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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
seating ball pouf, black wapiti leather, Sculptural pop-up, Dutch design, 1980s
By Leolux
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Black Wapiti leather ball pouf that can be used as an sculptural object, small pouf like seating ball or foot rest. Manufacturered in the 1980s by Leolux a w...
Category
1980s Dutch Other Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great gilded gold leaf base Hollywood regency "souffle" ottoman pair in the manner of Karl Springer with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Mea...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style ottoman. The ottoman has original fuchsia velvet upholstery with a painted wood frame.
Category
1970s Louis XIV Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
De Sede DS 17 Pair of Blue Leather Ottoman or Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A pair of De Sede leather ottoman model DS 17.
The leather is the DS living semi aniline leather in blue color.
Great comfort and a Classic timeless design by ...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
X-Base Ottoman in Faux Shagreen Leather
Located in North Miami, FL
Luxurious X-shaped ottoman with oversized brass caps to feet and rich leather in faux shagreen.
This item is currently in our East Hampton showroom.
Category
1960s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman / Foot-Stool by Bradley Hughes, Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman / Foot-Stool by Bradley Hughes, Sheepskin Upholstery
Italian Mid-Century Modern ottoman having Bradley Hughes sheepskin uph...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Large cognac-colored leather ottoman in English style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can enjoy you...
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Round Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern cow hide upholstered round bench or ottoman raised on a metal X-form base.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Armchair and Ottoman in Leather, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair and ottoman in grooved leather, glossy brown color. Large armchair with its sliding seat. Square or cube shaped ottoman.
Work realized in the 1970s.
Dimensions : armch...
Category
1970s European Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Sturdy Chesterfield Hall Seat with Shoe Tidy Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Sturdy Chesterfield hall seat with shoe tidy drawer
A Superb looking Country House piece, just what is needed for the hall or boot-room, a 5” high large C...
Category
Early 1900s Adam Style Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Karl Springer Style Souffle Pouf
Located in Highland, IN
An iconic design of Karl Springer's, the souffle pouf saw many interations by different makers. This example is unmarked, but of very good quality with a ...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Faux Brass Base White Vinyl Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of contemporary modern ottomans boast thick padded tops covered in white vinyl upholstery and unusual faux brass bases. A v...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Polished Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Attributed to Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A polished solid stainless steel chair with original gold leather upholstery. Beautiful form and scale. Well made and heavy. Attributed to Karl Springer.
Category
1970s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Stool with Brass Base and Black Velvet Upholstery, 4 Available
Located in IT
Stools with brass base and velvet recently reuphostered seats.
We have 4 available. Price refers to one stool.
Size of each stool diameter 33 cm ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim and a rich embossed silk fabric resting on squared mahogany feet.
Category
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Pouf, United Knigdom, 1930s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Art Deco pouffe manufactured in the 1930s in Great Britain. The furniture is characterized by a unique shape. The walnut pouffe has been thoroughly renovated. The wooden elements hav...
Category
1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine Thomas Clarkson & Son Ltd circa 1940 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Foot Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Thomas Clarkson & Sons LTD circa 1940 hand carved claw & ball cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design.
A very decorative and well made piece, the top has a period Victorian embroidery...
Category
1940s English Victorian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pouf with a fish-patterned square pillow and iron legs
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your décor with this chic pouf, featuring a fish-patterned square pillow and sturdy iron legs. A perfect blend of comfort and modern style for any space. Iron stand: 18cmx59c...
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
1950's Stitched Leather Pair of Stools by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Edwardian Ottoman, England circa 1910
Located in Knutsford, GB
An Edwardian Ottoman.
Of waisted rectangular form.
Floral fabric with Oak trim.
England
Circa 1910.
110 cm wide x 61 cm deep x 50 cm high
Category
1910s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1950s Neoclassic Stools in the Style of Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of neoclassic stools in painted black wood and leather.
Category
1950s French Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Greek Key Round Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a very unusual, highly dramatic huge round ottoman, bourne, or round sofa. The curved, dark stained wood base features a giant sized carved th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool
A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gilded Wooden Jabuga with Legs in the Shape of Arabian Swords
Located in Marbella, ES
Gilded Wooden Jabuga with Legs in The Shape of Arabian Swords.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Giltwood Upholstered Taborets / Benches / Stools
By Stilnovo
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic (Late 18th Century) giltwood taborets / foot stools with circular brown upholstered padded seats, encircled by a carved frieze in an interlocking pattern,...
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Pair of Easy Chairs and Footstools, Scandinavian
Located in London, England
Attributed to Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, for Rykkn, Norway.
An extremely comfortable pair of easy chairs with companion footstools, chromed metal supports, the cushions re-upholste...
Category
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Selig Grey Fabric Upholstery and Brass Scoop Chair Footstool
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century scoop chair footstool with a faintly striped grey upholstered rectangular top resting on a brass stretcher base. (SELIG)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Design Institute of Chrome and Raspberry Upholstery Square Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Modernist square bench with a thin chrome frame and x-shaped stretcher and a patterned raspberry pink upholstered seat. (DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMER...
Category
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Pair of Square Poufs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Striking pair of large square stools or poufs, raised on black-painted wooden legs. The cushions are upholstered in bright red Naugahyde-like fabric. (One is noticeably more worn tha...
Category
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Modern Round Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique faux animal skin ottoman makes a unique modern addition to any seating arrangement, offering a comfortable occasional seat or circular center piece. Faux skin print and s...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
1980s Pair of White Painted Iron Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of white painted iron armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Chrome Square Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern style footstools with black and red fabric and sleek chrome frames. Great as extra seating.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Early PK 33 Stool by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early 'PK-33' stool, with a round black leather cushion on three satin-chromed flat bar legs. Maker's mark on underside.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Vintage Outdoor Ottomans Poufs Reupholstered, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of French vintage poufs or ottomans made by an unknown designer in the late seventies. The poufs consist of one large cushion seating on off white wood painted balls. ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Impressive Midcentury Four-Piece Snake Skin Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage-modern faux snake skin Ottoman, separates into four triangular pieces making it perfect for any size area.
(Please confirm item lo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Circular Poufs, Italy, 1970
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of circular poufs, Italy 1970.
Brass base and cotton velvet upholstery by Dedar.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Blue Fabric Vintage Pouf or Stool, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
The presented vintage pouf features beech wood feet and was recently covered with electric blue textile fabric and pink cords.
The pouf was designed and ...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Royal blue three level stepped ottoman in a lovely fabric. It is on vintage castors.
Recently re-upholstered.
Category
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French velvet and gilt steel ottomans
Category
1990s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
1980 Swivel Two Toned Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Staten Island, NY
A pair of swivel ottomans made of ultrasuede from the 1980s.
Each ottoman has the top part which is in beige white color and the bottom base is in grayish green color. The legs of...
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Large Geoffrey Beene estates ottoman
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Westport, CT
Black Satin stripped button Geoffrey Beene Estate ottoman
Category
1970s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Pouf with a black square pillow and iron legs
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your décor with this chic pouf, featuring a black square pillow and sturdy iron legs. A perfect blend of comfort and modern style for any space. Iron stand: 18cmx59cmx59cm
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Three Italian Armchairs with One Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three italian armchairs with one Ottoman, original velvet upholstery.
Located in New York.
Original condition.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Jean Gillon, Leather Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, circa 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
With its slung arms, reclined seat, and plush, leather upholstery, this chair, created by Jean Gillon in the 1960s, possesses a quintessential Brazilian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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.