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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Napoleon III
Napoleon III French Giltwood Twisted Rope Ottoman/Stool. Tan Mohair Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Napoleon III carved giltwood "Rope" stool or ottoman. Tan Mohair upholstery on wooden base carved into a knotted rope. Fournier style pouf with gold finish. Please see pics f...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking trio of French armchairs and an ottoman from the 1920s is the embodiment of timeless elegance. The chairs and ottoman are a testament to fine artistry, with intricately...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Napolean III Gilt Bamboo Stool
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this truly exquisite piece – the Napoleon III Gilt Bamboo Stool with a rich terracotta-colored suede seat, a testament to timeless design and d...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Suede, Wood

19th Century French Rope Pouf in a Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A French gilt wood Napoleon III pouf in carved wood in the shape of a tied rope. This ottoman is very decorative and is original state. It has a needlepoint top that can be used bu...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Wonderful French Giltwood Knotted Rope Round Ottoman Tabouret Silk Upholstery
By Napoléon III
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Napoleon III giltwood knotted rope round ottoman / tabouret / pouf silk stripe upholstery on casters.  
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1920s French Napoleon III Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Silk, Giltwood

Pair of French Ottomans, Upholstered, Padded and Buttoned, Napoleon III Style
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

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Damask

Pair of Walnut French Napoleon III Style Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut French Napoleon III style stools /ottomans. Upholstered in a linen-blend.
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1950s Napoleon III Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Linen, Walnut

Napoleon III Giltwood Rope Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with new muslin upholstery, conforming carved rope legs and stretchers ending on tassel feet, casters. Completely regilded with 23-karat gold leaf.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Other

French Napoleon III Style Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III armchair with ottoman offers timeless and luxurious style that will bring a touch of elegance to your home. These pieces have been hand-carved from f...
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1920s French Napoleon III Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Fruitwood

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Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Ottoman Seat Embossed Leather C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique French oak barley twist bench stool ottoman seat. Embossed Leather, finished with brass stud detailing. C.1900 Very good condition commensurate...
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Early 1900s French Jacobean Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Tufted Leather Round Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Tufted leather round ottoman with antiqued brown full-grain leather. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 16" H Color variation is common and accept...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Tufted Leather Round Ottoman
Tufted Leather Round Ottoman
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
French Ottoman Pouf Beech and Red Skai Louis XV Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, Louis XV style beech and red skai Good condition with minor marks of use French midcentury Shipping: 39/57/57 cm 13 kg.
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Beech

Pair of Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Bamboo Italian Pouf Stools Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of French Riviera poufs in curved bamboo and rattan. These fantastic and rare poufs were designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy during the 1960s. The craftsmanship...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

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

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Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.75 in
21st Century Mini Pouf in Printed Nabuk by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The Mini pouf features a light and versatile design. Small, soft and compact, it adds character to any setting. Available in different menswear fabrics of the collection: pied-de-pou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Lamby Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Lamby with solid wood structure, upholstered with foam and covered with removable polar fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

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Foil

Lamby Stool
Lamby Stool
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Green Moroccan Upholstered Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style jade green and gold Moroccan style stools. Pair of modern Contemporary round Moroccan Moorish style stool in lime green fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Art...
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20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

French Style Carved Oak Ottoman W/ Nailheads In Leopard Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale upholstered ottoman with rustic French styling. The leopard upholstery is vintage and in very good condition. The frame is a dark stained oak. It is attributed ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Oak

Custom Upholstered Pouf Ottomans in Gray or COM
Located in New York, NY
New production. Made to order. Designed and made in NYC, each ottoman is handcrafted with in NYC and has unique attributes. One day delivery available in NYC. 3 to 4 week lead tim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool Please note the delivery fee listed...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Mahogany

Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely mid-century round stool in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. This pouf is made in a gorgeous combination of curved bambo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Previously Available Items
Tufted Silk Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
The tufted seat covered in an arabesque patterned woven silk; with bullion fringe and skirt; on dark wood square tapering feet.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

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Silk, Wood

Tufted Silk Ottoman
Tufted Silk Ottoman
H 18 in W 37 in D 37 in
French Napoleon III Style Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III armchair with ottoman offers timeless and luxurious style that will bring a touch of elegance to your home. These pieces have been hand-carved from f...
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1920s French Napoleon III Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Fruitwood

Late 19th Century Set of Two Napoleon III Lacquered Wood Italian Poufs
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of italian pouf hand-crafted and lacquered in the late 19th century. The white and blue lacquer with gold finishing it's in good conditions, the pink fabric on the seat it's o...
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Fruitwood, Lacquer

Pair Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Stools
Located in Houston, TX
Fournier Napoleon III style giltwood rope stool newly upholstered in a luxurious creamy ecru alpaca.
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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Giltwood

Napoleon III Giltwood Bamboo Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III giltwood bamboo stool newly upholstered in a Yves Klein blue silk with orange welt detail.  
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Silk, Giltwood

Napoleon III Giltwood Bamboo Stool
Napoleon III Giltwood Bamboo Stool
H 15 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
​​Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Painted white wood frame, upholstered with "moiré" blue fabric.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Gilt wood frame, upholstered with beige rose satin silk fabric.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Giltwood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
An armchair and matching ottoman in the French Napoleon III style, referred to in French as a “duchesse brisée”. Both pieces have been stripped down to the muslin and are ready to be...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

French Napoléon III Carved Rope Stool Attributed to A.M.E Fournier, circa 1875
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Napoléon III carved blackened wood rope rare and large stool Rope stool in blackened wood, decorated with trimmings twisted feet in the shape of a pompon finished by caster...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Weiman Napoleon III Rope Armchairs and Matching Ottoman in Zebra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of Napoleon lll carved rope and tassel chairs and matching ottoman by Weiman The frames are in black lacquer with zebra upholstery - all hand carved and in great conditio...
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20th Century Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Napoleon III Giltwood Rope Stool
Located in New York, NY
The tufted round seat upholster in apple green velvet, raised on rope carved legs joined by an X-form stretcher centered by a knot, on casters.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Giltwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bamboo Footstool Original Embroidered Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period giltwood footstool features faux bamboo legs and its original embroidered cushion detailed with flowers and leaves. Its Classic look ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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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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