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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Wool Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in light beige Dedar chenille and beige Dedar Wool fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Wool, Wood
Modern Gentle Big Pouf in Green Fabric and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Big Pouf combines plush comfort with refined detailing. Its smooth, upholstered top contrasts with a quilted leather base, where vertical stitching creates a striki...
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Kristian Vedel Modus Rosewood Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pretty Kristian Vedel Modus rosewood ottoman from the 1960s. Black tufted leather cushion is in good condition with age-appropriate wear. The rosewood f...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Newly Made, Mid-Century Inspired, Brown and White Cowhide Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A newly made Mid-Century-inspired custom round brown and white cowhide ottoman. This beautifully made natural cowhide ottoman is a highly versatile and attractive accent piece that c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide
DOOQ Organic Modern Red Pouf Malibu in Rich Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Set/2 Pink Nubuck, Handmade in by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural design adds a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Poufs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1980’s ottoman poufs designed by Directional.
Newly recovered in a jersey fabric.
Measurements: 24” Diameter, 18” High.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
$3,000 / set
Treasure Lilac Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs
Note: Polished steel bases on castors
- showing reflection of floor on bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
$6,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman
Located in Lugo, IT
Gorgeous armchair with pouf
Possible alcantara
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$10,579 / set
Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 60s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588, with Ottoman.
This set is designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
It is has the o...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage British Colonial Style Mahogany Upholstered & Tufted Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
British Colonial style ottoman or footstool, circa 1980s. Features a rectangular distressed mahogany frame with floral upholstered and tufted pillow top. The bench is supported by ...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Pace Style Oversized Architectural Poufs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Pace Style Oversized Architectural Poufs, Wrapped Steel Shell Base with leather cushion top French stitched detail, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather.
Dimensions:
18"he...
Category
1970s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$7,800 / set
21st Century Asian Natural Cream Outdoor Indoor Handmade Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
He Classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. Two squares form the cushion which are than sewn together with bespoke outdoor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Set of four Woven Rush Stools
Located in Denton, TX
Set of four rustic stools With woven paper rush seats. Can be used as a bench or coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$1,800 / set
Custom Made Sheepskin Long Ottoman with Ball Feet
Located in London, England
A custom-made long ottoman bench that offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option for any modern interior. The solid ball feet come in 3 finishes including oiled walnut as sh...
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
$4,048 / item
Contemporary pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Baker Furniture Ottoman Footstool Hide with Brass Nail Head Trim #409
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker ottoman footstool covered with hide, finished with nail head trim. Stool is a square shape with cinched center resting on flattened bun feet. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 1...
Category
2010s American Country Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Hide, Maple
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux Cotton Velvet with Fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, DAISY velvet pouf radiates quiet luxury and natural beauty.
Upholstered in soft and opulent premium cotton velvet, its minimalist and organic form is co...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
Custom Made Walnut and Boucle Round Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar design
Blek ottoman
A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. These examples have frames in fumed and oiled oak ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$1,784 / item
1960s Psychedelic Retro Paisley Print, Table with Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1960s Psychedelic Retro Paisley Print,Table with Seat
1960s Psychedelic Retro Paisley Print, Table with Seat, this was originally designed as a “Telephone Table”, it comes in 2 piec...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-130 Teak Chair and Ottoman in Cowhide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, the company was a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather ottoman bench...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,678 Sale Price
20% Off
TS Pouffe, Rectangular
Located in Berkeley, CA
Celebrating great functionality with comfort, the TS Pouf in three sizes makes a versatile addition to any living area. The smaller size becomes handy to move around wherever an info...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$3,081 / item
Midcentury Italian Silver Leaf Bench / Ottoman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian bench with a hand carved frame and silver leafed frame. The velvet is a blue-gray and is vintage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Poplar
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill P...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Decò Couture Geometric Purple and Green Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,725 / item
Custom Made Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman with Metal Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Turkish rug cocktail ottoman with metal frame
The beautiful rug with neutral tones, faded reds/pinks, blues and brown motifs.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$2,956 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroso ANOMALY Pouf by Front
By Front Design, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Creatures which are slightly unsettling yet docile and harmless. Anomaly is a project full of contradictions, halfway between visionary manipulation of a body and a design of a house...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$5,539 / item
Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Lupa Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Fabric Pouf Stool Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage blue Pouf or ottoman or stool from blue fabric and beech 1930s Austria.
The stool is reupholstered and covered with a denim blue fabric and pink cords and shows its ...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Omersa Leather Donkey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather donkey by Omersa. Definitely a very early model. Missing eyes and ears and tail. Great looking age and patina. Perfect stool, ottoman or...
Category
1950s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: diameter 45 x height 40 cm
Material: African walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Forsyth Patchwork Zebra Hide Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our master upholsterers create this brand new, beautiful ottoman.
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Apex Ottoman in Blue Petrole
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Apex Ottoman, originally designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois. This particular example was produced in 2023. The ottoman is comprised of particle boards, foam, and is ...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
FI Ultra-Luxe Cloud Shearling Ottoman, Large
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Our custom individually hand-built large ottoman. As versatile as it is chic and luxurious. Created from ultra-luxe textural shearling textile, shown in Cloud color-way. Fully cushioned / solid wood inner-frame / superb quality. All soft and safe edge's and corner's. Impeccably styled and made by Fragments Identity...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Faux Fur, Hardwood, Fir
$1,775 Sale Price
37% Off
Hand-Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. Featuring a set of three hand-carved wooden feet, shown here in our Italian Gray finish on Oak. The...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Alden Ottoman, in COM with Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. The hand-carved legs are made by local artisans.
Equally, at home in a Lake Tahoe cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak
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
Art Deco Style Cobalt Blue Stool Upholstered Round Moroccan Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage round Moroccan pouf in blue and brown cut velvet upholstery in Art Deco style.
Moroccan little pouf hassock, upholstered footstool or modern circular ottoman, vanity seat.
Th...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
‘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
Post Modern Waterfall Bench Newly Upholstered in Leopard Velvet c. 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Perfectly plush Post Modern 1980s waterfall bench fully professionally restored with new cushioning and leopard velvet upholstery piped in black...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Maralunga Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Ottoman from Italy uphostered with the original Italian tan leather. This piece was designed as part of the Maralunga line by Vico Magistretti and crafted by Cassina. Originally desi...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
21st C. Custom O. Henry House Oversized Tufted Ottoman with Brass Nailhead Trim
By O. Henry House Ltd
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., A Laura Richard Collection tufted ottoman by O. Henry House Ltd., a luxurious and versatile piece of furniture that can serve as both an ottoman and a coffee table. This pie...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pair Of 1960s Ottomans On Casters
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s ottomans on casters.
Category
1960s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$950 / set
Arche Ottoman by DeMuro Das in Antique Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Arche Ottoman embodies elegance and sophistication in the form of an artfully sculpted metal base and softly rounded silhouette. The base, a graceful arch crafted from solid bron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Italian pouf, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian pouf, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 43 cm; D= 32 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Beige Velvet Pirouette Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its plush and sophisticated design, the Pirouette swivel armchair from the Treasure Collection embodies luxury and style. With elegant beige seating adorned by drama...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Up to Six Charming Zigzag Midcentury Stools, Pouf, Ottoman, Footstool, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six charming midcentury stools or tabourets from the 1950s. Round shape with four brown wooden legs, reupholstered with a beautiful zigzag Missoni-style fabric. In excellent co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cream Leather and Fabric Vanity Pouf
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
In the design of this pouf, all the corners and the edges got round and beveled for receiving the light’s sapient game, for inspiring calm and serenity, and for stimulating social re...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$4,450 / item
Set of 3 California Design Wrought Iron & Birch Stacking Stools
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Mid-Century American stacking stools with a circular birch seat on a three legged wrought iron base with curled feet. Stools may be stacked neatly when not in use. (CALIFORN...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede British Racing Green Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in British racing green. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Free DHL Shipping
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Celina Decorações Storage Ottoman
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage ottoman stool by Celina Decoracoes featuring rich Brazilian wood and clean sophisticated lines. Opens up to allow for storage a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Drapè Ottoman by Bartoli Design
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious rectangular ottoman is upholstered in soft yellow nubuck leather and is also available in several other shapes and sizes. The Drapé Collection is a set of upholstered poufs covered...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$8,913 / item
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench Dedar Tiger Beat Milano by Saccal Design House
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Dedar Tiger Beat Milano Tabacco and Smoked Oak by Saccal Design House
DIMENSIONS
W 140 cm 55,1”
D 45 cm 17,7”
H 45 cm...
Category
2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Early 20th C Ottoman Upholstered in a Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Nice Early 20th C ottoman upholstered in a distressed leather.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Apex Ottoman in Tissu Calin Anthracite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Apex Ottoman, originally designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois. This particular example was produced in 2023. The ottoman is comprised of particle boards, foam, and is ...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
Turtle Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This superb pouf strikes a perfect balance between playfulness and elegance, with a designed borrowed from nature and fashioned to match a sophisticated interior. The frame of this e...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silver Leaf
$5,555 / item
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.