Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955 – Reupholstered Tufted Pillow-Top with Splayed Mahogany Legs Description An iconic mid-century design by Edward Wormley for...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$3,250 / item
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'Jamu Jungle'
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...
Velvet
Kilim Upholstered Bench, Hand-Knotted Textile, Tribal Style, 1970
Located in Essex, MA
Newly upholstered turned leg bench, footstool, or window seat in a colorful and highly decorative and antique kilim. Perfect also for an entry or foyer bench or at the end of a bed....
Textile, Wood
$1,256Sale Price|30% Off
Bleached Oak Ottoman in Coral & Oyster Linen Damask
Located in Malibu, CA
19thC French style hand carved oak ottoman upholstered in a beautiful linen blend fabric with double welting. Spring construction with new interior wrappings. Fun fabric with a twist...
Cotton, Linen, Oak
Saba Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
Upholstery
$1,875 / item
Custom Made Walnut & Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, England
Custom Made Esko ottoman from Dagmar design This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition is a stun...
Sheepskin, Walnut, Fabric, Oak
Vintage Modern Waterfall Black Ottomans Kelly Wearstler Lee Jofa Fabric - a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a striking pair of modern waterfall ottomans reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler’s Lee Jofa Modern Coquette fabric in Alabaster and Black. The sculptural ba...
Fabric, Hardwood
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ottoman designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Round pouf from Sail Out Outdoor collection, in two sizes, consisting of segments that converge towa...
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Free DHL shipping
Leather
Vintage Persian Rug Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Exclusive Old New House® rug ottoman table! Made in-house in our Katonah NY studio, using reclaimed and repurposed awesome and unique vintage and ...
Brass
$2,387 / item
Vintage-Style Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style leather tufted ottoman in brown leather. It features a solid hardwood frame wrapped in rich brown leather detailed with nailhead brass trim. The cushioned top is fixed ...
Leather
Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean, Ebonized White Oak, Modern Design, USA
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean features a solid white oak frame with a matte ebonized finish and a tailored upholstered seat in Wesley Hall Balboa fabric. Handmade in Los Angeles, t...
Velvet, Oak
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, DEDAR Pearl Boucle, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Contemporary
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
Upholstery, Leather
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...
Upholstery, Poplar
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans, Stools, Cream, Yellow
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1970 ottomans in the style of the Barcelona Series by Knoll. Steel bases have a cream finish, seats were recently recovered in a beautiful yellow fabric. Ready for a new home.
Steel
$2,130 / item
Ensamble Pouf in Levante 346-35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Oak
$2,275 / item
King Pouf by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The King Pouf is an easily mobile pouf divided into four sections with matching upholstered base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. ...
Upholstery
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Maple coloured sheepskin and features oiled oak ball feet...
Sheepskin, Oak
Leather Ottoman in Cobalt, Small — 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 colle...
Leather
$852 / item
Square Small Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bench-made in the USA by master upholsterers, this ottoman is thickly padded and tightly upholstered in geometric pattern fabric, featuring a delicate small welt finish for added ele...
Fabric, Wood
Anza Upholstered Pouf with Floating Cushion
By Please Wait to be Seated, Ryosuke Fukusada, Rui Pereira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For the past six years Portuguese designer Rui Pereira and Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada have been collaborating on projects that tap into their respective cultural heritage to ...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A midcentury swiveling ottoman with walnut base and brushed metal detail strips to the legs, there are adjustable foot pads to each. The button tufted ...
Upholstery
$2,760 / item
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
As suggested by its name, this pouf from the Sparkle Collection will infuse glamour into a modern living room, bedroom, or private study. Inspired by the fashion of the Roaring '20s,...
Textile
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970
By Arne Vodder, Maurice Villency
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman probably made around 1970 or early in that decade. It is Danish but we are unsure of the Designer and maker as it is unmarked. However, i...
Wool, Teak
Pair of poufs, late 19th century
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of poufs, Made in Italy, late 19th century. Pair of round poufs upholstered in Original mustard-colored velvet with three wooden legs. The price of shipping is for the Italian...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Mohair, Velvet
$375 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Fuchsia Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Fuchsia" pink wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool
$3,300Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Wood
Konekt Thing 4 Square Ottoman - Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
Refined yet wild, Konekt's signature Thing Ottomans are accentuated with a distinctive combination of contrasting materials. The Thing 4 Square Ottoman...
Steel
Scandinavian Rattan and Bamboo Tripod Stool or Ottoman 1950s Sweden
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking sculptural Swedish rattan and bamboo stool featuring a rounded, drum-like silhouette and finely handwoven wicker construction. The tightly woven spiral top transitions bea...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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 ...
Chrome
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications—100% made in the USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full lin...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,109 / set
Pair French Art Deco Upholstered Ottomans Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair French Art Deco Upholstered Ottomans Stools C.1930 Traditional upholstery, standing on square sycamore legs. In excellent condition commensurate of age. Would benefit from reco...
Upholstery, Sycamore
20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Poufs mod. Cilindro for Azucena, 60s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Turin, Turin
Founded in 1947 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella, and Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, the Italian brand Azucena has always stood out for its collections that combine formal el...
Brass
Bailey Round Stool in Havane Linen with Hand Stitched Details and White Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Petite Round Ottoman, with elegant white oak legs finished in a medium tone. Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight linen, this ottoman is versatile and styli...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
Pouf - Safari Spot Velvet Pouf on Black Base - Midnight
Located in New York, NY
Available in two unique colors, the Safari Spot Velvet Pouf showcases the beautiful natural pattern of a leopard. Self-piped velvet fabric sits atop a powder-coated black base. Perfe...
Velvet
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...
Oak, Fabric
Rolf Benz German Leather 950 Floor Cushion Pouf Ottoman 3 Ft
By Rolf Benz
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A modern oversized leather "950" floor cushion or pouf made by Rolf Benz in Germany measuring over 3 feet wide. The large sized square cushion is upholstered in supple espresso-toned...
Leather, Foam
Mid-Century Gelderland Extra Long Chocolate Brown Leather Ottoman
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gelderland ottoman showcases the Dutch manufacturer's commitment to substantial, functional design. Crafted in chocolate brown leather with a generous cushioned top, the piece demons...
Leather
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...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Antique American Empire Serpentine Mahogany Footstool Ottoman
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique American Empire Serpentine Mahogany Footstool Ottoman 19th century American Victorian Empire box seat footed ottoman. This square serpentine footstool features a bold maho...
Mahogany
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...
Steel
Mid-Century Style Caramelo Stool in Wood and Bouclé Handcrafted by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
A swirl of softness meets sculpted wood: Caramelo is where playful imagination becomes furniture. The stool’s signature “melt effect” upholstery drapes like warm caramel over a round...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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, ...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Beige Velvet Pirouette Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its plush and sophisticated design, the Pirouette swivel armchair from the Treasure Collection embodies luxury and style. With elegant beige seating adorned by drama...
Textile
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans mohair velvet 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the late 1970s. The pair of ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been n...
Velvet
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features s...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage Black Leather Pouf / Ottoman with Slouchy Form, French Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A leather pouf featuring a soft, slouchy silhouette and relaxed sculptural form. The pouf is upholstered in supple leather in a deep black tone with subtle nuances of dark brown, giv...
Leather
Upholstered Cube Storage Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of cube shaped storage ottomans. Upholstered in a vibrant green chevron jacquard, cushioned lids lift up to reveal plenty of storage. Finished with square wooden feet. Dimensi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$11,670 / item
Sheep Speaker by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Sheep Speaker translates our visual language into sound. We think of technology as straight lines, right angles. Yet sound waves move like ocean waves and music brings to the sur...
Wool, Felt
Mid-Century Modern Eames Leather Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
This authentic Herman Miller Eames Ottoman exemplifies timeless mid-century modern design with its sleek profile and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, it ...
Leather, Wood
Ottoman in Cognac Leather and Chromed Metal Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, leather, chromed metal, Europe, 1960s This ottoman from the 1960s exemplifies timeless and modern furniture design. Featuring a Z-shaped base crafted from chromed metal, it...
Metal, Chrome
Leather antique ottoman stool
Located in Stroud, GB
Leather ottoman #91 Leather antique ottoman stool covered in hand antiqued Italian hide standing on substantial and rare antique Cuban mahogany legs and period castors. Raw edge b...
Beech
Saturn Pouffe Large, Ottoman, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame and Cream Boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Metal
El Topo • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Hugo Frandsen, Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Bern, CH
1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish architect Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery Designer: Hugo Frandsen Producer: Spø...
Leather, Teak
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.
