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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
c. 1955 Brazilian rosewood ottoman crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in the original green mohair.
Measurements W 21.50 x D 21 x H 14.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Hans Wegner GETAMA GE-420 Ottoman / Sake Table Vintage 1960s Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hyattsville, MD
GE-420 Ottoman without a cushion, order a cushion that matches your interior after purchase. Or can be used as a low platform / table / plant stand.
Overall W 29 5/8 x D 22 3/4 x ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
De Sede DS-80 Caramel Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in caramel brown. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite round walnut ottoman designed by the legendary Danish-American furniture designer, Jens Risom, circa 1960s. This remarkable piece has been meticulously restored to its orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Teak and Leather Ottoman by Erik Kolling Andersen with Peder Pedersen
By Erik Andersen 1, Peder Pedersen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1953 by Erik Kolling Andersen and produced by renowned cabinet maker Peder Pedersen, this leather ottoman appeared with his Prism chair at the ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Ottoman Footstool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom large 24” large stick rattan "Nantucket" Ottoman featuring wicker wrappings with nylon glides on all 4 feet.
Also available in any quantity are matching:
Lou...
Category
1990s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Retro Original 1960s Tan & Brown Leather Footstool Pouffe
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern leather patch work footstool pouffe.
This Pouffe screams mid century cool and would look fabulous in a multitude of se...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Ottoman, circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonised stool in triangular form with fluted conical feet and ebony frame. The thickly upholstered ottoman has been newly upholstered in an elegant white fabric with black piping.
Category
Early 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Rectangular Ottoman w Designer Cut Velvet Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
This plush ottoman has been recovered in designer fabric by Platner & Associates. The lined skirt barely reveals four wood block feet.
The Italian cut velvet in alabaster & oyster h...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman or Bench Attributed To Pierre Paulin
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Or Bench Attributed To Pierre Paulin.
Unusual French modern ottoman, pouf, stool or bench with a walnut base u...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman, 670 & 671 designed by Charles and Ray Eames by Herman Miller, circa 1969, original ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners.
Covered with its original brown velvet in very good condition.
On four castor feet....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully carved Padouk wood boat builder's ottoman with skilled joinery work and fine details. Some chips and cracks present with old upholstery but structurally sound. Solid Pado...
Category
1920s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Padouk
20th Century French Ottoman Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, marked M O'doul, Paris, and fitted with a removable padded top this piece is a fun and useful bench with storage. The top is upholstered with an off-whi...
Category
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Green and Brown Mohair X Base Ottomans by Billy Baldwin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of green mohair with dark brown velvet piping X base ottomans by Billy Baldwin.
Newly upholstered.
Measurements: 22” wide, 18” Deep, 18.5” High.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
English Country House Style Padded Leather Ottoman
By Reprodux
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice English country house. Ottoman or Pouf. Padded Leather top
In a Red Brown color. On a Mahogany base .In a good Vintage condition.
With just the right amount of Patine.
Category
1960s English Country Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
20th-Century Ottoman Upholstered With Leather
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Ottoman Upholstered With Leather
We present you a wooden ottoman upholstered with leather.
This piece of furniture has not undergone re...
Category
Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eastern Accents Storage Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
The ultimate blend of functionality and aesthetics for your home decor. Elevate your living space with this stunning piece that effortlessly exudes style and elegance. Not to mention, its generous storage space measuring 17" 6/8 x 17" 6/8 x 11" 2/8 provides ample room for stowing away...
Category
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters. Unique marble like linen fabric with folded pleaded corners. Thick upholstered cushioning with r...
Category
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Waterfall Pink Ottomans in the Style of Karl Springer, a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Pair of very trendy pink waterfall ottomans in very good vintage condition, this style can be seen in all home decor magazines, you can use these ottoma...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans/Stools by Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Barcelona Ottomans/ Stools manufactered by Knoll.
Category
1970s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Custom Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NJ
An unusual custom Mid-Century Modern tufted ottoman in vibrant Sunflower raw silk upholstery with Walnut tapered legs. Fully reinforced with new ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pierluigi Colli Coppia di Pouff del 1950 -Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Pierluigi Colli Coppia di Pouff del 1950 -Design-
Autore: Pierluigi Colli, Torino anni '50
Materiali: Ferro pieno dorato, cuscini rifatti e rifoderati con velluto in seta color...
Category
1950s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lounge chair and ottoman by Mel Smilow made in the 1950s, natural finish walnut wood, it was a delight to work them.
The measure of the stool is:
Measures: D 58
W 58
H 39.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This rare stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Thick cognac leather in patinated condition is spanned between the steel frame comprised of tubular rods, which enrich the look in a vigorous manner. 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. Overall, pure forms and fine materials combine into a modern and clean design.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are a duo of Italian architects and designers mostly known for their postmodern style. Afra Bianchin was born in 1937 in Montebelluna while Tobia Scarpa, son of the architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice Institute of Architecture and married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to collaborate, and they set up one of the most successful and well-known professional studios. Together, they worked for companies such as Flos Gavina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. The couple won numerous amounts of awards like the Compasso d’Oro and the International Forum Design. Throughout their career, the duo carried out commissions for well-known companies, including Benetton. Overall, their designs are known for their modernist aesthetic, prioritizing elegance and comfort. However, at the same time, their pieces are admired for the ease with which they lean towards classical designs. Moreover, the creations show their deep understanding for materials. Today, many of their works can be found in major museums such as Museum of Modern Art of New York...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
1970's Stacked Pillow Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red, White and Blue Stacked Pillows Ottoman on Wheels. In very nice Original condition! Vinyl is very clean! Bottom Pillow has casters so ottoma...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this rarely seen ottoman to accompany his Wishbone seating for Carl Hansen. The original tapered oak frame features a papercord seat, newly wrapped.
Manufactu...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in "Black-Beauty" Button Tufted Italian Leather and Cowhide
Classic Mid-...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement. Newly refinished and upholstered in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Turquoise Glazed Garden Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 1970s Hollywood Regency turquoise glazed reticulated garden seat. The drum form, with foo dog head handles, with decorative pieced decoration. 18.75 inches high.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ceramic
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
Introducing the "Samuray" lounge chair and ottoman, an Italian midcentury design by Luciano Frigerio. Crafted in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Walnut
De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Detailed condition: Very good, this vi...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Long Gelderland Brown Leather Ottoman with Top Cushion
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide Gelderland chocolate brown leather ottoman with a top cushion. In original condition with visible wear and scratching as well as a small tear on the bottom corner. Wear is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Sheepskin Small Stool, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small brass stool designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s. Polished and upholstered in goatskin.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Wicker Seat or Floor Cushion, Green and Tan
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker light-green seat or floor cushion with cotton insert and large 'X' stitching around, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece could ...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Large Extendable Ottoman and Table in Red Nappa Leather
Located in London, GB
An exquisite extendable ottoman in fine red Italian nappa leather with an adjustable wood table top . The ottoman can open to reveal a good storage space on the inside which is fully...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners.
Covered with its original brown velvet in very good condition.
On four castor feet....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman probably made around 1970 or early in that decade. It is Danish but we are unsure of the Designer and maker as it is unmarked. However, i...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Donghia "Versailles" Blonde Wood Bench/ Ottoman by John Hutton
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donghia "Versailles" Blonde wood bench/ ottoman by John Hutton
Italy 1990s
A signature Donghia design, upholstered in a sheik quilted green abstract cotton blend fabric, raised o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Ottomans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard steel mesh over wrought iron ottomans. Part of the Woodard Sculpture series. Designed to work with the large Woodard lounge chairs as ottomans stools or side tables. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel teddy bear fabric rated highly durable. Upholstered pouf rests atop a channeled upholstered...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Handsome Oversized, Theodore Alexander Upholstered Rococo Style Ottoman
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an oversized newly upholstered Rococo inspired ottoman by Theodore Alexander. This ottoman has an ornate hand carved Rococo style frame with soft curved feet. The Ottoman is ...
Category
1990s Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Barcelona Chromed Steel Red Vinyl Ottoman Footstool 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe attributed steel X base Barcelona style ottoman in tufted rust red vinyl upholstery.
This Footstool is almost like the authentic Barcelona Serie...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Powder Grey Mohair by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Ottoman was realized by the esteemed Leon Rosen for Pace in the United States circa 1970. It features an elegantly domed and convex seat with pe...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Danish Footstool with Woven Paper Cord Seat, 1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous footstool from Denmark with a teak frame and a woven papercord seat. In very good condition with some water stains on the seat.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Metal Stool, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage stool from woven rattan and black metal feet designed and manufactured Vienna 1950s.
A stunning and comfortable lightweight stool from woven rattan with four black lacquered metal feet with a slightly curved seat.
This stool shows a wonderful appearance through its rattan and metal combination and could add such a textured accent into your home.
The organic Material rattan embodies a kind of easygoing chic, which we particularly love and try to offer in our storefront.
This rattan stool works very well with Rustic accessories as well as Japanese or Asian interiors...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
1970s Camel / Brown Colored Leather Ottoman Model 'Merkur' by Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Square ottoman in sturdy camel / brown colored leather designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB in Sweden. The brown wooden frame is made of Oak. Allover in good condition.
Please note...
Category
1970s Swedish Chesterfield Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
'Djinn' easy chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965. Made of a tubular steel frame with rubber singles, foam and woolen fabric. The set is after fully renovation with the original specifications with use of the highest quality foam and rubber. It is again upholstered in a luxurious woolen "plush" fabric from Belgium. The chair stands on stainless steel slides to protect the chair and fabric. In excellent condition.
Both are original pieces from the 1960s. This set is the same as the red chairs used in the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick. Those pieces are a part of Center de Pompidou and the New York's MoMA collection.
This epic set of modernism from the Mid-20th Century is as beautiful as it is comfortable and will surely become a delightful piece of furniture in your home.
Condition:
This “Djinn” set is in perfect condition, after fully renovation process, has new stripes, foam and was reupholstered in luxurious woolen fabric from Belgium.
Chair dimensions:
Width 70 cm / 27.56 in.
Depth 76.2 cm / 30 in.
Height
Seat Height 67 cm / 26.37 in.
39.37 cm / 15.5 in.
Ottoman dimensions:
Width 72 cm / 28.34 in.
Depth 58 / 22.83 in.
Height 40 cm / 15.74 in.
About the Designer:
Olivier Mourgue (French, born 1939) is a French artist and industrial designer. Best known for his design of the Djinn line of furniture, Mourgue's aesthetic is characterized by brightly colored jersey fabric stretched over structural steel frames that are filled with polyether foam, creating a unified, futuristic, alien-like modular form. Born in Paris, France in 1939, he began his career with an innovative design for a chaise lounge in 1964, after which he expanded his original furniture line to include loveseats, stools, and anthropomorphic chairs. Despite also producing paintings and drawings, his career was ultimately dedicated to industrial design, and provided a quintessential aesthetic of 1960s Modernist furniture...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Italian Post Modern Leather Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian postmodern leather bench.
This stunning and sculptural Italian bench is most interesting and comfortable.
This great Roche Bobois styl...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
1970s Boho Rattan Bamboo Pouf Ottoman Having Fresh Upholstery And Cushioning
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and diverse bamboo Pouf Ottoman having fresh right tweed neutral cotton upholstery and new cushioning. Very comfortable and solid. A beautiful addition to your rattan lay...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Walnut Bench for the Kandell Residence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Likely one-of-kind walnut bench with notched faux-bois bamboo carved frame, from the master bedroom in the Penthouse apartment at the original Ritz Carlton on Manhattan's Park Ave. S...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French pair of benches made of handcrafted painted iron attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, in good condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric,wood
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Brown Jordan Cantilevered Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2 Piece
By Brown Jordan
Located in Basel, BS
Rare designer, sleek cantilevered outdoor lounge chair and matching ottoman set, perfect for your mid century ranch garden / patio / poolside, you na...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Leather Mid-Century Modern Ottomans Footstools
Located in North York, ON
Pair of leather Mid-Century Modern ottomans footstools. Natural walnut wood legs, rustic silver foot caps and light grey Italian leather. American, circa 1970's, fully restored.
Pri...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Saporiti Onda Lounge Chair and Ottoman Suede, Italy, 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Saporiti Onda lounge chairs Suede, Italy, 1970. Original excellent condition. Ottomans measure 28.5" wide x 21" deep x 15.5" tall.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
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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