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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 by Studio Lloyd
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
$1,600 / item
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
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
December Ottoman with Canvas Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
Located in Fiskars, FI
December Ottoman is designed to accompany the chair by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano in 2014. The chair is light and comfortable, and thanks to its simple Nordic design it suits ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Canvas, Ash, Oak
Navy Blue Outdoor Footrest with Modern White Stainless Steel Base
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor Ottoman
Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: white lacquered aluminum, metallic details: nickel-plated, upholstery: acrylic fabric, pipping: outdoor leather, straps: outdoor leather
Due to its well-defined minimalist lines and contemporary design, the Ribbon ottoman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
$2,490 / item
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
Outdoor Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
Outdoor pouf
Meet the Outdoor Leaf Seat, a pouf that exudes quality. Designed by Nicolette de Waart, this ottoman is 100% handmade from UV-protected acrylic,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood
Outdoor Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
Outdoor pouf
Meet the Outdoor Leaf Seat, a pouf that exudes quality. Designed by Nicolette de Waart, this ottoman is 100% handmade from UV-protected acrylic,...
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
The Pouf Leaf Seat demands attention with its bold, modern design. Created by acclaimed designer Nicolette de Waart, this multi-functional pouf serves as mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pouf Leaf Seat by design by nico, upholstered in Kvadrat Wool fabric
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
The Pouf Leaf Seat demands attention with its bold, modern design. Created by acclaimed designer Nicolette de Waart, this multi-functional pouf serves as mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pouf Leaf Seat by design by nico, upholstered in Kvadrat Wool fabric
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
The Pouf Leaf Seat demands attention with its bold, modern design. Created by acclaimed designer Nicolette de Waart, this multi-functional pouf serves as mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Modern Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico, upholstered in Kvadrat Wool fabric
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
The Pouf Leaf Seat demands attention with its bold, modern design. Created by acclaimed designer Nicolette de Waart, this multi-functional pouf serves as more than just furniture; it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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
Che Pakko Ottoman in White 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
$1,040 / item
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
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
"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
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
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
$2,230 / item
Poltrona and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrona and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
1 of 3 limited edition
Materials: Metal and velvet
Dimensions: 85cm (H) x 80cm (W) x70cm (D) / 45 x 50cm otoman
FI is an ornamental artist who...
Category
2010s Panamanian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$4,566 / set
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
$6,392 / item
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
Adesso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethylene. Aluminum.
Dimensions: 75 x 81 x H 98 cm.
The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman and cha...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,343 / item
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
$1,552 / item
Black Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Black Aniline Nubuck.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm.
The Modern...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$2,700 / item
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
$3,287 / set
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
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
$4,060 / item
Throne Style Ottoman with Curved Seat
Located in Miami, FL
The THRONE Ottoman: The shape of this timeless ottoman with its curved seat exudes luxury and sophistication. The elliptical base provides stability and is...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$2,690 / item
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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