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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Colorful Stripe Pouf/Ottoman with Vibrant Blue Faux Fur
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade pouf/ottoman covered in vibrant blue faux fur & colorful textured stripe fabric. Light-weight enough to move around as occasional seating withou...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur, Fabric

Gothic Style Faux Fur Satin Base Mushroom Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $1,170 each COM Price: $800 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Satin, Faux Fur, Maple

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes 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 Pouf S Art Deco style pouf...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Polish Brass and Fabric Poufs by Weiman Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric on casters poufs by Weiman Company. This came out of a Steve Chase design estate and are in beautiful origina...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density f...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut

Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Floor Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER. Textured like stones smoothed by water the felted wool fabric is a mix of local fleeces and silk/wool blends. Fabric designed in collaboration JG SWITZER using a felted, appliqué technique. No two pillows alike, as designs are created for each pillow in a random, organic order and milled in Sebastopol workshop. The wool fabric is local Climate Beneficial wool from California and Heritage breeds. This oversized floor cushion...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Cut Velvet Floor Pouf and Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our small pouf can be used as a seat or an ottoman. Shown in Zinc Grimaldi Moonbeam. Made in our studio in Norwalk, CT. Measurements: Overall: 21”Dia. x 15”H Price As Shown: $1,20...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

DIG IT Pouf White Bouclé Wool
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a pouf with a cylindrical seat. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and finished with a top layer of acrylic fiber. The base can be made of matte black lacquered wood or covered with a metal casing in brushed brass. This version of DIG IT pouf...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hide, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Italian Brushed Steel and Leather Upholstered Stools 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of 1970s very chic, leather/brushed steel upholstered ottomans with symmetric cutouts for storage (magazines, etc. Note the cool conical shaped feet. High quality construction...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Plum Boucle' With Pink Genuine Ostrich Feather Trimmed, Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This gorgeous plum Boucle' ottoman is a har...
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2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Feathers

Waxed Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered in a rich tan waxed le...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Yum Yum seating collection has an answer for all this and even more. It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Pouf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guelfo wingback chair and pouf were launched in 2015 with the aim to give a new, refined and innovative (sometimes ironic) style to the 18th century French archetype and like all the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam

Custom made Ottomans with Walter Lee Culp, Hermes Style Fabric 2 Available
Located in Houston, TX
Custom made Ottomans with Walter Lee Culp, Hermes style fabric Price is for 1 2 available
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tan Nubuck Leather and Antique Brass Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is an easily customizable design that can be used to add a lounge element to any seating arrangement, and pairs especially well...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Polished Steel Base, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" with artisan decorated fabric and base in polished stainless steel with hidden castors, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. As with all of Karl Springer’s designs, th...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead - Charcoal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep The stool could be placed on either side horizontally ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Cecil Pouf L Outdoor
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A large pouf with a painted iroko wood frame and fabric upholstery. The pouf features a sturdy and durable iroko wood structure, finished with a sleek painted surface for a refined a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Karl Springer Large Upholstered Souffle Pouf Ottoman, Stainless Steel
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra-chic and large Karl Springer style soufflé pouf or ottoman has been newly fully restored and re-upholstered and the brass-plated aluminum original base has been changed to custom stainless steel banding. It is from the 1980s. All new insides have been put in when the upholstery was redone. All the sides are pleated in the upholstery. This is a fabulous floating ottoman...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Yellow 47" Oversized Floor Pillow
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale Collection are a marriage of Old World craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Handwoven and crafte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Down, Feathers, Wool, Cotton

Round Upholstered Ottoman with Lacquered Wood Base and Boho Geometric Linen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Round Upholstered Ottoman with Lacquered Wood Base and Boho Geometric Linen. The base is inspired by a basket form and houses the upholstery...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Maple, Lacquer

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 as a regu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Brass Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the seating options from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered in luxurious white Mongolian...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Sam Pouf
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This elegant pouf combines refined materials and minimalist design, making it a versatile addition to any modern interior. The base is crafted from titanium, offering exceptional dur...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Sam Pouf
Sam Pouf
$2,738 / item
Pair of Ted Boerner Burgundy Suede Covered Ottomans
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Ted Boerner Intermezzo Ottomans in Burgundy Suede, each with four legs supported by an undertier. 13" H x 28" W x 17" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Suede, Wood

"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar ottoman is produced in natural genuine leather in the colors options: pearl, brown, black and light pink. The Revoar ottoman has fringes and chain handles made with leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Rocha B 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

Pair of poufs style Giò Ponti Ico Parisi
Located in Lugo, IT
Couplings of poufs in good condition. Non-period fabric with two stains of 1 and 2 cm in a pouf Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco 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

Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Brass Base and Silk Upholstery 1980s
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman", base in solid seamlessly welded brass with hidden castors and silk upholstery, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This ottoman is not only chic, it is comfortable...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado Unique Piece Materials: Metal base, guayacan wood, mirror glass Dimensions: 158cm (H) x 160cm (W) x 35cm (D) / 50 x 40cm ottoman Green, i...
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2010s Panamanian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq Dimensions: diameter 45 x height 40 cm Material: African walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Geo Large Pouf in Lario Top Green Upholstery by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geo pouf is an accessory that can be placed in any home and contract environment. It is a versatile element that can connect with diverse styles with a simple change of upholstery an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Amadeus Swivel Pouf Ottoman Wool Bouclé Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Amadeus Swivel Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in wool bouclé fabric. Destined to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Mint and Pink Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A little pouf mainly upholstered with mint-colored velvet and characterized by colorful tie-like shapes. They are the unique feature of this product and th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Extra Large Square Ottoman in Check Jacquard Wool Blend
Located in Greenwich, CT
Extra large square ottoman made in a dark walnut stained solid hard maple. Center bar in front and back sides of frame. Topped by a 3" thick cushi...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Maple

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Blackened Steel Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Custom-Made Tubular Steel Stool, Chrome Plated Tubular Steel, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made tubular steel stool. Chrome-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
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2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck Cinemascope Ottoman in Goose Feather Padding, 2017
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Philippe Starck cinemascope ottoman is made from brushed stainless steel base with adjustable feet. Polyurethane foams and goose feather padding wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gervasoni Large Brick Ottoman in Taupe Recto Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cylindrical poufs, Brick 18/19 are available in two heights. The padded structure in polyurethane foam, which accentuates their softness, has a removable cover embellished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Saturn Pouffe Large, Ottoman, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame and Cream Boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with Polished Gunmetal Bases, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with custom graphic fabric and bases in seamlessly welded solid polished gunmetal with recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans are classic Karl Springer. The recessed castors make them very easy to move around. They are beautiful accents for any room. Reference: Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Flower Power Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
"Flower" shaped upholstered ottoman by Kelly Behun Studio. Made to order. Lead time 14-16 weeks. Custom sizes available.  
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur

White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and matte black 'Tambour' round ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm for use as an ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Trellis Print Storage Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ottoman blends style and function with its tailored trellis print fabric and hand-tufted details. A plush, high-density foam cushion ensures comfort, while hand-stained Limestone woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Whiskey Mohair & Polished Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan Mohair 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal polished nickel legs. ...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stone Leather and Antique Nickel Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the inheritance seating options, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered i...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Soriana Ottoman by renowned designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. This luxurious piece features a sleek and modern design, perfect for adding a touch of sophisti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Harness Cube Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in a luxurious ivory fabric, this cube ottoman exudes sophistication, while its vegan leather harness accents and pyramid nailhead details introduce an edgy yet refined a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Modern Sloped Bench w/ Bird Print, Green Velvet and Wool Boucle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a "drippy" bird motif printed on cotton, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard maple and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Sides upholstered with spotted wool and back upholstered with racing car green...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Maple, Down

Harness Black Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the seating options in Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection, the ottoman is a great way to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement for maximum ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Playful Round Cream Lamb Ottoman with Cylindrical Legs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Bling Bling ottoman by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 43-63 cm Mater...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Moooi Pooof Large Pouf in Liscio, Nebbia Light Grey Upholstery
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Pebbled Taupe & Antique Nickel Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This ottoman is upholstered in a pebbled leather from the Harness collection by Moore & Giles. The foam cushion has been wrapped in down allowing for a soft and comfortable lounge experience, and sits atop an antique nickel...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Saturn Pouffe Small, Brushed Brass Frame and Petrol Blue Wool by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Steel

21st Century Verter Turroni Black Fibreglass Coffee Table Seat Outdoor Furniture
Located in Longiano, IT
Pillola, round varnished coffee table in fibreglass. Available in different colors and finishes, matte or gloss but also upholstered in leatherette. Designer: Verter Turroni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. Since first designing Inheritance...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Saturn Pouffe Large Ottoman, Bronze, Cream Boucle, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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