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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Color:  Blue
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Blue Melange Wool, Mid-Century Style Pouf
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Blue Melange Wool, Mid-Century Style Pouf

Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Blue Melange Wool, Mid-Century Style Pouf

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. ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

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...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Bulé Aquamarine Pouf by Lorenzo Palmeri #2
Bulé Aquamarine Pouf by Lorenzo Palmeri #2

Bulé Aquamarine Pouf by Lorenzo Palmeri #2

By My Home Furniture 1

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning, simple shape recalling a stylized mushroom, this gorgeous pouf will make a vivacious and original addition to both an eclectic and minimalist interior. The structure is f...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

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

Pair Of Italian Chiavari Brass Ottomans
Pair Of Italian Chiavari Brass Ottomans

Pair Of Italian Chiavari Brass Ottomans

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Itlalian Chiavari Brass Ottomans. Offered is a matching pair of mid-century Italian brass Chiavari ottomans, poufs or footstools with three legs, a shell design and cabriole ...

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Blue Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini

Located in Lisbon, PT

When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

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

Saba Geo Small Pouf in Seventy Blue Upholstery & Satin Brass 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

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

The elegance and simplicity of the circular table collection extends to a casual seat. A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Brass Legs Footstools
Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Brass Legs Footstools

Mid-Century Italian Blue Velvet Brass Legs Footstools

Located in IT

Mid-century Italian blue velvet brass legs footstools Quantity Available : 2 These ottomans have been reupholstered by hand with blue velvet and re-p...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Blue Wool, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Blue Wool, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA

Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Cobalt Blue Wool, Mid-Century Modern Style, USA

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

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...

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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Loxford Ottoman - Ready to Buy
Loxford Ottoman - Ready to Buy

Loxford Ottoman - Ready to Buy

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Lorfords Contemporary - Loxford Ottoman. The Loxford ottoman, is in excellent condition and available now. Covered in Detmar Hampton, this item was made for photography purposes and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

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

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....

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam

Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980
Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980

Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Offered as a matching pair, these handcrafted round upholstered stools combine Moroccan-inspired color, Art Deco geometry and the relaxed glamour of late 20th-century American interi...

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20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

TAPA modular pouf by Mac Stopa for Nowy Styl Group France Circa 2016
TAPA modular pouf by Mac Stopa for Nowy Styl Group France Circa 2016

TAPA modular pouf by Mac Stopa for Nowy Styl Group France Circa 2016

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Seating - Home Decor The Tapa four-tier modular pouf by Nowy Styl, designed by Mac Stopa, features a gradient of blue and turquoise hues and stacked organic shapes. Design:...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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...

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2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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 ...

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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with ric...

Category

1950s French Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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

Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Cobalt Blue Wool
Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Cobalt Blue Wool

Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Cobalt Blue Wool

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, IDF

Spheric Ottoman Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam Fabrics: Available in a wide range of fabrics by request Dimensions: D - 50 cm New NOOM fu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Vintage Moroccan Blue and Brown Cut Velvet Round Pouf Ottoman, Art Deco
Vintage Moroccan Blue and Brown Cut Velvet Round Pouf Ottoman, Art Deco

Vintage Moroccan Blue and Brown Cut Velvet Round Pouf Ottoman, Art Deco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan round pouf upholstered in striking blue and brown cut velvet, combining Moorish decorative influence with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency appeal. The rich patterned t...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Slide Design Chubby Low Pouf in Powder Blue by Marcel Wanders
Slide Design Chubby Low Pouf in Powder Blue by Marcel Wanders

Slide Design Chubby Low Pouf in Powder Blue by Marcel Wanders

By Slide, MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chubby Low belongs to Chubby family of products, created by the famous designer Marcel Wanders. It is a footrest with an original and linear design, which reminds the natural massive...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Vintage Starry like Pouf Stool Tabouret Beech Blue Velvet 1930s Austria
Art Deco Vintage Starry like Pouf Stool Tabouret Beech Blue Velvet 1930s Austria

Art Deco Vintage Starry like Pouf Stool Tabouret Beech Blue Velvet 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage starry like or flower like upholstered pouf or stool with ocean blue velvet fabric and blue cords, 1930s Austria. An amazing pouf or tabouret or stool with newly ha...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Customizable Tacchini Torus by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Customizable Tacchini Torus by Umberto Bellardi Ricci

Customizable Tacchini Torus by Umberto Bellardi Ricci

By Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

In the factory that produces his prototypes, Umberto Bellardi Ricci sees for the first time the elbows of the ventilation ducts, joined in groups of four and wrapped in crossed ropes...

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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia
Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia

Mario Bellini Stardust Illuminated Pouf for Meritalia

By Meritalia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning woven palstic pouf by Mario Bellini with built in LED lights. Made for Meritalia in 2000s. Original label still attached. Mesh pouf is filled with hundreds of air filled shi...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

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

Honey Pouf in Vip Avant Après Blue Upholstery by Fabio Calvi & Paolo Brambilla
Honey Pouf in Vip Avant Après Blue Upholstery by Fabio Calvi & Paolo Brambilla

Honey Pouf in Vip Avant Après Blue Upholstery by Fabio Calvi & Paolo Brambilla

By Saba Italia, Fabio Calvi and Paolo Brambilla

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Eclectic by nature, the Honey pouf appears to be a small hexagonal cell that adapts to the needs of the moment. Honey features a seamless modular design, and the various elements can...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Green and Orange Couture Geometric Wien Pouf

Green and Orange Couture Geometric Wien Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

Emerald and sea foam green meet with splashes of orange in this brilliant pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection. On a painted beechwood base, the pouf is topped with Trevira vel...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

21st Century Asian Blue Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
21st Century Asian Blue Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf

21st Century Asian Blue Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf

By iota

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Us...

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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

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

TRONO Ottoman with a heavy iron base with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini
TRONO Ottoman with a heavy iron base with Velvet Upholstery by Tacchini

TRONO Ottoman with a heavy iron base 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Medium Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
Zanotta Medium Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Zanotta Medium Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

By Zanotta, Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta Medium Sacco in Blue Vip Fabric by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro Anatomical easy-chair. Envelope containing highly resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. Outdoor cover in Vip (al...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Gufram Puffo Outdoor Pouf and Sculptural Seat by Ceretti Derossi Rosso, Blue
Gufram Puffo Outdoor Pouf and Sculptural Seat by Ceretti Derossi Rosso, Blue

Gufram Puffo Outdoor Pouf and Sculptural Seat by Ceretti Derossi Rosso, Blue

Originally designed in 1968 by Giorgio Ceretti, Pietro Derossi, and Riccardo Rosso, the Puffo is one of the earliest and most iconic examples of Italian Radical Design. First present...

Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Baleri Italia Tato Bean Pouf in Blue Indigo by Enrico Baleri
Baleri Italia Tato Bean Pouf in Blue Indigo by Enrico Baleri

Baleri Italia Tato Bean Pouf in Blue Indigo by Enrico Baleri

By Enrico Baleri, Baleri Italia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

English Floral Rolling Ottoman, Cotton Fabric, Late 20th Century
English Floral Rolling Ottoman, Cotton Fabric, Late 20th Century

English Floral Rolling Ottoman, Cotton Fabric, Late 20th Century

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

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

Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA

Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle, Mid-Century Modern Design, USA

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

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

Blue 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 may v...

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2010s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

De Sede Blue Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
De Sede Blue Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

De Sede Blue Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Great variation of shades of blue making a great accent piec...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Ceramic Stool Fétiche by Hervé Langlais Available in Different Colors
Ceramic Stool Fétiche by Hervé Langlais Available in Different Colors

Ceramic Stool Fétiche by Hervé Langlais Available in Different Colors

Located in Paris, FR

Fétiche ceramic stool designed by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes. Available in different colors. French designer Herve Langlais created a series of stools/pouf named after his Fetiche table lamp. Fetiche pouf...

Category

2010s French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Ceramic

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.

Questions About Ottomans and Poufs

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between an ottoman and a pouf comes down to construction. An ottoman usually has a sturdy inner frame made of wood or metal in addition to padding and upholstery. On the other hand, a pouf usually consists of a fabric or leather cover stuffed with fiber filling. As a result, poufs tend to be softer and more flexible. Shop a large selection of ottomans and poufs on 1stDibs.