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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco mov...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Round Ottoman in Wood and Patterned Fabric
Art Deco Round Ottoman in Wood and Patterned Fabric

Art Deco Round Ottoman in Wood and Patterned Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman or stool, green patterned fabric, steel studs, beech, Europe, 1940s An elegant Art Deco ottoman from 1940s Europe, featuring a solid beech base and textured velvet upholster...

Category

1940s European Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1990s Hancock & Moore Tufted Whiskey Brown Chesterfield Style Square Ottoman
1990s Hancock & Moore Tufted Whiskey Brown Chesterfield Style Square Ottoman

1990s Hancock & Moore Tufted Whiskey Brown Chesterfield Style Square Ottoman

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 1990s Hancock and Moore tufted leather Chesterfield style square ottoman. It is a nice patinated whiskey brown leather. The feet appear to be stacked mahogany. It is m...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Ralph Lauren English Brierly Leather Writer's Ottoman 4 Ft
Ralph Lauren English Brierly Leather Writer's Ottoman 4 Ft

Ralph Lauren English Brierly Leather Writer's Ottoman 4 Ft

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A beautifully crafted country English rectangular tufted leather "Brierly" writer's chair storage ottoman on casters designed by Ralph Lauren. The large late 20th century ottoman mea...

Category

Late 20th Century English Country Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-20th Century Modern, Moroccan Patchwork Leather Pouf in Brown, 1970s
Mid-20th Century Modern, Moroccan Patchwork Leather Pouf in Brown, 1970s

Mid-20th Century Modern, Moroccan Patchwork Leather Pouf in Brown, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

A classic Moroccan leather pouf crafted from hand-stitched patchwork leather in a rich burgundy-brown tone. The pouf features a geometric paneled construction with soft, rounded prop...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mogens Hansen Model MH2225 Cognac Buffalo Leather Ottoman, Denmark, 1970s
Mogens Hansen Model MH2225 Cognac Buffalo Leather Ottoman, Denmark, 1970s

Mogens Hansen Model MH2225 Cognac Buffalo Leather Ottoman, Denmark, 1970s

By Mogens Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Mogens Hansen in Denmark during the 1970s, this ottoman is the companion piece to the Model MH2225 sofa. Upholstered in thick natural buffalo leather in a warm cognac ton...

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Square Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Square Stool in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Square Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic square pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco mov...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Ottoman in Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Ottoman in Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Ottoman in Walnut

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ottoman, walnut, fabric, United States, 1960s This Adrian Pearsall ottoman is defined by a clear, cohesive geometry. Its circular seat creates ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool
Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool

Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a charming Italian ottoman with a newly upholstered seat in pink linen. The fruitwood frame is a vintage pink and green paint. The piece itself has French Louis XVI 18th cent...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar

By Michel Ducaroy

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985. This stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia ...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery
1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery

1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, pouf / ottoman / tabouret, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, design 1930s This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf that is based on a pleasing combination of soft colors and bold shapes. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool by Liberty of London, Early 20th Century
Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool by Liberty of London, Early 20th Century

Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool by Liberty of London, Early 20th Century

By Liberty of London

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Egyptian Revival "Thebes" Stool, Attributed to Liberty & Co., England, Early 20th Century An elegant Egyptian Revival "Thebes" stool, attributed to Liberty & Co., Lon...

Category

Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Traditional Large Octagon Ottoman with Floral Tapestry Button Tufted Cushion Top
Traditional Large Octagon Ottoman with Floral Tapestry Button Tufted Cushion Top

Traditional Large Octagon Ottoman with Floral Tapestry Button Tufted Cushion Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Traditional large sized ottoman composed of an octagon frame with straight cylindrical wood legs upholstered in a floral tapestry fabric bearing a button tufted cus...

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Scandinavian Rattan and Bamboo Tripod Stool or Ottoman 1950s Sweden
Scandinavian Rattan and Bamboo Tripod Stool or Ottoman 1950s Sweden

Scandinavian Rattan and Bamboo Tripod Stool or Ottoman 1950s Sweden

Located in Toronto, CA

A striking sculptural Swedish rattan and bamboo stool featuring a rounded, drum-like silhouette and finely handwoven wicker construction. The tightly woven spiral top transitions bea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark

Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark

By Hugo Frandsen

Located in Schwerin, MV

Teak ottoman/stool, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or as a stool. Good ...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

1970s Rolf Heide for ICF Ottoman with Striped Cushion and Black Base
1970s Rolf Heide for ICF Ottoman with Striped Cushion and Black Base

1970s Rolf Heide for ICF Ottoman with Striped Cushion and Black Base

By ICF Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolf Heide designed this striking ottoman for ICF during the 1970s, bringing his signature approach to Mid-Century modern seating. The piece represents the era's embrace of functiona...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Berg & Eriksson 'Seagull' 9601 Chair with Ottoman
Rare Berg & Eriksson 'Seagull' 9601 Chair with Ottoman

Rare Berg & Eriksson 'Seagull' 9601 Chair with Ottoman

By Stenerik Eriksson, Gosta Berg

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gösta Berg & Stenerik Eriksson for Fritz Hansen, 'Seagull' chair with ottoman model 9601, reupholstered analine leather, steel, chrome, Denmark, 1968 A rare armchair and ottoman by ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair

Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair

By Wicker Works, McGuire, Henry Link, Michaelian & Kohlberg

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

French Ottoman or Stool of Emerald Green Leather on Cabriole Legs
French Ottoman or Stool of Emerald Green Leather on Cabriole Legs

French Ottoman or Stool of Emerald Green Leather on Cabriole Legs

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French ottoman or stool featuring a beautiful upholstered seat of emerald green leather, with brass nail-head trim at the leather's edge. upon a square-shaped serpentine frame...

Category

Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Large Round Ottoman, Josef Frank Teheran Linen Fabric
Large Round Ottoman, Josef Frank Teheran Linen Fabric

Large Round Ottoman, Josef Frank Teheran Linen Fabric

By Josef Frank

Located in Miami, FL

Large Round Ottoman recovered in original Josef Frank Teheran 100% Linen Fabric. Ready for a new home.

Category

1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Fragments Identity Vintage Handwoven Berber Kilim Cocktail Ottoman
Fragments Identity Vintage Handwoven Berber Kilim Cocktail Ottoman

Fragments Identity Vintage Handwoven Berber Kilim Cocktail Ottoman

Located in thousand oaks, CA

Fragments Identity vintage global berber tribal large ottoman, a one-of-a-kind blend of tradition. This authentic traditonal handwoven wool, hemp and goathair stripe Kilim features a...

Category

1980s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Goat Hair, Feathers, Hardwood, Foam, Hemp, Wool, Fabric

Pair T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Faux Bamboo Wood & Salmon Ottomans, 1950s
Pair T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Faux Bamboo Wood & Salmon Ottomans, 1950s

Pair T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Faux Bamboo Wood & Salmon Ottomans, 1950s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These fantastic ottomans are in the style of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings, made in the USA around the 1960s - 70s. Featuring hardwood frames ornately carved into faux bamboo, they are stu...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman

Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.

Category

Late 20th Century American William and Mary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

English Country House Tufted Leather Ottoman
English Country House Tufted Leather Ottoman

English Country House Tufted Leather Ottoman

Located in Greenwich, CT

A desirable large English country house ottoman with tufted saddle leather top and brass studded edges on an oak frame with reeded apron and four legs with geometric fluting on brass...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Grand-Scale Ottoman in Floral Lampas Wool Epinglé, Lyonnaise Style, Circa 1890
Grand-Scale Ottoman in Floral Lampas Wool Epinglé, Lyonnaise Style, Circa 1890

Grand-Scale Ottoman in Floral Lampas Wool Epinglé, Lyonnaise Style, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Of English origin, this piece represents the peak of the late 19th-century country house aesthetic, blending a sturdy British frame with a sophisticated Continental-style textile. ...

Category

1890s British Louis XVI Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Side Table with Wheels or Ottoman Stool
Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Side Table with Wheels or Ottoman Stool

Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Side Table with Wheels or Ottoman Stool

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Striking midcentury Danish design storage stool or side table with wheels, multifunctional with a removable top offering useful storage and two additional drawers. One of the drawers has a solid plastic divided interior as sewing storage...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Plywood, Teak, Plastic

De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in black leather. The pouf is in very good condition. - Two identical in stock -

Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Watermelon Pink and Tan
Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Watermelon Pink and Tan

Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Watermelon Pink and Tan

Located in New York, NY

A vintage wicker and watermelon pink seat or floor cushion with cotton insert and large 'X' stitching around, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece cou...

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Wicker, Foam

Pr. Franco Albini  Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables
Pr. Franco Albini  Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables

Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bamboo, willow reed ottomans, stools, tables. designed by Franco Albini. Interestingly, the original owner had glass tops custom made, to use these as end, or side tables, th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s

MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Outstanding midcentury round coffee table in curved bamboo and rattan. This lovely piece was designed in italy in the 1970s. This beautiful two tier round coffee table has a sturdy ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Round Vintage Pouf Brown Red Two-tone Skai Sixties
Round Vintage Pouf Brown Red Two-tone Skai Sixties

Round Vintage Pouf Brown Red Two-tone Skai Sixties

Located in Poperinge, BE

Cool vintage round patchwork-style ottoman, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality, two-tone dark brown and red marbled imitation leather, manufactured in Belgium ci...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather

French Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Cube Poufs / Stools in Lambswool, 1960s
French Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Cube Poufs / Stools in Lambswool, 1960s

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Wool, Sheepskin, Lambskin

Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather
Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather

Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman, footrest, leather, chromed metal, Europe, 1970s This sleek ottoman from the 1970s combines comfort with a timeless appearance. Made in Europe, it features a generously cush...

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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage

1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage Storage Box or Side Table Reversible faux leather cover on one side game board on the other! 27.25 h x 16 x 16 Original unrest...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A small blue mohair ottoman or stool designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.

Category

1930s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman
Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman

Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Pendleton Plaid blanket covered beautiful ottoman with wooden George Smith legs and original Brass casters. Great comfort, when you sit on this ottoman you sink in a bit just...

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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Round Vintage Pouf Orange Black Leatherette 1960s
Round Vintage Pouf Orange Black Leatherette 1960s

Round Vintage Pouf Orange Black Leatherette 1960s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Cool vintage round ottoman in Moroccan patchwork style, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality two-tone orange and black faux leather, made in Belgium circa the 1960...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather

1950s Vintage in the Manner of Paul McCobb X Base Ottomans - a Pair
1950s Vintage in the Manner of Paul McCobb X Base Ottomans - a Pair

1950s Vintage in the Manner of Paul McCobb X Base Ottomans - a Pair

By Paul McCobb, Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

In the manner of Paul McCobb - although these were purchased at an estate with signed Mastercraft and other pieces dating this era so I believe the are genuine. Paul McCobb's X-base...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Freeform Ottoman Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Ottoman blends sculpture and function in a fluid, organic form. Inspired by natural shapes, its ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Beech, Maple

Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal
Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal

Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman or stool, leather, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1950s A modern ottoman constructed from tubular chrome-plated metal and black saddle leather. Its elegantly curved lines for...

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco ottoman - Italy, 1940s
Art Deco ottoman - Italy, 1940s

Art Deco ottoman - Italy, 1940s

Located in London, GB

This Art Deco ottoman is characterised by its low-profile wooden base and rich tufted upholstery. A versatile piece that would slot in easily into most interiors, whether in a hallwa...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair

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.