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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Barcelona Chromed Steel Red Vinyl Ottoman Footstool 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe attributed steel X base Barcelona style ottoman in tufted rust red vinyl upholstery.
This Footstool is almost like the authentic Barcelona Serie...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Maker’s Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's ottoman has a solid walnut or oak frame, with a leather sling and loose cushion. Shown here in Oiled oak and dark green boiled wool.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is d...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-80 Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in brown. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Golden Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and golden yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners.
Covered with its original brown velvet in very good condition.
On four castor feet....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Gio Ponti Set of Two Stools in Black Lacquered Wood and Fabric 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two stools with legs in black lacquered wood and seats upholstered in light blue fabric.
Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italian Manufacture 1950s
Gio Ponti was an icon of the m...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in GB
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
Tara Meditation Ottoman in Tzalam Wood and Linen by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Discover serenity with the Tara Meditation Stool – a truly unique piece crafted from the exquisite tzalam wood, paired seamlessly with linen upholster...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Pair of Mid Century Stools, II
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman with ebonized mahogany, with an X stretcher form, boxed upholstered seat, and brass cap feet.
Dimensions: 24" W x 18" D x 18" H
Shown in Draper Perfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and White Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and white fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in "Black-Beauty" Button Tufted Italian Leather and Cowhide
Classic Mid-...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Pair of Parsons Ottomans Benches in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of custom Milo Baughman style Parsons ottomans benches footstools newly upholstered in soft ivory bouclé. A great choice for adding a modern sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
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
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Sea Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and sea blue striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Charcoal Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and charcoal fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Metal Stool, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage stool from woven rattan and black metal feet designed and manufactured Vienna 1950s.
A stunning and comfortable lightweight stool from woven rattan with four black lacquered metal feet with a slightly curved seat.
This stool shows a wonderful appearance through its rattan and metal combination and could add such a textured accent into your home.
The organic Material rattan embodies a kind of easygoing chic, which we particularly love and try to offer in our storefront.
This rattan stool works very well with Rustic accessories as well as Japanese or Asian interiors...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric,wood
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Petite Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Orsini Ottoman features a minimal metal base with decorative ball feet and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Long Gelderland Brown Leather Ottoman with Top Cushion
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide Gelderland chocolate brown leather ottoman with a top cushion. In original condition with visible wear and scratching as well as a small tear on the bottom corner. Wear is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners.
Covered with its original brown velvet in very good condition.
On four castor feet....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Tree Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1970s stools
metal base and Vinyl seat upholstery.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Powder Grey Mohair by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Ottoman was realized by the esteemed Leon Rosen for Pace in the United States circa 1970. It features an elegantly domed and convex seat with pe...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
Handsome Pair Milo Baughman Style 1960s Chrome Cylinder Stool Ottoman Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Mio Baughman style chrome cylinder and faux leather stools/ ottomans. We love the fun buckled straps adding to their vintage charm. They measure 17" tall x 14.5" in d...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Ash Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and ash fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and honey yellow fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
Pair of Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Ottomans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard steel mesh over wrought iron ottomans. Part of the Woodard Sculpture series. Designed to work with the large Woodard lounge chairs as ottomans stools or side tables. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charles and Ray Eames Midcentury Cherry Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames midcentury Cherry lounge chair and ottoman
The chair measures: 32 wide x 34 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 15 inches ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved & Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans
By Kreiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of benches are manufactured by luxury company Kreiss, who commissioned these as a part of their Kreiss Collection, meaning they were designed in-house. They feature a carve...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair
Located in Toledo, OH
Erhardsen and Andersen, "Siesta" chair with ottoman. 20th century. Black leather tufted armchair on chrome base with matching ottoman. Unlabeled...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Grande Pouf in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede Grande Pouf in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This robust patinated De Sede grande pouf ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid wooden ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Channel Tufted Swivel Lounges with Rolling Ottomans, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of channel tufted swivel lounges with rolling ottomans, 1960. Original cotton velvet upholstery over plush cushions.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 1970s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Vintage Oversized Shearling and Brass "Poufs" by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage oversized brass “Poufs” designed by Marge Carson in the United States, circa 1980s. These poufs have a minimalist design where the cubic shape of their structure and the comfort of their use stand...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Parsons Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Ottomans, Mid-20th Century
Located in Basel, BS
Incredible Navy blue velour fabric, great color and wonderful sculptural shape on these original vintage Parsons ottomans. Excellent vintage condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mushroom Ottoman in Tan Warped Checkered Velvet
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a white and tan warped checkerboard velvet fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece.
Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible.
Please note:
Color variations may occur due to different monitor settings. Colors shown on screen may be a close match, but please do not rely on them to be an exact match. Please feel free to send a message with your...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Selig Hexagon Form Ottoman or Pouffe Original Leatherette on Walnut Legs
By Selig, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the Mid-Century Modern style of Edward Wormley, or so many of the other greats from the 1960s design era, these hexagonal form benches, ottomans, stools, are time capsule gems! Co...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Frances Elkins Footed Turkish Ottoman in Orange Silk Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic vintage Frances Elkins footed Turkish ottoman with a gorgeous orange silk upholstery top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
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
Vintage Leatherette Stool or Laundry Basket, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage leatherette stool could also be used as a laundry basket. It was made in the 1980s in Czechoslovakia. The stool is upholstered in leatherette and has wooden legs.
Overa...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Rare Italian Bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Italian bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi from the 1970s. The bench is made entirely of wood. Its construction is a perfect interlocking of noble woo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Saporiti Onda Lounge Chair and Ottoman Suede, Italy, 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Saporiti Onda lounge chairs Suede, Italy, 1970. Original excellent condition. Ottomans measure 28.5" wide x 21" deep x 15.5" tall.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Astor Square Brass Ottoman in Emerald Velvet by Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Square Ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space. This Ottoman's generous square proportions stand alone elegantly or accompanying a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Italian Rattan Pouf / Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rattan pouf / ottoman with an open design and rounded shape. (FRANCO ALBINI)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Life-Size Sheep Sculpture Ottoman or Footstool by Joel Donahoe
Located in St. Louis, MO
This life-size sheep sculpture or ottoman, bench or footstool was designed by Joel Donahoe in Truckee, CA, in the 1980s and 90s. Known as the Lambkin benches, these were sold at desi...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Foam
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Walnut Bench for the Kandell Residence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Likely one-of-kind walnut bench with notched faux-bois bamboo carved frame, from the master bedroom in the Penthouse apartment at the original Ritz Carlton on Manhattan's Park Ave. S...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chair Available in COM
Located in Oakland, CA
Swivel Tub lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in 1965 available in COM.
Includes one, 24" and one 18" pillow. Ottoman measures: W 36, D 24, H 14 in.
Licensed original design.
Requires 20 yards of fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage McGuire Rattan and Wicker Umbria Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 2 Piece Set
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage McGuire Rattan and Wicker Umbria Lounge Chair with Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Plush Zebra Velvet - 2 Piece Set
Rare, vintage organic modern rattan and wicker oversized...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wicker
Tato Collection Italian Pouf, Individually Sold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: W16 H12
Flexible seating or footrest in ecological flexible polyurethane, CFC free, with internal anatomical rigid structure. There are two lateral slits to keep the e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Set for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular set for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture:...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare and in exceptional condition Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, with original black leather cushions as well as a new set of new Maharam Sorghum brown cushions. Poul Jeppesen in Denmark c1950s and distributed by Illums Bolighus with solid rosewood for the frame, cane seating under black leather cushion seating.
Perhaps the most famous design by Ole Wanscher, the Colonial Chair PJ 149 is inspired by 17th century English furniture...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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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