Used Ottomans
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Spanish Brutalist Used Ottomans
Leather, Oak
1990s Used Ottomans
Cotton
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Used Ottomans
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Linen, Hardwood
20th Century Used Ottomans
Sheepskin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Used Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1970s European Post-Modern Used Ottomans
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Used Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Used Ottomans
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Aluminum
19th Century Used Ottomans
Silk
1990s Modern Used Ottomans
Cotton, Velvet
Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Ottomans
Aluminum
20th Century British Victorian Used Ottomans
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery
1960s Italian Modern Used Ottomans
Leather
1990s Used Ottomans
Cotton, Velvet
1990s American Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Used Ottomans
Upholstery
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swiss Used Ottomans
Leather
1980s American Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric
20th Century French Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Ottomans
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
20th Century European Minimalist Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Mohair, Rosewood
1950s French Empire Used Ottomans
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Used Ottomans
Linen, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s American Modern Used Ottomans
Hide, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XIV Used Ottomans
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Used Ottomans
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Adirondack Used Ottomans
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Used Ottomans
Fabric
2010s American Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Silk, Walnut
1970s American Bohemian Used Ottomans
Wicker
1960s French Used Ottomans
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery
1960s Used Ottomans
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Used Ottomans
Pine
1970s American Modern Used Ottomans
Hide, Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Art Deco Used Ottomans
Velvet, Wood
1980s Used Ottomans
Upholstery
1970s Swiss Used Ottomans
Leather
1980s Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Cotton
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The use of an ottoman in a bedroom is largely the same as it is in a living room. A person may place an ottoman in front of a lounge chair or accent chair used for reading in the bedroom, or they might position it at the foot of the bed or against the wall so that it can serve as a bench. An ottoman with a hinged top and a hidden inner compartment may serve as storage furniture for bedding, pillows, clothing, shoes or accessories. Shop a large selection of ottomans on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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