffle" ottoman pouf. A unique piece for it's size. Original fabric is in great condition but would a...
Brass
$420Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ferguson Copeland Hourglass Pouf Ottoman, Button Tufted, Cotton
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Ferguson Copeland Button Tufted French Nail Trimmed Hourglass Pouf Ottoman Footstool Approximate Measu...
Cotton
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Velvet and Brass Poufs
Located in Miami, FL
Two Italian Green Velvet and Brass Poufs with Ornate Hand Crafted Brass Designs on the Base.
Brass
Vintage Cube Upholstered Stools Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs, a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of gold cube upholstery ottomans, Poufs. Upholstered stools, use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools.
Fabric
De Sede Cognac Leather Patchwork Pouf Ottoman c.1970's
By De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Iconic De Sede patchwork leather on this nicely aged cognac leather pouf or hassock, simple square shape and nice size. 16” x 21 x 21” Great original vintage condition, nicely aged ...
Leather
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pouf / Footstool with Cushion - 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Raffinato pouf / poggiapiedi di manifattura danese, realizzato intorno al 1960, nel pieno della stagione Mid-Century Modern.
Fabric, Teak
$440Sale Price / item|60% Off
khodi feiz Pouf Chair Up To 8 Available
By Pierre Paulin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cesto, Spanish for “basket" is a playful and mobile chair in the post-modern look. Perfect for home and office or even a children's room. Comfy and lightweight yet substantial and co...
Upholstery
Restored 1960s Czechoslovakian Tatra Nábytok Convertible Sofa with Pouf
Located in Żory, PL
The set consists of a main sofa and a pouf that can be arranged as a corner sectional or used separately as extra seating.
Fabric, Oak, Plywood
$11,681 / set
Locus Solus, Gae Aulenti, Set of 2 Poufs
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Made of steel and fabrics with original and unprecedented patterns, Locus Solus is a reissue of a collection designed by the unpredictable flair of Gae Aulenti in 1964. The retro des...
Aluminum
Dunbar Style Mid Century Swivel Pouf Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dunbar Style Mid Century Swivel Pouf Lounge Chairs - Pair This chair measures: 29 wide x 35 deep x 26.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches Good Vintage Condition - Wood has Min...
Upholstery
Elephant Pouf Poof Pouffe Toy Decoration Animal, Leather 1970s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It may also be used as a decorative pouf, depending on its construction and stability.
Leather
20th Century, Dino Gavina Armchair with Pouf mod. Viscontea
By Dino Gavina
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Leather
Vintage Painted Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools
By Franco Albini
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Painted Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools. Painted in gray, these footstools are very practical and useful in multiple settings and can be used for additiona...
Rattan
Midcentury Resin Yellow Velvet Armchairs and Pouf, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Futuristic "Tulip" design for an out of the ordinary armchair. She dressed in a bright green velvet with crumpled designs. Aesthetically it presents an elegance and a design that is ...
Velvet, Resin, Plastic
Limited Edition Custom Modern Pouf in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
1980s pouf with brand new upholstery in contemporary faux shearling fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Limited Edition Custom Modern Pouf in Grey Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
1980's pouf with brand new upholstery in contemporary faux shearling fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern Steve Chase Style Pouf Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholstered
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Steve Chase Style Pouf Swivel Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in Natural Blonde Alpaca Wool - Pair Newly custom upholstered in luxurious natural blonde alpaca wool, this...
Alpaca
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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