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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Dark Olive Heavy 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. This large variation measures 3...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Pouf Pill L and S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Poufs pill L and S by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm H 45 x 35 x 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Art-Deco style pouf with wood structure and ve...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf L Art-deco style p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet

Moooi Pooof Small Pouf in the Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet 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

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Upholstery

White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Brass Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Armchair is as refined as it is comfortable. Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères. The last picture is of a different version of the ottoman in the same size. Perfect as a coffee table, with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass, Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Nickel Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ultra luxurious version of The Inheritance collection armchair and ottoman has super soft white Mongolian sheepskin upholstery, black webbing and leather belts, and a polished n...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Cubed ottoman in Noir Italian smooth Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Elevate your space with the sleek sophistication of the Gomez Cubed Ottoman. Measuring a perfectly balanced 19" x 19" x 19", this versatile piece is upholstered in rich, smooth noir ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Kepi Pouf in Sweet Velvet Brown Upholstery with Grey Metal Feet by Emilio Nanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kepi armchair’s sober design and vaguely Nordic look are softened by rounded lines that add character and improve comfort. Its clean design and nonchalant elegance make it perfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller USA, this Ottoman has naturally dyed indigo cotton canvas upholstery at...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino Ottoman in Grey Fabric with Black Base by L. Bozzoli
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The Sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Providence Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Small 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 and way to add a flexible lounge element to your seating arrangeme...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

In stock in Los Angeles, Blue Velvet Pouf, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) In Stock in Los Angeles Used as a central seat or alongside a sofa, this velvet Pouf i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

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...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of 21st century benches or ottomans constructed from vintage Persian Jajim kilim rugs, button tufted on all sides, and raised on small stainless steel cabriole legs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wool

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

Pair of Modern Curule Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents. Dimensions: 20" W x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

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

Dark Brown Round Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its rich, weathered leather adds a touch of timeless elegance, perfect for complementing a classic or rustic decor theme. With dimensions of 22" W x 22" D x 18" H, it is compact enou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

PLUMP/P Upholstered Brown Pouf in Solid Walnut Wood and Cotton Velvet
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Plump/P Pouf is a luxurious addition to your space, meticulously handcrafted in Italy with a perfect marriage of anthropomorphic design and rounded forms. This upholstered pouf, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural silhouette. Whether used for additional seating or for resting a delicious charcuterie platter, you and your guests will appreciate the swivel top feature. When seated, guests can swivel about and converse more freely. Trays or platters filled with goodies can rest atop and rotate for a more comfortable entertaining experience. Or simply rest your legs over these large and comfortable super soft ottomans after a long day with a good book and a glass of wine. The ivory white bouclé is rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs) and cleans up easily without damaging or compromising the fabric. Its texture breathes and works quite well in both cool and warm climates. Custom sizes made to order. May be upholstered in Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.). Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Bouclé

Douglas Contemporary Stool in Fabric
Located in London, GB
Douglas is a characterful stool designed to move around the room, hence the legs. He offers a seat or a side table when you need it most. Dimension: 40 x 40 x 40 H cm Possible ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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

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Stainless Steel

Semo Stool and Footrest in Blue & Green
Located in Istanbul, TR
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

Moroso DEW Small Ottoman by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A round ottoman as a drop of water, where surface tension lines are transformed into a network of strips of leather. As for some optical works of the ’50s, Nendo studied perceptual p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic, Leather

Velvet, Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather - Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This ottoman is part of the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The velvet ottoman is finished off with a...
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2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Modern Curule Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents. Dimensions: 20" W x 16" D x 21" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium 'Tambour' antiqued brass and hide ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm, so also great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Rectangular Coco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape. Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.  
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Walnut

Pair of Flexform "Mozart" Lounge Chairs & Ottomans/ Tables
Located in Highland, IN
This 1996 design from Italy's Flexform, the "Mozart" chair strikes a nice balance between a formal and casual lounge chair. It has a metal internal...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Upholstered Cube Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
The perfect square that can be customized in size, fabric, and wood finish. Built in solid hard maple topped with a cotton/dacron wrapped foam making it firm, yet comfortable. Meas...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Modern Capri Pouf Ottoman Caramel Nubuck Leather Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capri Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Capri leather pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Furoshiki Small Pouf in Yellow and Blue Bicolour Upholstery by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furoshiki is an interplay of patterns and colours. The fabric upholstery covers the padded seat with precise geometries and an unequivocally oriental delicacy. The seams become sarto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Amami Medium Pouf in Light Grey Velvet Seat & Steel Legs, Lorenza Bozzoli
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

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

Sitar Pouf in Ash Wood Polished Walnut with Cord and Black Seat by Enzo Berti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light armchair that brings to mind the softness of a feather, a caress, a moment of harmony in ash wood and woven nautical cords. The name has Persian origins: “seh-tar” literally ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Ash

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

Footstool Black Steel and Navy Saddle Leather, Modern Style, HUG
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool, Brass Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Modern Style, Hug Collection
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary footstool and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm i...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Geo Large Pouf in Sweet Velvet Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs 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

Medoc Ottoman by Christopher Guy
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Medoc Ottoman by renowned designer Christopher Guy, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with the finest materials, this ottoman exudes elegance and soph...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Small Ottoman w Leopard, Gold Velvet + Macrame Tassel Fringe and Twig Tape
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sexy leopard jacquard ottoman with golden velvet seat, macrame hemp tassel fringe and twig tape. Great for occasional seating, boudoir or bedroom. Measurements: Overall: 18”W x 18”...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Twig, Hemp, Velvet, Jacquard

Potomac Tan Leather 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. This variation is upholstered in ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Handcrafted Bench "Aenos" in Wood and Marble Base by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade bench model "Aenos" in solid oak wood base, with inclined legs. Cushioned seat upholstered in linen in the center, with solid marble surfaces on each side. Var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Marble

Semo Stool and Footrest in Red & Purple
Located in Istanbul, TR
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

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...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Saturn Pouffe Small, Pink Coated Steel Frame and Pink 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 f...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Divina Vega 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf L Art-deco style p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Karl Springer Large Stainless Steel and Upholstered Souffle Pouf Ottoman
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

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!.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

1970s Design Institute of America Chrome and Brown Mohair Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of sophisticated ottomans by the Design Institute of America, circa the 1970s. Featuring a clean Silhouette, these beautiful ottomans showcase stu...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Venfield Custom Pair of Shearling Cube Foot Stools/Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom shearling cube ottomans/footstools designed by Venfield. The pair shown in the photos are in black color. Custom options are available fo...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fur

Modern Angular Gray Steel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 21st Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Modern Angular Gray Steel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 21st Century Item # C1028AA0-G Angular and austere, this lounge chair and matching ottoman are distinctly architectural in fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cut Steel

Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Hide, Upholstery

Potomac Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa with Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived in 2011, the Inheritance Sofa design was the first piece in The Inheritance collection by Stephen Kenn. Beginning from a place of curiosity about how furniture was construc...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Large Round Upholstered Moroccan-Inspired Ottoman, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Sprawling low round ottoman upholstered in an eclectic mix of three fabrics featuring embroidery, cut velvet, and jacquard and with ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Maple

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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