George Smith Striped Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
A vintage George Smith ottoman, hand-crafted with a pale yellow striped linen upholstery, brass studs, and turned mahogany legs. Beautifully tailored with a flat back and rounded, pl...
Brass
Femina Body Ottoman by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna/Ligne Roset
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. France. Matching sofa available. Original alcantara fabric.
Fabric
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Michael Thonet Bentwood Cane Stools Ottoman Side Table End Table Rustic
By Thonet
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Michael Thonet Bentwood Cane Stools Ottoman Side Table End Table Rustic. Great with Mid Century Modern and coastal decors, among others. The tops remain in very good condition
Wood
$4,740 / item
OTTOMAN BELGIUM - 1970s
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Forest, BE
Christophe Gevers embodies a true architecture of detail. His work is defined by precise lines, balanced proportions, and a constant dialogue between aesthetics and function. Every e...
Fabric, Velvet
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. The warm brown leather features an elegant damask-inspired pattern with subtle tonal varia...
Leather, Wood
MCM Tufted Velvet Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman with Pedestal Base This piece is a stylish, low-profile upholstered ottoman featuring a plush, tufted cushion in a velvet fabric. Idea...
Metal
Zebra Pattern Horse Hair Oversize Square Ottoman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage zebra printed horse hair oversized square ottoman on wood plinth base. Seamed with four squares on the top, this large natural hide ottoman makes a chic addition to a family ...
Hide
Mogens Hansen Model MH2225 Cognac Buffalo Leather Ottoman, Denmark, 1970s
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Mogens Hansen in Denmark during the 1970s, this ottoman is the companion piece to the Model MH2225 sofa. Upholstered in thick natural buffalo leather in a warm cognac ton...
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Burgundy Suede Upholstered Ottomans with Undertier
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Burgundy Suede Upholstered Ottomans, each with four legs supported by an undertier. 13" H x 28" W x 17" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Suede, Wood
Mustard patchwork leather round storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
This original soft leather piece features a beautiful patina and was produced in Switzerland in the 1970s. The pouf is in excellent vintage condition, with no rips or tears.
Leather
A French Tiki Style 1960s Woven Bamboo Tub Chair This is a delightful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Tiki Style 1960s Woven Bamboo Tub Chair This is a delightful piece of Retro Chic, petite and comfortable , it does not take up too much space The rattan is in its natural...
Bamboo
Pair of Vintage Palecek Leather and Suede Ottomans
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative pair of vintage ottomans crafted in a busy composition of leather strips over a metal frame in a sea urchin form with upholstered suede cushions. Labeled Palecek on one of...
Metal
19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Ottoman is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture that exudes timeless charm. With its intricate giltwood detailing and classic Louis XVI de...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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
Pair of Bespoke Shell Pink Leather and Gilt Footstools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of cloud-like shell pink kid leather covered footstools/ottomans/poufs perfect for any bedroom or living room. Of rounded oval form having top leather cushion attached to lowe...
Leather
Large Cognac Leather and Beechwood Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A large, high-end and custom made cylindrical ottoman crafted of fine cognac leather with a solid turned beech ring base. Refined craftsmanship is evident from the precise seams on ...
Leather, Beech
Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood & Fabric Ottoman
By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Round ottoman, 1962 3-leg rosewood frame with round seat pad covered in new Italian bouclé wool fabric. Manufactured by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Literature: ...
Rosewood, Fabric
Collection Walter Knoll Black Leather Foot Stool 1970s Germany
By Bernd Münzebrock, Florence Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Black Leather foot stool or ottoman . Design by bernd münzebrock for Collection Walter Knoll 1970s Germany. signed .
Leather
Pair, McGuire Bamboo Wood Bouclé Fabric Upholstery Ottomans Mid-Century Modern
By Maitland Smith, McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Fully Restored McGuire Furniture Pair of rectangle upholstered Ottomans, known for blending natural materials with refined craftsmanship. The Ottomans, Stools feature lightly textur...
Bamboo, Wood, Leather, Bouclé
Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, leather, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1950s A modern ottoman constructed from tubular chrome-plated metal and black saddle leather. Its elegantly curved lines for...
Metal, Chrome
Grand-Scale Ottoman in Floral Lampas Wool Epinglé, Lyonnaise Style, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Of English origin, this piece represents the peak of the late 19th-century country house aesthetic, blending a sturdy British frame with a sophisticated Continental-style textile. ...
Brass
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool. Item f...
Chrome
$3,400 / set
Pair of Lucite Ottomans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ottomans with lucite legs. Each ottoman measures 24" wide, 19" deep and 20" high. We had the ottomans upholstered.
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Footstool Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Green Footstool Ottoman (no cushion). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 21" W x 21" D.
Fiberglass
Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral
By Arne Norell
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully crafted Inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell, circa 1960s. This piece is part of Norell’s celebrated Inca series—renowned for its fusion of Scandinavian craftsmanship a...
Fabric, Hardwood
Large-Scale Tufted Brown Leather Cocktail Ottoman in the English Club Tradition
By Lee Industries
Located in Morristown, NJ
A commanding and beautifully scaled leather cocktail ottoman, custom made by Lee Industries and executed in the enduring tradition of classic English club furnishings. Generously pro...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$1,780 / set
Great Pair Sea Shell Encrusted Ottomans
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous pair of Neoclassical Revival ottomans in distressed crackled finish and French linen upholstery, encrusted with sea shells.
Shell, Linen, Wood
Cream Upholstered Footstool with Wooden Legs, Italy, 1960.
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian footstool from the 1960s, upholstered in cream fabric and designed with a rounded cushioned top. The piece is supported by tapered wooden legs, a characteristic featu...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined vintage French country ottoman featuring a classic rectangular form set on turned wooden legs with original brass casters. The proportions are generous and well-balanced, m...
Brass
Armchair 401 with Ottoman by Menilio Taro for Cinova, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Gorgeous armchair with footrest model 401 designed by Menilio Taro for Cinova in 1964. The set features a refined design that combines high-quality materials typical of 1960s Itali...
Steel
Pair of "Gun Metal" and Polished of Steel Ottomans by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of gun metal and polished of steel ottomans by Karl Springer Literature: Red Binder Product Catalogue, Karl Springer LTD, New York, 1983, Seating Section, p. 14 (model illustrated)
Steel
Pair Yothaka Hand-Woven Ottomans, Water Hyacinth, Colorful Legs, Thailand
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of striking hand woven coffee tables. Top surface is 43" in diameter. Natural woven fiber is Water Hyacinth. Four legs, each a different color: red, yellow, green, and blue. M...
Natural Fiber
Pair Of Karl Springer Inspired Waterfall Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Karl Springer Inspired Waterfall Ottomans. Stunning pair of Karl Springer style waterfall benches, ottomans or poofs with brass bases. These beautiful Hollywood Regency bench...
Brass
Foot Stools by Finn Juhl for France & Son in Teak and Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of teak foot stools in new tan leather. As a bonus, the footstools come apart, which makes it very easy to ship anywhere! Attention in every detail of the sculpted legs. Ov...
Leather, Teak
Green Modular Sofa Ottoman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The modular sofa ottoman is an exquisite luxury piece designed to provide endless versatility in your interior arrangement. Featuring a sumptuous green fabric with a timeless pattern...
Fabric
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.
Leather
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style X Stools in Cinnamon Cowhides & Ivory Leather c.1970
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 cinnamon cowhide upholstery and Italian iv...
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style X Stools in Black Cowhide & Ivory 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 i...
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
DeSede Patchwork Leather Stools Mid Century Italian Modern Caramel Color
By De Sede
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Perfectly Patinated Patchwork Leather Stools or Ottomans, attributed to DeSede, unsigned, Italy, circa 1970s. New foam recently installed. Firm and ready to use.
Leather, Upholstery
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
Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
A sculptural ottoman designed by Luciano Frigerio, manufactured in Italy circa 1970. Crafted from solid walnut, this piece reflects Frigerio’s distinctive architectural approach, com...
Leather, Walnut
Pair Of French Audoux & Minnet Attributed Sycamore And Rope Ottomans
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Audoux & Minnet Attributed Sycamore And Rope Ottomans. Offered is a handsome pair of French modern ottomans or benches attributed to the esteemed designers Adrien ...
Sycamore, Rope
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
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
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.
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
Vintage Button Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage ottoman upholstered in lush brown leather with button tufting, brass tacks and turned mahogany legs.
Brass
Robinson and Robinson Furniture Rustic Top Grain Leather Burgundy Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A large , comfortable Robinson and Robinson Furniture Top Grain Leather Ottoman in burgundy color. Soft top grain leather. Measures 32" in width, 25" in depth and 19 high.
Leather
Minotti Patio Ottoman: Modern Black & White Upholstery, Steel Frame
By Minotti
Located in Dallas, TX
Practically brand new, the Minotti Patio ottoman in gray frame and black and white textured upholstery.
Steel
$633Sale Price|35% Off
Restored Mid-century Rattan Round Ottoman w/ Tufted Cushion
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored coastal rattan round ottoman featuring a sturdy hand-wrapped rattan frame and a comfortable tufted cushion top. The natural rattan has been refinished to hi...
Wicker, Rattan
A Rare Wicker Upholstered Ottoman in French Green Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare and uniquely sized and beautifully designed close woven wicker ottoman, American, C. 1915. This uniquely designed and decorated piece is done with a newly upholstered buttoned...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
French Mid-Century Channel Stitched Leather Ottoman, Light Brown
By Airborne International, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Mid-Century ottoman manufactured by Airborne International features distinctive channel-stitched natural leather construction. Brown leather develops rich patina through veget...
Leather
$12,700 / set
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract pattern by artist Michelle Li Murphy.
Steel
1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen for SOM Ottoman / Bench 30x42x17
By Gordon Bunshaft, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ottoman, originally designed by Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). This particular example was produced in the 1960s. Skidmore, Owin...
Steel
2025 David Trubridge for CondeHouse KINA Ottoman with Red Top 39"
By David Trubridge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KINA Ottoman, originally designed by David Trubridge in 2017 for Condehouse. This particular example was produced in Japan in 2025. The ottoman is comprised of natural Japa...
Laminate, Birch
2020s Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Ottoman / Bench in Fabric 41x41x16.5"
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ottoman / bench, originally designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti. This particular example was produced in Italy in the 2020s. The design features a generously proportio...
Metal
$12,700 / set
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract pattern by artist Michelle Li Murph...
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming Italian ottoman with a newly upholstered seat in pink linen. The fruitwood frame is a vintage pink and green paint. The piece itself has French Louis XVI 18th cent...
Linen, Fruitwood
Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman.. Amazing original condition,, Retains it's original Knoll wool fabric upholstery..Classic design..
Fabric, Walnut
Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical or Gustavian style curule painted ottomans. The mushroom velvet upholstery is new. The carved frames are painted ivory with silver gilt rosettes and r...
Velvet, Poplar
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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