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
$12,145 / item
Alba Beech Wood and Cream Bouclé Upholstery Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
The Alba pouf features a sculptural base crafted from intricately carved beech wood with an organic, intertwined design reminiscent of natural elements. Its plush, cream bouclé uphol...
Wood
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Sequoia Wool Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Sequoia" fabric is in the olive green color family with textured tan dots throughout. Perfect for usi...
Wool, Polyester
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Vintage Rug Bailey Ottomans in Cream and Brown Stripe
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman in Vintage Turkish Hemp Stripe The sturdy solid wood frame guarantees durability, while the medium-firm density foam offers both comfort and sup...
Hemp, Oak
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This iconic ottoman is part of the legendary Togo collection designed in the 1970s by Michel Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creatio...
Velvet
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Dining Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Cicely Dining Stool in Sheepskin is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Sheepskin, Oak
Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Buckthorn Paisley Fabric
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A dramatic and tailored Ralph Lauren Home "Florence" storage ottoman, upholstered in Ralph Lauren's "Buckthorn Paisley Port". The ottoman is made in Italy and finished with an oversi...
Brass
Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Striped Blue Upholstery
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A classic Ralph Lauren Home 'Florence' storage ottoman upholstered in an indigo blue and white striped textile, tailored with generous proportions and crisp patterned upholstery. The...
Brass
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Jacquard Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Beat, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian bra...
Bouclé
$790 / item
Alma Slip Covered Ottoman ~ Greige
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our Alma Ottoman features a tailored linen slipcover that adds a touch of relaxed sophistication, perfectly complemented by sturdy white oak legs. The casters are an antique brass color, they provide style and function. The removable slip cover...
Linen
Bailey Round Stool in Linen Stripe with Hand Stitched Details and White Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Petite Round Ottoman, with elegant white oak legs finished in a medium tone. Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight linen stripe pattern, this ottoman is vers...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s
By Hans Hopfer, Josef Hoffmann and Konrad Schindel for Wiener Werkstatte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Hopfer's innovative Castell modular ottoman system showcases the designer's revolutionary approach to functional furniture for Wiener Werkstätte. These two interlocking pieces f...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Denim Blue Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Located in Schwerin, MV
Two identical teak ottomans/stools, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or a...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Pink Dot - Small Dots
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Cinnamon Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....
Fabric
Bailey Ecorce Slip Covered Ottoman in Linen with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a sophisticated heavy weight hemp fabric with X pattern stitching, this ottoman is versatil...
Linen
ONIX Organic Modern Set of 2 Poufs Ottomans in Dry Green Bouclé
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Bouclé
$2,300 / item
Lith Ottoman, by Lynnea Jean. In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean features a solid white oak frame with a matte ebonized finish and a tailored upholstered seat in Wesley Hall Balboa fabric. Handmade in Los Angeles, t...
Oak, Velvet
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown Cotton Velvet with Fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, DAISY velvet pouf radiates quiet luxury and natural beauty. Upholstered in soft and opulent premium cotton velvet, its minimalist and organic form is co...
Cotton
Mushroom Ottoman in Sunset Birds
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a printed cotton abstract bird pattern. This fabric design consists of a beautiful play between negative and positive space in the ...
Fabric, Wood
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Curry color Bouclé
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Bouclé
Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Pair of 1950s John Wisner for Ficks Reed Bamboo Style Vintage Ottoman Footstools
By John Wisner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of John Wisner for Ficks Reed ottoman footstools. This is a wonderful vintage 1950s pair of footstools by Ficks Reed. These are a very classic example of the bamboo-style fram...
Brass
Late-20th Century, French Modern Rope Side Table / Ottoman, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful piece is a French 1980s rope side table and ottoman/stool, a distinctive example of European design that blends sculptural form with tactile materials. A notable examp...
Rope
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Fabric
Treasure Tobacco Velvet Large Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...
Textile
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'This Is The Tiger Speaking'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy. The perfect ottoman or extra...
Velvet
1970s De Sede Style Natural Leather Patchwork Ottoman, Dutch
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Dutch Mid-Century square ottoman from the 1970s. This piece features a unique and luxurious design that brings the design employed by Swiss luxury leather furniture maker De...
Leather
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Sierra Wool Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Sierra" fabric is in the gray color family with textured gray and off white dots throughout. Perfect ...
Wool, Cotton
Alden Ottoman, 16.5", in COM with Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. The hand-carved legs are made by local artisans. Equally, at home in a Lake Tahoe chalet, Sea Ranch beachfront dwe...
Wood, Walnut
$4,115 / item
Lillo White Pouf by Black Tie
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant combination of function and aesthetic, this pouf exudes a timeless and versatile charm. Enriched with a matte gold-finished metal ring enhancing the softness of the non-re...
Textile
$4,450 / set
Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs. Offered is a beautiful pair of mid-century Italian Gio Ponti inspired round ottomans or poufs with spalyed brass legs professionally ...
Brass
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
Adrian Pearsall Custom Upholstered Animal Print Swivel Poof Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A swivel pouf ottoman, often referred to as a "mushroom pouf," that was designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company, Comfort Designs, Inc.. Adrian Pearsall founded Comfort Designs in...
Metal
$3,450 / item
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Zebra Hide
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Olive Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an olive green colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A great sculptural accent...
Fabric
Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
By Wicker Works, Michaelian & Kohlberg, Henry Link, McGuire
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous pair of Palm Regency Style hand-woven wicker ottomans with braided trim detail. These beautifully aged patinaed stools feature warm honey tones of varied light and dark sha...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Bailey Havane Slip Covered Ottoman with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a sophisticated heavy weight hemp fabric with X pattern stitching, this ottoman is versatil...
Linen
Pair of Pillows with 19th Century Hand-Applied Appliqués
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of custom decorative pillows showcases finely preserved 19th century appliqués, meticulously hand-sewn onto contemporary velvet grounds. The historic appliqués de...
Silk, Velvet
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
$1,935 / item
Little Big Pouf, Moonlight Sheepskin by Norr11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Little Big Pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (Moonlight) Made in Italy Dimensions: - Little big pou...
Sheepskin
Bailey Stool in Coco Brown Linen with Hand Stitched Details and White Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Petite Round Ottoman, with elegant white oak legs finished in a medium tone. Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight linen, this ottoman is versatile and styli...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
$2,072Sale Price / item|20% Off
Laguna Slip Covered Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Style Table.
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Laguna Slip Covered Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Style Table. 100% Natural Organic Hemp, a soft nubby texture in a natural undyed flax co...
Hemp, Oak
$3,615 / item
Etna Pink Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Designed with glamorous catwalks in mind, this unique handmade pouf distills eclectic charm. Beige, a couple of brown shades, and gold are the nuances selected for the lurex and visc...
Fabric, Velvet
French Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Cube Poufs / Stools in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A modern pair of cube poufs, newly upholstered in light honey lambswool, offering a soft and inviting texture. Each pouf rests on four small, rounded feet, creating a subtle “floatin...
Wood, Wool, Sheepskin, Lambskin
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a denim blue colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned sea...
Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching Scandinavian Style Beechwood Stool with Mustard Yellow Velvet Upholstery, 1950s New upholstery. This Mid-Century Modernist rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafte...
Wood, Beech, Fabric
$599 / item
Bailey Natural Hemp Ottoman with Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman, by bloom home inc. Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight hemp fabric, this ottoman is versatile and stylish. The sturdy solid wood frame guar...
Hemp, Oak
$3,850 / item
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'Schwarzwald'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding color and a bit of whimsy. The perfe...
Velvet
Maralunga Ottoman in Leather, Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1973
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic ottoman from the celebrated Maralunga series, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This piece features a sleek steel frame and is upholstered in warm light bro...
Leather
Custom Made Modern Ottoman with Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Cover & Oak Wood
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made an oak wood ottoman using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery ...
Wool, Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in Pistachio Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Fabric
Pair of Rare Quilted Fortuny Pillows in Terracotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are exceptional and rare Fortuny textile pillows, distinguished by their quilted construction and richly layered coloration—an uncommon treatment within Fortuny production and ...
Cotton, Linen
Upholstered Ottoman Bench in Stone Washed Linen with Faded Stripe
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Berg Linen Stripe Ottoman bench, upholstered in a heavy weight stone washed stripe linen featuring a flax linen natural background with a faded coco brown stripe. Mad...
Linen, Wood
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.
