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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
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
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
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
Midcentury Italian Modern Triangular Black Upholstered Footstool
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern triangular footstool, upholstered in plush black velour, standing on 3 legs with brass casters. (manner of GIO PONTI)(Available in orange: REG4086 as a PAIR)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
De Sede Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This De Sede pouf is made of buffalo leather and was produced in Switzerland in the 1970s. Its sturd...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ward Bennett Tufted Ottoman or Stool
By Ward Bennett
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
"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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Canvas
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Model 5701 Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular design by Ed Wormley from his Janus collection for Dunbar, the model 5701 lounge chair and ottoman is a generous chair with a relaxing, deep seat and sumptuous cushi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
'Djinn' easy chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965. Made of a tubular steel frame with rubber singles, foam and woolen fabric. The set is after fully renovation with the original specifications with use of the highest quality foam and rubber. It is again upholstered in a luxurious woolen "plush" fabric from Belgium. The chair stands on stainless steel slides to protect the chair and fabric. In excellent condition.
Both are original pieces from the 1960s. This set is the same as the red chairs used in the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick. Those pieces are a part of Center de Pompidou and the New York's MoMA collection.
This epic set of modernism from the Mid-20th Century is as beautiful as it is comfortable and will surely become a delightful piece of furniture in your home.
Condition:
This “Djinn” set is in perfect condition, after fully renovation process, has new stripes, foam and was reupholstered in luxurious woolen fabric from Belgium.
Chair dimensions:
Width 70 cm / 27.56 in.
Depth 76.2 cm / 30 in.
Height
Seat Height 67 cm / 26.37 in.
39.37 cm / 15.5 in.
Ottoman dimensions:
Width 72 cm / 28.34 in.
Depth 58 / 22.83 in.
Height 40 cm / 15.74 in.
About the Designer:
Olivier Mourgue (French, born 1939) is a French artist and industrial designer. Best known for his design of the Djinn line of furniture, Mourgue's aesthetic is characterized by brightly colored jersey fabric stretched over structural steel frames that are filled with polyether foam, creating a unified, futuristic, alien-like modular form. Born in Paris, France in 1939, he began his career with an innovative design for a chaise lounge in 1964, after which he expanded his original furniture line to include loveseats, stools, and anthropomorphic chairs. Despite also producing paintings and drawings, his career was ultimately dedicated to industrial design, and provided a quintessential aesthetic of 1960s Modernist furniture...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Black Leather and Wood Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ottomans with curved black leather cushions supported by a circular wooden base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Patchwork Saddle Leather Pouf, Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous new production brown leather pouf from Morocco. Square patchwork design in a thick saddle cowhide. Larger size making it perfect as a foot rest and comfortable seat as well....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Ottoman, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo ottoman, Italy 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Maple
Kagan for Directional Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Pair
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional midcentury lounge chairs with ottoman - pair
Each chair measures: 35.25 wide x 35.25 deep x 28....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century, Wooden Stool, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wooden stool was most likely made of spruce and beech wood and leather in the early 20th century. It was be probably used in a tannery. It is in good vintage condition with sign...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Flex" Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful, sculptural Scandinavian modern lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970's. Featuring sling arms and a sling seat, upholste...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Italian Walnut Red Upholstered Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian walnut rectangular ottoman with muted red fabric upholstered seat and piping, standing on four tapered legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
“Miel” Model, Mushroom, Available for Custom Orders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W23 D23 H16
Handcrafted in house our new Miel Mushroom features a heavy solid honey colored wood base. Item is custom made to your specifications, fabric and dimensions can all be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Oak Long Needle Point Bench, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely hand stitched needlepoint stool features elegant light pink, dark pink, and yellow flowers with a light blue background. The ottoman rests on 6 ornate dark stained oak le...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Thread, Oak
Mid-19th Century Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A Mid-19th century sarcophagus box ottoman in an attractive rich worn velvet with the original inner lining. Raised on carved mahogany bun feet with th...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Triangular Orange Upholstered Footstools
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian Modern triangular footstools, upholstered in plush orange velour, standing on 3 legs with brass casters. (manner of Gio Ponti) (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Silk, Fabric
De Sede Midcentury Swiss Metal & Black Leather Upholstered Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swiss (1970s) metal ottoman with an incurved, contoured seat upholstered in black leather, supported by a star shaped, stationary base with small adjustable circular feet....
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede Grande Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede grande pouf in bufalo leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
This robust De Sede grande pouf ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid wooden frame and thick hand...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Beech
19th Century Matched Pair of Moorish Syrian Hand-Crafted Chairs
Located in London, GB
19th Century matched pair of Moorish Syrian Hand-Crafted chairs
An extremely well hand-crafted matched pair of late 19th century Syrian Moorish chairs. Recently re-padded seats wi...
Category
19th Century Syrian Early Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Set of 2 French Mid-Century Organic Modern armchairs / Lounge Chairs and 1 Ottoman / Bench / Stool in a legendary Futurist form. All the pieces are covered in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
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.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
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 modu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Pair of Walnut and Fabric Pillow Top Ottomans by Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s pair of dark walnut and white pillow top fabric ottomans or benches by Michael Taylor.
Newly recovered with a white nubby fabric (see detail photos)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Rare Roche Bobois “Mah Jong” Style Floor Pillowtop Ottoman Stools, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare mid century and stylish original upholstered ottomans are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.. Their beautiful and square shape ottomans feature a comfortable design. The pieces are so stunning and versatile. This beautiful pair of colorful and vibrant Roche Bobois Mah Jong style elements by Hans Hopfer are from the earlier years of the design in the 1970s.They are ideal as a pair of large floor cushions...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, 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 ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, Desede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Pix 137 3 Seat Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Modular
Located in Basel, BS
Three seater ottoman. Upholstery available in fabric, leather, faux leather or customer's Material. A version suitable specifically for outdoor is also available, featuring a special...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
American Victorian Oak and Pink and Green Patterned Fabric Upholstered Circular
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian circular borne / conversation seat with an oak frame, upholstered in a pink and green bow patterned damask fabric with a channeled center post and pleated seat skirt fabric skirt, resting on oak bun feet.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of Wood and Rattan Stools, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of unusual stools are made wood and rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
De Sede British Racing Green Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in British racing green. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating com...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Heavy Thick Solid Chestnut Legs Rope Seats Benches Stools Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy thick solid chestnut legs rope seats benches stools mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chestnut, Upholstery, Twine
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.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Victorian Wicker Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Victorian style wicker armchair and ottoman, unbranded. Gray painted woven wicker reed and wood under frame. Chair features wicker wrapped frame, herringbone weave design, curved a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Paint
Leather Ottoman in Solid Cobalt, Large, Talabartero Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’, and the coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Leather Ottoman in Camel, Large, Talabartero Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’, and the coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Upholstered Saddle Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century saddle ottoman with textured black upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Pair available in yellow: DUF0344)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Guido Faleschini for Hermès Ottomans, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Stylish modern Italian design poufs designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, Hermès tan leather handles, green suedine upholstery. These pieces were displayed and available for custom order at select Hermès retail...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically incised drawer above a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Karl Springer Style Waterfall Scroll Bench with Bouclè Upholstery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic mid-century modern waterfall scroll bench made in the manner and style of Karl Springer. The bench has a modern redux with a stylish and soft boucl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, 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
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Ottoman
Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM / H 42 CM
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
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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