Ottoman Benches
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Thread, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s American Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Cherry
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak, Wool
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 1730s French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker
Late 20th Century Stools
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Cedar, Faux Leather, Paint
1990s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Footstools
Burlap
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Vintage 1930s French Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1950s British Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Acrylic, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American William and Mary Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Hemp, Wood
20th Century British Benches
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hemp
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Cotton, Hemp, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Benches
Patent Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
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Ottoman Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Ottoman Benches?
Finding the Right Ottomans And Poufs for You
Antique and vintage ottomans and poufs add comfort and style to any living room, game room, home office or minimalist lounge space. An ottoman is a short seat or footstool that is also often used to store items. A pouf is similar, but it’s typically more petite than an ottoman, usually without the storage space inside.
When one thinks of the Ottoman Empire, it’s easy to overlook the iconic seat named for the region. The ottoman — originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms — was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Eventually, these footrests were transformed into storage furnishings to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles. Furniture makers crafted their ottomans with lids that revealed a hidden cupboard, which rendered them both comfortable and practical.
Poufs, which appeared in France during the 1840s, are also of the low-platform seating variety. These versatile furnishings have been made available in all manner of shapes and sizes over time, and depending upon their firmness can be used as a side table should an occasion call for an extra one. However, your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening cocktail.
Both ottomans and poufs can help create an inviting and warm atmosphere in your living space. For the smaller rooms that are characterized by a casual feel, a shaggy or woven wool pouf might be a better choice, as it’s likely to be more compact and floor-cushion-like than an ottoman. The latter are often larger and more table-like and are comparatively a good fit for a more formal room such as a library or a study. Today, you might find that an ottoman works well in your bedroom, where there isn’t room for a sofa, or perhaps it can serve as a reliable perch in front of your vintage vanity table.
Whatever your seating needs are, find a collection of antique, new and vintage ottomans and poufs in varying styles on 1stDibs that include neoclassical, Industrial and mid-century modern. From the bright colors and bold patterns deployed by Milan-born designer Lorenza Bozzoli to the classy leather furnishings created at family-run Brooklyn, New York, atelier Moses Nadel, there is an endless range of these lovable low stools that merge seamlessly with most decor.
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