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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Sparkle Gray Ottoman with Silver Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, this alluring couture ottoman will be a stylish statement piece in a living room, entryway lounge, or powder room. Crafted...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Beech
$4,531 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Kiwi Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Kiwi" green wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
21st Century Asian Mocha Color 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
ARTEMIS Cotton Linen Vesper Bottoman - Jadeite
Located in New York, NY
In a beautiful, rounded shape harking back to times passed, this handcrafted ottoman is swathed in the wildflowers of one of our House’s most beloved prints, ARTEMIS. In verdant ‘Jad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$1,850 / item
Forsyth Ottoman in Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A new addition to our Originals collection. This bespoke ottoman is perfect for a variety of uses, ottoman, coffee table, bench at the end of a bed, et...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$4,450 / item
Johannes Spalt Tufted Stool Ottoman 'Constanze' Wittmann, Black Leather, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foot stool from the 'Constanze' (engl. Constance) series designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria, manufacured in midcentury.
Johannes Spalt designed the Const...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Orleans Ottoman by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile and elegant ottoman is tapered and simplistic in form. The piece boasts fully upholstered legs, which add dimension and elevates the design from head to toe.
Shown i...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,200 / item
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dry Green Bouclé
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty.
Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
Decò Couture Geometric Orange and Bordeaux Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,725 / item
Custom Made Iron and Vintage Turkish Rug Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made iron and upholstered bench ottoman, the base is a custom finished iron base, with antique turkish rug upholstered top. The very durable top is a heavy wool hemp and cotto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$5,462 / item
Decò Couture Geometric Purple Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,725 / item
Mohair Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Colle...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
$1,310 / item
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
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Nettle 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.
About the Fabric Nettle was inspired by a 16th century botanical print, which Beata Heuman re-imagined and transformed into a large, scrolling pattern. It works well both on drapery and upholstery where it can easily turn and twist around the soft bends of sofa arms...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Donghia "Versailles" Blonde Wood Bench/ Ottoman by John Hutton
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donghia "Versailles" Blonde wood bench/ ottoman by John Hutton
Italy 1990s
A signature Donghia design, upholstered in a sheik quilted green abstract cotton blend fabric, raised o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Leather Ottoman in Solid Emerald Green, Large, Talabartero Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’, and the coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Large Boucle Ottoman Pouf - Shearling sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
Get ready to get comfy and submerge into this luxurious and extra, extra large sheepskin ottoman or bean bag. Its impressive 180cm diameter siz...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
$1,995 / item
Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Large Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, Mid-Century De Sede inspired brown leather stitched patchwork ottoman. This lovely, large and heavy piece is in original condition with some visible wear and a rich, deep pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman by Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
An Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather ottoman by Cassina.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Yellow Upholstered Ottoman with Casters
By Laura Ashley
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., small upholstered ottoman in yellow with dainty white floral print, on turned mahogany legs, ending on casters, unmarked,
The solid wood legs with turned details a...
Category
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Asian Natural Cream 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 more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a carr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Cascadia Basalt by Saccal Design House
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Kelly Wearstler Cascadia Basalt and Smoked Oak by Saccal Design House
DIMENSIONS
W 140 cm 55,1”
D 45 cm 17,7”
H 45 cm 17,7”
The Hygge Collecti...
Category
2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Small Soccer Ball Pouf Papaya
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the Italian passion for soccer - or football as it is called in Europe - this ergonomic pouf is hand sewn by in-house craftsmen. Its Pentagon-based design is made complet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$4,859 / item
Wicker Ottoman Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
A round wicker ottoman with an orange-burnt orange upholstered seat cushion and blackened iron base. Ottoman or stool has a black iron base with four legs, tan wicker exterior around...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
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
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
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
Storage Box or Side Table
Reversible faux leather cover on one side game board on the other!
27.25 h x 16 x 16
Original unrest...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Cosette Ottoman - Leather and Shearling - Custom
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
COSETTE OTTOMAN - Custom Modern Leather Ottoman with Tibetan Mongolian Lamb Fur Pelt
Custom Size: 28" Wide x 20" Deep x 18" High
- Shine by S.H.O Lea...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Hamra 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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
Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra Hides, Custom Made In USA
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory.
Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 - Choose your fabric, Soft Sculptural Seat, Artful style
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – A Stylish and Functional Accent for Modern Interiors
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a versatile and stylish addition to any living sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Foam
Pair of Italian Ottomans with Storage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of sleek 1960s Italian ottomans with rosewood base
Newly upholstered in textured Belgian Linen top
Top lifts open to reveal secret storage compartment!
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
$8,800 / set
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
The Forsyth Octo Ottoman in Dedar Tiger Mountain, 48 x 60 in
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing this Forsyth Octo Ottoman. A new shape in our growing collection of beautiful, made to order ottomans. 8 sides create an easy flow around the piece.
This one is design...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Pair, Paul Frankl Large Stacked Bamboo Ottoman By Kosuga Japan Bohemian Chic
By Paul Frankl, Kosuga
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Style six-band form Ottoman with Boucle Fabric designed by Paul Frankl and made in Japan by Kosuga.
Bohemian Chic Tropical Seating with new Bouclé Fabric Seat Cushio...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Bouclé, Wood
$2,730 Sale Price
30% Off
Eclipse Fiberglass Upholstered Ottoman by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The base is made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable and suitable for extended outdoor life. Th...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
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
Pair of Ottomans in solid mahogany and off-white boucle, designed by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern ottomans or stools done in solid mahogany and upholstered in off-white boucle creating a beautiful contrast between sleek s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large diamond chrome chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952.
The chair and ottoman have the original red fabric cover. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
A Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Custom size and fabric options ava...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Contemporary Small Pouf Featuring Open Doors System
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a modern take on the traditional shapes and patterns of history, this pouf opens the door to a purposeful world, serving as a storage piece or even as additional seating. An eff...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$3,311 / item
Crate & Barrel Round Hair-on-Hide Ottoman with Chrome Casters, Modernist Style
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Crate & Barrel Round Hair-on-Hide Ottoman with Chrome Casters, Modernist Style, USA, 2017
This striking round ottoman, made in 2017 for Crate & Barrel, reflects the clean lines and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Moroso PEBBLE RUBBLE by Front Design
By Front Design, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine we find ourselves upon a massive, mysterious slab of stone. As if, in a time long before our own, someone gifted with superhuman strength lifted and positioned it, creating a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$18,032 / item
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
The Forsyth Storage Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Ottoman Collection. Soft and luxurious, the Forsyth Large Storage Ottoman is designed to be a versatile piece in a room adding an e...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
$5,800 / item
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
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Franco Raggi for Cappellini Elba Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful pair of Elba chairs and ottoman by Franco Raggi for Cappellini. These were first designed in 1983 and produced in the 1980s through the late 1990's. This production is from...
Category
20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$9,500 / set
Post Modern Directional Pouf Ottoman in Teddy Bear Camel Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy and oh so versatile pouf ottoman by Directional professionally reupholstered in super soft camel color teddy bear bouclé with a high durability rating (over 50k doubl...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Set of Wulff ATD2 and Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin/Honey & Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Gilded Wrought Iron Curule or Savonarola Italian Hollywood Regency Vanity Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful, gilded wrought iron Italian Hollywood Regency vanity stool with twisted rope and tassels detail in a Curule or Savonarola sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Light Brown Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Pouf Loop Wool fabric by WOO - Minimalist Designer Footstool
Located in Kyiv, UA
Created in the form of a continuous loop, the design piece encourages to think
w i d e r…
Fully functional and comfortable, the pouf Loop brings a strong accent t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
1970's Maison Jansen attributed silverplated legs ottomans newly re-upholstered in Donghia Castanets velvet fabric, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the legs, fully ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$2,600 / item
Vintage Mahogany and French Floral Tapestry Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany and French floral tapestry bench ottoman stool.
Turned mahogany legs. French tapestry upholstery with flower pattern.
Good vintage condition
Measures 32"W x 20"D x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
$626 Sale Price
30% Off
Zebra Ottoman, Made in USA, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Wood Legs, Nail Heads
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra ottoman. We also custom make other sizes and shapes. Production time 12 weeks. Factory is located in NJ.
Zebra hides are from South Africa.
This ottoman is sold. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
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.