Upholstered Bedroom Bench
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
20th Century Afghan Tribal Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Wood
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Wool
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Recent Sales
2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century Great Britain (UK) British Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century English Other Daybeds
Linen, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Vanities
Brass
20th Century American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
2010s Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
20th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Burlap, Wood
20th Century Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Antler, Wool
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Linen, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak, Wool
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Oak
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Central American American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
2010s Dutch Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1990s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Hollywood Regency Vanities
Mirror, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Upholstery, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Regency Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Daybeds
Wood
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Travertine
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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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Slate
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Resin
2010s British Wall Mirrors
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Oak
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Finding the Right Ottomans-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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