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
1940s Italian Ottoman or Stool in Floral Fabric and Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Italy, 1940s
An Italian ottoman from the 1940s, featuring a voluminous seat and supported by a wooden platform that slightly flares out i...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, DEDAR Pearl Bouclé, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Fly Agaric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Taupe Sheepskin
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Pink Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a pink colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Leather Stool by Finn Juhl for France and Son
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable leather stools from the 1960s.
Very nice design and high -quality workmanship.
The teak frame is particularly beautifully shaped.
The new leather pillo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Portola Round Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola Ottoman - Round has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. Pairs with the Portola Lounge Chair. Also available in a square design.
The Lawson-Fenning C...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mohair Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini Ottoman features a brushed brass base with cap feet and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Ottoman in Olive Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an olive green colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A great sculptural accent...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Carrillo Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo Ottoman is crafted from solid wood and features the signature rear leg design of the Carrillo Lounge Chair. It looks elegant as a stand-alone piece or paired with the Ca...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
1940s Italian Ottoman or Stool in Floral Fabric and Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Italy, 1940s
An Italian ottoman from the 1940s, featuring a voluminous seat and supported by a wooden platform that slightly flares out i...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mushroom Ottoman in Pistachio Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Vintage Parson's Style Pillow Top Footstools
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your space with a perfect pop of vintage personality courtesy of this pair of bright yellow Parsons stools. With plush pillow-top seats and classic button tufting, they’re a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
MidCentury Wood and White Bouclé Benches and Poufs, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely pouf with a very simple shape embellished with a beautiful white bouclé fabric. Beautiful yet very simple design.
The structure of the pouf is made of beech wood polished wit...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Dooq Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Dijon Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Allan Gould Style Italian Metal Nylon Rope Armchair & Stool Set for Outdoor
By Allan Gould
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Outdoor set consisting of armchair and stool footstool, loung chair, chaise longue in the style of Allan Gould, with painted metal frame and nylon rope, handmade contemporary product...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle
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
Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century De Sede Inspired Brick Leather Patchwork Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round patchwork ottoman in deep red patchwork leather. In original condition with some wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Other ottomans also available and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Ups Pouf Furry by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Ups pouf, which is formed by the combination of five different cylinders in harmony with each other, but in different sizes, offers a visuality where geometry meets elegance. Whi...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in Cinnamon Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
1970's Maison Jansen attributed silverplated legs ottomans newly re-upholstered in Donghia Castanets velvet fabric, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the legs, fully ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a denim blue colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned sea...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Leather Ottoman in Camel, Large, Talabartero Collection
By L'Aviva Home
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 coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
MidCentury Wood and White Bouclé Benches and Poufs, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely pouf with a very simple shape embellished with a beautiful white bouclé fabric. Beautiful yet very simple design.
The structure of the pouf is made of beech wood polished wit...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Chic Pair Billy Baldwin Style Leopard & Chinoiserie Upholstered Benches Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated pair of mid century X base benches in the style of Billy Baldwin updated in a Brunschwig and Fils leopard & chinoiserie upholstery.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Modern Stools Ottomans Aalto Asko 1960s
By Asko, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans, 1960s.
Cushions have been recovered in Holly Hunt Keystone Ivory fabric. Ready for a new home.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Steel Ottoman Mies Van Der Rohe Style with Grain White Leather, Italy, 1979
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian steel ottoman in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe. It consists of a steel structure and four tube legs. The seat is made of foam and reupholstered with white grain leather and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Chestnut Brown Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a chestnut brown colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
BOO Pouf Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
BOO, which has a modern style that will easily adapt to your spaces, is a member of our puff family inspired by the magnificent world of insects.
BOO, which has attained its extraord...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
Sink into effortless comfort with the iconic Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, reimagined in luxurious charcoal grey boucle. Perfectly reupholstered with a plush feather and foam insert, thi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
The frame have great patina.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, original and buttery soft, off-white leather! On a polished and hefty stainless steel base. This super cool "Arc" lounge chair and ottoman, a complete and original matching set,...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall.
The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mohair Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Colle...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Portola Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola ottoman has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair, Paul Frankl Large Stacked Bamboo Ottoman By Kosuga Japan Bohemian Chic
By Kosuga, Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Style six-band form Ottoman with Boucle Fabric designed by Paul Frankl and made in Japan by Kosuga.
Bohemian Chic Tropical Seating with new Bouclé Fabric Seat Cushio...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Bouclé, Wood
Newly Made, Mid-Century Inspired, Brown and White Cowhide Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A newly made Mid-Century-inspired custom round brown and white cowhide ottoman. This beautifully made natural cowhide ottoman is a highly versatile and attractive accent piece that c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
Storage Box or Side Table
Reversible faux leather cover on one side game board on the other!
27.25 h x 16 x 16
Original unrest...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool
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. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Modern Pouf Ottoman Holly Hunt Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in Holly Hunt white bouclé fabric. Destined to beautify i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Contemporary Velvet Brick Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This contemporary brick-colored ottoman combines modern elegance with everyday comfort. Upholstered in high-end velvet, its soft texture enhances both visual and tactile appeal. The ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans mohair velvet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the late 1970s. The pair of ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been n...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Pair of Ottomans Graphic, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, 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
Tufted Leather Ojai Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai Ottoman features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large diamond chrome chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952.
The chair and ottoman have the original red fabric cover. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Ups Pouf Beige by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Ups pouf, which is formed by the combination of five different cylinders in harmony with each other, but in different sizes, offers a visuality where geometry meets elegance. While the Ups stool...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
ORI Pouf tile velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
ORI, which has a modern style that will easily adapt to your spaces, is a member of our puff family inspired by the magnificent world of insects.
ORI, which has attained its extraord...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, DEDAR Pearl Bouclé, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair Italian Gio Ponti Style Ottomans
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1960s Italian Gio Ponti style ottomans with brass legs and blue boucle upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Ottoman in Topaz Plush
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a yellow topaz colored high pile plush fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushione...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in Fuchsia Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Fuchsia" pink wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
Located in New York, NY
Nice circular bamboo footrest, ottoman. Comes with upholstered pad top, in black fabric. Measures: Diameter at top 19" x diameter at bottom 16".
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, 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 towa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
BOO Pouf White Boucle by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
BOO, which has a modern style that will easily adapt to your spaces, is a member of our puff family inspired by the magnificent world of insects.
BOO, which has attained its extraord...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Wool Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in light beige Dedar chenille and beige Dedar Wool fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Wool, Wood
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Moreno Ottoman Square by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno ottoman square features a solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Trapeze Wood Stools, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Fine Italian Modernist mid century trapeze wood poufs stools or benches attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. In the mood of Gio Ponti, Achille and Pier Giacomo Cas...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear Sheepskin
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
'Djinn' easy chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965. Made of a tubular steel frame with rubber singles, foam and woolen fabric. The set is after fully renovation with the original specifications with use of the highest quality foam and rubber. It is again upholstered in a luxurious woolen "plush" fabric from Belgium. The chair stands on stainless steel slides to protect the chair and fabric. In excellent condition.
Both are original pieces from the 1960s. This set is the same as the red chairs used in the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick. Those pieces are a part of Center de Pompidou and the New York's MoMA collection.
This epic set of modernism from the Mid-20th Century is as beautiful as it is comfortable and will surely become a delightful piece of furniture in your home.
Condition:
This “Djinn” set is in perfect condition, after fully renovation process, has new stripes, foam and was reupholstered in luxurious woolen fabric from Belgium.
Chair dimensions:
Width 70 cm / 27.56 in.
Depth 76.2 cm / 30 in.
Height
Seat Height 67 cm / 26.37 in.
39.37 cm / 15.5 in.
Ottoman dimensions:
Width 72 cm / 28.34 in.
Depth 58 / 22.83 in.
Height 40 cm / 15.74 in.
About the Designer:
Olivier Mourgue (French, born 1939) is a French artist and industrial designer. Best known for his design of the Djinn line of furniture, Mourgue's aesthetic is characterized by brightly colored jersey fabric stretched over structural steel frames that are filled with polyether foam, creating a unified, futuristic, alien-like modular form. Born in Paris, France in 1939, he began his career with an innovative design for a chaise lounge in 1964, after which he expanded his original furniture line to include loveseats, stools, and anthropomorphic chairs. Despite also producing paintings and drawings, his career was ultimately dedicated to industrial design, and provided a quintessential aesthetic of 1960s Modernist furniture...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Stained Wood, Camel Mohair, Ottomans, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Stained Wood, Camel Mohair, Footstools or Ottomans, Italy, 1960s
Pair of rectangular ottomans or footstools designed and produced in Italy circa 1960s. E...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
Chic Pair Billy Baldwin Style Leopard & Chinoiserie Upholstered Benches Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated pair of mid century X base benches in the style of Billy Baldwin updated in a Brunschwig and Fils leopard & chinoiserie upholstery.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
c. 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s Danish mid century modern ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup. Labeled/branded. Teak. Apparently original fabric with light wear & a few spots from use as a coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak
Brunoy Leather Ottoman by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This perfectly proportioned lounge chair is inspired by midcentury Swiss design, reworked with a modernist perspective and upholstered with cleanly tailored horizontal channeling. Pa...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mushroom Ottoman in Ivory Melange Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Ivory Melange" wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. Perfect f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
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