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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: Austrian
English Caned Bergere Stool or Bench Seat of Walnut on Cabriole Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bergere stool or bench of patinated walnut, featuring a rectangular caned seat on a frame of four turned cabriole legs.
Category
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes an...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Striking Large Patterned Leather
Chrome Base Coffee Ottoman / Table by Minotti
By Minotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking large patterned leather and chrome base ottoman / coffee table by Minotti, circa 1990s. This contemporary and large piece has a stylish f...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
"Décorateur" Blue Leather Ottomans W. Gilt Sycamore Bottom Rims - France 1980
s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue leather ottomans with stitching on a sycamore base, in the style of Hugues Chevalier. France 1980s.
In fair vintage condition. Minor surface scratches, stains and scruff...
Category
1980s French Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
Senzafine Pouf in Polyurethane Red by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Plastic
$2,394 / item
Pair of Wood and Rattan Stools, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of unusual stools are made wood and rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
ARTEMIS Velvet Bottoman - Black
Located in New York, NY
Our iconic ARTEMIS print meets its irreverent match in the Bottoman: House of Hackney's cheeky take on the classic ottoman. Upholstered in luxurious Brit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
$1,750 / item
Green and Pink Geometric Couture Deco Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Perfectly paired pink and green are a delightful palette for the Art Deco-inspired fringe on this pouf from the Geometric Couture Collection. Made in Italy, the pouf is crafted on a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,405 / item
Couture Geometric Deco Yellow Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Luxurious velvet graces the cylindrical silhouette of this stunning ottoman, whose stylish and intriguing allure borrows from the geometric charm of Art Deco furniture. The piece is ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$3,685 / item
2 ED/20 281 Babylon - Decor Pouf - Limited Edition
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Providing a practical occasional seat without renouncing glamour defines this stunning low stool. Fashioned of wood, it stands out for the dynamism of its fluted texture, which is em...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$10,735 / item
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Pair of poufs mod. Dado T29 for Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Decò Couture Geometric Pink Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,475 / item
Deco Couture Geometric Green and Orange Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,475 / item
De Sede Patchwork Leather Beanbag or Ottoman Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern leather patchwork bean bag. A real amazing decorative and relaxing seat object for your leaving. Designed and manufactured De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
T...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Rare Berg
Eriksson
Seagull
9601 Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gösta Berg & Stenerik Eriksson for Fritz Hansen, 'Seagull' chair with ottoman model 9601, reupholstered analine leather, steel, chrome, Denmark, 1968
A rare armchair and ottoman by ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gus Bakker Gb Lounge Pouf for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gus Bakker Gb Lounge Pouf for Karakter
Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery.
Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans – would act as an easygoing antidote to the previous generation’s stiffer tastes. Today, its functionality has been enhanced further with the addition of feet that raise it slightly from the floor for added comfort. Available as a one-seater chair, or with the addition of a pouf, the GB Lounge can be arranged in a variety of ways by connectors that transform it from a solo chair into a multiple seating system.
GB Lounge can be upholstered with textiles from Cassina.
"Today I look to a very sophisticated version but it keeps the freshness, direct height and easy-going idea of the original."
The power of good design is especially evident when the object exists outside its original context, transcending the specific circumstances in which it was conceived and having a universal relevance. Gijs Bakker designed his GB Lounge Chair...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$3,434 / item
Michel Ducaroy Brigantin Leather Ottoman or Footstool for Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage gray leather ottoman or footstool or pouf for the Brigantin sofa series by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s. Maintains Ligne Roset label and markings on underside.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$937 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Green and Pink Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Mostly monochromatic, but with a touch of pink, this charming round pouf features viscose fringe cut to different lengths to create a unique geometric effect. In olive, emerald and s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,240 / item
Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel
Natural Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Couture Yellow Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Ethereal and timeless, this exquisite couture pouf will be a delicate accent in a springtime patio deck or walk-in closet. Perfect for sitting or holding ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$2,115 / item
Green Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A tiny pop of color for a cozy lounge area, the Green Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf offers casual seating or a place to rest a tray. Entertain in st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,115 / item
Nice Vintage Square Pouf Skai Faux Leather Green Cream 43cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming, square, patchwork-style vintage ottoman made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality, two-tone light green and cream faux leather, manufactured in Belgium circ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Emerald Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Nearly monochromatic, this pouf in emerald, sea foam and grass green is accented with unabashedly pink stripes, inspired by neckties. On a beechwood base, the pouf is topped with velvet and accented with viscose fringe, its signature look. Pair the pouf with other pieces from the Couture Geometric...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,185 / item
Pink Couture Geometric Flo Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This pouf is characterized by two parts: the seat which is completely upholstered in pink velvet and the viscose fringes of different lengths that create the geometric motif. Its bas...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,865 / item
Afra
Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
"Big Mama" Up Chair By Gaetano Pesce For B&B Italia, Italy, circa 2000
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was 1968 when Gaetano Pesce began experimenting at his Paris atelier with vacuum-packing the hippest material of the moment: polyurethane. Soon he’d developed a gravity-defying mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, PVC
Baxter Brown and Dappled pony skin Leather Sofa with Pillows, Italy, 1990s
Located in IT
1990s Italian dappled pony skin leather sofa and pillows by Baxter. The sofa comes with a set of pillows squared and tubular shaped. They all are upholstered with pony skin leather b...
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fur
Couture Geometric Riga Small Turquoise
Pink Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
A vibrant turquoise hue was selected for the plush seat of this cylindrical ottoman, a seating solution whose stylish appeal is sealed by the strip...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,280 / item
De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Bean Bag, Pouf, 1970s, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown vintage leather patchwork bean bag, manufactured by De Sede in the 1970s
Well preserved brown leather bean bag, very unique in its ma...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Decò Couture Geometric Purple Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,100 / item
Ginko Contemporary and Customizable Pouf with Mix of Fabrics by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Ginko Pouff with mix of fabrics.
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings.
All RAL colors available. (Mate / Half Gloss / Gloss)
Category
2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Streamlined Modern Living Room Set with Sofas and Ottoman in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery and Chromed Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, chromed metal, Italy, 1970s
A striking and generously proportioned living room set from the 1970s, this set embodies the sleek elegance characteristic of the era. Desi...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
"Jimmy Sue" Leather
Steel Pouf Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Jimmy Sue" is a pouf, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a stainless steel structure totally covered by genuine Italian leather vegetable tann...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Sven Ellekaer Three-Legged Stools in Teak, Chr. Linneberg, Denmark, 1962
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of stools was designed by Sven Ellekaer and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1962. The round seat pads are upholstered in a black and white vinyl leather, resting on a three-legged frame in teak wood. The decoratively applied vertical lines of a contrasting wenge wood veneer in the legs are unique for this model, which was normally executed entirely in teak or rosewood.
We also have a lounge chair available, see the last picture of the listing. See listing reference LU1803326426552 for the chair.
Literature reference:
Mobilia Magazine...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak, Wenge
Vintage Italian Ottoman or Bench Attributed to Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian walnut ottoman or bench attributed to Afra
Tobia Scarpa. This handsome organic modern/Brutalist ottoman, bench or stool has been newly upholstered in green velvet.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Sparkle Light Blue Pouf with Light Blue and Silver Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant pouf showcases a cascading fringe of light blue and silver lurex threads enclosing the beechwood frame topped with a shimmering light blue velvet padded seat. Designed b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Sculptural Pouf by WOO - Ottoman DROVA 4 - Wool fabric
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 fusio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
English Ottoman in Double-Sided Fez-Weave Moroccan Marriage Blanket, c.1860–1880
Located in London, GB
An English ottoman upholstered in a 19th century Moroccan Fez-weave marriage blanket (Handira), double-sided and richly patterned with traditional geometric motifs. These ceremonial ...
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wool, Cotton, Walnut
Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Gio Ponti style curved bench with brass legs.
Large Italian curved bench with splayed brass legs. This stunning Italian modern Gio Po...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
1970's Maison Jansen attributed silverplated legs ottomans newly re-upholstered in Donghia Castanets velvet fabric, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the legs, fully ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill P...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
De Sede Ds-102 Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates a island in the living space. Whether ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Claw Foot Small Ottomans by Sarreid of Valmazan
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage Chippendale style claw foot small ottomans / benches by Sarreid of Valmazan circa 1980s. The pair, which are made in Spain, are in good condition and measure 2...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ottoman pouf Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Sculptural Accent Furniture
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Modern Design and Ultimate Comfort
The Ottoman Loop is a striking combination of contemporary design and everyday practicality. Its continuous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Modern Spheric Ottoman 50cm Fluffy Edition in Premium Faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur, Foam
Chemise Green Pouf by Studio Li-Do
Located in Milan, IT
Superb for a colorful bedroom or living decor, this pouf is marked by bold volumes covered in textured green fabric for a vivid chromatic statement. The rich padding in multi-density...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$1,980 / item
Burgundy Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A large round pouf upholstered in Trevira velvet, accented with viscose fringe in a unique geometric design. From the Couture Geometric Collection, th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,240 / item
Couture Geometric Riga Small Light-Blue
Red Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally for adding at once a pop of color and a seating spot wherever desired, this small ottoman stands out for the vibrancy of its tones and the refine...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,325 / item
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular sofa for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur, Foam
seating ball pouf, black wapiti leather, Sculptural pop-up, Dutch design, 1980s
By Leolux
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Black Wapiti leather ball pouf that can be used as an sculptural object, small pouf like seating ball or foot rest. Manufacturered in the 1980s by Leolux a w...
Category
1980s Dutch Other Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,534 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed
produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
ARTEMIS Cotton Linen Vesper Bottoman - Jadeite
Located in New York, NY
In a beautiful, rounded shape harking back to times passed, this handcrafted ottoman is swathed in the wildflowers of one of our House’s most beloved prints, ARTEMIS. In verdant ‘Jad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$1,850 / item
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D100 x W100 x H40 cm
Material: Venetian color glasses, Natural stones, Antique ceramic tiles, Marble
(Nero Belgio, etc) Iron base, Struct...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron
$260,550 / item
Emerald and Sea Foam Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Create a lush and relaxed vibe with this pouf in two different shades of green. Imbibing any space with a natural appeal, the pouf is upholstered in velvet 100% trevira and wrapped i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,475 / item
Punto e Virgola Bouclé Wool Pouf by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Punto e Virgola Bouclé Wool Pouf by Morica Design
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 41 cm.
Materials: Violet bouclé wool, lacquered wood.
Available in different wool options. Please conta...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,290 / item
Couture Beige Pouf with Line Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in creativity and modern aesthetic sensibility, this classic pouf exudes comfort and sophistication. Fashioned of prized beech wood, the frame is raised on four black-fin...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Bombo "M" Pouf/Side TableDesigned by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First, there was an encounter between a designer,
Nestor Perkal, and the Oscar Maschera company. Then, there was
Argentina, his native land. While working with the company on
leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Couture Turquoise Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Ethereal and timeless, this exquisite couture pouf will be a delicate accent in a springtime patio deck or walk-in closet. Perfect for sitting or holding ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$2,475 / 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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