Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Black Leather Top Storage Ottoman by EJ Victor
Located in North York, ON
Black leather top storage ottoman by EJ Victor. Beautiful wood grains and black leather make this unique storage ottoman the perfect fit for your space.
Price includes complimenta...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Barber Osgerby Tamburound Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Barber Osgerby Tamburound Armchair For Cassina
The English duo, Barber Osgerby, designs an armchair for Cassina that challenges the traditional formality of the dining chair and re...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$3,984 Sale Price
25% Off
Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Ottoman by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s black powder coated aluminum with white vinyl straps “Katan” ottoman by Brown Jordan.
Newly professionally restored.
Measurements: 26” wide 25.5” deep 14.75” high.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Vinyl Rolling Storage Ottoman
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century oversized storage ottoman in white vinyl on a wood plinth base with hidden casters. Lid opens to reveal ample hidden storage space. Retains original Thayer Coggin tag bel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
French Ebonized Ottoman in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French ebonized ottoman in the manner of Maison Jansen. This stunning French ottoman, bench or stool has a matte Ebonized finish, tapered legs with brass sabots. This French Mid-Cent...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Italian Walnut Red Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Italian walnut rectangular ottoman with muted red fabric upholstered seat and piping, standing on four tapered legs.
Wear & discoloration from age & use
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Wild Leather Ottoman, 1970s German Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Ottoman, crafted from genuine wild leather and supported by a sturdy metal frame. This practical piece of furniture is the perfect companion for your armcha...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cayenne Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair and Ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 / item
Headlands Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Headlands Ottoman features a sculptural solid wood frame and upholstered cushion. Available with the Headlands Lounge Chair.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,405 / item
Petite Paul Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Paul ottoman features a round solid lacquered brass base and an upholstered seat with piping. Each leg features a rounded leveler.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$1,835 / item
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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 through the various functions this item embraces: you can use it as an ottoman / footstool for your easy chair or as a stool to...
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 1970s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Italian pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color teddy wool bouclé upholstery ottoman, footstool, pouf on metal gliders.
Mid-Century ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Foam
Vintage MCM Beige Faux Leather Vinyl Octagonal Hassock Ottoman or Footstool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern beige faux leather or vinyl octagonal hassock, ottoman, or footstool. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base.
Very good original condi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Maker’s Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's ottoman has a solid walnut or oak frame, with a leather sling and loose cushion. Shown here in Oiled oak and dark green boiled wool.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is d...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$2,385 / item
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Looking for the perfect addition to your living room or study? Look no further than this beautifully...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
Rectangular Ottoman in Beige Chenille, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered rectangular ottoman in beige chenille, American 1970's. This handsome ottoman is in the style of a Karl Springer Souffle ottoman.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Creations Metaphor Silk Blend Fabric, Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
This refined and understated ottoman were designed by Paul McCobb- one of the most celebrated and influential figures in 20th century design- in America, circa 1950. The ottoman offe...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Paul ottoman features a solid lacquered brass base and an upholstered seat with piping. Each leg features a rounded leveler.
Inspired by the clean lines and brass detailing of...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$2,035 / item
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Stool with Faux Python Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This chic Mid-Century Modernist Lucite stool features an open cube-like form with castors with chrome covers, two thick Lucite support rods and a comfortable seat newly upholstered i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Ottomans with Tripod Legs C1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Italian Ottomans in the style of Gio Ponti. Three legged and recently recovered, 3 yrs ago, in black & white cotton velvet. M...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table with a dark stained, geometrically inci...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Milo Bean Ottoman, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 / item
Rodolfo Dordoni Sail Out Pouf For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Sail Out Pouf For Cassina
An ottoman with a sophisticated versatile design
Sail Out by Rodolfo Dordoni is the solution designed to offer comfortable extra seating i...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$1,217 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Mid Century Hollywood Regency Stools or Ottomans, USA, Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hollywood regency midcentury stools rendered in aluminum pipe bound with aluminum rope and vinyl seat, distressed original condition. Can be reupholstered or painted as desir...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Cubo Stackable Pouf Green by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Width: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Depth: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Contra Skeleton
32 DNS HR Sponge
1st Class Upholstery Fabric
Metal Leg
...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$440 / item
Cubo Stackable Pouf Metalic by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Width: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Depth: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Contra Skeleton
32 DNS HR Sponge
1st Class Upholstery Fabric
Metal Leg
...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$440 / item
Cubo Stackable Pouf Green by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Width: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Depth: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Contra Skeleton
32 DNS HR Sponge
1st Class Upholstery Fabric
Metal Leg
...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$420 / item
Cubo Stackable Pouf Black by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Width: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Depth: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Contra Skeleton
32 DNS HR Sponge
1st Class Upholstery Fabric
Metal Leg
...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$420 / item
Milo Bean Ottoman, Ocean/Chesterfield Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 / item
Mahogany French Campaign Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
French Campaign style mahogany lounge armchair and matching ottoman with button tufted black leather upholstery. The chair retains its original b...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a rust orange textured fabric upholstered seat next to a side table with a dark stained, geometrical...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Milo Bean Ottoman, Earth/Chesterfield Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 / item
Vintage Italian Ottoman or Bench Attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian walnut ottoman or bench attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This handsome organic modern/Brutalist ottoman, bench or stool has been newly upholstered in green velvet.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes
with a brand new Black faux Leather upholstery. 1960s, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Bean Ottoman, Evergreen/Creme Brulee Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 / item
Gufram Giant Polka Dot Cushion
Located in Dronten, NL
Impossible to find piece by Gufram, in splendid polka dot fabric.
They where only produced for a very short while in limited numbers, and are not reissued like most other Gufram clas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Polyester
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mahogany, Maple, Rare Station Wagon Ottoman, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Mahogany, Maple, Rare Station Wagon Storage Ottoman, 1950s
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John Stuart. Branded Jo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman, Footstool, Pouf on black plastic gliders.
Mid-Century Modern Design made in the late 20th Century in Italy.
Fun pieces...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1970's MCM Designer Ottoman
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's MCM Designer Ottoman. Very nice condition. Clean.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Metal, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ottoman designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Round pouf from Sail Out Outdoor collection, in two sizes, consisting of segments that converge toward...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,190 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Benches with Red Patterned Fabric Upholstery, Italy
By Dedar
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These benches feature a solid lacquered ebonized beech frame and a new red and white patterned fabric upholstery.
These benches are vintage therefore they might...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Ottoman Or Foot Stool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite waterfall stool.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
$999 Sale Price
46% Off
Cayenne Ottoman, Cranberry Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Milo Baughman Mustard Yellow Leather Rolling Saddle Ottomans
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with mustard yellow leather upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, Scandinavian modern, "Pulkka" lounge chair and ottoman set by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, features an aluminum frame with rolled leather upholstery and headrest. Fantastic mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Mogens Lassen Pair of Carved Wooden Stools
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural pair of Danish-designed stools, designed by 1960s designer Mogens Lassen. The stools have a beautiful sculptural and iconic line. Its very fluid and harmonious lines denote great woodwork. Its finely carved seat has a very cosy shape in fact it seems to be stitched to the human form, making the sitter very comfortable. Carved mahogany wood. Its four conical legs are in line with its seat. This unusual pair of stools has a truly eccentric and sculptural design. Through its shape, the stools are ideal for minimalist, conceptual designs and modern living rooms.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$3,342 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Linde Freya Tangelder Soft Corners Pouf For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Linde Freya Tangelder Soft Corners Poufs For Cassina
The first Cassina project by Dutch designer Linde Freya Tangelder focuses on functionality through the fresh, dynamic combinatio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$7,037 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
The Freeform Ottoman by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Freeform Ottoman by Stamford Modern – Where Elegance Meets Organic Beauty
Elevate your living space with the captivating allure of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$8,800 / item
Mid Century Velvet Upholstered Bench/Ottoman with Chrome Base, Salmon Velvet
By Hastings
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool mid century bench newly reupholstered in cotton velvet with a triangular shaped chrome base, beautiful salmon color. Made by The Hastings Hall Furniture Co. in Canada.
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Linde Freya Tangelder Set of Three Soft Corners Side Table & Pouffs For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Linde Freya Tangelder Set of Three Soft Corners Side Table & Pouffs For Cassina
The first Cassina project by Dutch designer Linde Freya Tangelder focuses on functionality through th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$13,152 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Leather Spectrum Mineral
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / seat height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Leather
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Charcoal Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and charcoal fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Milo Bean Ottoman, Bittersweet/Umber Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo Bean, you can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 / item
Gus Bakker Gb Lounge Pouf for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gus Bakker Gb Lounge Pouf for Karakter
Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery.
Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans – would act as an easygoing antidote to the previous generation’s stiffer tastes. Today, its functionality has been enhanced further with the addition of feet that raise it slightly from the floor for added comfort. Available as a one-seater chair, or with the addition of a pouf, the GB Lounge can be arranged in a variety of ways by connectors that transform it from a solo chair into a multiple seating system.
GB Lounge can be upholstered with textiles from Cassina.
"Today I look to a very sophisticated version but it keeps the freshness, direct height and easy-going idea of the original."
The power of good design is especially evident when the object exists outside its original context, transcending the specific circumstances in which it was conceived and having a universal relevance. Gijs Bakker designed his GB Lounge Chair...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$2,596 Sale Price / item
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Trio of Mid Century Italian Modern Poufs or Ottomans, Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage 1980's set of three poufs. All in very good original condition. Price includes set of 3.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
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