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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Modern Spheric Ottoman 50cm in Faux Sheepskin by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur
"Il Pezzo 1 Pouf" ottoman upholstered in fine leather with a gold brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan where every element and material harmoniously contributes to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Gold, Brass
Large 25" x 25" Pouff Ottoman with Aged Brass Base by Marge Carson
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Large pouff ottoman with brass base made by Marge Carson. Great additional seating piece for any interior. Offered for reupholstery- ship this...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Tufted Bench/Ottomans Upholstered In Velvet, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Tufted Bench/Ottomans Newly Upholstered in High End Italian Royal-Blu Silk Velvet - Pair
This pair of antique mahogany Chippendale tufted benches/ottom...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh Red and Black
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan red and black round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 21 in. diameter x ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural silhouette. Whether used for additional seating or for resting a delicious charcuterie platter, you and your guests will appreciate the swivel top feature. When seated, guests can swivel about and converse more freely. Trays or platters filled with goodies can rest atop and rotate for a more comfortable entertaining experience. Or simply rest your legs over these large and comfortable super soft ottomans after a long day with a good book and a glass of wine. The ivory white bouclé is rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs) and cleans up easily without damaging or compromising the fabric. Its texture breathes and works quite well in both cool and warm climates. Custom sizes made to order. May be upholstered in Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.). Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Custom Made Walnut and Boucle Round Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar design
Blek ottoman
A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. These examples have frames in fumed and oiled oak ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$3,595 / set
Restored Mid Century 9 Strand Paul T Frankl Style Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul T. Frankl-inspired rattan ottoman blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The Mid-century ottoman features a stacked 9-strand pole base wit...
Category
1940s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
$1,625 Sale Price
35% Off
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Model GE 290 solid oak frame in very good original condition with a newly upholstered wool cushion, signed.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Sitar Pouf in Ash Wood Polished Walnut with Cord and Black Seat by Enzo Berti
By Enzo Berti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light armchair that brings to mind the softness of a feather, a caress, a moment of harmony in ash wood and woven nautical cords. The name has Persian origins: “seh-tar” literally ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Art Pouf - Rose of Saint Petersbourg by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
Vintage rectangular ottoman decorated by the Author. Pontoglio silk and cotton velvets- Trimmings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Regence-Style Carved Wood and Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved, giltwood upholstered ottoman.
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
BOO Pouf Brown Velvet 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
$850 / item
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract pat...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$12,700 / set
1960's Oak and leather Ottoman
By Jean Royère
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960's Oak and burgundy leather ottoman
Great quality
Category
1960s French Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Navy Velvet Low Stool with Lucite Legs, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of stunning square low stools with cushions upholstered in fine navy velvet and installed with solid lucite legs. These stools are new ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
$2,500 / set
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Blueberry Fabric by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$496 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Flax Ottoman Rope Stool Pouf Tabouret by Christien Meindersma, Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful handmade stool / pouf / foot stool "flax ottoman" designed by Christien Meindersma. Made in the Netherlands, twisted by hand of only one 460 feet / 140 meters long rope. A wonderful combination of contemporary design in perfect harmony with the traditional Dutch 16th...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rope
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Adrian Pearsall ottoman. Was beautifully refinished and comes with a cushion.
If being used as small benches you may need to firm up ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Stools Beautiful Walnut and Maroon Velvet Ottomans and Poufs
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th or early 20th Century
Beautiful antique walnut and maroon velvet stools or footstools
They are in excellent condition, well cared for. no dirt or damage
They are two very simp...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, totally original circa 1810-1820 Regency brown leather with Rosewood frame footstool finished with Lion's hairy paw feet
Please n...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco.
Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height.
Vintage Bohem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Chiarastella Cattana Raso 121 Riga Gea
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. The perfect ottoman or extra...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Long French Art Deco hammered iron upholstered sitting bench, Georges Vinant
By Georges Vinant
Located in New York City, NY
French Modernist hand hammered iron bench with four scroll legs displaying rope twist and flat stock design on the fer forge
The tufted seat in ch...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Ottoman by Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Geneve, CH
Ottoman by Le Berre Vevaud
Dimensions: W 65 x D 71 x H 85 cm.
Materials: Solid wood SIPO legs upholstered in Misia fabric Les Hautes Cimes
For over 15 years, Raphaël Le Berre and T...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$10,875 / item
Upholstered Ottoman by George Nakashima for Widdicomb, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut frame paddle leg upholstered ottoman.
Category
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Little Petra vb1 & Pouf in Sheepskin M & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Vintage Moroccan Grey Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco.
Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height.
Vintage Bohem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Soufflé Ottomans by Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage "Soufflé" ottomans by Karl Springer that are upholstered in velvet fabric atop polished brass bases that have four recessed castors on the underside for even and effo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$5,000 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Saturn Pouffe Small, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze Frame and Grey Boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The small Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction as Saturn chair. The sumptuously undulating seat instantly appeals with it...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian stool from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
A classic 1960s Italian pouf light walnut wood frame with fabric mid-1960s production
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
$573 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.
This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot.
The set ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cubo Stackable Pouf Yellow by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Width: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Depth: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Contra Skeleton
32 DNS HR Sponge
1st Class Upholstery Fabric*
Metal Leg
...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$420 / item
Pouf ATD 1 in Karakorum 003, Dedar and Oak by &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Soft and nurturing, the Pouf is an ideal companion. With rounded legs in Oiled Oak, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool
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
Wool, Alpaca
Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous pair of Palm Regency Style hand-woven wicker ottomans with braided trim detail. These beautifully aged patinaed stools feature warm honey tones of varied light and dark sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
Set of three Dunbar Thebes Stools in the Original Leather, Mahogany. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of three completely original, one owner, x base Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Signed with the Dunbar metal...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian post-modern poufs by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto for Zanotta 1990s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern poufs by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto for Zanotta 1990s
Pair of round poufs mod. Globulo in red and light yellow plastic. The structure has soft and curved lines. Under the base there is a yellow plastic cap. Also suitable for an outdoor environment such as a garden, a terrace or a veranda.
Produced by Zanotta in 1990s and designed by Fabrizio Bertero and Andrea Panto. Logo under the base.
Vintage condition, with signs of use and time, especially the yellow pouf which has stains and creases in the structure.
Measurements in cm
Red pouf 70dx30h
Yellow pouf 70dx22h
These super special and colorful poufs...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
Three elegant ottomans with padded leather seat.
Located in Milano, IT
Three elegant wooden seats with padded leather seat.
Italian manufacture 1930-1940ca
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
LES MACARONS small pouffs
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Beautiful pouffs from the 1990's coming from a Spanish private collection in Seville. They have been reupholstered and they're in perfect condition Ideal for any space where you need...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$362 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with small brass nailhead trim. The unique open decorative arched base makes this small st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$930 / item
Rare Roche Bobois “Mah Jong” Style Floor Pillowtop Ottoman Stools, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare mid century and stylish original upholstered ottomans are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.. Their beautiful and square shape ottomans feature a comfortable design. The pieces are so stunning and versatile. This beautiful pair of colorful and vibrant Roche Bobois Mah Jong style elements by Hans Hopfer are from the earlier years of the design in the 1970s.They are ideal as a pair of large floor cushions...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Abbracci Large Ottoman in Grey Leather with Polished Brass Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Plum Boucle' With Pink Genuine Ostrich Feather Trimmed, Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This gorgeous plum Boucle' ottoman is a har...
Category
2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Feathers
Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement. Newly refinished and upholstered in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$8,500 / set
Pair of Flavor Custom Designs Modern Blue Tufted Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Flavor Custom originals modern blue tufted ottomans has a round wooden white platform base with blue velvet upholstery. Ottomans would look amazing in a walk-in-closet.
Ottom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Ottoman Made From a 19th Century Architectural Stoneware Capitol
Located in Hudson, NY
A stunning and original ottoman. Made from a 19th century architectural stoneware capital. The top and a gray mohair buttoned and tufted. The top is easily removable should you wish ...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stoneware, Mohair
Vintage Boho Waterfall Ottomans - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of relaxed elegance to your space with these vintage boho waterfall ottomans. Featuring a sleek, curved waterfall silhouette and plush upholstery, these ottomans blend co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$2,850 / set
Cleo Beige Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning beech pouf will accent modern interiors with haute-couture class while evoking seductive exotic atmospheres. Offered in a refined palette of deep brown, beige, and gold...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,703 / item
Ups Pouf Brown Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Ups pouf, which is formed by the combination of five different cylinders in harmony with each other, but in different sizes, offers a visuality where geometry meets elegance. Whi...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,100 / item
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian baroque style upholstered benches with flanking carved serpentine skirts, and resting on the original cabriole legs with pad feet. Late 19th century.
Category
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Pouf, Therapeutic Toy in Jute, Material by Renate Müller, Germany, GDR
Located in Halle, DE
Original and Authentic therapeutic Toy for children by Renate Müller, East-Germany, GDR, circa 1973.
A Drum-shaped pouf with handles, made of jute...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1950s Vintage in the Manner of Paul McCobb X Base Ottomans - a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of Paul McCobb - although these were purchased at an estate with signed Mastercraft and other pieces dating this era so I believe the are genuine.
Paul McCobb's X-base...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman
Ottoman measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian Brown Leather & English Oak circa 1900-1910 Small Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice original hand made in England oak & leather footstool
A good looking and functional small footstool, t...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Organic Modern Sculpture / Bench Attributed to Frederick Kiesler circa 1947
Located in New York, NY
A Rare sculpture / organic modern bench in thick, layered and molded plywood attributed to the European-American artist, sculptor, designer, Frederick J. Kiesler (born in Ukraine, 1890-1965) circa 1947. The works are important and signify the development of post-war design into abstract biomorphic sculptural forms. They occupy a curving, organic space and their negative space conveys transparency, lightness and airiness.They represent the continuity between art and life, movement and sculpture. Frederick Kiesler designed variant sculptural organic form chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Large bench ottoman by Carla Sozzani in Milan mohair velvet 1990s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a very rare and unique Italian bench ottoman designed by Carla Sozzani for her gallery in Milano in the 1990s. With strong architectural lines, the handmade steel structure i...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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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