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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
Regency Style Mahogany Bench, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Regency style upholstered benches in leopard print fabric can be used as a piano bench, vanity bench or extra seating when or wherever needed. Be it...
Category
20th Century Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,450 / item
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular bench, Model inspired by Georges Jacob.
Resting of giltwood legs carved in the neo-classical vernacular mastered by Georges Jacob, ma...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf Mustard Cotton Brass Beech Handmade by Greenapple
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 Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Old Hickory Tannery Leather Cocktail Ottoman from Lucchese Home Collection
Located in West Chester, PA
From the Lucchese Home Collection a hand custom crafted tooled teather & brass tack cocktail ottoman on carved hardwood paw feet. The Lucchese Home Collection was a collaboration wit...
Category
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather
Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Unmarked.
Dimensions: 16.5" H x 21.5" D x 23.5" ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eames Leather Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
This authentic Herman Miller Eames Ottoman exemplifies timeless mid-century modern design with its sleek profile and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, it ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Polished Walnut Piano Stool - Vintage Rectangular Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian piano stool made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition. The detailed ottoman is supported ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 16" W x 16" D.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Canvas Ottoman from the 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ottoman in its original condition from the 1930s
Located in Brooklyn.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,330 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Mahogany Ottoman
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English lift top ottoman made from mahogany. The frame is serpentine shaped and has wonderfully hand-carved shells on the knees following down to the cabriole legs. The ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Modernist Upholstered Ottoman in Authentic Zebra Hide w/ Ebonized Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic modernist ottoman was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a solid and elegantly propo...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
1950
s Pair of Stitched leather Ottoman by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Pair of Stitched leather Ottoman by Jacques Adnet
France
Category
1950s French Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Couture Riga
Fringed Burgundy
Green Ottoman by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Located in Milan, IT
Offered in a palette that recalls the hues of an elegant red rose, this ottoman is a precious sartorial piece stating its stylish allure at first glance. An eye-catching pattern of B...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Pierre Jeanneret Linen Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Linen Box with Mohair Cushion
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Teak
$16,390
21st Century Asian Brown Beige Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Rose Tarlow Ottoman
By Rose Tarlow
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Complete your seating arrangement with this handsome and versatile vintage ottoman, designed in the sophisticated manner of Rose Tarlow. Echoing the Art Deco-inspired elegance of its...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Franco Campo lounge chair
ottoman, 1 of 2 sets ever produced, Authenticated
By Franco Campo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare elegant lounge chair and ottoman set from a hand crafted edition of just two sets that were designed by Franco Campo in 1960 for his family and a close friend ,the lou...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans mohair velvet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the late 1970s. The pair of ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been n...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
Sink into effortless comfort with the iconic Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, reimagined in luxurious charcoal grey boucle. Perfectly reupholstered with a plush feather and foam insert, thi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Forsyth Zebra Parsons Style Ottoman or Coffee Table, Made to Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A Forsyth signature item, this zebra hide ottoman can double as a chic and elegant coffee table. Custom made to order in the Forsyth studio, the zebra hide is masterfully wrapped aro...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Oversize Stacking Round Leather Floor Cushion Set of 3 by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
This thoughtfully designed and versatile set of oversized floor cushions were designed for both kids and adults as an inviting addition to any space. Use them as standalone seating o...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Indonesian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved
Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans
By Kreiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of benches are manufactured by luxury company Kreiss, who commissioned these as a part of their Kreiss Collection, meaning they were designed in-house. They feature a carve...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fif...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Coral Bouclé Deluxe
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty.
Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
Round Vintage Pouf Green Brown Two-tone Skai Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage round ottoman in Moroccan patchwork style, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality two-tone brown and green faux lea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
El Topo Ottoman by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
El Topo Ottoman by Odditi
Dimensions: ⌀ 60 x H 40 cm
Materials: Acacia Base, Sheepskin
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carve...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
$2,101 / item
Grace Maple Red Pouf by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace maple red Pouf by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D77 x H 45 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Wood.
Weight: 15.5 kg
Also available in different colours and finishes.
A lu...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$1,862 / item
"Blocco" Fuchsia or Blue Faux Fur Pouf Designed by Nanda Vigo for Driade
By Nanda Vigo, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur, Foam, Wood
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Velvet Ottoman Coffee Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Baughman/Larsen velvet and chrome base ottomans or coffee table set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhib...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Mushroom Ottoman in Kiwi Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Kiwi" green wool fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
Floral Roses Ottoman Tufted Round
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1990s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Drapè Pouf by Bartoli Design
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
The unique sartorial work of the this pouf series is immediately recognizable for creating soft shapes. The Drapé Collection is a set of upholstered poufs covered...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other, Metal
$5,160 / item
Bunny Williams Home Taj Stool, Performance Velvet/Moss
Located in New York, NY
Add a chic accent to any room with this compact stool on its own or displayed in pairs. Made to order with antique brass nail heads accenting moss performance velvet, a fabric that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Synthetic
Couture Beige Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting sartorial appeal and exotic flair, this couture pouf will be a sophisticated accent in a minimalist or contemporary patio or bedroom decor. The r...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Levante Cream White T-Pouf by Massimo Castagna
Located in Milan, IT
A softly padded cylindrical seat makes up the gorgeous design of this innovative pouf by Massimo Castagna, supported with a sleek mahogany backrest boasting a striking T shape. Upholstered with beige leather with tone-on-tone stitching, this piece is a contemporary take on a timeless classic. An outdoor...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$4,680 / item
Set of 2 Wulff Atd2
Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Honey/Oak for
Tradition
By &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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Maison Jansen style pair Green Velvet stools 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Green Velvet poufs . Professional clean t .
Regency style .Good condition .
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
BOMBS white boucle by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
BOMBS, which has a modern style that will easily adapt to your spaces, is a member of our puff family inspired by the magnificent world of insects.
BOMBS which has attained its extra...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,240 / item
Beige Couture Geometric Line Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
In beige with rust and lilac accents, this beechwood and velvet pouf adds a subtle yet vibrant touch to a lounge area. Available in several colorways, this version of the pouf featur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,555 / item
Warren Platner Large Stool or Ottoman Bronze Finish Ivory Boucle Fabric Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Stool or Ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. It is executed in a bronze finish metal and has been recently reupholstered in an ivory col...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Square Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
This square ottoman has been reupholstered in a Yarn Collective x Sister wool and linen fabric. Whether you place it in the center of your living room as a stylish coffee table alter...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Asian Natural Cream Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube-shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a carr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Nailhead Leather Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and exceptionally versatile piece, this vintage rectangular ottoman embodies timeless, traditional style. The piece is fully upholstered in a high-quality, durable leather...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Fabric and Steel Ottomans, 1965
Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather
A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Petite Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Orsini Ottoman features a minimal metal base with decorative ball feet and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Ca...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$1,800 / item
Alden Ottoman, in Summer Aged Oak
Bouclé, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisanmade Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. A textural mix of ivory bouclé and white oak combine with leather piping in this unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, pine, Czech Republic, 1930s.
These poetic poufs, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement,...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$2,950 / item
Custom Upholstered Pouf Ottomans in Gray or COM
Located in New York, NY
New production. Made to order. Designed and made in NYC, each ottoman is handcrafted with in NYC and has unique attributes. One day delivery available in NYC.
3 to 4 week lead time,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$2,508 / item
Agadir Cylindrical Chevron Pattern Pouf by Missoni Home Collection
By Missoni Home
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing and glamorous, this cylindrical pouf strikes with its triumph of hues distributed in an eye-catching chevron pattern. Tone-on-tone piping accents the borders of its elega...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
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...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$3,580 / item
Atollo Composition Coffee Table Pouff
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Atollo composition represents a coffee table/pouf with a plywood structure padded with multi-density rubber. Original and elegant, it consists of 2 sections (triangles), 1 with a rig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$11,825 / item
Tropical Ottoman by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
The Tropical Ottoman has a vibe that will keep you smiling from ear to ear! Upholstered in a vibrant and fun fabric, this ottoman is sure to bring a t...
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$4,231 / 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
Cuban Brown Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style Cuba brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished with brass nailhead trim. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$7,353 / item
Kruger Gray Pouf by Dainellistudio
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by South African stools typical of the tourist stops of Kruger National Park, this pouf is a sculptural objet d'art that merges aesthetic and practicality. Ideally combined ...
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
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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