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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Color:  Blue
French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman
French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman

French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a French Louis XVI style upholstered bench in a blue velvet. It is unmarked. The frame is intentionally distressed. This piece is not very old.

Category

Early 2000s American Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Emerald and Sea Foam Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf

Emerald and Sea Foam Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Create a lush and relaxed vibe with this pouf in two different shades of green. Imbibing any space with a natural appeal, the pouf is upholstered in velvet 100% trevira and wrapped i...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Emerald Couture Geometric Tie Pouf

Emerald Couture Geometric Tie Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Nearly monochromatic, this pouf in emerald, sea foam and grass green is accented with unabashedly pink stripes, inspired by neckties. On a beechwood base, the pouf is topped with velvet and accented with viscose fringe, its signature look. Pair the pouf with other pieces from the Couture Geometric...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Blue Leather
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Blue Leather

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Blue Leather

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy....

Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Striped Blue Upholstery
Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Striped Blue Upholstery

Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Striped Blue Upholstery

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A classic Ralph Lauren Home 'Florence' storage ottoman upholstered in an indigo blue and white striped textile, tailored with generous proportions and crisp patterned upholstery. The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle
Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle

Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dark teal colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal
Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal

Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, chromed metal, Italy, 1970s A striking and generously proportioned living room set from the 1970s, this set embodies the sleek elegance characteristic of the era. Desi...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Treasure Sapphire Blue Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Treasure Sapphire Blue Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli

Treasure Sapphire Blue Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Glide Striped Ottoman Round Custom Hidden Castors
Glide Striped Ottoman Round Custom Hidden Castors

Glide Striped Ottoman Round Custom Hidden Castors

Located in Ridgewood, NY

The smart and simple Glide Ottoman can be used as a seat at a table, a place to kick your feet up, or both. Boasting hidden casters, the delicate curves of its sides subtly remove th...

Category

2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Chinese Prussian Blue Lacquered Ming Stool
Chinese Prussian Blue Lacquered Ming Stool

Chinese Prussian Blue Lacquered Ming Stool

Located in Houston, TX

1940s Prussian Blue hardwood Ming style drum stool.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Style Round Moroccan Stools, Blue & Brown Upholstery, 1990s
Art Deco Style Round Moroccan Stools, Blue & Brown Upholstery, 1990s

Art Deco Style Round Moroccan Stools, Blue & Brown Upholstery, 1990s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered f...

Category

20th Century American Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Decò Couture Geometric Purple and Green Ottoman

Decò Couture Geometric Purple and Green Ottoman

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Dainty Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Dainty Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Dainty Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Sophisticated, two-colored pouf with soft shapes and a clean idiom. The Dainty pouf can be used in any room of your home as extra seating or as a leg rest....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam

Pair of Fortuny-Style Patterned Pillows with Solid Silk Backs
Pair of Fortuny-Style Patterned Pillows with Solid Silk Backs

Pair of Fortuny-Style Patterned Pillows with Solid Silk Backs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of decorative pillows featuring a richly detailed Fortuny-inspired pattern rendered in luminous shades of turquoise, aqua, and soft ivory. The scrolling, symmetrical ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

By Houtique

Located in Geneve, CH

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf S Art Deco style pouf...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Wool
Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Wool

Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Wool

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Cobalt" blue wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptura...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool
Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool

Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Sky Melange" light blue wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Bean Couture Geometric Bench
Bean Couture Geometric Bench

Bean Couture Geometric Bench

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

This thoroughly modern bench has a funky style reminiscent of the 1960s. Made from a beach wood structure, its seat is covered in pure velvet, while a festive, multi-colored, viscose...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Mint Couture Geometric Wien Pouf

Mint Couture Geometric Wien Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

The perfect pouf in a high-design lounge area, this piece features 100% Trevira velvet upholstery and viscose fringe cut to different lengths in a geometric pattern. Additional colors, sizes and shapes available in the Couture Geometric...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

By Houtique

Located in Geneve, CH

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf S Art Deco style pouf...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Bague Blue Velvet Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi
Bague Blue Velvet Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi

Bague Blue Velvet Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

The Pouf Bague derives its name from its unique shape, which mimics the structure of a ring (or "bague" in French) that typically holds a precious stone. Instead of a gemstone, this ...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Mint Velvet by Montage
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Mint Velvet by Montage

Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Mint Velvet by Montage

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

The perfect addition to any space! Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple mint velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton. This ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

By Houtique

Located in Geneve, CH

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf L Art-deco style p...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Senzafine Pouf in Polyurethane Blue by Gaetano Pesce
Senzafine Pouf in Polyurethane Blue by Gaetano Pesce

Senzafine Pouf in Polyurethane Blue by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity. Senzafine - Italian for “e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

Furoshiki Medium Pouf in Blue Upholstery by E-GGS for Miniforms
Furoshiki Medium Pouf in Blue Upholstery by E-GGS for Miniforms

Furoshiki Medium Pouf in Blue Upholstery by E-GGS for Miniforms

By Miniforms, E-GGS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Furoshiki is an interplay of patterns and colours. The fabric upholstery covers the padded seat with precise geometries and an unequivocally oriental delicacy. The seams become sarto...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Trono Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini
Trono Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini

Trono Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini

By Tacchini

Located in Carson, CA

Trono Designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Trono is an original stool that stimulates interaction between architecture and design while exploring the fascinating dialogue between shape...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Modern OAM Tufted Velvet & Chrome Ottoman
Modern OAM Tufted Velvet & Chrome Ottoman

Modern OAM Tufted Velvet & Chrome Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modern ottoman with blue velvet design and a chrome base, made in a tufted design providing supreme comfort. The design is inspired by the opulence of 1970s Italian and American in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman, Custom
Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman, Custom

Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman, Custom

Located in Dallas, TX

Custom blue tufted velvet round ottoman. This ottoman can be made to any size with COM. Four yards minimum for 32" diameter x 17" tall size Pricing ...

Category

2010s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Teal Velvet by Montage
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Teal Velvet by Montage

Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Teal Velvet by Montage

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

The perfect addition to any space! Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple Teal Velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton. These work in a multitude of spa...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pair Duo Stools Peche Style Pagoda Blue Velvet Maple, Austria, 1920s
Art Deco Pair Duo Stools Peche Style Pagoda Blue Velvet Maple, Austria, 1920s

Art Deco Pair Duo Stools Peche Style Pagoda Blue Velvet Maple, Austria, 1920s

By Dagobert Peche

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pair of stools, poufs or tabourets Dagobert Peche style from maple and blue velvet created and manufactured 1920s Austria. Wonderful pair of stools in angular form p...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Geo Small Pouf in Seventy Blue Upholstery & Satin Brass Legs by Paolo Grasselli
Geo Small Pouf in Seventy Blue Upholstery & Satin Brass Legs by Paolo Grasselli

Geo Small Pouf in Seventy Blue Upholstery & Satin Brass Legs by Paolo Grasselli

By Paolo Grasselli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Geo pouf is an accessory that can be placed in any home and contract environment. It is a versatile element that can connect with diverse styles with a simple change of upholstery an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Round Moroccan Pouf in Blue Velvet, 18" Diameter
Art Deco Round Moroccan Pouf in Blue Velvet, 18" Diameter

Art Deco Round Moroccan Pouf in Blue Velvet, 18" Diameter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage round Moroccan pouf in blue and brown cut velvet upholstery in Art Deco style. Moroccan little pouf hassock, upholstered footstool or modern circular ottoman, vanity seat. Th...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Indigo Velvet by Montage
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Indigo Velvet by Montage

Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Indigo Velvet by Montage

By Montage

Located in Wilton, CT

The perfect addition to any space! Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple Indigo velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton. T...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Amphibious Outdoor & Indoor Pouf in Light Blue Paint by Jacob Egeberg
Amphibious Outdoor & Indoor Pouf in Light Blue Paint by Jacob Egeberg

Amphibious Outdoor & Indoor Pouf in Light Blue Paint by Jacob Egeberg

Located in Geneve, CH

Amphibious Outdoor & Indoor Pouf in Light Blue Paint by Jacob Egeberg Dimensions: D 60 x W 110 x H 50 cm. Materials: Styrofoam & soft PU foam, hard & elastic pigmented polyurethane c...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Art Deco Style Moroccan Pouf Stools, Blue Fabric, Hand-Crafted, USA
Art Deco Style Moroccan Pouf Stools, Blue Fabric, Hand-Crafted, USA

Art Deco Style Moroccan Pouf Stools, Blue Fabric, Hand-Crafted, USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered footstool or modern circular...

Category

20th Century American Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Marked by original design and vibrant colors, the tall and slender beech wood frame of this pouf supports the seat cushion, filled with synthetic padding and upholstered in a delicat...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid-Century Brass and Teal Cotton Upholstered X-Bench
Mid-Century Brass and Teal Cotton Upholstered X-Bench

Mid-Century Brass and Teal Cotton Upholstered X-Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century x-bench with a brass frame topped with a teal cotton upholstered seat.  

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC
Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC

Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC

By Schönbuch

Located in New York, NY

in steel, powder-coated black, fine structure .198, upholstered foam seat, coat stand holds up to 20 kg when evenly distributed TILDA is a versatile and intriguing interior access...

Category

2010s German Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman
Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman

Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Royal blue three level stepped ottoman in a lovely fabric. It is on vintage castors. Recently re-upholstered.

Category

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Olivia Velvet Pouf by Filippo Dini

Olivia Velvet Pouf by Filippo Dini

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

This luxurious pouf is covered in ocean-blue velvet for a slightly decadent look and a highly tactile surface. Topped off by a central satin horn inlay, it sits upon a burnished bras...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Flavor Custom Designs Modern Blue Tufted Ottomans
Pair of Flavor Custom Designs Modern Blue Tufted Ottomans

Pair of Flavor Custom Designs Modern Blue Tufted Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Flavor Custom originals modern blue tufted ottomans has a round wooden white platform base with blue velvet upholstery. Ottomans would look amazing in a walk-in-closet. Ottom...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Bagni Misteriosi Sitting Ball Yellow and Blue, Pet Therapy by Atelier Biagetti
Bagni Misteriosi Sitting Ball Yellow and Blue, Pet Therapy by Atelier Biagetti

Bagni Misteriosi Sitting Ball Yellow and Blue, Pet Therapy by Atelier Biagetti

Located in Milan, IT

This wellness sitting ball take its name from the sphere at “Bagni Misteriosi Fountain” by Giorgio De Chirico at Palazzo della Triennale. This multi-coloured ball is meant to sit on ...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather

Custom sheepskin Sculptural by Carine Boxy -- "Avatar" blue cushion
Custom sheepskin Sculptural by Carine Boxy -- "Avatar" blue cushion

Custom sheepskin Sculptural by Carine Boxy -- "Avatar" blue cushion

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This unique sheepskin pouf by Belgian artist Carine Boxy, is named "Avatar Blue" and embodies her signature approach to craftsmanship and natural materials. Handcrafted from naturall...

Category

2010s Belgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Feathers

Velvet Blue Teal Upholstered Stool
Velvet Blue Teal Upholstered Stool

Velvet Blue Teal Upholstered Stool

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

This small round stool is covered in a blue teal velvet with solid poplar wood legs lacquered in gray. This sturdy base with a comfortable foam cushion seat ...

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

1970s Gaetano Pesce Big Mama C&b Italy Big Ball
1970s Gaetano Pesce Big Mama C&b Italy Big Ball

1970s Gaetano Pesce Big Mama C&b Italy Big Ball

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Biella, IT

Gaetano Pesce big Mama series UP6 production C&B Italy Original the big ball only, first edit year '69 in stretch Jersey fabric Diameter 24inches, is in go...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Teal Emma Shipley Velvet Soft Pink Velvet Mushroom Ottoman
Teal Emma Shipley Velvet Soft Pink Velvet Mushroom Ottoman

Teal Emma Shipley Velvet Soft Pink Velvet Mushroom Ottoman

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $1,250 each COM Price: $800 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Plato Pouf No 2 by Yasemin Toygar
Plato Pouf No 2 by Yasemin Toygar

Plato Pouf No 2 by Yasemin Toygar

Located in Geneve, CH

Plato pouf no 2 by Yasemin Toygar Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm Materials: satin brass, marble and onyx, blue velvet fabric Plato Collection ...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Marble, Onyx, 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.