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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Triangular Shaped Ottoman Bench
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern turquoise triangular shaped ottoman bench. All original, USA, circa 1970's. Distressed aged turquoise vinyl with tufted design. Completed with sleek walnut...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Mid Century Trapeze Wood Stools, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Fine Italian Modernist mid century trapeze wood poufs stools or benches attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. In the mood of Gio Ponti, Achille and Pier Giacomo Cas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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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

Materials

Iron, Metal

Maitland Smith Vintage Giltwood, Rope, and Beige Leather Vanity Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage vanity bench with a patinated giltwood frame comprised of three dowel supports on either side connected with decoratively tied rope at the...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Rope, Wood

Palladio Italy Baroque Style Rope and Tassel Gilt Iron Vanity Stool
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque-style mid-century (circa 1950) Rope and Tassel vanity stool with a gilt iron frame and unattached purple pink and green plaid seat cushion. (Palladio, Italy).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

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

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Foam

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

Pair of Round Mid-Century Modern His & Her Poufs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of newly upholstered poufs with one a bit smaller than the other. They swivel too. Smaller of the two dimension are 21 W x 19 H. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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, Wood, Foam

Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall. The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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

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

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).      
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery

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

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, 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

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Leather Ottoman in Camel, Large, 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 coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

1960s Uno & Östen Kristiansson Stool for Luxus
Located in Madrid, ES
Stool in Rosewood and canvas with leather buttons designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in an excellent refinished condition. Sweden, 1960s. Uno y Östen Kristiansson broth...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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Metal

'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

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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 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

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

Materials

Leather, 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

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

Mid Century Velvet Upholstered Bench/Ottoman with Chrome Base, Salmon Velvet
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool mid century bench newly reupholstered in cotton velvet with a triangular shaped chrome base, beautiful salmon color. Made by The Hastings Hall Furniture Co. in Canada.
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Pair X-Frame Footstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style benches with criss-cross x-frames. Leather covered with exposed nail heads. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Fabric

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

Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style Benches or Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style benches with newly upholstered seats in grey. Wear consistent with age and use.
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20th Century North American Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates American Mid-Century Wooden Slat T-Bar Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on a beige powder coated metal frame with four legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Set of 2 Coffee Tables and 6 Rope Poufs in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1970
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 coffee tables rattan and rope and 6 rope poufs in the style of Audoux Minet 1970 Table dimension : H 50 x W 110 x D 110 Pouf dimensions : H 34 x W 41 x D 41.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan, Rope

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

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

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

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

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Gilt Iron Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury gilt iron ottomans. This beautiful pair of gilt ottomans, benches or stools with a knot design were taken down to the frame a...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Iron, Metal

Jens Risom Danish Gray Velvet Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in gray velvet with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Wood

Vintage Ottoman Styled After Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning pair of vintage ottomans styled after Marge Carson manufactured in the United States, circa 1980s. These pair of ottomans feature a g...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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

Austrian Midcentury Black and Multicolored Birds and Flower Velvet Beech Stool
Located in Vienna, AT
Offered is a charming Mid-Century Modern beechwood stool, ottoman or pouf that is newly upholstered in black and multicolored velvet with flowers and birds ornaments. It has slightly...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Beech

Walnut Caned Back and Burgundy Velour Upholstered Entry Bench
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century entry bench with a rectangular walnut frame with caned back and sides, with an upholstered seat cushion in a deep burgundy velour upholstery with matching piping...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Club Chair Ottoman, John Wisner Campaign Style
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair Ficks Reed rattan Campaign style lounge or club chairs plus one ottoman with interesting brass cap accents by John Wisner for the Far Horiz...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Purple Tufted Velour and Wood Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a purple button tufted velour seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modernist Upholstered Ottoman in Authentic Zebra Hide w/ Ebonized Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic modernist ottoman was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a solid and elegantly propo...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Zebra Hide

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

Pall Stool by K. J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pall stool by K. J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden, 1970s, often attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth. In very good original condition with minor signs of use and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Soufflé Ottoman
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Karl Springer Soufflé ottoman or pouf recently reupholstered in a gray 100% wool felt. The Kvadrat fabric is Divine Melange 3, 1...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Stainless Steel

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Beige Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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