Modern Ottomans and Poufs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Leather "PPno.1" Pouf, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "PPno.1" Pouf - Pols Potten Studio.
Dimensions: W 110 x D 72 x H 47 cm.
Materials: Laminated wood, nozag springs, foam, leather.
Pols Potten products are characterised...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Glamorous pair of waterfall benches designed by Steve Chase.
Newly reupholster with off white with gold foil threads fabric.
They can be used as benches or ottomans.
Measure...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Saturn Pouffe Large, Chrome Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc In Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Patricia Urquiola Bandas Small Pouf for GAN
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam
Footstool Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Footstool, Black Steel and Vegetable Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hudson Ottoman 18"Ø in Silver Grey Tibetan Lamb by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured in Tibetan Lamb Shearling, the Hudson Ottoman exudes luxury. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tr...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Lambskin
Banded Ottoman 18" in Black Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are d...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Banded Ottoman 22" in Black Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded detailing, the Banded Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed t...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in white cotton bouclé fabric, Flox stands out o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Modern Grand Pouf Stainless Beige Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige patterned linen fabric, Flox stands out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
18"Ø Ball Ottoman in Latte Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Round, sculptural and uniquely abstract, crafted with supple European leather, the Ball Ottoman has the cleanest Silhouette of our ottoman collection.
Our ottomans are hand-filled w...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
30"Ø Leather Stacking Drum Floor Cushion 'Set of 3' by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
These floor cushions were designed as a set! (They are also listed for sale individually.) Stacked to store or sit and individual to use for low seating, this set of three, round leather floor cushions...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Stacking Floor Cushion 30" in Dune Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Designed to exude luxury and wake up your space with additional seating, accent decor and cozy chill zones, these low-profile circular shearling floor cushions can be easily moved or...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
30"Ø Leather Stacking Drum Floor Cushion 'Set of 3' by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
These floor cushions were designed as a set! (They are also listed for sale individually.) Stacked to store or sit and individual to use for low seating, this set of three, round leather floor cushions...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Windmill D180 High Ottoman in Gray Upholstery by Constance Guisset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As its name suggests, this delicate, colourful collection of poufs was inspired by windmills. The curved forms and wedges of colour can form small or large islands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
30"Ø Leather Drum Stacking Floor Cushion (Set of 3) by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
These floor cushions were designed as a set! (They are also listed for sale individually.) Stacked to store or sit and individual to use for low seating, this set of three, round leather floor cushions...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in yellow Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat.
New con...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Stainless Steel Base
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat/ottoman with upholstered top.
This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large livi...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
‘Pilotis’ Ottoman in Cognac Edelman Leather by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage ‘Pilotis’ ottoman designed by French interior and furniture designer Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt in 1995. This piece features a sleek square black metal base with tubu...
Category
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Round Ottomans in Sage Green Velvet, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of vintage ottomans sourced in the South of France. These have been professionally restored in a beautiful green velvet.
DIMENSIONS: 24.5"Dia x 17"H
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Montauk Sofa Cognac Leather and Walnut Tuxedo Ottoman or Footstool, Canada 2000s
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Tuxedo cube ottoman or footstool rendered in cognac leather upholstery with a down filled foam cushion and walnut feet, made in Montreal Canada, 2000s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Oak Curule Stool/Ottoman, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Carved and upholstered oak curule stool/ottoman.
Category
1940s English Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The Chelsea Checkerboard Round Ottoman is a delightful fusion of classic elegance and contemporary flair. Its round shape and plush cushioning provide both comfort and versatility, m...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Penca Ottoman
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Penca is a line of outdoor furniture with a strong Mexican identity, designed for residential spaces as well as for common areas of restaurants or boutique hotels.
The concept of the...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Cobalt Blue Wool
Located in Paris, FR
Spheric Ottoman
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam
Fabrics: Available in a wide range of fabrics by request
Dimensions: D - 50 cm
New NOOM fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Christian Liaigre for A. Rudin Square Cocktail Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a huge seating or cocktail table option for home or office. Creamy black leather. Beautiful minimalist design by Christian Liaigre for A. Rudin.
Located in Philadelphia...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Beige Oval Vanity Fabric Stool With Wheels
Located in London, GB
This beige round fabric stool offers a compact and flexible seating solution. Whether used as additional seating for small spaces or as a footrest for relaxation, it smoothly combine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Italian modern black leather pouf Maralunga Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather pouf Maralunga Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Pouf mod. Maralunga with rectangular base entirely in black leather. The seat is made up of a padded c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Adrian Ottoman Solid Walnut and Cotton Webbing Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Adrian Ottoman designed by Dosbananos and made in Miami. Solid Walnut and Ivory Cotton Webbing.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Contemporary Ottoman/Footstool in Black & White Woven Jacquard
Located in Munster, IN
A bold woven pattern in a neutral color-scheme makes this a fantastic and versatile textile for this small ottoman. Paired with natural wooden legs and asymmetrically-placed brass ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
LE MODERNE Velvet Ottoman by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LE MODERNE Ottoman by Alexandre Ligios
Velvet
L 49 x H 42 x D 40
The fringed velvet poufs offer luxurious elegance and bohemian charm to your space. Available in several designs, ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Bespoke Dark Grey Leather Square Ottoman
Located in London, GB
This bespoke square ottoman is the ultimate all-in-one lounging accessory with an edgy rustic design & high-quality finish is extremely versatile.
Boasting double seaming diamond pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Bespoke Dark Grey Leather Square Ottomans, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
This bespoke square ottoman is the ultimate all-in-one lounging accessory with an edgy rustic design & high-quality finish is extremely versatile.
Boasting double seaming diamond pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
IL POUF Tone On Tone Green
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Tone on Tone is the pouf collection in the hues of green, brick, mustard and beige. These refined poufs embellish any environment with their simple and compact design. Imbib...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Tone On Tone Beige
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Tone on Tone is the pouf collection in the hues of green, brick, mustard and beige. These refined poufs embellish any environment with their simple and compact design. Imbib...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Tone On Tone Mustard
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Tone on Tone is the pouf collection in the hues of green, brick, mustard and beige. These refined poufs embellish any environment with their simple and compact design. Imbib...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Salt & Pepper Limited Edition
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Salt & Pepper is the black velvet pouf with a refined limited edition mélange Salt & Pepper fringe. Unique in its style and numbered one by ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Tone On Tone Perl
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Tone on Tone is the pouf collection in the hues of green, brick, mustard and beige. These refined poufs embellish any environment with their simple and compact design. Imbib...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Bouclè Black
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Bouclè is an honest, functional piece that brings life and character to any interior setting. The designer Lorenza Briola managed to give a real elegance to the rounded form...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Graphic Mustard
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Graphic is the collection with a minimal and graphic style, geometric and functional shape, made with top quality materials. IL Pouf Graphic features three white velvet pou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 3, 1980s Red Mushroom shaped stools
Located in London, GB
A set of 3 Mushroom shaped stools, original black, red and blue colour upholstery. made in Italy ca.1980s
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
IL POUF Bouclè Cream
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Bouclè is an honest, functional piece that brings life and character to any interior setting. The designer Lorenza Briola managed to give a real elegance to the rounded form...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Graphic Green
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Graphic is the collection with a minimal and graphic style, geometric and functional shape, made with top quality materials. IL Pouf Graphic features three white velvet pou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Bouclè Carbon
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Bouclè is an honest, functional piece that brings life and character to any interior setting. The designer Lorenza Briola managed to give a real elegance to the rounded form...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Tone On Tone Brick
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Tone on Tone is the pouf collection in the hues of green, brick, mustard and beige. These refined poufs embellish any environment with their simple and compact design. Imbib...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
IL POUF Graphic Brick
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Graphic is the collection with a minimal and graphic style, geometric and functional shape, made with top quality materials. IL Pouf Graphic features three white velvet pou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Wired Italic Indoor Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Indoor Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and polished chrome.
Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel bar, av...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Rectangular Coco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape.
Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Polished chrome and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel available in gloss or flat black...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Smoked brass and upholstery.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel available in gloss or flat...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal and upholstery.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel available in gloss ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Walnut and leather.
Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in walnut, white oa...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Polished chrome and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel available in gloss or flat...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Leon Ottoman with Drawer
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Introducing the Leon Ottoman. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian.
Made-to-Order Excellence: Leon Ottoman is a testament to bespoke craftsmansh...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Hide, Maple
Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ottomans and poufs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ottomans and poufs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ottomans and poufs, popular names associated with this style include Lorenza Bozzoli Design, The Tailored Home, GAN Rugs, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ottomans and poufs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $61,780 while the average work can sell for $2,436.
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