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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: Austrian
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Dedar chenille. Destined to beautify in any of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Oak
ANACONDA Cut-Velvet Bottoman - Dusky Pink
Located in New York, NY
Where better to take a seat or rest your feet than on the ANACONDA Bottoman, entwined with writhing, hissing snakes? Swathed in tactile cut-velvet bearing our serpentine symbol of im...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$1,750 / item
Paul Geoffroy for Uginox stainless steel alcantara ottomans 1975
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of stainless steel ottomans from the 1970s era was designed by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox from 1972 to 1979, and it almost looks as though it hasn’t been touc...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Michel Ducaroy
Marsala
Ultra-Suede
Bronze Lucite 2 Lounge Chairs
Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of French Mid-Century Modern 'Marsala' lounge chairs with matching Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
The chair features a curved bronze transparent Lucite ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite
$7,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Italian Gilt Rope
Tassel Ottoman Stool in Leopard Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Perch yourself up on a pedestal like Babe Paley did in this 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency gilded rope and tassel leopard ottoman stool. Famed interio...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Calheta Pouf, Ottoman, Holly Hunt Fabric, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Calheta Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
The Calheta Pouf blends organic curves with understated elegance, inspired by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Chenille, Jacquard, Oak
Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag or Pouf, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brown vintage leather patchwork bean bag, late mid-century.
We have 2 pieces available, this larger one and a smaller one (see pict...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,494 Sale Price
40% Off
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Designer Upholstered Accent Seating for Bedroom
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Warren pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Etna Sage-Green Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning beech pouf is a precious artisan piece that, with its refined selection of earthy tones, evokes fragrant olive tree groves. Lurex and viscose fringes outline an eye-cat...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$3,610 / item
Black Leather Ottoman, Made in Denmark, Leather Patchwork, De Sede Style, Table
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman made in Denmark. Great as ottoman or side table.
Price is for one ottoman. In total two available. Two ottomans have sold.
Category
1990s Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in Roma, IT
This highly elegant pair of benches is in Louis XVI style, made in the mid-19th century.
The four legs are tapered in a truncated pyramidal shape, and the band is decorated with polychrome carvings...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,316 / set
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed
produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
LOVELY LARGE BEECH WOOD FRAMED GEORGE SMiTH OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF A SET
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Ottoman with ...
Category
20th Century English Country Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Moroso PEBBLE RUBBLE by Front Design
By Front Design, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine we find ourselves upon a massive, mysterious slab of stone. As if, in a time long before our own, someone gifted with superhuman strength lifted and positioned it, creating a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$18,032 / item
20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Poufs mod. Cilindro for Azucena, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Founded in 1947 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella, and Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, the Italian brand Azucena has always stood out for its collections that combine formal el...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Calheta Pouf Ottoman, Cream Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
The Calheta Pouf blends organic curves with understated elegance, inspired by the soft lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard
Treasure Lilac Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary
Baby
Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Pink
Located in Paris, IDF
Baby Spheric Ottoman by Noom
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Dimensions: D - 33 cm.
Shown model : Magic Velvet 2253
Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam
Fabrics: Velvet and man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Set/2 Pink Nubuck, Handmade in by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Cone Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed
produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example show is upholstered in a 'Maple' sheepskin and feature oiled...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick
Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Vintage Italian Silver Giltwood Benches or Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of vintage Italian silver giltwood or silver leaf benches or ottomans. This matching pair of x shaped silver gilt benches, stools or ottomans are good sized and usable for extra seating where needed. These gorgeous Italian silver gilt wood curule benches have been professionally upholstered in luxe velvet...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Chesterfield Leather Tufted Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously sized rectangular ottoman upholstered in rich brown tufted leather. Designed in the 1960s, Exuding classic Chesterfield sophistication with a modern versatility. Brass n...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Light blue velvet with two-tone fringes pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A bold reinterpretation of the signature pouf collection with striped fringe. Initially designed with white and single-color stripes, the updated version introduces two-color fringe ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,465 / item
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,492 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Punto e Virgola Powder Pink Pouf by Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this pouf features a high-density foam seat upholstered in a powder pink bouclé fabric, combining comfort with a touch of elegance. The f...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$1,555 / item
Brutalist curved solid Oak Ottomans 1950s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set Ottoman or foot stools . solid oak frame ,comes
width a rattan tops . nice curve on the seat . 1950s .
Good condition .
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
$2,072 / set
Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo, willow reed ottomans, stools, tables. designed by Franco Albini. Interestingly, the original owner had glass tops custom made, to use these as end, or side tables, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, DEDAR Pearl Bouclé, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,492 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pandora Pink Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A flawless blend of function and aesthetic, this spectacular pink pouf is made entirely by hand using high-quality resin, offered in a variety of customizable colors. Showcasing a fl...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Resin
$1,135 / item
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Located in Schwerin, MV
Teak ottoman/stool, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in dark gray leather. No manufacturer's evidence on the wood.
Very good condition...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak, Leather, Upholstery
$473 Sale Price
20% Off
Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Leopard Pouf
Located in Paris, FR
Pouf Leopard with wooden structure. Upholstered
and covered with smooth velvet leopard fabric.
Also available with black velvet fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,984 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Design Mushroom Ottoman Storage Space De Sede Brown Leather 57cm
By De Sede
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful round mushroom-shaped ottoman with storage space. The design is attributed to the Swiss premium brand De Sede. Made in a patchwork style from brown leather, this mushroom-d...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
TORUS Ottoman designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci for Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Torus
Designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
In the Torus ottomans, industrial materials converse with soft upholstery to create an original piece of furniture that reinvents the concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$912 Sale Price
30% Off
Pixel Small Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
The Luupo Ottoman offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option for any modern interior. The round, inviting form sit...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Moooi Pooof Small Pouf in the Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pooof is your perfect companion at home. Timeless, versatile, solid and soft. At first sight, the sturdiness of the firmly grounded Pooof would not let you imagine how flexible i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Geo Small Pouf in Lario Top Orange Upholstery by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geo pouf is an accessory that can be placed in any home and contract environment. It is a versatile element that can connect with diverse styles with a simple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Rare 1960
s teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France
Søn, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery.
Designer: Grete Jalk
Producer: France & Søn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman probably made around 1970 or early in that decade. It is Danish but we are unsure of the Designer and maker as it is unmarked. However, i...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Contemporary Toscana Pouf Ottoman, Dedar Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Toscana Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Toscana pouf embodies the balance between timeless design and contemporary e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Chenille, Cotton, Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, ...
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Cascadia Basalt by Saccal Design House
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Kelly Wearstler Cascadia Basalt and Smoked Oak by Saccal Design House
DIMENSIONS
W 140 cm 55,1”
D 45 cm 17,7”
H 45 cm 17,7”
The Hygge Collecti...
Category
2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Golden Brown Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure golden brown alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and s...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Wool Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in light beige Dedar chenille and beige Dedar Wool fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Chenille
Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish architect Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery
Designer: Hugo Frandsen
Producer: Spø...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Laurameroni "Drapè" Custom Pouf in Hand-Pleated Leather or Velvet
Located in Monza, IT
Tall round padded ottoman covered in a Cat B. Montana 1305 leather drapery. Metal base with Ral 7005 "mouse-gray" lacquering.
Finish:
Cat. B Montana...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Pair of Custom Made Walnut
Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
Located in London, England
Pair of custom made Esko Ottomans from Dagmar Design.
This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra and Toba Scarpa Soriana Cassina Pouf or Ottoman c1970s; Modern; Italian Original black leather in excellent condition. The ottoman can be easily moved around since it has cast...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Slide Design Chubby Low Pouf in Elephant Gray by Marcel Wanders
By Slide, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chubby Low belongs to Chubby family of products, created by the famous designer Marcel Wanders. It is a footrest with an original and linear design, which reminds the natural massive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features stain...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed
produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
FLORESCENCE FLOWER POWER Velvet Ottoman - Noir
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the power of the flower with FLOWER POWER. In our chintz and chic FLORESCENCE print, British-made velvet, this floral-shaped footstool will bring a touch of 1970’s hippie-chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$2,800 / item
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed
produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Mohair, Oak
$2,034 / item
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Intargia Buff by Saccal Design House
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Bench in Kelly Wearstler Intargia Buff and Smoked Oak by Saccal Design House
DIMENSIONS
W 140 cm 55,1”
D 45 cm 1...
Category
2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Custom Made Walnut
Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, England
Custom Made Esko ottoman from Dagmar design
This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition is a stun...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
$1,884 / item
Antique and Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
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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