Used Ottomans
2010s American Used Ottomans
Metal
20th Century American Modern Used Ottomans
Acrylic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Velvet
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Rosewood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Used Ottomans
Walnut
20th Century American Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
1820s French Louis XIV Used Ottomans
Chenille, Trimming, Oak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Ottomans
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Ottomans
Metal
1960s Used Ottomans
Leather
1970s Post-Modern Used Ottomans
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Used Ottomans
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American American Classical Used Ottomans
Textile
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Ottomans
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Ottomans
Steel
2010s Canadian Used Ottomans
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Used Ottomans
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Bouclé, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Used Ottomans
Fabric, Beech
1970s Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Used Ottomans
Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Zebra Hide, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Ottomans
Faux Fur
Late 20th Century Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Used Ottomans
Leather
1970s North American Used Ottomans
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Used Ottomans
Leather
2010s Italian Used Ottomans
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century French French Provincial Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Rattan, Reed
1970s Hollywood Regency Used Ottomans
Velvet, Down
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Used Ottomans
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Used Ottomans
Mohair, Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Used Ottomans
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Used Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Ostrich Leather
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Ottomans
Leather, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Used Ottomans
Velvet
1960s English Country Used Ottomans
Leather
1990s North American Used Ottomans
Ultrasuede, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Ottomans
Brass
2010s German Post-Modern Used Ottomans
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Mission Used Ottomans
Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Used Ottomans
Velvet
1950s Used Ottomans
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ottomans
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
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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 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.
- 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.
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