Used Poufs
1980s French Used Poufs
Leather, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Leather
1980s Used Poufs
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Used Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Hollywood Regency Used Poufs
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Leather
20th Century French Used Poufs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Used Poufs
Leather
20th Century British Used Poufs
Tapestry
1950s Belgian Baroque Revival Used Poufs
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Chrome
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Poufs
Bouclé, Wood
1950s French Empire Used Poufs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Poufs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Faux Leather, Wood
1980s American Chinoiserie Used Poufs
Metal
1980s American Hollywood Regency Used Poufs
Bouclé
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Used Poufs
Linen, Fruitwood
1920s English Regency Used Poufs
Walnut
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Rush, Pine
1970s Indonesian Modern Used Poufs
Fabric, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Stainless Steel
1960s British Used Poufs
Leather, Wood
1950s Spanish Brutalist Used Poufs
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Poufs
Teak, Leather, Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Brass
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Used Poufs
Oak
1990s Used Poufs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Used Poufs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Used Poufs
Shagreen, Wood, Leather
20th Century Used Poufs
Fabric
1950s American Modern Used Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Leather, Glass
1980s American Minimalist Used Poufs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Linen, Walnut
1980s Used Poufs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century British Used Poufs
Fabric
1950s British Colonial Used Poufs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Chrome
1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Used Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Used Poufs
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Poufs
Upholstery
1980s American Post-Modern Used Poufs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Used Poufs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Spanish Used Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
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