Vintage Poufs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Wool, Wood
1960s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Poufs
Hemp, Wood
20th Century Dutch Vintage Poufs
Leather, Straw
1960s French Baroque Revival Vintage Poufs
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Fur
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Fur
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Poufs
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Poufs
Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Mohair
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Brass
1960s American Vintage Poufs
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Poufs
Wicker
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century Moroccan Hollywood Regency Vintage Poufs
Upholstery
1980s American Modern Vintage Poufs
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Poufs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Fabric
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Poufs
Silk
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Wood, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Poufs
Silk, Wood
1960s Swiss Vintage Poufs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century Vintage Poufs
Cotton
1960s Swiss Vintage Poufs
Leather
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Poufs
Leather
1980s Vintage Poufs
Cotton
1990s Vintage Poufs
Cotton, Velvet
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Poufs
Leather
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Poufs
Cotton
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Poufs
Fabric
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Poufs
Bouclé, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Poufs
Fabric, Foam
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Chrome
1960s Vintage Poufs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century European Vintage Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Rattan, Reed
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Wood, Nutwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Brass
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather, Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poufs
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Vintage Poufs
Fabric
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Poufs
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Poufs
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Rope, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Faux Leather
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Poufs
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Silk
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poufs
Leather
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Finding the Right ottomans-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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