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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
"SC1" modern stool or ottoman by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"SC1"
Stool / ottoman by Last Workshop, 2025.
Solid walnut, natural finish
Standard fabric: Knoll Textiles "Ferry" in Whitehall
Standard size: 16.5" x 16.5" x 18"H
If not in st...
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
BOMBS Black&White Striped by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
BOMBS, which has a modern style that will easily adapt to your spaces, is a member of our puff family inspired by the magnificent world of insects.
BOMBS which has attained its extra...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,090 / item
Gio Ponti in Style of Mid-Century Grey Silk Satin Dormeuse
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous dormeuse attributed to the great designer Gio Ponti of fine Italian manufacture, from the 1950s.
The base is made of a very beautiful and durable wood with four beautiful c...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Satin, Silk, Wood
$11,284 Sale Price
20% Off
Cubo Pouf - Ottoman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elevate your home décor with the Cubo Upholstered Ottoman by Spazio Bressan, a distinctive blend of contemporary design and practical functionality. This stylish ottoman features a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Polyester
De Sede Design Black Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in leucate, FR
Black patchwork leather storage ottomans with open top by Swiss designer De Sede.
Original soft leather with beautiful patina.
Good condition.
1970s.
Many colors and sizes avail...
Category
1970s Swiss Space Age Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Fabric
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Stool or Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural stool or ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This stool is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pall Stool by K. J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A pall stool by K. J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden, 1970s, often attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth. In very good original condition with minor signs of use and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Mid-Century Finnish ""Tulip"" stools from the American Pedestal Collection (Late 1950s) upholstered in white leather, standing on white enameled metal bases. (EERO SAARINEN ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Pouf Ottoman Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in pearl velvet and linen fabrics. Des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Velvet
British Cream Pouf
Located in Paris, FR
Pouf British Cream upholstered and covered with cream
velvet fabric, capitonated finish with visible buttons.
Also available with other velvet fabrics, on request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$1,986 / item
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 Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage-Style Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style leather tufted ottoman in brown leather. It features a solid hardwood frame wrapped in rich brown leather detailed with nailhead brass trim. The cushioned top is fixed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$2,448 / item
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Cotton Twill
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decora...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$2,850 / item
Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 165 L X 79 D X 85 H cm
Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Brass, Ostrich Feather Trim, Velvet...
Category
2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$21,535 / item
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
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 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
Mushroom Ottoman in Grass Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Grass" green wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptura...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
Pair of Sueded Leather Tufted Storage Ottomans, in the Manner of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of square tufted storage ottomans. The matt finished leather with antiqued brass nail-head trim. The lids remove to reveal storage.
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
"Pietra" Curved Small Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
DOOQ Bauhaus Inspired Pouf L'unité in bouclé and Rust Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
L’Unité pouf is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stands. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Pirouette Clu Brown Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
This stylish swivel armchair brims with haute-couture class, complete with a pattern reminiscent of tribal cultures. A generous padding complements the beech frame, covered with brow...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Modern Wrought Iron and Woven Taupe Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of modern Wrought Iron Frame benches with taupe leather woven seats. The pair are very handsome and sturdy.
A compliment to many rooms - could be slid under a co...
Category
20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Modern Flock Ottoman in Kvadrat Sprinkles green fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Faux Fur, Ash
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Senzafine Pouf in Polyurethane Black by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
Mushroom Ottoman in Ivory Melange Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Ivory Melange" wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. Perfect f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Moss Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Moss" green wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
BOO Pouf White Boucle by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
BOO, which has a modern style that will easily adapt to your spaces, is a member of our puff family inspired by the magnificent world of insects.
BOO, which has attained its extraord...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,300 / item
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Graffito Linen Onyx by Saccal Design House
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Kelly Wearstler Graffito Linen Onyx and Smoked Oak by Saccal Design House
DIMENSIONS
W 140 cm 55,1”
D 45 cm 17,7”
H 45 cm 17,7”
The Hygge Coll...
Category
2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Face Pouf Salmon pink by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Certainly! Here's an extended and formal translation of the given text into English:
A pouf is a contemporary and versatile piece of furniture that combines aesthetics and practica...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,450 / item
Postmodern Pix 137 3 Seat Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Modular
Located in Basel, BS
Three seater ottoman. Upholstery available in fabric, leather, faux leather or customer's Material. A version suitable specifically for outdoor is also available, featuring a special...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Scoop Arm Walnut Lounge Chair with Adjustable Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern scoop arm walnut lounge chair with adjustable ottoman. Solid walnut construction with very stylish swooped arms.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
FORIS Velvet Bottoman - Cerulean
Located in New York, NY
An ottoman to sit your bottom on? Our Bottomans work just as well as elegant footstools as they do occasional seating. This tree-mendous version is upholstered in the sumptuous FORIS...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$1,750 / item
Junior Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Encased in a magnificent shearling coat, this Moses Nadel Ottoman X Junior can be used as an ottoman or simply an everyday item with its unique abstractness. Admire the detail of the...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,750 / item
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood.
Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
By Palazzetti
Located in New York, NY
1980's Barcelona chair and ottoman with polished steel frames and leather strapping, without cushions. Manufactured by Palazzetti, Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$1,600 Sale Price / set
33% Off
21st Century Mocha Outdoor Indoor Handmade Square Floor Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this large floor cushion. One large square forms the cushion which is then sewn together with bespoke outdoor webbing....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Attrib. Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian wicker rattan ottoman pouf in black, attributed to designer Franco Albini, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A chic piece indoors or covered outdoor area, pool house, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair Marge Carson for John Stuart Brass and Nubuck Leather Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Marge Carson for John Stuart Brass and Nubuck Leather Upholstered Ottomans. Kaky color nubuck leather.
Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 16" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$2,450 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Modern Baby Spheric Ottoman Fluffy Edition in Faux Sheepskin by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair collection is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature.
We noted that kids love minimalist design and...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur
Pair of Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes and fabric options a...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Mao Hand Waved Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Made in natural leather and woven by hand, Mao, designed by Viola Tonucci, was awarded an honorable mention at the Young & Design contest, Milano, in 2011. The leather is folded with...
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$3,720 / item
Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover Icelandic Sheepskin - Made in Australia
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine the kids relaxing in this eco-friendly and genuine sheepskin beanbag while they read, learn or play their favorite video game. This large and long wool shaggy bean bag chair is handcrafted from the finest long wool Icelandic sheepskin resulting in the most amazing shaggy and tactile appearance with a wool range of 5 to 6 inches (8 - 15cm) in length.
The natural white color is unaltered, preserving the natural beauty of the original wool color, as the Natural white may come with hints of a rich creamy undertone.
Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer, as the wool hollow fiber absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fiber while in the colder months, the wool warming properties keep the body snuggle and warm making this sheepskin bean bag chair the perfect comfort décor for all year round. Whether styled in the kid's bedroom to help with learning, placed in the living room for additional seating, or in the cinema room for the ultimate gaming experience, this long wool shaggy bean bag will be loved and enjoyed by all.
Our Icelandic sheepskins are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-products and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans, making them safer and healthier inside the home for everyone to enjoy.
Each Icelandic sheepskin beanbag chair is individually handcrafted in Australia by eluxury home with expertise and craftsmanship and most importantly made to strict child safety law. The sheepskin beanbags come with an additional internal cotton bean fill cover, a safety child lock zipper and a genuine leather base for extra durability and easy care.
Eluxury home are artisan makers of authentic sheepskin beanbags and offers this design in a collection of long wool sheepskin colors, View image gallery for color selection.
This sheepskin bean bag does not come with bean fill but can be requested upon additional charge. The dimensions of the sheepskin beanbag are calculated according to the pattern but will differ according to the amount of fill used.
Features:
handcrafted from genuine Icelandic sheepskins
colour: natural white (may have a slight creamy yellow undertone)
custom make in other colors
dimensions: 990cm width x 80cm height (+ wool pile)
long and shaggy wool pile r
Individually handcrafted in Australia
Made to strict Australian Child...
Category
2010s Australian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Giacometti Style Lion Head Ottoman in Bronze & Iron with Faux Zebra Seat 1970s
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Alberto & Diego Giacometti style classic X form ottoman with lion heads and paw feet, bronze fittings on heavy iron frame faux upholstered zebra s...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pine Stool Attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Carved solid pinewood stool design Les Arcs attributed to Charlotte Perriand. Famous design like Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé.
Price by stool, in sale s...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Pine
1970s De Sede Leather Patchwork Bean Bag, Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
De Sede leather pouf, Bean Bag from the 1970s. This iconic piece features a beautiful patina and a distinctive patchwork design, adding character and warmth to any interior.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Charles and Ray Eames, prod. Vitra, 1950
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, pair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame, white-colored leather upholstery, and die-ca...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bunny Williams Home 50.5" Irving Ottoman, Performance Woven/Adobe
Located in New York, NY
A large cocktail ottoman, with beautiful tufting set atop a trim upholstered box, with wonderfully turned legs. Made to order in adobe performance woven, a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Synthetic
French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish French / Belgian Art Deco vanity chair in Sycamore wood by Van der Borcht Freres, circa 1925-1930. The piece has an exquisite fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Roche Bobois Leather Ottomans or Footstools
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching pair of postmodern leather ottomans by Roche Bobois. In good even condition, presenting nicely as a pair. Versatile enough to be used as seating, footstool, or combined toge...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Sapele wood & Alpaca Bouclé Ottoman in style of Brazilian Modernism
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Brazilian Ottoman was originally designed for a private residence in London and is inspired by South American mid-century furniture. The base is timbered from sustainably sourced Sap...
Category
2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
Early Knoll Power Play Bentwood Ottoman or Footstool by Frank Gehry, 1993
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Power Play ottoman or footstool.
By Knoll.
Designed by Frank Gehry.
In woven strips of blonde bent wood. With folding legs that allow the ottoman to be either flush to the ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron Empire style bench with paw feet, draped swag and winged maidens, patinated bronze lacquer finish. Black textured velvet seat covering. Would also make an uncommon vanity s...
Category
1920s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ottoman Newly Upholstered in a Vintage Rich Red Handwoven Textile
Located in Pasadena, CA
We love this striking vintage ottoman with wood legs and brass casters. It has been newly upholstered in a rich red handwoven textile with navy ...
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Turkish Rug Cocktail Ottoman with Metal Frame
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Turkish rug cocktail ottoman with metal frame
The beautiful rug with neutral tones, faded reds/pinks, and brown motifs.
The fram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s.
This stylish banquette stands up on graceful cabriole shaped legs with hoof feet...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Ottoman, Cushion in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan. The set debuted at ICFF in 2016, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Rattan
Slide Design Chubby Low Pouf in Elephant Gray by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chubby Low belongs to Chubby family of products, created by the famous designer Marcel Wanders. It is a footrest with an original and linear design, which reminds the natural massive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
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.