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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1930s
‘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
Striking Large Patterned Leather & Chrome Base Coffee Ottoman / Table by Minotti
By Minotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking large patterned leather and chrome base ottoman / coffee table by Minotti, circa 1990s. This contemporary and large piece has a stylish f...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Victorian Style Iron Queen Anne Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous Victorian/Queen Anne Style cast iron foot stool with stripped multicolored fabric top.
It measures approx.14" long each side and 8" tall. weighs approx. 14 lbs.
3 available
Category
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
c. 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s Danish mid century modern ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup. Labeled/branded. Teak. Apparently original fabric with light wear & a few spots from use as a coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Paisley Velvet Nailhead Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Ralph Lauren ottoman blends opulence with classic Regency style. Featuring a luxurious paisley velvet upholstery in warm ea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
1980s Attributed to George Smith Textile Armchair & Ottoman, Set of 2
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, signatu...
Category
1980s English Bohemian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
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
Pair Italian Gio Ponti Style Ottomans
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1960s Italian Gio Ponti style ottomans with brass legs and blue boucle upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Oversized Pink and Gold Floor Pillow Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized silk square pink and gold floor seat pillow.
Handcrafted from silk velvet cut fabric, these Moorish style floor seat cushions are great to use in kids room or around your yoga Bohemian or Moroccan room or for your pet.
Large oversized: 24" x 24" x 7".
Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, use as ottoman or pouf.
Zipper on side.
Moroccan pouf great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Bohemian decor.
A meditation pillow...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk
Oragnic Modern Rattan Ottoman with Cushion Insert c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Rattan ottoman / pouf with upholstered cushion insert. The ottoman has a wonderful architectural quality to with its array of constrction details. Golden tones to the rattan from age.
Category
1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool.
Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood bench with elegant tapered legs with cross stretchers, crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood, and newly upholstered a natural shearling over new foam.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Rosewood
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
Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original midcentury pouf by Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1950 in mahogany wood.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
'Falcon' Easy Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman, suspended in air, and harnessed by four sculptu...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage Bohemian Poufs in Post Modern Velvet Upholstered Stools 1970s Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern vintage cylindric stools in bronze, red, white and red psychedelic velvet fabric upholstery in 1970s style.
Pair of highly decorative post moder...
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
Vintage Traditional Large Oval Cocktail Ottoman Rust Fabric Bullion Fringe Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Traditional to Transitional large oval cocktail ottoman with rust colored chenille fabric with a button tufted top & bullion ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Style Pouf with Fringes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid century modern Hollywood Regency style textile suede pouf with brass detail and long fringes in pale dusted pink.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Handsome oversized tufted leather ottoman/trunk after Ralph Lauren
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome large oversized leather tufted library ottoman. The tufted ottoman features a beautiful olive green leather on the top and opens up ...
Category
1990s Chinese British Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s.
We have the same pouf in black as you can see in the pictures. This will be sold in a separate offer.
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Hollywood Regency Black and Cream Tufted Bench after Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A black and cream tufted bench seat after Milo Baughman. This lovely bench is upholstered in a black and cream fabric with small cream medallion fac...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare and in exceptional condition Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, with original black leather cushions as well as a new set of new Maharam Sorghum brown cushions. Poul Jeppesen in Denmark c1950s and distributed by Illums Bolighus with solid rosewood for the frame, cane seating under black leather cushion seating.
Perhaps the most famous design by Ole Wanscher, the Colonial Chair PJ 149 is inspired by 17th century English furniture...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Vintage Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan brown leather pouf.
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather.
Hand tooled Moroccan ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Multicolored Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous multicolored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of red, green, brown, tan, blue an...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Selection of Wood Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of stools or ottomans. They are priced at $750 each.
Clockwise from the top left, they are:
1) Wood and leather strapped stool, probabl...
Category
1950s American Rustic Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Karl Springer "Dowelwood Ottomans", 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “Dowelwood Ottomans” with cushions upholstered in brown zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans, like all of Springer’s pieces, are beautifully crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Berber Old Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage floor pillow seat cushion made from a Tribal Berber rug.
Square shape with nice faded earth tone colors for the top and rich warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Turkish Metal Work Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of midcentury Turkish ottomans or stools with upholstered tops with brass tacks over bases having exotic floral metal work, on wood frames, decorated with bone, and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
De Sede Style Round Black Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black De Sede style patchwork leather ottoman. A round, plush light weight ottoman in original condition with wear consistent with its age and use. Other similar ottomans also availa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely upholstered ottoman features black, white, and tan stripes and four black painted legs. It is in great shape and seems practically new...
Category
20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 80s.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 1980s
Feature elegant but simple rattan frames with doubl...
Category
1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Moroccan Floor Pillow Bohemian Pouf with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan floor pillow bohemian pouf with silver sequins and long fringes.
This handcrafted vintage Moroccan boho tribal floor pillow or pouf is ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Sequins
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Velvet Ottoman Coffee Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Baughman/Larsen velvet and chrome base ottomans or coffee table set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhib...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Cube Upholstered Stools Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs, a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold cube upholstery ottomans, Poufs.
Upholstered stools, use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools.
Light and easy to move around.
Moroccan hassock, upholstered footstool or...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Upholstered Red and Gold Fabric Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan fabric stool or ottoman, Moroccan pouf upholstered with a very nice red and gold fabric. Size: 18" H x 18''. Hand-made in Morocco, great to us...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
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
Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Louis XIV Style Os de Mouton Bench Ottoman Stool with French Vintage Linen Upholstery
A large backless Louis XIV style bench or stool ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy and upper crust pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency benches or ottomans newly professionally upholstered in elegant leopard velvet. Stately X shape and lines. New leopard velvet tufted upholstery outlined in black piping for a more upscale finished look. Brass feet and emblems have a rich patina. Lacquered black wooden legs highlighted in gold draws the eye to that sophisticated X silhouette. These iconic Dorothy Draper benches...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet
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
Pair of Carved Rosewood Camel Benches Stools
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved rosewood Anglo-Indian camel benches foot stools.
Black and read tufted upholstery. Brass inlay pattern.
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Stained Wood, Camel Mohair, Ottomans, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Stained Wood, Camel Mohair, Footstools or Ottomans, Italy, 1960s
Pair of rectangular ottomans or footstools designed and produced in Italy circa 1960s. E...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
De Sede DS-80 Ocean Blue Patchwork Leather Stool, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in ocean blue leather. The pouf is in very good condition.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Ole Wanscher Colonial ottomans in black stained oak and Hallingdal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher Colonial ottoman. Frame of black stained oak. Cushions of dark grey Hallingdal wool from kvadrat.
Seat of cane.
Made by Carl hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
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
Patinated Wrought Iron Ottoman by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated wrought iron outdoor ottoman designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. Wonderful verdigris green original finish.
16 or 17 in. seat height with 2 or 3 in. thick cus...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Blue and Brown Upholstered Round Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style.
Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered f...
Category
20th Century American Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans Missoni upholstery 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
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
Pair of Karl Springer Style Poufs or Ottomans by Weiman in Floral Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of poufs or ottomans were made in the 1980s after the design was made iconic by Karl Springer. On a base of brass plated sheet metal over a wooden frame, this pair is uphol...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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
Art Deco Vintage Circular Pouf Stool Ottoman Soft Pink Velvet 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage circular pouf, stool or ottoman new upholstered and covered with soft pink velvet fabric 1930s Austria.
A stunning and elegant stool or pouf new upholstered and covered with feminine elegant soft pink velvet fabric. One decor button at the top and embellished with pink cords.
With 4 beech wood feet this wonderful pouf is stable and sturdy.
This stool works perfectly with Contemporary, Traditional as well as Art Deco or Modern environment.
We love this stool in particular for its soft curved shape and the elegant color tone. Throughout the texture and the color it flatters to any interior.
Consider install the stool in your living room, powder room or sleeping room...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60s.
This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and the highest quality ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Regency Style Mahogany Bench, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Regency style upholstered benches in leopard print fabric can be used as a piano bench, vanity bench or extra seating when or wherever needed. Be it...
Category
20th Century Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
Dimitri Omersa Leather Pig Footstool for Abercrombie and Fitch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Adorable Abercrombie and Fitch leather pig footstool by Dimitri Omersa, manufactured in England, circa 1960s. This footstool showcases the high-q...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Heavy Thick Solid Chestnut Legs Rope Seats Benches Stools Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy thick solid chestnut legs rope seats benches stools mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Twine, Chestnut
MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Upholstered...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
Square Sheepskin Leather Ottoman with Black Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful and timeless square sheepskin leather ottoman, finished with elegant black piping.
A sheepskin leather footstool also known as an ottoman transforms ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Giant Patchwork Leather Ottomans by De Sede, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede, Switzerland. Made in the 1970s. Deep burgundy color. Great patina and coloring to leather. Extremely unusual in that they are giant cylin...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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.