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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Malibu Pouf by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Malibu Pouf by Dooq
Measures: Ø 100 cm 39”
H 35 cm 14”
Materials: upholstery and piping fabric or leather
Dooq is a design company dedicated to celebrate the luxury of living...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Dark Green Leather Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition with a mirror polished aluminium extrusion structure, where the legs have been moved to the outside, and a seating woven from 20mm wide green leathe...
Category
2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Ottomans on Rollers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ottomans on rollers which we had professionally reupholstered in a shiny velvet fabric. Ottomans measure 17" wide, 17" deep and 17" high. Seat height is also 17".
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-60/05 Ottoman in Touch Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Modern Small White Upholstered Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Small modern contemporary ottoman, upholstered in white chenille, on a steel structure, unmarked. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 17" H x 28" W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Black Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita black 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
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
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
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
White Mohair Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgerous custom made mohair ottoman with a light wooden base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Antiqued Silver Lame Brocade Pouf
Located in New York, NY
Antiqued silver lame pouf. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 18" H x 17" diameter
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marlon Pouf by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Pouf by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: ø 70 x H 40 cm
Materials & Finishes
Upholstery: fully upholstered in fabric or l...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
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
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 by G...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rubber
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Distressed Burgundy Leather
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Distressed Burgundy Leather . Unique geometric shaping makes this modern ottoman stand out. Fully upholstered in...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist Upholstered Tubular Steel Stool, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist upholstered tubular steel stool, Germany, 2015.
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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
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
Metal Pepino Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Pepino chair by Owl
Dimensions: L 112 x W 70 x H 60 cm
Materials: Metal Base, Upholstered
La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which con...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Silver Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita silver 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
Modern Whited Tufted Square Ottoman or Coffee Table with Acrylic Legs
Located in Dayton, OH
Modern upholstered ottoman in white with tufting. Supported by acrylic contoured legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic
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 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
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
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Textured Fabric
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern Geometric Ottomans in Textured Fabric. Unique geometric shaping makes this modern ottoman stand out. Fully upholstered in a dense text...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Geo Outdoor Small Pouf Canvas Extra Green Upholstery in by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Saba’s iconic Geo pouf moves outdoor. The versatile element that is the Geo pouf can now be used in outdoor environments thanks to the thermo-treated upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
1980s Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric Curved and Graphic Bench
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s design and vintage style beige bouclé fabric graphic bench or ottoman.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Red Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita red stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46 cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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
Vintage Heirloom Furniture Polka Dot Upholstered Rolling Ottoman Foot Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Heirloom Furniture "Emphasis of Excellence" Upholstered Ottoman. Features a rectangular form with plush seat, square check/ polka dot style fabric and square tapered feet leadi...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Boho Chic Split Rattan Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous freshly lacquered in white boho chic ottoman in new Todd Hase Textiles. Great addition to your boho chic inspired home.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Lacquer
Folding Wooden Seat by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding wooden seat by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 38 x W 48.5 x H 58.5 cm.
Materials: Baltic Birch end grain plywood, metal hinges, lacque...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gardian stool with handle by Patrick Norguet.
Materials: fabric (also available in leather)
Handle: noce Canaletto solid wood.
Dimensions: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm.
For the...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Boa Pouf in Sulfur Yellow by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Dubai, DU
The donut-shaped Boa Pouf by Sabine Marcelis is perfectly sculptural, a bold graphic form that interrupts interior landscapes with its faultless chunky geometry. This piece of upholstered occasional furniture is rounded and soft, encased in a seamless outer layer that gives it an air-brushed finish: The smooth shape-knit textile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Foam
Tangerine Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita Tangerine 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
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-760 pouf by De Sede
Dimensions: D 74 x H 40 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
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in red Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat.
New condit...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gardian stool with handle 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 Gardi...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fur Atlas Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Fur atlas stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 49 x H 52 cm
Materials: Fur
Available materials: Lamb/bouc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fur
Moooi Amami Medium Pouf in Dark Grey Velvet Seat & Steel Legs, Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Amami poufs are simply irresistable and available in three sizes. Dressed in heart-warming velvet, softly floating on long sensuous fringes that decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in bordeaux burgondy Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat....
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 60 x 89 x H 42cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at first gl...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Semo Stool and Footrest
Located in New York, NY
Semo Stool is a multifunctional pouf, storage and a foot rest for Semo Armchair. Semo resembles a soft baseball hand glove which offers great comfort and pleasure. It also has a feat...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Large Modernist Customizable Tubular Steel Stool, Fabric / Leather Upholstery
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Large customizable tubular steel stool with fabric / leather upholstery. Timelessly elegant stool in a Classic design. Light appearance with refined, rou...
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gardian stool with handle by Patrick Norguet.
Materials: Fabric (also available in leather)
Handle: Noce Canaletto solid wood
Dimensions: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm
For the Ga...
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bespoke Modernist Stool, High Gloss Lacquered Wood, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist stool designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin - Studio.
Individual selection of leather and fabric covers, wood lacquering in various colors and finish. Availabl...
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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
John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The rare and stylish "Ghost" chair and ottoman set are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the curves and details on this beauty! Uphols...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Modern Long Hall Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern long hall bench with a beige antiqued leather stitched cushion on an antiqued brass-finished iron cube form base.
Dimensions: 75" W x 20" D x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Laurameroni "Drapè" Custom Pouf in Hand-Pleated Leather or Velvet
Located in Monza, IT
Squared padded ottoman covered in a Cat. A Nubuck leather drapery. Metal base with RAL 7005 "mouse-gray" lacquering.
Finish:
Cat. A Nubuck leather 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with a solid beechwood frame, this original pouf by Milanese designer Lorenza Bozzoli pouf showcases a powder pink velvet padded seat and a magnificent fringe of gold lurex. Part of the Sparkle Collection that pays homage to the roaring years of Charleston, this pouf will bring a glamorous touch to a bedroom vanity...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Burgundy Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A large round pouf upholstered in Trevira velvet, accented with viscose fringe in a unique geometric design. From the Couture Geometric Collection, th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
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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