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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Creator: Franco Albini
Creator: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratches...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Blue
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of authentic Knoll. Barcelona ottomans with engraving on leg and tag underneath the seat. The pair are matching dark blue leather. It is likely that the leather type...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans. Original leather slings and lacing Polished Stainless Steel Frames Ottomans are slightly different in color Knoll Labels
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1950s North American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Coppia di Pouf Riviera di Franco Albini 1960 Bambù e Vimini Italia 1960
Located in Lucca, IT
Coppia di pouf Riviera di Franco Albini Italia 1960 , sono in vimini e bambù , in ottimo stato di conservazione. Possono avere la doppia funzione sia come sedute che come due tavolin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Wicker

Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage rattan round pouf designed by Franco Albini in the 1950s and manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s. An ingeniously designed stool that's composed solely of bent-ra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat and polished stainless steel frame. This came from the private collection of Gratz...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

Franco Albini Italian Rattan Pouf / Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rattan pouf / ottoman with an open design and rounded shape. (FRANCO ALBINI)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Franco Albini Split Reed ottoman or pouf
Located in Ferndale, MI
Lightweight and airy appearance sturdy and stable . . Split reed ottoman/pouf with solid maple legs that extend from floor to top of seat . Very nice original condition . Recently ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan, Reed

Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a Rare bright yellow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Stainless Steel

Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair. Excellent condition. Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll in dark brown leather. Knoll label under the seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Midcentury Barcelona Ottomans / Stools in Black Leather for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottomans / stools for Knoll. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a black color. As you can s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans/Stools by Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Barcelona Ottomans/ Stools manufactered by Knoll.
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1970s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid Century Barcelona Pouf by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white leather Barcelona pouf or footrest by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s. Pouf or footrest mod. Barcelona with polyurethane foam seat covered in whit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Barcelona stools in polished stainless steel and patinated brown leather. Designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Priced and sold individually.
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1970s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Unmarked 16.5H x 21.5 D x 23.5 W Original preowned vintage unrestored condition. Plea...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Eggplant Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair remains an icon of modernist chair design. This chair and ottoman, later Knoll productions, feature hand-polished premium...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franco Albini Design Large Rattan Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Italian design by Franco Albini rattan ottoman.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf Stool Franco Albini attr Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage rattan pouf or stool, which was designed attributed to Franco Albini. Italy 1950s. The rattan pouf is very stable, although it looks like lightweight. F...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame. Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
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1950s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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1st-Gen Knoll 'Barcelona' Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Double-Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic collectors example of a double-signed 1st-Generation "original" Barcelona stool / ottoman by Knoll International labelled (on the cushion) and stamped (on the frame) and in its original gorgeous cognac brown color leather. What is special about this piece is that it was produced between 1968 and 1969 just after Knoll Associates became Knoll International, at the height of their ascent in modern designs and production and just before they moved to their future location on Fifth Ave in 1970. Shortly after this period they changed production on the Barcelona line thus making these rare collectors examples from the end of Knoll's 1st Generation production run of the Barcelona series and for collectors, often the most desirable. *Note, we have a pair of Barcelona Chairs with two ottomans in another listing. We acquired this set from the daughter of the original owner who had two chairs and three ottomans. This listing is only for the single ottoman. See our other listings or contact us if you wish to purchase as a combined set. Being one of the most copied designs (and a timeless classic), we never purchase unsigned Barcelona chairs and we suggest you be hesitant when considering unsigned examples, so of course we were delighted to acquire this fantastic set of signed originals. In addition - people often add Knoll stickers to fakes, so the entirety of details is vastly more important than just a sticker label alone. This stool / ottoman possess its original Knoll International paper label stitched into the cushion with the 320 Park Ave New York address. We have confirmed these paper labels have not been removed and reattached via the stitching which is a great sign that the leather and underside canvas are original. And the frame has the Knoll Production KP-stamp which Knoll used in their early years to identify their stainless steel frames. The correct strap fasteners are apparent indicating they have not been replaced. The leather straps exhibit correct age and via its details we have determined the straps are original as well. And even the foam inside of the cushions are original - there is slight firmness and hardening to them which is actually a good thing, it shows that it is original which collectors prefer. All in all, this is a fabulous all-original double-signed example with original frame, original straps and hardware, original leather cushions, original inner foam, and original canvas fabric on the undersides of the seat cushion. Collectors and art/design investors... eat your hearts out. With this early 1st Gen example you'll feel pride in that you have the "real thing", and rare early production examples to boot, while your friends boast either a knock-off, reproduction or brand-new production-line versions which do not have the collectability value as the earlier originals such as this one - you can feel pride in having one of the most desirable examples out there. Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The frames were made with polished chrome hand-ground and hand-buffed to a mirror finish with leather upholstery straps attached with aluminum rivets. The upholstery is fabricated from a single cowhide with each individual panel being cut, hand-welted and hand tufted with leather buttons. Whether you're a designer seeking a quintessential piece or a collector adding to your modern design collection, this iconic Knoll International Barcelona...
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Coppia Pouf by Franco Albini 1960 in Bamboo
Located in Napoli, NA
Rara Coppia di Pouf sgabello. Questo fantastico sgabello è stato realizzato in Italia nel corso del 1960 Struttura in bambù Ottime condizioni.
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Antique and Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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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