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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
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...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Synthetic

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Drapè Pouf by Bartoli Design
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other, Metal

Romance Ed/20 042 Red Pouf By Studio Mamo
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a collection exuding passion and romantic allure, this superb pouf will be a perfect addition to a vanity in a bedroom. Impeccable comfort wrapped in stylish red fabric, this...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

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...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Agadir Cylindrical Chevron Pattern Pouf by Missoni Home Collection
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...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner Large Stool or Ottoman Bronze Finish Ivory Boucle Fabric 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak, Walnut

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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Kruger Gray Pouf by Dainellistudio
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 ...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom blue tufted velvet round ottoman. This ottoman can be made to any size with COM. Four yards minimum for 32" diameter x 17" tall size Pricing ...
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2010s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

"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

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam, Wood

2023 Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Kyoto Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a TOGO Ottoman made of polyether foam covered in Kyoto bronze leather. The ottoman was designed by Michel Ducaroy and produced by Ligne Roset in France. It was ma...
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2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather

Face Pouf Off-White by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
A pouf is a contemporary and versatile piece of furniture that combines aesthetics and practicality. With its durable material structure, soft textured fabric, and modern lines, it a...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Round Ottoman, Newly Upholstered in Designer Leopard Print Chenille
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Round ottoman 33-in diameter, newly upholstered in designer leopard print chenille, button-tufted on castors.
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Early 2000s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Atollo Composition Coffee Table Pouff
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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

Plum Boucle With Pink Genuine Ostrich Feather Trimmed, Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This gorgeous plum Boucle' ottoman is a har...
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2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Feathers

The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Chiarastella Cattana Raso 121 Riga Gea
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy. The perfect ottoman or extra...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Ups Pouf Beige by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Ups pouf, which is formed by the combination of five different cylinders in harmony with each other, but in different sizes, offers a visuality where geometry meets elegance. While the Ups stool...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Oak

De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.    Free DHL shipping
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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,...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Loro Piana Cashmere
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cut...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca

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

Mushroom Ottoman in Marimekko Unikko Beige
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman upholstered in Marimekko "Unikko" (Unikko, meaning "Poppy" in Finnish. 100% cotton fabric, designed by Maija Isola in 1964. Features poppy flowers...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown Cotton Velvet with Fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, DAISY velvet pouf radiates quiet luxury and natural beauty. Upholstered in soft and opulent premium cotton velvet, its minimalist and organic form is co...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

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

Hugo Frandsen Ottoman by Spøttrup, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Teak ottoman or stool designed by Hugo Frandsen, upholstered with a very dark olive green/nearly black analine leather for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark. Great piece to accompany a lounge ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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...
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Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alden Ottoman, 30", in COM with Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. The hand-carved legs are made by local artisans. Equally, at home in a Lake Tahoe chalet, Sea Ranch beachfront dwe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

Guglielmo Pecorini, Stained Wood, Beige Velvet, Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Guglielmo Pecorini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Stained Wood, Beige Velvet, Ottoman, Italy, 1950s A velvet and wood ottoman designed by Guglielmo Pecorini and produced in Italy c. 1...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Pouf Charaktere Hilma by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Charaktere Hilma by Lyk Carpet Dimensions: Ø 53 x H 48 cm. Materials: 100% tibetan highland-wool, new pure hand-combed and hand-spun wool, natural ve...
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2010s German Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

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...
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2010s British Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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

French Louis XVI style Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French, Louis XVI bench is ready for its new upholstery to serve as an ottoman or footstool in your home. Place a tray on top for an instant occasional table as well. The mahog...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Art Deco Beige Velvet Pirouette Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its plush and sophisticated design, the Pirouette swivel armchair from the Treasure Collection embodies luxury and style. With elegant beige seating adorned by drama...
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2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Black Metal Stool or Ottoman 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic stool or ottoman or footstool from rattan and black lacquered metal frame 1950s Austria. While the slightly curved seat shows wonderful organic ra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Poufs " ILLUSION " en Piti par Alexandre Ligios
Located in MARRAKECH, MA
Un design inspiré, une modularité surprenante. “Illusion” emprunte la silhouette d’une graine de café, aux courbes organiques. Derrière cette douceur apparente, une fonctionnalit...
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2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Omnibus ottoman (One Available)
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offered this ottoman by Vladimir Kagan. This oversized ottoman will look perfect in any decor. Fabric can be used as is or these are perfect for a redo in your own fabric....
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1980s American Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Forsyth Storage Ottoman in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Ottoman Collection. Soft and luxurious, the Forsyth Large Storage Ottoman is designed to be a versatile piece in a room adding an element of natural texture. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, or extra seating. Each ottoman is completely handmade by our amazing team of master upholsterers. Lift the lid with an attached leather strap to find ample storage space inside for extra blankets, toys, you name it. The inside storage space is finished with a beautiful ivory cotton canvas. Custom made to order. Please allow 10-12 weeks. Also note, the ottoman can be made completely bespoke to meet your design needs. If you are interested in a different size or color for your space, just ask - we can custom make any size you need in a variety of colors and materials. Example shown is Pierre Frey Teddy...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mohair Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini Ottoman features a brushed brass base with cap feet and an upholstered seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Mod Pr. of Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980 s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of upholstered stools, in groovy oval repeat fabric. The stools feature a completely upholstered form with attached top pad cushion, and oriental reference legs. Hard to f...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Friedrich Otto Schmidt Art Deco Stool, Pouf, Original Condition, Vienna, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stool / footstool, dating from around 1925. Manufactured by Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Vienna / Austria. The stool features an elegant round shape and impresses above all with its well-preserved condition. It is still upholstered with the original fabric, which remains in outstandingly good condition — clean and with hardly any signs of wear. We assume that this stool may have never been used, which makes it a particularly rare piece of furniture in museum-quality condition. The stool is marked on the underside: Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Wien, IX, Währinger Straße 28 Numbered: 11859 Friedrich Otto Schmidt was a traditional and renowned Viennese company, founded in 1853, specializing in the production of high-quality interior furnishings. The company gained particular recognition through the Schmidt brothers — Max, Otto, and Leo — who maintained close relationships with leading artists and designers of the turn of the century. Especially significant was their collaboration with the famous architect Adolf Loos. Through these partnerships and their active involvement in the reform movements of Viennese arts and crafts...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Neo-Classical Style Carved Hand Painted Bench / Ottoman In Stripe Velve
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking French Neo-classical style hand painted bench or ottoman. The piece is painted a neutral French gray, and the striped velvet is also very neutral. It most likely d...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Extraordinary Queen Anne ottoman, early 1900s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Extraordinary Queen Anne ottoman, early 1900s.  Extraordinary Original Pouf from the Edwardian Era between 1900 and 1910. Hand-carved from solid walnut with hand-embroidered floral u...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Nutwood

The Forsyth Ottoman Set in The Galerie Rug, 3 Pieces
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. Introducing the Forsyth Ottoman Set consisting of 3 ottomans. Perfect for a large space. The large otto...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman Eucalyptus Leather Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in high standard Italian beige leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

20"Ø x 5" Puck Floor Cushion in Storm Nubuck Leather by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Additional seating that is designed to exude luxury in a transitional and inviting space. Wake up your room and chill zones with these stackable low-profile circular floor cushions t...
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2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very small Georgian footstool with original upholstery A good looking period original stool, very small by modern standards, its tot...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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

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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