Modern Ottomans and Poufs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Casquet Ecological Red Passion Velvet Ottoman
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Harmonious and Elegant Relaxation. This harmonious and extremely compact ottoman proposes a plush design with generous cushioning padded with latex, cotton, and a layer of goose down...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Velvet, Latex
$2,904 / item
Green and Pink Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Pink is the real protagonist here, popping out against a background of emerald, grass and sea foam green. On a painted beechwood base, the pouf is topped with plush velvet upholstery...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,467 / item
Trame Small Round Red Pouf with Green Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite combination of colors and geometric patterns, this striking pouf will make a statement in both indoor and outdoor decors, especially when matched to others from the same series. Entirely fashioned of red-lacquered steel, it is composed of two cylindrical pieces adorned with a masterful laser-cut work. The green cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,945 / item
Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the circular table collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
In Stock, Segment Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Segment stool is part of the Segment collection: a series of pieces that intend to break down a homogenous piece and ask the question of how to produce several products composed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Baby Spheric Ottoman for Kids by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair collection is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature.
We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chairs and ottoman.
A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé
$450 / item
Roche Pouf by Daria Zinovatnaya
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
With a simple design, yet remarkable impact, the Roche Pouf has a base in painted beech wood to suit any environment. Offering relaxation, it is all the more comfortable with the har...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
$2,427 / item
Beige Couture Geometric Geo Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate beige pouch named after the geometric shapes on its body. Its padding is synthetic, fully upholstered on top by a layer of premium beige velvet. The base is in painted bee...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,036 / item
Giorgetti Otto Pouf Ottoman in Olive Nubuck Leather and Extractable Pewter Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Giorgetti’s Otto pouf ottoman plays on the surprise effect: the padded foam seat reveals a removable, swivel table in painted steel. These comfortable and attractive seats are uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mirror polished Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Bench made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating 400mm x 1450mm x 450mm (W x L x H).
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspire...
Category
2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Rose and Green Couture Geometric Wien Bench
Located in Milan, IT
La vie en rose. Create a cozy corner with a rose-colored pouf, upholstered in plus Trevira velvet and accented with viscose fringe. On a painted beechwood ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$4,439 / item
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Saddle 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Green and Orange Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Emerald and sea foam green meet with splashes of orange in this brilliant pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection. On a painted beechwood base, the pouf is topped with Trevira vel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,019 / item
Walter E Smithe Cocktail Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1990s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Sophia Ottoman by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Charming and elegant, this ottoman is a perfect complement to the Sophia sofa. Its elliptical shape complements the convex seat of the sofa, and its upholstery boast the same elegant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$5,095 / item
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Solid Brass Base
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat with upholstered top.
This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large living or fam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Solid Brass Base
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat with upholstered top.
This beautiful loveseat can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large living or fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
Yellow and Sea Foam Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Bright and sunny, this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection features yellow velvet 100% trevira and sea foam viscose fringe, lending it a colorful and cozy appeal. Perfect for ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,967 / item
Maya Pouf by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A piece that is sure to make a statement in a Classic or modern decor, this pouf is also a versatile object of functional decor that can be used as elegant stool in an entryway or ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$2,777 / item
Bean Couture Geometric Bench
Located in Milan, IT
This thoroughly modern bench has a funky style reminiscent of the 1960s. Made from a beach wood structure, its seat is covered in pure velvet, while a festive, multi-colored, viscose...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$5,003 / item
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 with Ottoman in Barnum Boucle White Fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Roche Small Pouf by Daria Zinovatnaya
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
Small in size without sacrificing on comfort, the unusual geometric shapes and solid structure are in painted beech wood resembling the rings of a planet. This Pouf is ideal for a re...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
$2,047 / item
Pair Of Hammary Furniture Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Of Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans by Hammary Furniture of Lenoir, North Carolina.
Measures 18" square and stand 19" tall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Big Bao Brown Leather Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
The cover of this elegant ottoman is made of frosted leather that is folded onto itself like an origami. The effect is sophisticated and plush and wil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
$1,300 / item
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Segment Stool in Aluminum and COL by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of the Segment collection, the Segment Stool explores the idea of breaking down a singular form into multiple components. Each piece is designed to relate to one another, creati...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Green and Fuchsia Couture Geometric Line Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This unique pouf, green on top and mostly purple on the bottom, is a fantastic piece to give character and personality to any space. The top consists of a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,162 / item
'P22' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Patrick Norguet for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary wingback lounge chair by Patrick Norguet for Cassina, c.2013 Italy. The chair features a light gray upholstered seat and ottoman with black powder coated aluminum frame....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Versatile Contemporary Pouf Set with a Tray in Wood, Brass and Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This pouf set is a very beautiful and versatile pieces, which can be used as a stool or, if you put the wood tray on it, as a small coffee table. It is made t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Footstool Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather Organic Style Auction
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Beige Couture Geometric Flo Rectangular Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A beige pouf characterized by a geometric motif created using viscose fringes of different lengths and colors. This product is entirely made in Italy to guarantee that every one of i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,945 / item
Set of 5 Contemporary Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
21st Century Mini Pouf in Black Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The Mini pouf features a light and versatile design. Small, soft and compact, it adds character to any setting. Available in different menswear fabrics of the collection: pied-de-pou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Pair Teknion Collaborative Ottomans
By Teknion
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Teknion collaborative ottomans
The collaborative ottoman provides casual seating for guests in a workstation or lounge environment. In a lounge, the ottoman can
be used in t...
Category
2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gufram Softcrete Cube Ottoman by Ross Lovegrove
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
To transform concrete in a soft and comfortable material, so comfortable as to become a couch.
From Auguste Perret’s pioneering approach, moving through Le Corbusier’s Copernican rev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam
$1,900 / item
Mint and Orange Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Add a fun burst of color to a dynamic lounge area with this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection. Standing on a painted beechwood base, the pouf is topped with velvet upholster...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,260 / item
Modern Triangle Ottoman with Walnut Base COM ONLY
Located in Tucson, AZ
The Torta Triangle ottoman is inspired by a cake sitting neatly on a dessert plate.
Pictured in Edelman, charcoal gray hide on hair leather with ebon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Mini Pouf in Blue Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The Mini pouf features a light and versatile design. Small, soft and compact, it adds character to any setting. Available in different menswear fabrics of the collection: pied-de-pou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Set of 2 Footstool Aged Brass 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cubist Verde Olive Green Hair Hide Ottoman With White Oak Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Custom cubist style ottoman bench in an acidic olive hair hide with white oak feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Modern Style, Wanderlust
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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Circular Stool in Satin Brass and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table Collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Footstool, Black Steel and Vegetable Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rombo Outdoor Green Wrought Iron Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Rest your feet or sit in your patio on this charming little light green pouf with a stainless steel bench and an outdoor cushion included. The relaxin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$3,421 / item
Set of 2 Footstool Aged Brass 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue Leather, Modern 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
21st Century Asian Hamra Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Beige and Purple Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Warm neutrals pair with bold splashes of purple in this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection. On a beechwood base with a velvet cushion, this round pouf is characterized by vis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,691 / item
Pink and Green Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring a winning colorway in shades of pink and green, this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection is characterized by viscose fringe cut to different lengths to create a uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,507 / item
Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Accent Seat for Sophisticated Living Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends inn...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Stool/ Ottoman, Bent Wood, Leather Upholstery, Glossy Lacquer
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable modernist stool, bet wood, leather upholstery, glossy lacquer.
Individual selection of fabric covers, wood lacquering in various colours and finish available on request...
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood, Leather, Lacquer
Mint Couture Geometric Line Bench
Located in Milan, IT
On a painted beechwood base, this original bench is topped with Trevira velvet upholstery and accented with pink and green viscose fringe, lending it a lighthearted final effect. From a collection of matching poufs and benches...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$4,462 / item
Footstool Brass Steel and Tobacco Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Green Couture Geometric Flo Rectangular Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A rectangular green pouf with its seat fully upholstered in velvet. This piece is defined by a geometric pattern created by the disposition of the viscose fringes of different colors...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,945 / item
Trame Small Round Purple Pouf with Gray Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary and sophisticated, this pouf will be a charming addition to both an indoor or outdoor area. Boasting a dark purple hue, it is entirely crafted of steel. The structure is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$3,945 / item
Footstool Black Steel and Navy Saddle Leather, Modern Style, HUG
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Square Leather Cocktail Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich and bold leather, it features a smooth, paneled top that doubles as a stylish coffee table or extra seating. Its classic scalloped apron adds an element of sophis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$3,069 / item
Footstool Aged Brass Steel & Black Leather, Modern Style, Wanderlust
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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ottomans and poufs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Lorenza Bozzoli Design, The Tailored Home, GAN Rugs, and De Sede. 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 $200 and tops out at $61,780 while the average work can sell for $2,436.
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