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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high point for Danish furniture makers. This set shows why. This particular chair silhouette has been popular since the 1930s, from around the time Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, the “Tired Man”, for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. The curved and organic lines of the design create an elegant silhouette for both the chair and ottoman. The design of this chair is characterized by organic, curved shapes that create a cosy and welcoming sensation. Since the enveloping back forms the arms as well but doesn’t reach all the way to the beginning of the seat, the design is very open and appears light. The gentle lines are highlighted by the soft wool blend upholstery that uniquely covers the entire bodies of the chair and footstool, including the legs as well. As a representation of early modernist seating...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Ottoman / Footstool with Original Real Leather Camel Style
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco ottoman / footstool with original real leather camel style W26” x D13.5” x H12” inches.
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley Toadstool for Dunbar
Located in Houston, TX
Edward Wormley Toadstool ottoman Dunbar. Stained oak, enameled steel, wool. USA 38 D x 15 H inches. Edward Wormley for Dunbar toadstool ottoman upholstered in wool.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Vintage Ottomans, a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Vintage ottomans, This Gorgeous pair of ottomans features its original upholstery, perfect addition for your home or office.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Carlo De Carli for Cinova Pair of '915' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, pair of '915' lounge chairs with ottoman, chrome-plated steel, cognac leather, Italy, design 1969 Beautiful set of armchairs and ottoman designed by Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Celina Decorações Storage Ottoman
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage ottoman stool by Celina Decoracoes featuring rich Brazilian wood and clean sophisticated lines. Opens up to allow for storage a...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Stools in White Fiberglass and Black Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools or footstools, fiberglass, coated steel, Europe, 1960s This stool embodies a minimalist aesthetic, characterized by its straightforward design with streamlined contours and...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Guariche Pair of Minotaur Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Minotaur stools in leather with black enameled steel bases.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett Tufted Ottoman or Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Ottoman or Stool, designed by Ward Bennett, American, circa 1960s. This piece is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us one yar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Italian Hollywood Regency Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hollywood Regency giltwood bench. This versatile midcentury gilt wood bench, stool or ottoman has beautiful gilding and a lattice wo...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Giltwood

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored and upholstered in silk velvet.
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1950s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Danish Stool / Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup Mobler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized teak wood framed ottoman or stool with an upholstered cushion designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup Mobler Denmark. Great piece to ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Stool by Ihreborn from Sweden 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Yngve Ekström stool 'Rondino' for Swedes Sweden 1970s.. A pair available price for 1 stool. Good condition matching Yngve Ekström pair of 'Rondi...
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Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French pair of benches made of handcrafted painted iron attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, in good condition....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Ottomans, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two Mid-Century Modern Ottomans or Stools. The stools are fully refurbished and reupholstered in fuchsia polka dot velvet, inspired by the work of the J...
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1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright, stools from price tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma USA, 1956 original historic condition. Upholstery, copper, leather Measures: 18 W × ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Spanish Stool in Stained Wood with Braided Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, leather, brass, beech, plywood, Spain, 1950s This brutalist stool originates from Spain and stylistically refers to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the base resembles the chair known in Spanish as "Sillon de Caderas...
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1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These rare, very early examples ,of Zanuso's 'Senior' chair are identified by their artisan crafted wood frames which were soon replaced by a more cost effective pressed steel constr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Occasional Ottoman Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Danish modern design Curved wood seat with new boucle upholstery on mahogany wood base Great for random seating or pair with 'Elizabeth' lounge chair.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Danish Midcentury Mongolian Sheepskin Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
Located in Norwalk, CT
Relax in sheer bliss with this rare and exquisite pair of Danish mid-century easy chairs and footstools. Upholstered in shaggy, plush white Mongolian sheepskin, these chairs provide ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Teak

"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Canvas

French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman or Bench Attributed To Pierre Paulin
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Or Bench Attributed To Pierre Paulin. Unusual French modern ottoman, pouf, stool or bench with a walnut base u...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Angle Ottoman Footstool with Wooden Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern adjustable angle ottoman footstool with wooden legs. Item features adjustable height / angle, tapered wooden legs, beige vinyl upholstery, very nice vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstery in a Brazilian Cowhide “Cafe Latte” Color Beautiful French Provincial style ottoman with a cr...
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1960s Unknown French Provincial Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes with a brand new Black faux Leather upholstery. 1960s, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Ottoman, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo ottoman, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Suite of 4 Vintage circa 1960's George Smith Style Kilim Footstool Cube Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1960's Kilim upholstered footstools A very good looking well made and decorati...
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1960s English Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A lounge chair and ottoman designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb for Directional, maple legs fully restored and refinished in medium walnut. Reupholstered in grey chenille. Other d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chenille, Maple

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Silk, Fabric

Pair of Vintage Turkish Metal Work Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of midcentury Turkish ottomans or stools with upholstered tops with brass tacks over bases having exotic floral metal work, on wood frames, decorated with bone, and h...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Selection of Wood Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of stools or ottomans. They are priced at $750 each. Clockwise from the top left, they are: 1) Wood and leather strapped stool, probabl...
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1950s American Rustic Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Saddle Ottoman in Velvet
Located in Wilton, CT
The saddle ottoman was designed in 1965 by leading modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This ottoman is modern and unique, with a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Jean Raymond Picard Green Stool in French Resin
Located in Milano, IT
Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French green fiberglass chair of the 1950s. Both are known to have...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Danish Footstool with Woven Paper Cord Seat, 1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous footstool from Denmark with a teak frame and a woven papercord seat. In very good condition with some water stains on the seat.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Mogens Lassen Pair of Carved Wooden Stools
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural pair of Danish-designed stools, designed by 1960s designer Mogens Lassen. The stools have a beautiful sculptural and iconic line. Its very fluid and harmonious lines denote great woodwork. Its finely carved seat has a very cosy shape in fact it seems to be stitched to the human form, making the sitter very comfortable. Carved mahogany wood. Its four conical legs are in line with its seat. This unusual pair of stools has a truly eccentric and sculptural design. Through its shape, the stools are ideal for minimalist, conceptual designs and modern living rooms.  
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
Located in Milano, IT
Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French red fiberglass chair of the 1950s. Both are known to have been ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bench in Purple and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wood and velvet armchair designed in the 1950s, made in Italy. The bench has a wooden supporting frame, with 4 legs culminating in machined, slightly curved brass f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Kipp Stewart Rosewood and Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful and rare lounge chair and ottoman pairing designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional in 1960. Superb form and beautiful woods combine in this walnut frame chair wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rosewood, Walnut

Italian Mid Century Pair of Green Fabric and Wooden Legs Poufs or Stools, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of green fabric and wooden legs poufs or stools, 1960s. Pair of poufs, of northern European origin, with wooden legs and rectangular upholstered seat...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, pair of lounge chairs and pouf, champagne leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Northern European Mid Century Yellow Fabric and Beech Pouf or Footrest, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European Mid-Century Modern yellow fabric and beech pouf or footrest, 1960s Pouf or footrest of northern European origin, with a rectangular seat, padded and upholstered wi...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Chinese Chippendale style gold painted faux bamboo stool with red silk upholstered top is from the mid 20th century. Created in England during the midcentury period, the upho...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Restored Arched Rattan Ottoman Stool with Fenced Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored arched rattan ottoman stool with fenced top. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

off White Pair of Outdoor Ottoman by Keller Scroll of Miami
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1960’s off white lacquered aluminum and vinyl strapping design by Keller Scroll of Miami. Dining table and four chairs available also. This a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Hans Olsen for C/S Møbler, Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Hans Olsen for C/S Møbler, lounge chair and ottoman in walnut, leather, Denmark, 1960s Hans Olsen for C/S Møbler, lounge chair and ottoman in walnut, leather, Denmark, designed in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Footstools or Ottomans Papa Bear Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of Danish footstools from the 1950's in solid teak top and solid legs in oak. Very elegant with tall legs. They are very similar to the Footstool that goes with the fa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Cotton, Teak

Leather Rolling Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage foot stool in leather with rolling casters. Attractive stitching with middle button. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Leather and Iron Stools by Calfran Rattan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional midcentury leather and iron stools designed and manufactured by Calfran Rattan in the United States, circa 1950s. Each stool has a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Liberty 's Ottoman Leather Pig by Dimitri Omersa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty 's London during decades and later for Abercrombie & Fitch. By Dimitri Omersa, United Kingdom.
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Wood

Swedish Art Deco Stools in Lacquered Birch and Sheepskin/Shearling Seat 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare Art Deco stools was made in Sweden during the 1930-40s. Wonderfully crafted legs with middle part being in brighter birch, the seat newly upholstered in sheepskin/shearli...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Edward Wormley/Dunbar Furniture oversized Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large button tufted ottoman Hand printed original Velvet upholstery
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1950s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966. Recent Knoll edition in red Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure. Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat. New condit...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century "Big" Mushroom Armchair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfort at the utmost! This very rare Big Mushroom set is designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60's. Covered with lovely and ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966. Recent Knoll edition in bordeaux burgondy Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure. Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat....
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Prussian Blue Lacquered Chinese Drum Stool
Located in Houston, TX
1940s Prussian Blue hardwood Ming style drum stool.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Large Brown Patchwork Leather Foot Stool
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Superb large brown rectangular leather patchwork foot stool. New foam. A truly stunning piece of furniture with patina in accordance with age and use. Dimensions: 122cm w, 66cm d...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Primitive Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Plant Holder, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely plant holder made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in Italy around 1950. This elegant piece has very nicely curved shapes, nicely integrate...
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1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beaut...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

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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