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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Woven Outdoor / Indoor Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Complementing Studio Lloyd’s light sculptures, the authentic handcrafted ottomans are made out of their signature multifilament rope and offer a timeless aesthetic and feel, which at once brings texture and warmth to your living space. The ottoman is the ideal eye-catcher for your indoor and outdoor space. The ottomans are made of a Multifilament Polypropylene Rope commonly seen in the yachting industries. The rope is made of a blend of polypropylene and nylon, it is soft to the touch and flexible, floats in water and is resistant to rot, mildew, and UV light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rope
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Sofa So Good SSG Footstool Solis Paper
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two Sofa So Good Footstools, priced individually. Each was made with a steel frame, tan wool fabric, and wood feet. The footstool was designed by Marcel Wanders a...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Majj Studio Seat
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Seyrantepe, 34
Seat is handcrafted and it is produced with sponge coating technique on a wood structure. When the seat is positioned with its pair and 'Rave Bookcase', creates a powerful composi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Saturn Pouffe Small, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze Frame and Grey Boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The small Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction as Saturn chair. The sumptuously undulating seat instantly appeals with it...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
De Sede DS-760 Small Ottoman in Taupe Upholstery by Geckeler Michels
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
According to the motto “less is more” the DS-760 Pouf presents itself unobtrusively, but nevertheless as an eye-catcher. Not only its two form variations show that the stool can be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Outdoor Lasso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lasso ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethylene, aluminum.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: Diameter 90 cm x height 40cm
Drift aw...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract patt...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Saturn Pouffe, ottoman, Brass Frame, Cream Boucle, modern, sculptural
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Saturn pouffe utilises gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The
The Saturn po...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sky Blue Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita sky blue stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x Height 46cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Polished chrome and leather.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel avail...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Smoked brass and upholstery.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman Pouf
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
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
Ottoman by Martin Brattrud
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ottoman by Martin Brattrud.
Classic and modern chrome base with Luna Stars Fabric. 2013.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Moooi Bart Pouf in Steelcut Trio 3, 953 Green Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Tatone Pouf in Bordeaux Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Moooi Pooof Small Pouf in Abbracci, Black Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pooof is your perfect companion at home. Timeless, versatile, solid and soft. At first sight, the sturdiness of the firmly grounded Pooof would not let you imagine how flexible i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 2 Bluemoon Ottomans by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bluemoon ottomans by Patrick Jouin.
Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze
metal.
Dimensions: D 83 x W 80...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Blue Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Armchair and Ottoman in Leather, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair and ottoman in grooved leather, glossy brown color. Large armchair with its sliding seat. Square or cube shaped ottoman.
Work realized in the 1970s.
Dimensions : armch...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mar upholstery and ash wood large Ottoman
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Mar Ottoman is a distinguished piece by its simplicity and versatility that allows it to be a great complement to any space. It is composed of solid ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ash, Upholstery, Wood
Faux Fur Table Stool by Allermuir
Located in Pasadena, TX
Restored faux fur table stool ottoman with aluminum legs by Allermuir.
Reupholstered in a faux mink with a solid top that can serve as a table or seating.
Ma...
Category
2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Khelone Ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Khelone ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer : Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 79 x H 42 cm
Materials: Lamb.
Available in Bouclé
Pie...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
Artifort Terp Tables
By Mike and Maaike, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Terp table is a gentle landscape of upholstered tables and pouffes by designers Mike & Maaike. The little tables and pouffes add color and fun to a h...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Walnut and leather.
Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in walnut, white oa...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Pietra" Curved Ottoman Upholsterd in Knit Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Arthur Storage Ottoman Module **Lead time 3 weeks**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**Lead time is 3-4 weeks.**
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico, upholstered in Kvadrat Wool fabric
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
This modern pouf, the Leaf Seat is a unique and versatile ottoman. The multi-functional Leaf Seat stool is designed by Nicolette de Waart. The aim in designing this Leaf Seat was to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Plywood
Hand Woven Outdoor / Indoor Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Complementing Studio Lloyd’s light sculptures, the authentic handcrafted ottomans are made out of their signature multifilament rope and offer a timeless aesthetic and feel, which at once brings texture and warmth to your living space. The ottoman is the ideal eye-catcher for your indoor and outdoor space.
The ottomans are made of a Multifilament Polypropylene Rope commonly seen in the yachting industries. The rope is made of a blend of polypropylene and nylon, it is soft to the touch and flexible, floats in water and is resistant to rot, mildew, and UV light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rope
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Polished chrome and leather.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar with upholstered tops. Steel...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
Dimensions: D 48 x H 47 cm
Materials: wood, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Elegance manifests itself in simplic...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill P...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Arthur Faux Leather Storage Ottoman Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comfort. In the collection, where...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Faux Leather
Transat Chair by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Transat Chair by Sofia Alvarado
1 of 8 Limited Edition
Materials: Metal, guayacan wood, Leather
Dimensions: 80cm (H) x 77cm (W) x 90cm (D)
FI is an orna...
Category
2010s Panamanian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Arizona Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Arizona pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 61.5 x W 61.5 x H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather weave with stitched edge detail and brass base.
Reflecting the fi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Polished Bronze Ottoman by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished bronze ottoman by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 45 cm, D 45 cm, H 45 cm.
Materials: polished bronze, leather.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of hi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Stool by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Camila Apaez
Unique piece.
Materials: stoneware.
Dimensions: D 37 x W 29 x H 30 cm.
Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics became ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stoneware
Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Ottoman by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Moragas ottoman by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà
Dimensions: D 50 x H 42 cm
Materials: beech, fabric.
Available in other fabrics and in 2 sizes: D50, D8...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Natur Hard Coal Color Easy to Carry Pouffee
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Natur pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space with its elegant design as well as its simplicity.
he NATUR series, inspired by nature, brings all kinds of tones of nature to y...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Natur Hard Coal Color Easy to Carry Pouffee
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Natur pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space with its elegant design as well as its simplicity.
he NATUR series, inspired by nature, brings all kinds of tones of nature to y...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Pouf Leaf Seat by design by nico, upholstered in Kvadrat Wool fabric
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
This modern Wool pouf the Leaf Seat by design by nico, upholstered in contrasting colours is a unique and versatile ottoman. The aim in designing this modula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Leon Ottoman with Drawer
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Introducing the Leon Ottoman. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian.
Made-to-Order Excellence: Leon Ottoman is a t...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Hide, Maple
Outdoor Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
This outdoor pouf, the Leaf Seat is a unique and versatile ottoman designed by Nicolette de Waart. 100% handmade from UV protected Acrylic, this pouf is suit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood
Pouf Leaf Seat by design by nico, upholstered in Kvadrat Wool fabric
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
This modern Wool pouf the Leaf Seat by design by nico, upholstered in contrasting colours is a unique and versatile ottoman. The aim in designing this modula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Major Tom Ottoman Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Major Tom ottoman designed by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 42 cm
Materials: Structure in solid timber and plywood. Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fa...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Foam
Natur Easy to Carry Pouffee Orange Chenille Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Natur chenille pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space with its elegant design as well as its simplicity.
The NATUR series, inspired by nature, brings all kinds of tones of n...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Burlington Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Burlington pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 60 x W 62.2 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather woven seat with brass base detail.
Reflecting the finest in craf...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-48 Ottoman in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Throne Style Ottoman with Curved Seat with Hand Carved Handles
Located in Miami, FL
The shape of the THRONE ROYAL ottoman with its curved seat exudes luxury and sophistication. The elliptical base provides stability and is an elegant complement to the diligent uphol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
21st Century Inanda Pouf in Velvet - Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
These poufs with an appealing design are characterized by the new silks of the collection and by a leather exterior embellished with special pleating with metallic piercings, recalli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Modern Round Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique faux animal skin ottoman makes a unique modern addition to any seating arrangement, offering a comfortable occasional seat or circular center piece. Faux skin print and s...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
"Wood" Ottoman or Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
Located in Centro, RS
The Wood is a multifunctional piece, it can be used as a side table or an ottoman to sit on.
The structure is made in carbon steel painted in automotive paint with different colors o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Palm Springs Ottoman by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palm springs ottoman by Anderssen & Voll
Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Base in bronze lacquered ...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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.