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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in an aluminum frame that sits low to the ground. (BROWN JO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Aluminum

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:...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

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

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Tony Paul Black Leather Upholstered Wooden Cube Stool with Slide Tray
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century stools with wooden cube frames concealing slide out trays beneath black leather upholstered seats. (TONY PAUL)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in gray: DUF0577...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Wood, Upholstery

Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Window Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel window bench with a gilt iron frame and unattached burgundy and gold patterned seat cushion. (PALLADIO, ITALY)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Leather Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern design adjustable recliner chair with ottoman by Thomasville. the ottoman is 20x20x19.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Ottoman with Sleeper Bed
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century ottoman with sleeper bed. The ottoman measures: 44 wide x 44 deep x 16 inches high. The case measures: 52 w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Armchair with Ottoman Chair
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful and very rare Walnut Danish Reclining lounge chair with footrest / ottoman. Very comfortable chair, with tons of character. Ext...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

'Kilim 1' Pouf by Nani Marquina and Marcos Catalán for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Kilim 1' Pouf by Nani Marquina and Marcos Catalán for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-spun Afghan wool with a birch base and flame-retardant filling, this decorative accessor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wool, Birch

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Chrome

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Silk, Velvet

Northern European Mid Century Green Fabric Pouf or Footrest and Bench Legs 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European mid-century modern green fabric pouf or footrest and bench legs 1960s Bench or footrest of northern European origin, with rectangular sea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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Iron

Swedish Modern Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Swedish modern swiveling lounge chair and ottoman. Sleek design with leather upholstery and rosewood frames and bases. A qualit...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Wood

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

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

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Soriana Pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana; Cassina; Pouf; Ottoman; Red Fabric; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; Italian Design; Italy; Pair of red Soriana poufs des...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

De Sede British Racing Green Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
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...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a rectangular beige upholstered top with a faint floral pattern. (DIA DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Chrome

Leather Ottoman in Camel, Small, Talabartero Collection
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’—and the colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

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

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Teak and White Leather Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Madrid, ES
Two stained hardwood stools. Seat upholstered in white leather and tufted with leather-covered buttons at a later date.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with square tufted black leather tops supported by poli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome, Metal

2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by four posts topped with gilt ball finials and an x-...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Walnut, Upholstery, Leather, Wood

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table section with a single dark stained, geometrically inci...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Iron, Metal

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Faux Leather

Set of Fourteen Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cafe/Bar Stools of Differing Designs
Located in London, GB
Fourteen. A rare set of quirky as, Mid-Century Modern artisan café or bistro table stools of differing designs in the same theme. Pitch pine or a hard wood made in segments and then ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Designed by Coach, Inc. for Baker Natural Leather Curved Chair and Ottoman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and limited edition. A very sleek club chair and matching ottoman designed with a nod to the elegance of the Art Deco era. The tight curved back rests is flanked on either side ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paul Evans Cityscape Ottoman/Stool, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Paul Evans Cityscape chrome ottoman. USA, Circa 1970. A Paul Evans ottoman/stool in classic chromed steel veneer. The Cityscape line was designed and ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Jens Risom Danish Floating Stained Walnut and Floral Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century floating bench with a dark stained walnut frame with four tapered square legs connected by two stretchers to support a floating b...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Midcentury Italian Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table with Lower Shelf, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round coffee table in rattan, wicker and bamboo. This wonderful French Riviera style coffee table was produced in Italy during the 1960s. Fully handmade with perf...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Vintage MCM Wire Mesh Swivel Chairs and Ottomans After Woodard - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage pair of MCM lounge chairs and ottomans. Chic wire mesh on two high back swivel chairs with matching ottomans. Done in the manner o...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has been reupholstered in very high-end soft Italian calf skin leather. Please note: t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Attributed to Cassina Rare Cube Maralunga Leather Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare full cube style in natural hide leather and in original condition. Inherently stylish and intriguing! Elegant from every angle-his best design. Dripping with style mak...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Wood

Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Italian pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color teddy wool bouclé upholstery swivel ottoman, footstool, pouf on metal gliders. Mid-...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

1940s Georgian Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Bench / Ottoman in Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1940s mahogany bench in a new Tiger velvet. It has ball and claw feet. The bench is unmarked and in very good condition.
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Yellow Leather Saddle Ottoma
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century saddle ottomans with bright yellow leather upholstery. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Available in black upholstery: DUF0345)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather

Mid-Century Brass and Striped Maroon Upholstered X-Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century x-bench with a brass frame topped with a striped maroon upholstered seat.  
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color Wool Bouclé Upholstery Swivel Ottoman, Footstool, Pouf on black plastic gliders. Mid-Century Modern Design made in the late 20th Century in Italy. Fun pieces...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Poufs Black White Eyes Black Stool Cushions, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice set of 4 poufs or stools, circa 1970 Well preserved set of small poufs with a cool black and white eye prints, very unique in its making. All are in overall in good condition...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Upholstery

Pumpkin Ottoman in Alpaca
Located in London, GB
Handmade in England, UK. Curved ottoman or pouffe, upholstered in a soft off white alpaca wool velvet. Other fabrics /colour available on request.
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2010s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Alpaca, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Lattice Patterned Tan Upholstered X-Benches
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century x-benches with brass frames topped with lattice patterned light and dark tan upholstered seats. (PRICED AS PAIR)(Same benche...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Tan Velour X-Benches
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century x-benches with brass frames topped with tan velour upholstered seats. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Molded Plywood Curule Stools or Ottomans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 molded plywood and walnut curule stools or ottomans. Newly refinished frames with their original Brown vinyl Covers. Classic Roman Form reinvented in a Modern Fashion. Very ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Walnut, Plywood

Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Pink Floral Upholstered X-Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century bench with a pink tessellated floral pattern fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ottoman designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Round pouf from Sail Out Outdoor collection, in two sizes, consisting of segments that converge towa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century x Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century X stool, inspired by traditional Spanish ironwork, the base is fabricated from steel and finished in a light, champagne patina. The box cushion se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Brown Leather and Chrome Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a two section chocolate brown leather upholstered seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome, Metal

Mid Century Custom Upholstered Bench
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Custom Upholstered Bench. 1980's stye with a parsons shape but upholstered to the floor. Classic chenille upholstery in a neutr...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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Fabric

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Light Wooden Dowel Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular 'dowel' bench with a light wood frame and a seat made of dowel slats. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR GLENN OF CALIFORNIA)(Similar bench: DF0640)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Marrocan Choco Brown Leather Patchwork Pouf, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s.  
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Lounge Chair and Its Footstool
Located in Brussel, BE
Set of lounge chair and its foot stool.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

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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