Ottoman Benches
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Benches
Rattan
20th Century American Federal Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches
Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Benches
Fur, Horn
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Bamboo, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Faux Leather
20th Century North American Modern Benches
Zebra Hide
20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Muslin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Revival Benches
Cane, Pine
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Benches
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Teak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fur, Walnut
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Ottoman Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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