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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 legendary 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.

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
Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
Located in New York, NY
Three ottomans selling either as a lot, or individually, priced individually. These will need to be reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, uphol...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Ivory Skai and Golden Metal Poufs by Pierluigi Colli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These poufs feature a golden metal frame and their original ivory skai upholstery by colli. These are vintage pieces therefore they might show slight traces of ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970s Barcelona chair and ottoman chromed steel frames with leather strapping, without cushions. Manufactured by Palazzetti, Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Adrian Pearsall Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Adrian Pearsall ottoman. Was beautifully refinished and comes with a cushion. If being used as small benches you may need to firm up ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs Note: Polished steel bases on castors - showing reflection of floor on bases.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

French Maison Jansen Style Ebonized Ottomans, Set of 3
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen style ebonized ottomans-set of 3. These stunning French ottomans, benches or stools have a matte ebonized finish, tapered legs with brass sabots. These French Mi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Wood

Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original midcentury pouf by Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1950 in mahogany wood.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mahogany

Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Large — Talabartero Collection
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’-and the colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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

Pair of Chesterfield Style Leather Chairs W/ Ottomans Brown to Tan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of circa 1960's Chesterfield style brown to tan leather chairs with a pair of matching ottomans foot rests stools. Ottoman dimensions: 18 x 24 x 14.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chenille, Foam, Wood

Brushed Brass “Mushroom” Pouf in Blush Velvet by Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
The most versatile piece in any living space; "poufs" are elegant additions and very much objects of sculpture in their own right. The Montage Workroom was quite inspired by vintage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Orange Cotton Upholstery Ottoman on Casters & Cushions - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of unique shaped ottoman in orange and purple cotton fabric on casters. Each ottoman has a seat cushion and the four casters work smoothly.  
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Cotton, Foam, Plastic

Souffle Pouf Gun Metal Chrome Base Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Souffle Pouf Gun metal chrome base ottoman. Oversized Soufflé' Pouf Bench Ottoman. Bench has been newly reupholstered in black chenille weave.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Stylish Saber Leg Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Ottoman Stool
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish saber leg ottoman by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century American Pair of Vintage Bloomingdale's Teakwood, Vinyl Footstools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of footstools made of hand crafted Teakwood in good condition. One of them has still underneath of the seat cover an old label ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Plastic, Teak

Mid-Century Ottoman with Cowhide Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century modern ottoman with cowhide. Sculpted mahogany frame with newly upholstered black cowhide, very sturdy and well made.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Mahogany

Marden of Chicago Square Walnut and Brass Midcentury Ottoman in Wool, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A square walnut and brass ottoman by Marden of Chicago upholstered in wool.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Black Roped Stool Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century black roped stool ottoman, a pair Each ottoman measures: 19.75 wide x 12 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rope, Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman Ottoman measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Style Mid Century Upholstered Walnut Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber style Mid Century upholstered walnut ottoman Ottoman measures: 31.75 wide x 31.75 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

3 Stools from the French Reconstruction Period, circa 1950 Fabric to Change
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 stools from the French reconstruction period, circa 1950 fabric to change.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Poul Kjaerholm pk33 Stool
Located in London, GB
In original condition with nice patina to the leather a Poul Kjaerholm pk33.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Upside Down U Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Upside Down U Ottoman with solid brass foot supports, Reupholstered with Knoll Aegean Boucle.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with a tuft in the center of the seat. 4 casters ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

DOOQ Ottoman with Soft Velvet and Brass Foot Egoista
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this ottoman revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Upholstered Ottoman by Sherrill Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and comfortable, this vintage ottoman by Sherrill Furniture Co. is upholstered in a remarkable patterned fabric. Please confirm item location with seller (NY or NJ).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Three Italian Armchairs with One Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three italian armchairs with one Ottoman, original velvet upholstery.  Located in New York. Original condition.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 95, Metal Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 95 – Metal base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalisin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Renato Zevi "Ellipse" Rocking Chair by Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish chrome and vinyl rocker by Renato Zevi for Selig takes some cues from the style of mid-century master Milo Baughman while maintaining it's ow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tripod Stools, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The stools were new, covered with original old Brazilian cowhide. The frames have patina. In one the frame is rather silver color. The seat height is ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mongolian Goat Fur Round Footstool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian footstool with solid wood structure upholstered in natural Mongolian black goat fur. Legs made of brass, Italy, 1950s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman / Foot-Stool by Bradley Hughes, Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman / Foot-Stool by Bradley Hughes, Sheepskin Upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern ottoman having Bradley Hughes sheepskin uph...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Hocker by Kristian Vedel by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, 1963 Black Leather
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Leather footstool designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in 1963. The stool has a teak wooden frame and a seat of black leather. Considering its age th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Style Triangular Bench
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus style triangular bench. This unusual bench, ottoman or poof has graceful tapered legs with brass sabots and is n...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Minimalism Pine Stool, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautiful, minimalist stool handmade in 1960s, Sweden. The laminated pinewood stool has nice crafted details. The stool shows an beautiful patina. In good original condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Pine

Pouffe Pouf Ottoman Suede Round Vintage 1950s Beige Flowerhead Footrest
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Robust and fun Mid-Century Modern accenting piece - Great for seating additional guests or as a footrest - Stylish design - Robust hard wearing suede A vintage 1950s, pale, b...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Suede

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman. Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

TS Pouffe, Round, Large
Located in Berkeley, CA
Celebrating great functionality with comfort, the TS Pouf in three sizes makes a versatile addition to any living area. The smaller size becomes handy to move around wherever an info...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Ts Pouffe, Round, Small
Located in Berkeley, CA
Celebrating great functionality with comfort, the TS Pouf in three sizes makes a versatile addition to any living area. The smaller size becomes handy to move around wherever an info...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Ottoman Stool or Side Table
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Striking midcentury Danish design storage stool, multifunctional with a removable top offering useful storage and two additional drawers. One of the drawers has a solid plastic divided interior as sewing storage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Plywood, Teak, Plastic

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley lounge chair with ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s Dunbar lounge chair with ottoman. The measurements given apply to the Lounge Chair. The ottoman measures 60cm depth, 60...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern ottoman features hardwood legs and supple tufted leather upholstery. Comfortable and stylish addition to any seating arrangement perfect for use as a footstoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 80 – Metal Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 95 – Metal base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalisin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Very Fine Signed Brass Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed GAO 2012 2/1 on brass plate underneath. Very well constructed of wood with patinated brass plates and bright brass bands with flush mounted pan head screws. Raised on heavy sq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Large Pouf, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Rectangular mid-century ottoman of the 1950s with new upholstery and velvet. The feet are in brass.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Poufs Covered with New White Mongolian Leather, Italy, 1950
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of cherry wood poufs covered with new white Mongolian leather, Italy, 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Circular Poufs, Italy, 1970
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of circular poufs, Italy 1970. Brass base and cotton velvet upholstery by Dedar.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vladimir Attributed Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vladimir attributed lounge chairs and ottomans, reupholstered with Italian Boucle. Preview Label on underside Measures: Ottoman H 17" W 24.75" D 22.5".
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and solid feeling bench/ottoman. A rectangular bench In medium brown calf hide, raised on wide deep walnut stained block feet. The seat made separately from the base...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide

Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Ottoman 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.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Stay Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stay here, stay with me, stay relaxed, stay and read…The small Stay lounge chair, with options for a returning swivel function, has a sculptural and organic shape that, besides from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 80, Wood Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 80 – Wood base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalising...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Hugo Passos Calmo Ottoman 95, Wood Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo ottoman 95, wood base echoing the same linear look of the rest of the series, the Calmo ottoman is an excellent option for personalizing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Johannes Spalt Tufted Stool Ottoman 'Constanze' Wittmann, Black Leather, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foot stool from the 'Constanze' (engl. Constance) series designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria, manufacured in midcentury. Johannes Spalt designed the Const...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Unique Lounge Set by Massimo Cotti
By Massimo Cotti
Located in Munich, DE
very strange and outstanding lounge set by the well known italien architect Massimo Cotti.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Mid-Century Modern Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern ottomans in brilliant red upholstery and chrome. Featuring an elegant design and comfortable cushions, this pair is perfect for adding vintage style to a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Upholstered Stool in Leather and Stainless steel metal "Linha" by Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Linha collection was designed from the top to bottom. The first piece of this collection is the planter pedestal. One of the other pieces in this collection is this upholstered s...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ottomans and poufs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern ottomans and poufs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ottomans and poufs, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, Marie Burgos Design, De Sede, and Montage. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ottomans and poufs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $25,800 while the average work can sell for $1,963.

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