$2,250
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Billy Baldwin designed horsehair Turkish Ottoman Stool by Guido De Angelis
By Guido Deangelis, Billy Baldwin
Located in Southampton, NJ
Project Piece: Please note that this ottoman will need to be reupholstered. A late 20th century Billy Baldwin-designed Turkish ottoman by Guido De Angeles. Structurally fine and r...
Steel
$2,495 / set
H 22.75 in W 28 in D 22 in
1970s Sculptural Arched Leg Rectangular Red Velvet Ottomans - A Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this striking pair of red velvet ottomans, circa 1970s, defined by sculptural lines and refined craftsmanship. Newly upholstered in a rich rust-toned vel...
Velvet, Hardwood
$525
H 15 in W 28 in D 19 in
Vintage English Chesterfield Queen Anne Style Brown Leather Tufted Ottoman Foots
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Chesterfield Queen Anne Style Brown Leather Tufted Ottoman Footstool. Item features shell carved knees, button tufted brown leather upholstery, solid wood frame, beau...
Leather, Wood
$1,650 / set
H 17.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Exotic Giraffe Print Stools Style of Karl Springer circa 1960 Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Exotic Giraffe Print Cube Stools, in the style of Karl Springer, unsigned, American, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair French Art Deco Upholstered Ottomans Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair French Art Deco Upholstered Ottomans Stools C.1930 Traditional upholstery, standing on square sycamore legs. In excellent condition commensurate of age. Would benefit from reco...
Upholstery, Sycamore
White Glazed Ceramic Boho Chic Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Glazed Ceramic Boho Chic Garden Seat with beautiful pattern and cut out designs. Nice quality heavy ceramic perfect as a cocktail table or extra seating indoors or outdoors. Ad...
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Danish Rosewood Ottoman
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in London, England
Spottrup Mobler - Round Ottoman, 1950s 3-leg rosewood frame with round seat pad covered in new Italian bouclé wool fabric. Produced c1950s.
Bouclé, Rosewood
$7,800 / set
H 18 in W 29 in D 19 in
Post Modern Waterfall Stools in New Palomino Butter Cream Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Saint Louis, MO
With an iconic waterfall silhouette that is timeless and always feels fresh and modern our shop newly dressed this sexy pair of Post Modern waterfall ottomans in plush hand sewn butt...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Gelderland Extra Long Chocolate Brown Leather Ottoman
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gelderland ottoman showcases the Dutch manufacturer's commitment to substantial, functional design. Crafted in chocolate brown leather with a generous cushioned top, the piece demons...
Leather
Southwood Traditional Upholstered Ottomans, a Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of traditional ottomans made by Southwood of Hickory, North Carolina. Top cushions are upholstered in a warm olive damask jacquard, with leather wrapped bases secured with lar...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Upholstered Cube Storage Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of cube shaped storage ottomans. Upholstered in a vibrant green chevron jacquard, cushioned lids lift up to reveal plenty of storage. Finished with square wooden feet. Dimensi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$6,000 / item
H 17 in W 53 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Zebra Hide Ottoman / Coffee Table with Brushed Bronze Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning mid-century modern authentic zebra hides ottoman, bench, or coffee table with brushed bronze legs. This distinctive ottoman is a true statement piece. The bold, exotic zebra...
Metal, Bronze
French Regency Ottomans-a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Regency Ottomans -a Pair . Original finish from the 1960’s. Interesting Purple toned fabric too. Add some French Chic to your Design Project.
Wood
French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Style Bench with Purple and Gold Upholstery. Nice original finish from the 1960’s. Great for a Foyer or at the end of a bed. Add some French Chic to your Design Project.
Wood
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955 – Reupholstered Tufted Pillow-Top with Splayed Mahogany Legs Description An iconic mid-century design by Edward Wormley for...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated vintage ottoman from the esteemed Brown Jordan "Florentine" collection captures the essence of Mid-Century Hollywood Regency design. Masterfully crafted from high-...
Aluminum
Katie Stout Building Blocks Furniture - Set of 3 Unique Pieces
By Katie Stout
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a Katie Stout Original Work. These 3 large cushions are from the 2015 Sight Unseen Offsite exhibition by the artist. They are a collaboration with American rug company Colo...
Wool, Polyester
$973
H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Swivel footrest in brown leather with metal base - De Sede, Switzerland.
By De Sede
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Swivel footrest in brown leather with metal base - De Sede, Switzerland. Ottoman - De Sede 1970s Measures : 53x40cm H:38cm Materials : Leather - métal - plastic
Metal
$9,499 / set
H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen two ottomans white alpaca 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen was designed in the late 1970s. They are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been newly up...
Alpaca
$12,400 / set
H 18.25 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style X Stools in Black Cowhide & Cognac Leather c. 1970s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This incredibly chic pair of 1970s Billy Baldwin style X base ottomans will stop you dead in your tracks with a killer combination of plush jet black cowhide upholstery and Italian c...
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
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. A bulky and voluminous seat upholstered in...
Velvet, Beech
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
H 20 in Dm 22 in
Napoleon III French Giltwood Twisted Rope Ottoman/Stool. Tan Mohair Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved into a knotted rope. Fournier style pouf with gold finish. Please see pics for condition. Wear
Mohair, Giltwood
$2,850 / set
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage 1970s Pencil Reed Waterfall Stools or Ottomans, a Pair
By Vivai del Sud, Betty Cobonpue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage pencil reed stools or ottomans dates to the 1970s and showcases a sculptural four-leg waterfall silhouette with beautifully curved lines. Crafted in rich...
Upholstery, Reed, Wood
De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork
Leather
$1,100 / set
H 17.75 in Dm 25.75 in
Modern Boost Round Ottomans in Tropic Blue Silicone by OFS and Carolina - a Pair
By Office Furniture Systems
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of Boost round soft foam ottomans in a vibrant tropic blue silicone upholstery made in the USA by OFS and Carolina. Features a clean, tight look, and are soft and very ...
Foam, Silicone, Wood
$2,351
H 16.54 in W 34.65 in D 28.35 in
Large Ottoman / Footstool by Airborne International, France, circa 1970s
By Airborne International
Located in Antwerp, BE
This substantial ottoman by Airborne International dates from the 1970s and perfectly reflects the sculptural, comfort-driven approach of French Mid-Century design. Designed as a com...
Leather, Suede, Fiberglass
$2,450
H 14.5 in W 45.25 in D 20 in
American Empire Long Ottoman with Upholstered Burgundy Velvet and Tapestry Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire long rectangular ottoman with supple upholstered burgundy velvet top bordered by a dense earth-toned floral tapestry fabric, resting on a mahogany veneer base having ...
Fabric
English Victorian Style Brown Leather Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian/Edwardian style (20th Century) chestnut brown leather ottoman with turned mahogany legs ending in brass caps. (Related item: 062239)
Brass
De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade
Leather
English Victorian Style Red and Blue Paisley Upholstered Circular Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style circular ottoman upholstered in a red, orange, yellow, and blue paisley fabric with a pleated edge, resting on 4 turned wooden legs partially concealed but a ...
Fabric
De Sede Deep Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep tan-colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork
Leather
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
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. (BILLY HAINES) Matching slipper chair: REG...
Lacquer
Rustic Hickory Footstool with Woven Cane Seat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
Cane
40s Vintage Wooden Ottoman with Silk Top & Nailhead Trim
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Elegant vintage ottoman featuring a dark wood frame and a smooth silk top in a warm caramel tone. Finished with classic nailhead trim around the edge and supported by tapered wooden ...
Silk, Hardwood
Rare Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare ottoman / stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Esposito / Valley Fog.
Fabric
Round Floral Ottoman with "Mod" Vintage Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
Playful round stool/ottoman upholstered in a vibrant 1960's "Flower Power" floral print. The colorful fabric captures the spirit of the time with a burst of retro charm while adding ...
Cotton, Hardwood
$2,200 / item
H 15.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
Italian Olive Leather Ottoman by Tito Agnoli, 1970s - 2 Available
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. Designed by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau in the 1970s, this ottoman captures the essence of Italian modernism. Upholstered in supple, olive-toned leat...
Leather
Antique French Ottoman, Os de Mouton, Hand-Carved Oak, Louis XIV Style
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 19th Century Os de Mouton ottoman with sinuous, winding curved legs and stretchers traditionally thought to resemble the shape of a lamb's leg. Features new custom upholstery a...
Chenille, Oak, Trimming
Two Tone Leather Camel seat 1960s Egypt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Ottoman or Foot stool . A so called camel seat . embroiled Leather cushions . Original 1960s . so decorative.
Leather
Large Chesterfield Leather Tufted Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously sized rectangular ottoman upholstered in rich brown tufted leather. Designed in the 1960s, Exuding classic Chesterfield sophistication with a modern versatility. Brass n...
Leather
Pair of Pillow Top Ottomans in Kelly Wearstler Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your living space with this great looking pair of pillow top ottomans newly upholstered in a Kelly Wearstler fabric. These pieces exemplify our commitment to high-quality mid...
Upholstery
$1,600
H 15 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Ottoman or Footstool, Denmark, 1950s A black tufted leatherette and stained wood ottoman or footstools designed and produced in Denma...
Wood
$4,405
H 15.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
English Ottoman in Double-Sided Fez-Weave Moroccan Marriage Blanket, c.1860–1880
Located in London, GB
An English ottoman upholstered in a 19th century Moroccan Fez-weave marriage blanket (Handira), double-sided and richly patterned with traditional geometric motifs. These ceremonial ...
Upholstery, Wool, Cotton, Walnut
De Sede Blood Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous blood red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade
Leather
De Sede Light Tan Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant light-coloured tan leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork
Leather
$5,404
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
EXTRA LARGE GEORGE SMiTH CHESTERFIELD CHELSEA KNIGHT FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable George Smith Knight Chesterfield tufted footstool RRP £6,640 Please ...
Upholstery
Antique Hand Dyed Leather Ottoman
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Leather Deep-Buttoned Storage Ottoman / Trunk Item Code: LC17 A superb quality leather deep-buttoned storage ottoman, finished in a rich hand-dyed brown leather with an excellent age...
Leather
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. On a
Leather
Barcelona Knoll Styled Leather Chrome Ottoman / Stool
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted heavy chromed luxurious ottoman or stool with squared leather top cushion in the manner of Knoll and Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. Perfect for extra seating or use as...
Chrome
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Stool with Removable Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
This stool was made in the early part of the 20th century. It has a cabriolet style leg and feet. The stool is constructed from walnut and has a removable seat. The seat retains its ...
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Singer Sewing Stool with Lift Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This stool was made for the Singer Sewing Company. Its made of walnut and has a flip top for storage,
Walnut
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. Its upholstered in a pink velvet fabric.
Walnut
Baker Furniture Contemporary Ottoman Stools - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Contemporary ottoman stools - Pair Each ottoman measures: 25 wide x 25 deep x 17 inches high This set is in Great Vintage Condition - There are a few spots on the u...
Upholstery, Wood
Marge Carson Mid-Century Brass Souffle Poof Ottoman, Pair
By Marge Carson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Marge Carson mid-century brass souffle poof ottoman - pair. Each ottoman measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 16 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
Brass
$1,800
H 16.25 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Ottoman or Footstool, Denmark, 1950s A mid-century modern footstool designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th centur...
Faux Leather, Wood
De Sede Stone Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous stone colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork
Leather
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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