1940s Ottomans and Poufs

Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s An ottoman featuring subtle curved lines. The seat is upholstered in canvas webbing. Functionality comes into play throug...

Pair of lounge chairs with ottomans, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s/1940s A magnificent pair of strong and angular armchairs in walnut wood and upholstered in a cream silk fabric in a...

Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, fabric, metal, United States, 1946/48 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. Th...

Ottoman or pouf, velvet, beech, Europe, 1940s Elegant in line and practical to use, this ottoman is exemplary for Art Deco design. A bulky and voluminous seat upholstered in a fine ...

Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high point for Danish furniture makers. This set shows why. This particular chair silhouette has been popular since the 1930s, from around the time Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, the “Tired Man”, for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. The curved and organic lines of the design create an elegant silhouette for both the chair and ottoman. The design of this chair is characterized by organic, curved shapes that create a cosy and welcoming sensation. Since the enveloping back forms the arms as well but doesn’t reach all the way to the beginning of the seat, the design is very open and appears light. The gentle lines are highlighted by the soft wool blend upholstery that uniquely covers the entire bodies of the chair and footstool, including the legs as well. As a representation of early modernist seating...

Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s/1940s A magnificent pair of strong and angular armchairs in walnut wood and upholstered in a crea...

Frits Henningsen, wingback chair and ottoman, leather, wood, Denmark, 1940s. Refined and timeless, the classical wingback chair by Frits Henningsen embodies elegance and comfort. Cr...

An adjustable, chrome steel and white vinyl lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Troy Sunshade Company, Troy,...

A charming little rectangular stool by Jacques Quinet.

French Mid-Century modern Neo-classic campaign style steel & brass trimmed ottoman with cross leg design and black leather seat. (Related item: GRS054).

An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim and a rich embossed silk fabric resting on squared mahogany feet.

Walnut, upholstery. Sleek and modern upholstered bench.

A round leather ottoman / stool retaining the original red leather upholstery and leather handle.