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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Louis XIII
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé. Perfect for tucking under a console table or nightstand, but also functions as a soft side table...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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

Materials

Leather

Velvet Ottoman
Located in Culver City, CA
Velvet Ottoman England circa 1890 Original upholstery, on Gilt barley twist legs with original castors. 20”w x 20”d x 18”h
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1890s English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Victorian English Style leather Ottoman with Brass Casters and Nailhead Trim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rectangular Victorian English Style leather Ottoman. Coffee table or cocktail table with turned walnut legs with brass casters and brass nailhead trim. Dimensions: H 17" x W 27" x D 27". Rectangular Victorian English style coffee table...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POPPY FLOWER PATTERN FABRiC OTTOMAN CHEST TRUNK J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Antique Victorian Poppy Flower Pattern Fabric Ottoman. A stunning and luxurious piece of furniture that embodies the opulence and ele...
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20th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Lovely Hardwood and Embroidered Floral Vintage Footstool Stool
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this lovely mahogany and embroidered floral vintage footstool stool. This footstool is the perfect size for sliding under a win...
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20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 16" W x 16" D.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Bleached French Os De Mouton Tabouret Stool, White Cotton Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily recognized by its highly shaped legs and stretchers, os de mouton is an elegant style of carving that was first seen during the reign of Louis XIII. Although typically used fo...
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Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage Please note the delivery fe...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholst...
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20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1960s Large Tuffed Ottoman Bed End Storage Chest Box Trunk Fringed
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely 1960s Tuffed Ottoman In A Soft Pink Velvet Fabric The 1960s tufted ottoman in soft pink velvet fabric is an exquisite piece of furni...
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20th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

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.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Victorian circa 1880 Liberty London Ianthe Upholstered Ottoman Footstool Trunk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Liberty London Ianthe fabric My favourite type of stool in my favourite liber...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Carpet Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Carpet Ottoman. Large rectangular shape with turned legs.
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20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Circa 1880-1900, Antique Victorian Ebonised Lion's Hairy Paw Feet Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, circa 1880-1900 Ebonised footstool with elaborate hand carved Lion’s hairy paw feet...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Flamed Hardwood Hall Bench Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather hall bench or ottoman wi...
Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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...
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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...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

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...
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19th Century Syrian Early Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

French Pair of Ottoman Poufs or Stools Louis XIII Style, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Pouffe or ottoman, Louis XIII style, oak and upholstery French Needs to be re-upholstered Good condition French mid-century Shipping: ...
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1950s French Louis XIII Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Paint

Small Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian circa 1880 hand carved walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery A very decorative and well made piece, the top has a period Victorian embroidery...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mahogany and French Floral Tapestry Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany and French floral tapestry bench ottoman stool. Turned mahogany legs. French tapestry upholstery with flower pattern. Good vintage condition Measures 32"W x 20"D x ...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Early English Tufted Gold Leather Chesterfield Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a pair of early English tufted gold leather Chesterfield ottomans on mahogany frames. Note the carved and turned feet!They are unmarked and in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Cabriolet Leg Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed Bordeaux leather footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholstered with high g...
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20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Large 19th Century Walnut Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
This large upholstered foot stool was made in England in the 19th century. It is beatifully carved all the way around and sits on the original ceramic castors. We have reupholstered this piece in Mark Alexander...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Os-de-mouton Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 17th century French Louis XIII walnut os-de-mouton (sheep's bone) ottoman newly upholstered in a wool Italian bouclé and square pointed nail-head trim. Perfect as an otto...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Ottoman
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English lift top ottoman made from mahogany. The frame is serpentine shaped and has wonderfully hand-carved shells on the knees following down to the cabriole legs. The ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Victorian mahogany small footstools with Lion’s hairy paw feet What a find, this are stunning, they were originally desig...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian Walnut Embroidered Footstool with Tapered Ottoman Sides Lovely Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut with ornately Embroidered top, footstool A good looking well made and decorative piece, the top has a very floral l...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Thomas Clarkson & Son Ltd circa 1940 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Foot Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Thomas Clarkson & Sons LTD circa 1940 hand carved claw & ball cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design. A very decorative and well made piece, the top has a period Victorian embroidery...
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1940s English Victorian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Small Victorian Wingabck Armchair Walnut Embroidered Footstool Maple & Co Style
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Maple & Co style Victorian Walnut with ornately Embroidered top, footstool A good looking well made and decorative piece, the ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk embroidered upholstery This is without question the most iconic, fine furniture, high Victorian stool design ever made. It just screams country house sophistication. The frame is oak, the upholstery is silk embroidered and very sophisticated indeed This is an ottoman stool as you can see so has internal storage, there are some light marks here and there from age and use, in truth I can only see one but its nothing you wouldn't expect from a used stool...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Exquisite Victorian circa 1860 Tan Brown Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian tan brown leather and mahogany ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Victorian Country House Ottoman. The...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mid-19th Century Mahogany, Needlepoint and Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
The rectangular hinged top retains it’s covered in charming 19th century needlework while the sides have been reupholstered, the top is hinged ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian upholstered pitch pine ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Victorian Country House Ottoman. The frame i...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

American Victorian Green Velvet Pouf Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian large oval shaped ottoman (pouffe) upholstered in green velvet with tufted center post and gold fringe on base
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XIII style stool or ottoman with turned leg and stretcher.
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19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Early 20th C. French Victorian Style Burl and Beaded Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of early 20th century French Victorian style burl walnut and beaded ottomans. The subject matter is a neo-classical urn with sprays of floral foliate. They do s...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Beads, Velvet, Burl

Fine circa 1880 Antique Victorian Anglo Indian Burmese Carved Footstool Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 Anglo Indian Burmese hand carved footstool ottoman An expertly crafted piece, this is pure art furniture and looks amazi...
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1880s Indian Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Four Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Stacked Ball Footstools / Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Four small hand-carved Italian footstools/ottomans/stools featuring stacked ball and baluster decoration. Need to be re-upholstered. Priced and sold individually.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIII Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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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