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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: Austrian
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 ...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Modern Porthos Pouf, Ottoman, Jacquard Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Porthos Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Porthos pouf was designed to offer comfort with a refined, understated presence. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Swedish modern swiveling lounge chair and ottoman. Sleek design with leather upholstery and rosewood frames and bases. A qualit...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gus Bakker Set Of Three Gb Lounge Chair for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gus Bakker Set Of Three Gb Lounge Chair for Karakter Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewel...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Little Petra Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin Walnut by Viggo Boesen for Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style. Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments. Low to the ground, open and embracing, it embodies the essence of a lounge chair, allowing for all kinds of seating positions in any cosy setting imaginable. Designer Viggo Boesen A pioneer of his time, Viggo Boesen (1907 – 1985) made grand gestures in the world of Danish design and architecture, bringing a new perspective to the forefront of the collective imagination throughout the 1930s. His work reflected a new Scandinavian ‘Funkis’ style, a Nordic take on Art Deco, which was popular during the time and brought with it an array of surprising forms and silhouettes. For the Pouf, it's soft and nurturing, an ideal companion. With sheepskin and rounded legs in oiled walnut, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement. Material: sheep skin 17 mm sahara, oiled walnut Dimensions: Little Petra VB1 lounge chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Early 20th C. French Victorian Style Burl and Beaded Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of early 20th century French Victorian style burl walnut and beaded ottomans. The subject matter is a neo-classical urn with sprays of floral foliate. They do s...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Burl, Beads

Pair of Pouf ATD 1 in Oiled Walnut and Sheepskin Sahara by &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Soft and nurturing, the Pouf is an ideal companion. With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut, and upholstery in Sheepskin Sahara , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Material : Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Large and Small Brown Leather Poufs, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Large and small brown leather poufs, 1970s 2 identical poufs in 2 different sizes of 80 cm round and 60 cm round. Beautifully sturdy padded poufs in brown stitched leather. The le...
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20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Frisé Set of White Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
The structures of this exquisite set complete with armchair and ottoman are in solid walnut with a water-based finish. The seat and back of the chair and the cushion of the ottoman a...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Cotton, Feathers

Pair of Neo-Classic Stools Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of neo-classic stools attributed to Maison Jansen France 1960's.
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1960s European Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Modern Baby Spheric Pouf 33 cm diameter Fluffy Edition in Faux Sheepskin by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair collection is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature. We noted that kids love minimalist design and...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Faux Fur, Velvet, Wool, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Textile

De Sede Saddle Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly textured cylindrical ottoman by De Sede, crafted in Switzerland during the 1970s. Upholstered in signature patchwork leather, this piece showcases a warm range of cognac and...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Custom Made Oak and Shearling Ottomans
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Custom-Made Esko Stool This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition is a stunning ex...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Style Light Blue Square Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A versatile addition to chic living rooms and upscale lounges, this square pouf refinement. Crafted from soft light blue velvet with matching fringes, it features accents in grey lur...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Pair of pi3 benches in Fumed Oak and Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Contemporary bench in FSC British fumed oak with FSC natural Danish cord handwoven seat. Dimensions are approximately 120cm L x 44.3cm H x 33cm D. Available as a pair. This set is...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Art Deco Style Orange Square Cleo Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Marking a pivotal expansion for Lorenza Bozzoli, the Treasure Collection introduces the Orange Cleo pouf. This luxurious piece features vibrant orange velvet seating...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf Mustard Cotton Brass Beech Handmade 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pouf
Located in Lugo, IT
Pouf in tessuto o alcantara non perfetto come da foto. Una ruota bloccata Grazie
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Pouf
Pouf
$982
Rose and Green Couture Geometric Wien Bench
Located in Milan, IT
La vie en rose. Create a cozy corner with a rose-colored pouf, upholstered in plus Trevira velvet and accented with viscose fringe. On a painted beechwood ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Lapis Eco Leather Pouf FB Collection
Located in Milan, IT
Rest your legs after a long day on this round pouf that is finished in white eco leather. The pouf is divided into smaller sections thanks to vertical stit...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Barber Osgerby Tamburound Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Barber Osgerby Tamburound Armchair For Cassina The English duo, Barber Osgerby, designs an armchair for Cassina that challenges the traditional formality of the dining chair and re...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Couture Geometric Wien Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite Art Deco ottoman will add a vibrant accent to a sophisticated home. The top cushion is upholstered with a cognac-hued velvet cover, strikingly contrasting with the mul...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Big Bao Red Leather Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Bao collection of ottomans, this striking red leather piece will make a statement in any modern interior, adding a pop of color to any living room or study. The softness ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Beige Couture Geometric Geo Large Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A large round puof, entirely made in Italy, fantastically cozy and comfortable to sit on. The base is in painted beech wood covered by multiple layers of viscose fringes that create ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Antelope Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning pouf is a perfect accent piece for a rustic or modern interior that will be enriched by the presence of Antelope fur upholstery. The texture...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Antelope Pouf
Antelope Pouf
$14,510 / item
Green Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Sculptural Accent Furniture
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – A Contemporary Seating Solution Inspired by Nature The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a statement piece that combines modern aesthetics w...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Contemporary European Oak Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Natural simplicity depicts the SUNSET bench of a European oak trunk as the shape defining protagonist. The integrated upholstery gives a comfortable seating space while the acrylic l...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Oak

French Modern Parchment Bench by R Y Augousti
Located in Houston, TX
French modern parchment bench by R&Y Augousti. This stunning bench has beautiful saber legs. This lovely postmodern French bench can also be used as a ...
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1990s French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Parchment Paper

Rodolfo Dordoni Sail Out Outdoor Ottoman for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Ottoman designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Round pouf from Sail Out Outdoor collection, in tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lilac Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A long and classy pouf in a lilac color that has an array of fringes of different lengths and colors which appears as a sequence of colorful geometric shapes. The base is in painted beech wood and the top is comfortably padded and upholstered with lilac velvet...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Black Leather Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Vintage design swivelchair This stunning black leather swivel chair by renowned designer H.W. Klein for Bramin embodies both comfort and sophisticated design. Crafted in the mid-cent...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Tribe Purple Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Tribal references seen through the glamorous lens of vibrant, contrasting colors define this stylish handmade beech pouf. Showcasing minute sartorial detailing, it implements a soft ...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Kir Royal Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Ironic and lavish, the padded Kir Royal footstools by Christophe de la Fontaine seem to transform themselves into different objects according to the variatio...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Kir Royal Pouf
Kir Royal Pouf
$4,165 / item
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather ottoman bench...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Materials: Wood, Velvet Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sle...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Regence Louis XV style painted bench. Lovely Italian painted bench from the 1920s. This unusual antique Italian Regence-Louis XV style oval bench has been taken down...
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1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Couture Geometric Deco Orange Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
This Art Deco-inspired ottoman is entirely upholstered in velvet made of acetate (53%), polyester (42%), and viscose (5%). It stands out for its bright colors and sophisticated geome...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

French Art Deco Ottoman Pouf Wood and Upholstery, Mid-century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, French Art Deco, circa 1930 The re-upholstery to suit your interior is offered and will be made by our upholsterer. Measures: Diameter of the bass 21.6 in. Shipping...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of 1960s Italian Exceptional Italian Ottomans
Located in High Point, NC
This exceptional pair of 1960s Italian ottomans embodies the bold craftsmanship and sculptural sensibility of midcentury design. Each ottoman features a generously padded seat uphols...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bombo "L" Pouf/Side Table Designed by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First, there was an encounter between a designer, Nestor Perkal and the Oscarmaschera company. Then, there was Argentina, his native land. While working with the company on leather p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Beige Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This colorful pouf is defined by two parts. On top, there is a seat synthetically padded and upholstered in beige velvet while on the bottom it's a paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Marrocan Choco Brown Leather Patchwork Pouf, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s.  
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid Century Modern Stools Ottomans Aalto Asko 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans, 1960s. Cushions have been recovered in Holly Hunt Keystone Ivory fabric. Ready for a new home.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A saddle colored leather ottoman on rollers with tufted and stretched form having chromed metal banding to each end. An iconic piece of 1970's Italian design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Patinated Brass, Pink Velvet, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Patinated Brass, Pink Velvet, 1950s This elegant pair of modernist Italian stools, designed in the 20th century, features beautifully patinat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 - Choose your fabric, Soft Sculptural Seat, Artful style
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – A Stylish and Functional Accent for Modern Interiors The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a versatile and stylish addition to any living sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Foam

Cassina "Palmaria" Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Thick chocolate brown leather lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti Chair measures 36.5" deep by 40" wide by 40" high and seat height is 18". There is only one chair in this orde...
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20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beige Couture Geometric Flo Rectangular Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A beige pouf characterized by a geometric motif created using viscose fringes of different lengths and colors. This product is entirely made in Italy to guarantee that every one of i...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Couture Dark Green Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This versatile couture pouf revisits the stunning simplicity of tribal prints with modern aesthetic sensibility. The wide and round frame, handmade of bee...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Wool Cotton Walnut 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chenille, Oak

ED/50 003 Carol White Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Delicate and plush, this pouf makes for a sophisticated addition to modern and contemporary-style interiors. A pleasant tactile feel is ensured by a soft boucle of white fabric that ...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Handcrafted pouf embroidered in pink and purple velvet
Located in Torino, IT
A pouf as a little domestic jewel: pink, purple and an accent of light blue are interwoven in a palette marked by elegance and craftsmanship, embellished with meticulous hand embroid...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Couture Geometric Deco’ Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
This Art Deco-inspired ottoman is entirely upholstered in velvet made of acetate (53%), polyester (42%), and viscose (5%). It stands out for its bright colors and sophisticated geome...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Set of 2 Wulff Atd2 Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Honey/Oak for Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Levante Beige T-Pouf by Massimo Castagna
Located in Milan, IT
A customizable design of singular character, this pouf is a refined and ergonomic design by Massimo Castagna. Softly padded, the cylindrical seat is upho...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pouf - Ottoman - Footrest - leather - Norwegian - Hjellegjerde - Norway 1970 s
By Hjellegjerde AS
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Pouf - Ottoman - Footstool Norwegian by Hjellegjerde Mobler. Very nice black leather pouf quadripod. Wooden foot. Very decorative and design Norway - 1970's In 1941, furn...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Blocco" Fuchsia or Blue Faux Fur Pouf Designed by Nanda Vigo for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Blocco" is a pouf, designed by Nanda Vigo and manufactured by Driade, with wooden frame and padding in polyurethane foam of varying density. Upholstery in fuchsia or blue faux fur. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 19.2", W. 17.3", H. 22.8", Seat H. 14.1" The "Blocco" seat / pouf, designed with such purpose in 1970, has got now a fresh re-edition with the same function but with a more joyful spirit by offering colorful covers. Have a nice seat! Nanda Vigo said about "Blocco": "Many elements called “furniture” are needed that actually remain “fixed”, once set, to the well-being. I've always rejected the tendency to overload space; therefore I have always worked to the limit of need." NANDA VIGO, born in Milan in 1936, lives in East Africa and works in Milan. She showed an interest in art at a very early age, when she had the opportunity to spend time with Filippo de Pisis, a family friend, and to study the architecture of Giuseppe Terragni, in which she immediately noticed the subtle employment of natural light. She studied architecture at the Ecole Polytechnique in Lausanne, worked as an intern in San Francisco, then returned to Italy where she opened her own studio in Milan. The underlying characteristic of the work has always been the relationship between light and space, which she has developed in a series of “environments” that blend architecture and design. In 1959 she began to visit the studio of Lucio Fontana and got to know that artists who founded the Azimut Gallery in Milan: Piero Manzoni, Enrico Castellani and Vincenzo Agnetti. During that period, she developed relations with the artists of the Zero group in Germany, the Netherlands and France, as a result of which her work was shown in more than 400 solo and group exhibitions throughout Europe. Between 1964 and 1966 she participated in some thirteen Zero exhibitions, including “Nul 65” at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and “Zero: An Exhibition of European Experimental Art” at the Modern Art Gallery in Washington D.C.. She was the curator of the legendary exhibition “Zero avantgarde” in 1965 in Fontana’s studio in Milan, at which some 28 artists were represented. In 1964 she created Utopie with Lucio Fontana for the Triennale. Again at the Triennale, in 1973 she organized a performance at which architects and artists freely intervened: it's considered to have been the first happening at the event. In 1974 she received the New York Award for the Industrial Design for the Golden Gate lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Faux Fur, Foam, Wood

Set of Three (3) Hand-Woven Nautical Rope Pouf Ottomans Style of Audoux Minet
Located in North Miami, FL
These THREE (3) well cared for vintage French low pouf ottomans made of a wonderful hand-woven nautical rope are PERFECT auxiliary seating for any space. Can also be large door stops!
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1960s French Rustic Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rope

Belte Beige Pouf by Elena Salmistraro
Located in Milan, IT
The embodiment of the fusion of fashion and interior design, this pouf by Elena Salmistraro is characterized by a stunning steel frame enclosing the rounded cushion like a belt aroun...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Pouf Rotondo Minotti 1990 in Velluto Verde con ruote
Located in IT
Puff Minotti anni 90 con imbottitura e velluto verde nuovi. il pouff è dotato di ruote.
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1990s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

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.