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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
"Romy" Upholstered Stool in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Romy Upholstered Stool / Ottoman features a modern look with a flared pedestal base and a contoured seat for ultimate comfort. Perfect for layering into any space, it doubles as ...
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Shagreen Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa in Orange Brown Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s
The Howard Keith 'Cloud' sofa is a remarkable piece of furniture characterized by its captivating organic ...
Category
1970s British Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Missoni Diamante Pouf Ottoman or Footstool, Italy 2018
By Missoni Home
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Missoni pouf ottoman or footstool rendered in iconic woven Missoni fabric with a removable cover for ease of cleaning. Italy, 2018.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Custom Wool Round Button Tufted Ottoman with Rolling Wheels
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Upholstered Round tufted ottoman
Size 32” rd. X 18”h
Upholstered in a natural oat wool, with hand tufting, and a box pleated apron.
This ottoman works well in a dressing room,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Mushroom Ottoman in Cinnamon Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$375 / item
Couture Beige Pouf with Line Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in creativity and modern aesthetic sensibility, this classic pouf exudes comfort and sophistication. Fashioned of prized beech wood, the frame is raised on four black-fin...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Marbleized Velvet
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 cut...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and h...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Black Shaggy Bean Bag Chair - Icelandic Sheepskin Australian Made
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine after a hard day’s work relaxing into a genuine sheepskin bean bag, the world’s most beautiful natural fibre.
Sheepskin's qualities are und...
Category
2010s Australian Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Sparkle Light Blue Pouf with Light Blue and Silver Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant pouf showcases a cascading fringe of light blue and silver lurex threads enclosing the beechwood frame topped with a shimmering light blue velvet padded seat. Designed b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Hand Tailored Fringes Stool Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$3,990 / item
Contemporary Pouf Ottoman Dedar Filippo Uecher Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Filippo Uecher jacqquard and brown Dedar alpaca ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,700 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Otto Pouf by Paola Lenti CRS
By Paola Lenti
Located in Doral, FL
Otto Pouf designed by Paola Lenti CRS for Paola Lenti
2021
Padded with polypropylene microspheres with a fixed polyester cover.
Upholstered in signature Rope Corda designed by Paola ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic, Polyester
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Ivory Cowhide
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 cut...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide
$3,450 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Sky Melange" light blue wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
ARTEMIS Cut-Velvet Bottoman - Eucalyptus
Located in New York, NY
The Bottoman is a tongue in cheek take on the ottoman seat, crafted by the finest furniture makers in England. Upholstered in ARTEMIS cut velvet in a verdant ‘Eucalyptus’ green, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$1,750 / item
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, original and buttery soft, off-white leather! On a polished and hefty stainless steel base. This super cool "Arc" lounge chair and ottoman, a complete and original matching set,...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Couture Beige Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting sartorial appeal and exotic flair, this couture pouf will be a sophisticated accent in a minimalist or contemporary patio or bedroom decor. The r...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
21st Century Asian Clay Beige Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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
Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera pouf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker designed by Franco Albini and made in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf is in fabulous co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Custom Boucle Cube Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom ottoman cocktail table in creamy white boucle fabric. Firmer foam holds its structure when using as a bench for seating.
White Oak wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,839 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
The frame have great patina.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Andre Dupre Bauhaus Pouf Stool Chromed Steel and Black Rubber, Knoll 1950s
By Knoll, Andre Dupre
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century stool in chromed tubular steel and black knotted rubber cord. This stylish object was designed by Andre Dupre and produced by Knoll du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall.
The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large Dark-Finished Rattan Pouf – Edizioni Molto
Located in Roma, RM
Large Dark-Finished Rattan Pouf
Product Details
Featuring brass joints.
One piece available now.
The price refers to the pouf with the cushion.
If you are interested in purchasing w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$5,477 / item
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Modern Designer Pouf
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Iconic Design and Unmatched Comfort
The Ottoman Loop is more than just seating—it's a statement piece that transforms any space. Crafted in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mint Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This neat pouf is entirely made in Italy and built with top-notch materials. Its top has comfortable synthetical padding and mint upholstering while, the base, is in painted beech wo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,944 / item
‘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
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by original design and vibrant colors, the tall and slender beech wood frame of this pouf supports the seat cushion, filled with synthetic padding and upholstered in a delicat...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Tribe Geometric Brown and Shiny Fringes Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
A wide seat preciously covered in brown velvet is the element sealing this eccentric bench with a dash of quiet elegance. Distinguished by an array of fringes gathering in a dynamic,...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Velvet
Round Ball Ottoman in Latte Zenith Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Ball Ottoman is a versatile piece of furniture. Sculptural with its round shape and playfully engaging, this leather ottoman is commonly use...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Fairview Ottoman by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fairview Ottoman is a tufted ottoman with matching upholstered base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to discover wha...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,160 / item
21st Century Asian Brown Beige Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Green Couture Geometric Line Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Monochromatic chic with a splash of geometric fun, this pouf comes from a full range of styles in a rainbow of tones. On a painted beechwood base, the pouf is topped in plush velvet ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,162 / item
Modern Flock Ottoman in Various Fabrics 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 Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Ash
$2,040 / item
Moreno Ottoman Square by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno ottoman square features a solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,797 / item
Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Holly Hunt Cream Fabric, Handmade 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 cream Holly Hunt fabric. Destined t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Chenille, Jacquard, Oak
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Willow Linen Cotton
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 decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Custom Made Cube Ottoman in Vintage Turkish Rug Style
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made cube style ottoman. This can be remade and ordered to any size. The rug we are using is a new "vintage look" turkish flat weave style with nano technology. Meaning this c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Burgundy Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A large round pouf upholstered in Trevira velvet, accented with viscose fringe in a unique geometric design. From the Couture Geometric Collection, th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,749 / item
21st Century Asian Clay Beige Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Walnut Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Moreno ottoman by Lawson-Fenning. The Moreno Ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
$2,297 / item
Mint Couture Geometric Line Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A uniquely designed pouf with a prime mint velvet 100% trevira upholstering on top and a layer of viscose fringes placed on the painted beech wood base. The layer is the unique chara...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,162 / item
Green Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A tiny pop of color for a cozy lounge area, the Green Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf offers casual seating or a place to rest a tray. Entertain in st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,719 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Cobalt" blue 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
The Forsyth Large Sheepskin Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pattern. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, bench at the end of a bed, or ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Round 36" Ottoman in Heavy Linen Stripe
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Gio 36" Round Ottoman
Introducing the GIO Round Linen Ottoman, crafted from heavy weight linen in a natural color with a coco brown ticking stripe....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Wood
$1,390 / item
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Blue Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy....
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$3,850 / item
Handcrafted red and purple velvet embroidered pouf
Located in Torino, IT
A pouf as a little domestic jewel: red, purple and an accent of light blue are interwoven in a palette marked by elegance and craftsmanship, embellished with meticulous hand embroide...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
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
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn Gröna Fåglar Linen
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 decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy. The perfect ottoman or extra seat. Each mushroom pouf is completely handmade. Custom made to order. Please allow approximately 8 weeks.
Shown in Josef Frank's Gröna Fåglar. A beautiful linen. The inspiration for the Gröna Fåglar (Green Birds) print came both from the Trees of Life and from The Green Book...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Mushroom Ottoman in Sunset Birds
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a printed cotton abstract bird pattern. This fabric design consists of a beautiful play between negative and positive space in the ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$395 / item
Red Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Modern Footstool for Design-Led Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends inn...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Up to 3 Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Stool, Leaf Pattern, Pouf, Ottoman, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Actually 3 poufs available! Up to three beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stools / foot stools from the 1930s. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, former Czechoslovakia. Amazi...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Snow White Fur Ottoman, Mongolian Sheepskin Pouf
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine relaxing with this real fur ottoman! Whether styling a living room for seating or foot comfort or adding a little glam to a bedroom, this snow white Mongolian fur pouf will look and feel amazing in any interior setting. Each fur ottoman features the most luxurious and silky Mongolian sheepskin...
Category
2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
Antique and Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Antique and vintage ottomans and poufs add comfort and style to any living room, game room, home office or minimalist lounge space. An ottoman is a short seat or footstool that is also often used to store items. A pouf is similar, but it’s typically more petite than an ottoman, usually without the storage space inside.
When one thinks of the Ottoman Empire, it’s easy to overlook the iconic seat named for the region. The ottoman — originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms — was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Eventually, these footrests were transformed into storage furnishings to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles. Furniture makers crafted their ottomans with lids that revealed a hidden cupboard, which rendered them both comfortable and practical.
Poufs, which appeared in France during the 1840s, are also of the low-platform seating variety. These versatile furnishings have been made available in all manner of shapes and sizes over time, and depending upon their firmness can be used as a side table should an occasion call for an extra one. However, your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening cocktail.
Both ottomans and poufs can help create an inviting and warm atmosphere in your living space. For the smaller rooms that are characterized by a casual feel, a shaggy or woven wool pouf might be a better choice, as it’s likely to be more compact and floor-cushion-like than an ottoman. The latter are often larger and more table-like and are comparatively a good fit for a more formal room such as a library or a study. Today, you might find that an ottoman works well in your bedroom, where there isn’t room for a sofa, or perhaps it can serve as a reliable perch in front of your vintage vanity table.
Whatever your seating needs are, find a collection of antique, new and vintage ottomans and poufs in varying styles on 1stDibs that include neoclassical, Industrial and mid-century modern. From the bright colors and bold patterns deployed by Milan-born designer Lorenza Bozzoli to the classy leather furnishings created at family-run Brooklyn, New York, atelier Moses Nadel, there is an endless range of these lovable low stools that merge seamlessly with most decor.
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