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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Georgian
Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman Eucalyptus Leather Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in high standard Italian beige leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench. This wrought iron bench has a gray steel finish to the surface of the metal. The newly upholstery bench is done...
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1990s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Classic Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless design and comfort! Wrapped in a rich, caramel-hued top-grain leather, this ottoman exudes an air of classic sophistication. Accentuated with oversized antique b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s Pair of square georgian style leather and wood ottomans. Each piece has nail-head ...
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Early 2000s American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Ottoman / Stool Att. Theodore Alexander
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a a lovely Georgian style carved mahogany ottoman attributed to Theodore Alexander. The vintage upholstery is in very good condition. It is unmarked.
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs. Our pair of Italian draped poufs or ottomans are paint decorated lovely shades of Tuscan colors as they hail from ...
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1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Natural Cow Hide Cube Ottoman / Pouf
Located in Germantown, MD
Cowhide cube ottoman with leather stitched detail around the edges for additional strength. This cowhide ottoman is unique and natural product. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Textile

Classical Carved Mahogany Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
A Classical carved mahogany footstool, or ottoman, the top newly upholstered in leopard print velvet fabric over scrolled supports joined by a vase and ring-turned stretcher, Boston, circa 1820. Beautifully made and very solid, this stool may serve as additional occasional seating...
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1820s American Neoclassical Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Giltwood Upholstered Taborets / Benches / Stools
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian neoclassic (Late 18th century) giltwood taborets / foot stools with circular brown upholstered padded seats, encircled by a carved frieze in an interlocking pattern, ...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely carved giltwood ottomans. Have been newly upholstered in cheetah-leopard print. Great scale and size.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Ralph Lauren Antique Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren antique style lounge chair and ottoman. The frame of the chair and ottoman is giltwood. Chair and ottoman is newly upholstered. Meas...
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1980s Neoclassical Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Art Deco Flox Pouf Ottoman Faux Fur Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flox Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in blue faux fur and blue velvet jacquard, Flox...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Directoire Style Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style leather bench with a button tufted antique brown leather on an oak base with a warm finish and turned and tapered legs. Dimension: 51" W x 16" D x 18" H....
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Canvas and Leather Strap Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A canvas and leather strap ottoman with nailhead trim accents. The classic cube design makes it a perfect transitional piece of furniture to use ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Style Carved Fruitwood Bench / Ottoman in Ostrich Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This handsome bench is upholstered in ostrich leather. It is English with Georgian styling. Note the detailed carved with the ball and claw feet! The draping nailheads add a nice tou...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Wooden Base Neoclassic, 6088
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff with wooden base and upper part upholstered. The base and the pouff itself have a round shape. The capitonnè upholstery complete the classic look. Finishing is cod. 18 turtledove (40% gloss). The upholstery is in velvet cod. 9124 cat. D brown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Georgian style leather benches with distressed patterned leather upholstery, web construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and ...
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20th Century Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

21st Century Red Satin and Dark Walnut Piano Stool by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Use your freetime wisely and confortably: try to seat on soft, delicate upholstery featured in elegant poufs from Modenese Interiors, high-end furniture producer from Padova, Italy. ...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

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Gold Leaf

Elegant White Piano Stool with Gold Leaf Decorations by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your unique customized piano while playing it sitting on one of our most beloved poufs. Its four empire legs end with a firm and robust lion's paw and all its wooden surfaces a...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Wooden Base Neoclassic, 6087
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Oval pouff with wooden base and upper part upholstered. The base and the pouff itself have a round shape. The capitonnè upholstery complete the classic look. Finishing is cod. 18 turtledove (40% gloss). The upholstery is in velvet cod. 9124 cat. D brown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Wooden Base Neoclassic, 6091
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff with wooden base and upper part upholstered. The base and the pouff itself have a round shape. The capitonnè upholstery complete the classic look. Other finishings, fabrics a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Rare Antique Georgian circa 1800 Footstool with Angel Cherub Upholstery Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Georgian circa 1800 scroll footstool with Cherub upholstery What a find! This has to be the most sculptural and ornate little footstool I have ever seen, the lines are amazing from every angle. The upholstery depicts Cherubs floating around clouds We have cleaned waxed and polished it, a new hessian base cover has been fitted with antique...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Custom Ottoman and Wood Table Shown in Suede and Oak with Faux Shagrin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wolcott ottoman and table is made in custom sizes and wood finishes - can be made with or without the table being upholstered - the ottoman itself is all hand sprung and stitched...
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2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Shagreen, Suede

Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very small Georgian footstool with original upholstery A good looking period original stool, very small by modern standards, its tot...
Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Custom Upholstered Channeled Ottoman on Maple Wood Base with Hand Stitching
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Astor ottoman is completely handcrafted with vertical channeling throughout the sides - interior upholstery is all handstitched with springs and synthetic hair - hand carved mapl...
Category

2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Suede, Maple

Upholstered Ottoman to Match Club Chair Shown in White Faux Skin and Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow ottoman created to match the club chair of same name is shown in matching off white faux skin on wood stained legs. Hand carved and upholstered with feather and down seat ...
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2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Animal Skin, Mahogany

Neoclassic Style Walnut Stool with Brown Velvet Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French-inspired neoclassic style walnut stool with brown velvet top.
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Round Pouf on Steel Metal Base with Faux Animal Skin and Self Welt at the Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lido Pouf is the fun younger sister to the Colle pouf shown in faux animal skin with a steel metal base - it can be used as an ottoman or pull up table...
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2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian Neoclassical style painted and gilt bench. This Italian 1920s Directoire style bench was taken down to the frame and professionally upholstered with cream striated c...
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1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Benches. Baltimore, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American flame mahogany floral needlepoint brass tacked hall benches resting on the original turned bulbous decorative carved feet with...
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1820s American American Classical Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of Drexel Heritage Ottomans or Stools
Located in Redding, CT
Classic pair of Drexel Heritage Ottomans or Foot Stools. Perfect for under a console or at the end of a bed. Signed and in very good condition....
Category

1980s North American American Classical Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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