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Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Ensamble Pouf in Levante 346-35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking contemporary piece that is both minimal and regal in its design. It blends in a variety of settings: as an elegant foot of bed statement, a stylish entryway seat or a sculptural touch in the living room. Made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The bench is also suitable for extended outdoor life...
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2010s American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ensamble Pouf in Loreto 890 - 79
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Bean Bags. Ligne Roset France with pure comfort and welcoming malleability, organic modernism lounge chairs and ant...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

1980s Minimalist Waterfall Lustrous Ivory Velvet Bench
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist 1980s waterfall bench with a soft, sculptural silhouette. Fully upholstered in a new, lustrous ivory or champagne-hued velvet, it features ...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Ziba Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Ziba Ottoman welcomes you with open arms—sculptural, warm, and familiar. A softly rounded, upholstered cushion nestles gracefully within a solid wood cross-frame. The clean symme...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Ottoman, Cushion in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan. The set debuted at ICFF in 2016, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Rattan

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Sam Rug in Oyster White with Brown Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Sam rug Vintage Turkish rug in oyster white hemp, with dark brown stripes. Flat-weave, hemp make these extremely durable with great use for high traffic areas. This item has been cle...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Rug with Brown and Blush Tones
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes, and subtle blush pink stripe tones. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extre...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Monitor Fiberglass Stool Blue by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The stool is made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The cushion is latex foam...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Armchair, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Knotty Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Armchair and Footrest/Ottoman, Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Italian Black Patent Leather Stools or Poufs
Located in Dallas, TX
The Minimalist Italian design. Wrapped in black patent leather stools or poufs on wood feet. Quilted with a modern square stitch. The poufs are in very good condition with lovely pat...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Patent Leather

Ensamble Pouf in Loreto 890-49
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Rug with Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Daria rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extremely durable with great...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères. 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available). Upholstered on...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Wool Rug in Brown and Creamy White Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Peyton rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extremely durable with great ...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Vintage Flat-Weave Anna Turkish Rug in Brown and Cream Stripe
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Anna rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extremely durable with great use...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères. Measures: 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available). Upho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères. Measures: 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available). Upho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Teresa Rug Gray and Brown Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Teresa rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown and gray stripes. Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make thes...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

White Faux Shearling Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy ottoman from the 1960s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric. I have a matching fabric lounge chair - it’s shown in the pictures. Additional information: ...
Category

20th Century European Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Minimalist ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist 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, rugs and carpets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist 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 Jover + Valls, Nina Edwards Anker, Design Frères, and Full Bloom Cottage. 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 $1,129 and tops out at $10,351 while the average work can sell for $2,090.

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