Ottomans and Poufs
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Rustic Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1960s French Louis XV Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
1960s Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hemp, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Plywood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Rosewood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1960s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Wood, Foam, Natural Fiber, Hemp, Upholstery, Goat Hair, Wool, ...
1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Foam, Wood
1960s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
1960s European Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Brutalist Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Pine
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton, Hemp, Foam, Hardwood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Pine
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp, Foam, Wood, Fabric
1960s American Chippendale Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Birch
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wenge, Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Kilim Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fabric, Wool, Hemp
1960s Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
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.