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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Geo Small Pouf in Lario Top Orange Upholstery by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geo pouf is an accessory that can be placed in any home and contract environment. It is a versatile element that can connect with diverse styles with a simple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak 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 a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage Waterfall Ottomans/ Stools by Thayer Coggin - A Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of upholstered waterfall ottomans/ stools/ petite benches by Thayer Coggin and likely designed by Milo Baughman. What makes these unique is the chrome stretcher which runs under...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan brown leather pouf.
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather.
Hand tooled Moroccan ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,250 / item
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Warren pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
$1,128 Sale Price / item
40% Off
"Il Pezzo 1 Daybed" upholstered ottoman in velvet with gold finish brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan where every element and material harmoniously contributes to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Paisley Velvet Nailhead Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Ralph Lauren ottoman blends opulence with classic Regency style. Featuring a luxurious paisley velvet upholstery in warm ea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Forsyth Ottoman in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth Ottoman is designed and handcrafted in a beautiful Pierre Frey Wokabi fabric. This is a versatile piece for any room. The perfect coffee ta...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Custom Made Oak and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design
Blek Ottoman
A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This examples have frames in oiled European oak an...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$1,852 / item
Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s.
We have the same pouf in black as you can see in the pictures. This will be sold in a separate offer.
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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 60s.
This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and the highest quality ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Teal Emma Shipley Velvet Soft Pink Velvet Mushroom Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $1,250 each
COM Price: $800 each
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Seletti "Lipsticks" Pouf by Toiletpaper
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Pouf by Toiletpaper.
- Size: cm 51 × 46, H 42
- Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding, metal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
$715 / item
Mid Century Stool, 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
$1,530 / item
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Further Form Sculptural Ottoman 4, Multicolored
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Further forms are a grouping of bright and hairy ottomans that have creature-like qualities. Tamika Rivera sculpts the Forms by wrapping, knitting and kno...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Yarn
The Sculpted Ottoman by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Designed as the perfect companion to the Sculpted Arc Sofa, the Sculpted Ottoman offers both versatility and elegance. With its soft, organic silhouette and refined proportions, it e...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,392 / item
The Forsyth One-of-a-Kind Rug Ottoman with Zouzou Rug, 36 W x 62 L x 17 H in
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection.
New, one-of-a-kind rug ottoman handcrafted in a wool rug by Zouzou Rugs and finished with luxurious leather sides.
36 W x 62 L x 17 H in....
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wool
Dimitri Omersa Leather Pig Footstool for Abercrombie and Fitch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Adorable Abercrombie and Fitch leather pig footstool by Dimitri Omersa, manufactured in England, circa 1960s. This footstool showcases the high-q...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage red and black hand tooled leather Moroccan ottoman.
Rectangular shape pouf in red and black leather embroidered with black and white silk threads.
Handcrafted by skil...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Karl Springer "Dowelwood Ottomans", 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “Dowelwood Ottomans” with cushions upholstered in brown zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans, like all of Springer’s pieces, are beautifully crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
$12,000 / set
DIG IT Pouf Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a pouf with a cylindrical seat. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and finished with a top layer of acrylic fiber.
The base can be ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,503 / item
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Blue and Brown Upholstered Round Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style.
Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered f...
Category
20th Century American Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Custom Made Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman with Metal Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Turkish wool rug ottoman with metal legs. Measures: 65” x 31” x 18”.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$2,956 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Dedar chenille. Destined to beautify in any of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Oak
Billy Ottoman by Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Billy Ottoman by Proisy Studio.
Billy is an elegant and refined curved Ottoman or Pouf designed by Proisy Studio. This piece is a part of a collection named "Modern Cowboy" that in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$5,642 / item
Billy Ottoman by Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Billy Ottoman by Proisy Studio.
Billy is an elegant and refined curved Ottoman or Pouf designed by Proisy Studio. This piece is a part of a collection named "Modern Cowboy" that in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$5,642 / item
Picasso Pouf
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant pouf will be a precious addition to a classic decor. Either to add extra seat in a living room or a sophisticated accent in a bedroom or powder room, this piece will enr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$8,481 / item
Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
Category
1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Doric Stool or Ottoman in Natural White Oak and Red Orange Velvet Corduroy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Kreiss Ottoman w/ a Rose Tarlow Stripe Fabric
By Kreiss
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming ottoman has been recently reupholstered in luxurious Rose Tarlow velvet stripe fabric, bringing a touch of elegance and refinement to its classic design. The sumptuous ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Aluminum Ottomans - A Pair
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
Complete your outdoor or indoor retreat with this stylish pair of Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Aluminum Ottomans. Crafted by the esteem...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Burnt Orange, Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Velvet
De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece....
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep
The stool could be placed o...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$4,125 / item
Sparkle Green Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
A statement piece in a modern living room, bedroom, or foyer, this pouf's sartorial appeal and shimmering glamour are inspired by the roaring '20s and the Charleston fashion style. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,794 / item
FI Vintage Custom Berber Tribal Wool Cocktail Ottoman / Bench
Located in thousand oaks, CA
FI custom large cocktail ottoman, perfectly upholstered in beautiful authentic vintage hand-woven heavy textural Berber Kilim organic black & na...
Category
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Upholstery, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Foam, Wood, Ha...
Konekt Thing 4 Rectangle Ottoman Bench with Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Thing 4 Rectangle Ottoman features a hand-stitched top, a finished steel drum and horse hair.
Made to order with your choice of metal finish, horse hair color, and graded-in ve...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
$1,894 / item
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu Ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Sahara she...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.
Environmentally conscious design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Shearling Footstool in Dune by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Ottoman X is a versatile piece of sculptural furniture. Cozy and inviting plush wool shearling has a textural hand ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$1,800 / item
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel teddy bear fabric rated highly durable. Upholstered pouf rests atop a channeled upholstered...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Custom made Ottomans with Walter Lee Culp, Hermes Style Fabric 2 Available
Located in Houston, TX
Custom made Ottomans with Walter Lee Culp, Hermes style fabric
Price is for 1
2 available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Sheepskin Small Stool, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small brass stool designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s. Polished and upholstered in goatskin.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$1,053 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Chocolate Brown Hand Tooled In Marrakech
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in chocolate brown camel leather.
Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Mo...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Hand Carved Oak Paw Feet Upholstered Lupa Ottoman by Martin & Brocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Lupa Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome, and features three hand-carved oak feet. It is a whimsical seating option to float next to a cock...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Contemporary, Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Small Benches, Shearling, Maple
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Sheepskin Benches, Small Benches or Ottomans, Beige Shearling, Maple
This pair of Danish modern style ottomans or benches exemplifies ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
Mod Pr. of Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of upholstered stools, in groovy oval repeat fabric. The stools feature a completely upholstered form with attached top pad cushion, and oriental reference legs. Hard to f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Carlo De Carli for Cinova '915' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, pair of '915' lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, cognac leather, Italy, design 1969
Beautiful armchair designed by Italian designer Carlo De Carli for man...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Handmade Velvet Burnt Orange Knot Ottoman 30X30 inch by Knots Studio
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Add a slice of style to your home with the help of our gorgeously knot floor Ottomans. These ottomans are beautiful and functional and are the perfect conversation piece.
Size: 75X7...
Category
2010s Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech
Pair Vintage Parson's Style Pillow Top Footstools
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your space with a perfect pop of vintage personality courtesy of this pair of bright yellow Parsons stools. With plush pillow-top seats and classic button tufting, they’re a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles and Ray Eames 671 Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and ray Eames 671 ottoman
1950s issue
Original rosewood shell and down filled leather cushion.
Category
1950s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rosewood
Senufo Ottoman, Unique Signed Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman, unique signed stool by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm.
Materials: Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy.
Made by hand and Signed by Arno Dec...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$3,408 / item
Hayworth Indoor/Outdoor Ottoman, in Rincon, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Say hello to the Hayworth Ottoman. Designed to coordinate with other pieces from our Hayworth Outdoor Collection, this petite indoor-outdoor ottoman doubles as a footrest or extra seating. Created to embrace the spirit of endless summer, it is shown here in our Rincon Finish
The Hayworth Ottoman has a removable cushion that rests upon on a sturdy Iroko foundation with slats for drainage. The cushion is made from outdoor dry-fast foam. All of our outdoor upholstered pieces come standard with an ivory outdoor woven textile (not pictured here). They are also available as COM (customer’s own materials). Please specify your preference upon ordering.
Dimensions: 22.5" W × 18" D × 17” H
Seat Height : 17" H
COM Yardage: 3 yards solid
All of our pieces are bench made in Los Angeles by local artisans. Current lead time: 12 - 16 weeks + transit time.
About this piece:
+ Fabric shown in images in COM. This piece comes standard with an ivory outdoor woven textile (which is not shown here). COM materials may be specified on any of our upholstery.
+ Fade & mildew resistant fabric is recommended for outdoor usage or in high humidity environments.
+ Please inquire about yardage requirements for patterned fabrics.
+ COM: LEAD TIME BEGINS WHEN FABRIC ARRIVES.
+ Covered or protected storage is advised. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures which may damage frame.
+ Available as shown in our Rincon finish, as well as our Carbon Canyon finish.
+ Wood will naturally grey, fade or patina over time; exposure to the elements will expedite this inherent trait.
+ Optional cover can be purchased upon request.
+ Coordinating lounge chair sold separately and not included in the listing price.
About August Abode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Foam
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$805 Sale Price
30% Off
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.