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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo
Pouf with cushion
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Structure: Black lacquered MDF
Dimensions: W 240 x D 155 x H 42 cm
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Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Noir Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Noir pyrite pouf by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 79 x W 66 x H 61 cm.
Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, wool blend carpet, swivel, wood.
Color: Noir. Also availabl...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Acrylic, Yarn
Handstitched Mira Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Handstitched Mira Pouf by Madheke.
Dimensions: W 53 x D 53 x H 31.5 cm.
Materials: Leather, metal.
Finished in a deep bronzed olive tone the MIRA’s earthy palette will adapt to ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Cecil Pouf Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This outdoor pouf features a solid painted iroko structure, providing both durability and a natural, earthy feel. The pouf is upholstered in fabric, with a variety of fabric options ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eiffel, Ottoman in Hand Patinated Silver Leaf and Upholstered Seat
Located in Beirut, LB
The smallest of the Eiffel line with a metal base and a full grain leather seat.
By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2012.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Light Brown Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light brown curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Light Brown Aniline Nubuck.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm.
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Category
2010s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Set of 3 Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 gardian stool by Patrick Norguet.
Materials: fabric (also available in leather).
Handle: noce Canaletto solid wood.
Dimensions: W51.1 x D34.7 x H49.8 cm.
For the Gard...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century Limbo Round Pouf in Patchwork by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A compact and versatile pouf characterized by great care for details. Available in different fabrics, it can easily be placed in any setting as a complement to all the pieces in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pouf Skull – Unique Swedish Contemporary Textile Sculpture by Andréason & Leibel
Located in Arlöv, SE
A big and gentle pouf with a distinctive presence, energizing any environment it is put in. Smooth, sculptural, graphic, and bold, it is the result of merging modern technology with ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Palmspring Pouf by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring Pouf by Anderssen & Voll
2020
Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered
in fabric
Dimensions: 80 x 67 x 40 cm
An...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Maple, Foam
Papillon Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Papillon ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 54 cm x 76 cm x H 55cm
The Papillon easy armchair and swing f...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Grey Cadaqués Contemporary Art Ottoman by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Cadaqués ottoman by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá
Dimensions: D 75 x W 100 x H 34 cm
Materials: beech wood, fabric.
Available in other fabrics.
The Cadaq...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
21st Century Mini Pouf in Velvet 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
Velvet, Wood, Foam
Rapunzel Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Rapunzel ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polypile, urethane foam, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: D...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-7 Large Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Bluemoon Ottoman by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon ottoman by Patrick Jouin
Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze
metal.
Dimensions: D 83 x W 80 x H 45 cm
Als...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-760 Large Ottoman in Jade 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
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Taupe Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-5 Small Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As a light, dainty high-back chair, the DS-23 is suitable as an individual armchair or to complement a seating group. The armrests are skillfully integrated into the body by the mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
21st Century Rowe Pouf in Light Beige Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Versatile and original, Rowe pouf has brass feet which recall the 1950s and a special pleated padding with an original game of geometries resulting from the combination of trapezoidal shapes. The upholstery in thick velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Beech, Fabric
21st Century Waddi Pouf in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Chic and bold, the Waddi pouf is upholstered in black leather with “Spiga” quilting and refined workmanship that refers to the Cavalli leather goods and demonstrates the sartorial sk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax in style – in the salon-ready item of furniture. With its extravagant appearance, the DS-163 round armchair proves itself an extremely salon ready item of furniture – be it for cocktails in an elegant hotel bar or reading in the comfortable surroundings of home. The conical base carries a soft seat shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of Neck leather up to 5-mm-thick underscores the warmth and the comfort that are destined to surround the person.
Virginia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-5 Large Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
21st Century Rowe Pouf in Blue Velvet by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Versatile and original, Rowe pouf has brass feet which recall the 1950s and a special pleated padding with an original game of geometries resulting from the combination of trapezoidal shapes. The upholstery in thick velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech
De Sede DS-5 Small Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-760 Large Ottoman in Jade 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
Pouf Boom Model by Gugliermetto Experience for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
It's a bomb.
To be sitting on a bomb.
Comfortable and yielding, this element of the collective imagination becomes an informal and fun seat for new Munchausens.
Pouf Boom Model ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rubber
1970s Gaetano Pesce Big Mama C&b Italy Big Ball
Located in Biella, IT
Gaetano Pesce big Mama series UP6 production C&B Italy
Original the big ball only, first edit year '69 in stretch Jersey fabric
Diameter 24inches, is in go...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Windmill D180 Ottoman in Gray Upholstery by Constance Guisset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As its name suggests, this delicate, colourful collection of poufs was inspired by windmills. The curved forms and wedges of colour can form small or large islands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman Stool, Rare Center Opening, Italy, MCM 1950-1960
Located in Cookeville, TN
Iconic Mid-century ottoman in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini.
Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. The rare center opening makes this piece more unique.
The timeless desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Ziggy Hourglass Pouf in Glossy Gray & Melange White Black Gray by Emilio Nanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal, wood, rope: simple materials which reinvent commonly used objects. A collection of poufs and coffee tables made in metal rods and woven nautical cords, mixed together like the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Ziggy Barrel Pouf in Glossy Gray with Melange Orange - Bordeaux by Emilio Nanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal, wood, rope: simple materials which reinvent commonly used objects. A collection of poufs and coffee tables made in metal rods and woven nautical cords, mixed together like the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-160 Stool in Turquoise Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various varia tions of armchairs with or without armrests as well as in termediate eleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
"Legs Up" Artist-Made Ottoman, Abstract Sculptural Design, Artist-Painted Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Legs Up", is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This piece is hand painted and hand crafted by the artist in the United States with ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
2023 Alfredo Haberli for Moroso Taba Ottoman A in Upholstered in Orange Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Taba ottoman A, originally designed by Alfredo Haberli in 2020. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The ottoman is made of a wood base, poly...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As a light, dainty high-back chair, the DS-23 is suitable as an individual armchair or to complement a seating group. The armrests are skillfully integrated into the body by the mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As early as 1954 Robert Haussmann designed his famous metal ottoman RH-301 in chrome-plated flat steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Black Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Botera Large Pouf in Foam with Pink Upholstery by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera was born to be comfortable, everywhere. To better exploit the volumes of the armchair in all situations, we have made it an entire family of modular upholstered items, amplify...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Round Leather Ottoman with Leather Belts
Located in Miami, FL
The BOND Ottoman with Belts: Inspired by the sensual fashion of Italy this contemporary ottoman lets you indulge in haute furniture design. The comfortably firm upholstered ottoman r...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Arflex Penta Ottoman in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The pentagon is the best shape to combine a certain geometrical integrity without having to adapt to the surrounding order : in other words it has a distinct shape. For the version w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Lounge Chair and Ottomans Designed for Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a striking pair of contemporary black leather lounge chairs and ottomans, designed exclusively for Thayer Coggin. T...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Rocha A Carpanese Home Italia Upholstered Pouff Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This pretty pouff is completely upholstered and the peculiarity lies in the possibility of mixing and matching different types of fabrics and colors. Its shape recalls a tetris' comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Yellow Saffron Fabric by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Green Trophy Fabric by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Metal Base Modern, 7531
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff with metal base and upper part upholstered. The base and the pouff itself have an hexagonal shape that resembles the entire Temptation collection completed by an hexagonal gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pop Pouf by Design Libero and Dimitri Likissas
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing the design Libero x Dimitri Likissas collaboration
DesignLibero, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Milan, was invited by Behspoke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Blueberry Fabric by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Brooklyn Pouf in Leather and Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A pouf with an eclectic and versatile elegance, Brooklyn boasts fine sartorial details and is enriched with decorative leather belts. Perfect to be placed in the bedroom, the pouf is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
21st Century Woodstock Bench in Red Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
WOODSTOCK Bench with Structure in matte dark wengé dyed wood with tips in polished brass. Seat upholstered in fabric cat. B Greyton col. 4 Red with piping in fabric cat. A Deccan col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Che Pakko Ottoman in Beige by Claudio Bitetti & Mogg
By Claudio Bitetti, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Che Pakko is an ottoman by Marcantonio for Mogg, upholstered in 100% linen, with colored nautical ropes, is not removable.
Che Pakko is an ottoman that t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Rope
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Sofa So Good SSG Ottoman / Footstool Midnight
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Sofa So Good Footstool made with a steel frame, black cotton denim (midnight) fabric, and wood feet. The footstool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
2023 Alfredo Haberli for Moroso Taba Ottoman D High Upholstered in Grey Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Taba ottoman D, originally designed by Alfredo Haberli in 2020. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The ottoman is made of a wood base, poly...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Wooden Base Modern, 7588
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff with wooden base and upper part upholstered. The legs and the base itself have an hexagonal shape that resembles the entire Temptation collection completed on the top and on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Metal Base Modern, 7088
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff characterized by a golden finished metal base that gives a Modern and Contemporary feeling to the armchair.
A soft padding perfectly shaped enhances the comfort to create an u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf Bordeaux Babylon Fabric by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
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.