Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

American, 1889-1969

Few would argue with the statement that Dorothy Draper was the most influential American interior decorator of the past century. They might make a case for Elsie de Wolfe, who had banished heavy dark furnishings and finishes from late Edwardian-era rooms, or plump for Sister Parish, and her easeful gentrified look. But Draper simply was the face of decorating. Savvy, decisive and trim — she looked the part. And her 1939 book Decorating Is Fun! and a regular column for Good Housekeeping maintained that public image. As did, of course, her work.

Born to wealth in Tuxedo Park, New York, Draper received little formal schooling but did travel extensively in Europe, where she refined her eye and tastes. Draper invented the interior design style known these days as Hollywood Regency. She loved bold vibrant color, which she deployed in unusual combinations (pink paired with eggplant was a favorite). She had a penchant for black-and-white checkered floors.

Draper liked a room to have a statement piece on the wall, preferably a plaster scrollwork-framed mirror. But most of all Draper liked such things as huge moldings brimming with Baroque detail; upholstery fabrics with overscaled florals, such as her signature print called “Cabbage Rose.” Draper could keep it simple. Many of her chairs are unfussy slipper or club chairs, with maybe a little tufting. Her cabinets and other case pieces are equally elegant — the quiet España chest, which has three drawers with round brass pulls, has been a staple of classic decorating ever since Draper designed it in 1953.

During a heyday of production in the mid-1950s, Heritage entered into a partnership with Draper, while Frank Lloyd Wright created several lines of furniture for Henredon — the works by both designers, which included Draper's España line and Viennese furnishings group, were marketed under the Heritage-Henredon name owing to a cross-licensing agreement between the brands.

Because of her passion for scale and grand gestures, most of Draper’s commissions were for hotels, resorts and apartment towers. In these spaces, she could follow her whim and produce such extravagances as the massive, playfully modernist chandelier in the lobby of the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia; the wildly Baroque fireplace in the lounge of New York’s Hampshire House; and the towering lacquered doors of the Arrowhead Springs Hotel in California. The woman thought big.

Browse a collection of vintage Dorothy Draper furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Dorothy Draper

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

$6,800 / set

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

By Dorothy Draper, Heritage Furniture

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Timelessly sexy and upper crust pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency benches or ottomans newly professionally upholstered in elegant leopard velvet. Stately X shape and lines. New leopard velvet tufted upholstery outlined in black piping for a more upscale finished look. Brass feet and emblems have a rich patina. Lacquered black wooden legs highlighted in gold draws the eye to that sophisticated X silhouette. These iconic Dorothy Draper benches...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Lacquer, Velvet

Magnificent Pair Dorothy Draper Henredon Heritage Bench Ottoman Hollywood

$4,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Magnificent Pair Dorothy Draper Henredon Heritage Bench Ottoman Hollywood

By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper Henredon Heritage stools. We had the seats biscuit tufted upholstered in a shimmering peacock blue velvet and they sure look scrumptious! They meas...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman

$2,500

Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman

By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

Dorothy Draper Espana Collection bench. This ottoman/bench first appeared in 1955 as part of Draper's Espana Collection from Heritage /Henredon. They have been restored with fresh pe...

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1950s American Mission Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères in COM

$5,200 / set

H 20 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères, in COM. This is the COM version: 1 yard required for the pair Instructions to send will be reconfirmed after the order is confirmed.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Wrought Iron

Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s

$1,171 / set

H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fif...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Vintage Cube Upholstered Stools Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs, a Pair

$500 / set

H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in

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. Light and easy to move around. Moroccan hassock, upholstered footstool or...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair

$5,900 / set

H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in

Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base. Very good original condi...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Awaiting L Stool Printed Velvet and Brass

$5,624 / item

H 27.17 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Awaiting L Stool Printed Velvet and Brass

By Giorgia Zanellato, Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, IT

This stool is part of the Awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone, 2016. It’s a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cott...

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2010s Italian Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Awaiting, H Stool Printed Velvet and Brass

$5,624 / item

H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in

Awaiting, H Stool Printed Velvet and Brass

By Giorgia Zanellato, Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, IT

This stool is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone, 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cott...

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2010s Italian Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA

$1,800

H 16 in W 25 in D 19.5 in

Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Model GE 290 solid oak frame in very good original condition with a newly upholstered wool cushion, signed.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Oak

Konekt Thing 3 Stool in Polished Brass, Horse Hair and Merino Wool Velvet

$4,865 / item

H 18.5 in Dm 16.5 in

Konekt Thing 3 Stool in Polished Brass, Horse Hair and Merino Wool Velvet

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

Konekt's signature Thing Stools are available in four different styles. Refined yet wild, the stools are accentuated with a distinctive combination of cont...

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2010s American Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

$1,080Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.75 in

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition. In the Billy Baldwin style with button top. This ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Slip-Covered Ottoman

$1,950

H 16 in W 24 in D 18 in

Slip-Covered Ottoman

Located in Ballard, CA

The Manou ottoman combines ultimate comfort with the refinement of an unique profile, carefully crafted in our workroom. Custom sizes and finishes available.

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2010s American Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Oak, Walnut

Curule Form Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, Circa 1955, Italy

$3,200 / set

H 19 in W 23.5 in D 17 in

Curule Form Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, Circa 1955, Italy

Located in Southampton, NJ

A superb pair of Neoclassical style curule ottomans /benches /stools, featuring sinuous X-form cross-curule bases, intricate turned stretchers with carv...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood

1970s Silk and Velvet Stacked Pillow Top Ottoman Coffee Table

$2,350

H 18 in W 29 in D 26 in

1970s Silk and Velvet Stacked Pillow Top Ottoman Coffee Table

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, ottoman or coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular and beautifully-presented coffee table. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is statement and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous details on this beauty! The distinctive craftsmanship that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. The details on this table reflect the expert craftsman put into making this design. The three tier ottoman...

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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Silk, Velvet, Wood

Previously Available Items

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

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H 18 in W 24 in D 20 in

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Perfection. Stately and elegant x shape and lines. Brass feet and emblem details. Soft Leopard velvet seat with black tufting and piping detail. These iconic Dorothy Draper stools are timeless. They can be re-imagined in so many ways. It's the type of acquisition that stays with you for life. These ottomans / benches / stools will elevate decor wherever placed. The stools were professionally reupholstered in leopard velvet. Black tufting and piping details. Brass has a stately patina. Black wooden legs. Photographed along with Feldman lighting brass lotus flower lamp and Dorothy Draper orange and gold slate top España cabinet...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

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Lacquer

Dorothy Draper Ottoman

Sold

H 20 in W 25 in D 18 in

Dorothy Draper Ottoman

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Stamford, CT

Dorothy Draper original from the Greenbrier Hotel. Used at the foot of the bed in the guest rooms.

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1940s American Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

Pair Dorothy Draper X-Form Mahogany Benches

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H 18 in W 25 in D 20 in

Pair Dorothy Draper X-Form Mahogany Benches

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautiful pair of newly upholstered mahogany x-form benches with brass mounts and foot caps by Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon.

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1960s American Vintage Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Dorothy Draper ottomans and poufs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dorothy Draper ottomans and poufs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ottomans and poufs by Dorothy Draper were created in the Hollywood Regency style in united states during the 1950s. Prices for Dorothy Draper ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,250 and can go as high as $5,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,250.

Questions About Dorothy Draper Ottomans and Poufs

What was Dorothy Draper famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
Dorothy Draper was famous for designing furniture and interiors. Few would argue with the statement that Draper was the most influential American interior decorator of the past century. Savvy, decisive and trim — she looked the part. Her 1939 book, Decorating Is Fun!, and a regular column for Good Housekeeping maintained that public image and influence. As did, of course, her stylish work. Shop a range of Dorothy Draper furniture on 1stDibs.