Adrian Pearsall Pair Swivel Ottoman/Poufs, Holly Hunt Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
The velvet pile creates rich texture and depth of color across the rounded upholstered tops.
Velvet, Walnut
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Earth / Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Avocado/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Ming/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Evergreen/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Shell/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Violet/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Ocean/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Ocean/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Taupe/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Shell/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Cameo/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Earth/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Bittersweet/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Taupe/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Ming/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Cameo/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Marmelade/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Marmelade/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Cranberry/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Evergreen/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
Large Italian Tufted Ottoman in Grey Velvet and Brass, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian ottoman produced in the 1950s, distinguished by its generous proportions and refined combination of materials.
Brass
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Dappled Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
Modern Pouf Ottoman Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Upholstered in pearl velvet and linen fabrics. Destined to beautify in any of its finishes, this ottoman keeps inspiring comfort and class, becoming one our references.
Wood, Fabric, Velvet
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Marbleized Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Saddle Ottoman in Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilton, CT
The saddle ottoman was designed in 1965 by leading modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" in Blue Velvet
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Original pair of Karl Springer Souffle ottomans/poufs on casters for easy moving. Polished steel base and blue velvet upholstery.
Steel
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Oyster Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple Oyster Velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton.
Brass
Astor Square Brass Ottoman in Emerald Velvet by Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Square Ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space.
Brass
$2,900 / set
Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French velvet and gilt steel ottomans
Steel
$1,154Sale Price|20% Off
Trono Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Trono Designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Trono is an original stool that stimulates interaction between architecture and design while exploring the fascinating dialogue between shape...
Steel
Konekt Thing 3 Ottoman Round - Polished Brass, Horse Hair, Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Thing 3 Round Ottoman is available in a variety of metal finishes, horse hair colors and velvet colors.
Brass
$1,966 / item
DOOQ Ottoman with Soft Velvet and Brass Foot Egoista
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this ottoman revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the na...
Brass
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Teal Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple Teal Velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton.
Brass
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Espresso Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple espresso velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton.
Brass
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Mint Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple mint velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton.
Brass
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Indigo Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple Indigo velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton.
Brass
Directional Waterfall Ottoman Set, Auburn Velvet, Art Deco, USA, 1980s
By Directional
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of waterfall ottomans by Directional 1980's production fully restored in plush Auburn brown velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Antique Carved Ornate Tufted Ottoman Newly Upholstered Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Carved Ornate Tufted Ottoman Newly Upholstered Reupholstered in a Burgundy Velvet Perfect for additional seating or as a stylish accent piece, this ottoman combines function...
Velvet, Wood
18th C Style Hoof Foot Pouf Footstool Ottoman W Cut Velvet
By Minton-Spidell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Hoof Foot Pouf Footstool Ottoman W Cut Velvet
Velvet
$2,000 / item
Astor Petite Brass Ottoman in Snow Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Petite ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space.
Brass
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian...
Jacquard, Velvet
Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century neo-classical or Gustavian style curule painted ottomans. The mushroom velvet upholstery is new. The carved frames are painted ivory with silver gilt ro...
Velvet, Poplar
French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XVI style upholstered bench in a blue velvet. It is unmarked. The frame is intentionally distressed. This piece is not very old.
Velvet, Wood
Susan Osbourne Bespoke Large Ottoman in Pierre Frey 'Macao' Jacquards Velvet
Located in London, GB
The ottoman is upholstered in Pierre Frey's *Macao*, a richly woven jacquard velvet developed in collaboration with the Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave.
Burlap, Jacquard, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Beech, Coconut
Organic Modern Black Velvet Ostrich Feather Trim Ottoman Pouf Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Upholstered in soft toned velvet, the ottoman features a handmade ostrich feather trim that cascades around its base and braced with bronzed steel belt, fixed with brass buttons, int...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Violet/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Cameo/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Bittersweet/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Terra Cotta/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Avocado/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Evergreen/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Ming/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Terra Cotta/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Shell/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Bean Ottoman, Earth/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Fabric
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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