Vinyl Ottomans
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Walnut, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Maple
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Maple, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Suede
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Naugahyde, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Naugahyde, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Other
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Ottomans and Poufs
PVC, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
Plastic
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Polyester, Naugahyde
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
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Finding the Right Ottomans And Poufs for You
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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