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Ottomans and Poufs For Sale
1970s Boho Rattan Bamboo Pouf Ottoman Having Fresh Upholstery And Cushioning
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and diverse bamboo Pouf Ottoman having fresh right tweed neutral cotton upholstery and new cushioning. Very comfortable and solid. A beautiful addition to your rattan lay...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester
Outdoor Ottoman
Studio
by Norr11, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Ottoman
Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM / H 47 CM
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$2,136 / item
Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Flax Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with hand-woven cane wicker, rush envelope and flax webbing seats. The clinical and precise aluminium contrasts the warm and organic material. To this day we assemble the pieces in my studio in London and apply the cane, rush or webbing seating ourselves.
The collection consists of this bench sized 1282mm x 408mm x 430mm (W x L x H) available with a Scandinavian flax webbing (this listing), woven glossy lapping cane seating or a reel rush envelope seating, a shorter stool...
Category
2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Run Throught Me II Ottomans by the Async
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Run Throught Me II Ottomans by The Async
Dimensions: D78 x W33 x W55 cm each
Materials: Stainless Steel.
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$86,160 / set
Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Beige Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Stool with Removable Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
This stool was made in the early part of the 20th century.
It has a cabriolet style leg and feet.
The stool is constructed from walnut and has a removable seat.
The seat retains its ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Singer Sewing Stool with Lift Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This stool was made for the Singer Sewing Company.
Its made of walnut and has a flip top for storage,
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Queen Anne Style Pillow Top Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pillow top ottoman is made in the Queen Anne style.
Its legs are constructed of walnut and have the
cabriolet legs and feet.
Its upholstered in a pink velvet fabric.
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Cherner Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The ottoman is the latest addition to the Cherner seating collection. This new design combines a molded plywood shell and laminated wood base which are combined to produce a dynamica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
$839 / item
Further Form Sculptural Ottoman 4, Multicolored
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Further forms are a grouping of bright and hairy ottomans that have creature-like qualities. Tamika Rivera sculpts the Forms by wrapping, knitting and kno...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Yarn
Vintage 1960s rattan pouf, planter, stool or side table by Dirk van Sliedrecht
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful mid-century stool pouf or side table in the style of Tito Agnoli.
This fantastic Stool was made in the Netherlands by Rohe Noordwolde during the 1960s.
The workmanship of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$225 Sale Price
52% Off
Custom Occasional Ottomans Albert Frey
By Albert Frey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare one-of-a-kind set.
California design.
Frey designed a few furniture pieces for his interiors.
His designs were simple plywood organic forms.
Only a hand-full of his pieces have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$2,500 / set
Na Pali Stool, Grid
Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Chenille, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Regence style Giltwood ottomans.
We offer a pair of antique Italian Régence style three legged round gilt wood ottomans, poufs, stools or benches with be...
Category
19th Century French Régence Antique Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Giltwood
Ottoman/Pouf Ardmore Sabie Forest Velvet Moonlight
Located in New York, NY
This ottoman's velvet upholstery, inspired by the fauna and flora of South Africa's Kruger National Park, sits atop a gleaming golden base. Ample high-density foam fill ensures long-...
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$1,190 / item
Wulff ATD2 Lounge Chair, Kvadrat - Hallingdal 65/ 0376
Walnut 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 luxuriantly soft upholstery that covers its seat and backrest. Intended as a lounge chair for the living room or bedroom, its architectural shape will add a stylish statement to any interior.
Material:
Kvadrat Hallingdal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
Rattan Pouf Stool
Italian - Rattan - Vintage
Measures : Ø64cm H:34cm
Material : Rattan
Wear consistent with age an...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Coco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Our adorable coco ottoman is perfect for relaxing with your feet up…or pop them under our Calista console for additional seating. A modern take on a basic round ottoman. Chic, comfor...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wenge
$2,895 / item
Brunschwig
Fils St. Andrews Tufted Ottoman Robert Allen Avanzata Glacier Fabri
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews tufted ottoman on four hooded ball casters with Robert Allen Avanzata fabric in glacier colorway. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, late 20th-early 21st century.
You know that perfect piece of furniture that has it all comfort, versatility, and an abundance of style? THIS is that piece!!! We have a fabulous Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews ottoman to offer you! Prior to obtaining this ottoman it had been re-upholstered in a prestigious Robert Allen Avanzata glacier colored fabric! And if that wasn’t spectacular enough…the cording or welting was done by Samuel & Sons. It is tufted, fluted, it has a boxed skirt, 4 rolling hooded ball casters, and unmatchable comfort. Simple and oh-so-stunning. It would be beautiful with your traditional, Hollywood Regency, or transitional style furniture...
Category
1990s Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
1980s Minimalist Waterfall Lustrous Ivory Velvet Bench
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist 1980s waterfall bench with a soft, sculptural silhouette. Fully upholstered in a new, lustrous ivory or champagne-hued velvet, it features ...
Category
1980s American Minimalist Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Modern Black Velvet Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Black Velvet Upholstered Ottoman, with studded nailhead details above four casters.
13" H x 17.5" W x 17.5" D.
Provenance: From a 422 East 72nd Street Estate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Ts Pouffe, Round, Small
By Gubi, Gubi Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Celebrating great functionality with comfort, the TS Pouf in three sizes makes a versatile addition to any living area. The smaller size becomes handy to move around wherever an info...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$2,145 / item
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf Stool Franco Albini Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage rattan pouf or stool design attributed to Franco Albini. Italy 1950s.
A charming rattan stool or foot stool in beautiful shape.
Stable and sturdy...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Cobalt Blue Wool
Located in Paris, IDF
Spheric Ottoman
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam
Fabrics: Available in a wide range of fabrics by request
Dimensions: D - 50 cm
New NOOM fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Contemporary Ottoman
Unio
by Poiat, Fabric Fox 02 by Larsen
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio Ottoman by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection UNIO 2023
Dimensions: H. 40 x W. 75 D. 72 cm SH. 40
Model shown: Fabric Fox 02 by Larsen
The Unio ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Contemporary Platinum-Toned Ceramic Stool by Hervé Langlais
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Fétiche Ceramic Stool, designed by Hervé Langlais, in gilded or platinum color, for Galerie Negropontes.
Hervé Langlais is a graduate of the Normandy School of Archite...
Category
2010s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ceramic
Le Jeune Upholstery Indigo Ottoman Showroom Model, Per Item
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Indigo Ottoman Showroom Model, Per Item
Offered for sale individually are Le jeune Upholstery INDIGO O5/06 .923 Ottomans that are s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
French Art Deco Style Tan Leather Square Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco style tan leather square ottoman with wooden block feet. (Related Items: settee-CON6242, 2 club chairs-CON6243).
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Marrimor Toof Multifunctional Ottoman
Table in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
A side table WITH A TRICK UP ITS SLEEVE. WHEN ADDITIONAL SEATING OR A FOOTSTOOL IS NEEDED, THE TEXTURAL POUF SLIPS OUT FROM ITS SLEEK METAL BASE.
17" HEIGHT X 24" DIAMETER
base: 20-D...
Category
2010s Canadian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,837 Sale Price
25% Off
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
This striking mid-century modern ottoman, designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok in the 1960s, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Custom Lavish Louis XIV Style Carved Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XIV style X-shaped carved benches in gold, upholstered in cut velour "Leopard" fabric. The X-form stretcher heavily carved with florals, acanthus leaves and resting on ...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Pair Teknion Collaborative Ottomans
By Teknion
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Teknion collaborative ottomans
The collaborative ottoman provides casual seating for guests in a workstation or lounge environment. In a lounge, the ottoman can
be used in t...
Category
2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Soriana Ottoman by renowned designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. This luxurious piece features a sleek and modern design, perfect for adding a touch of sophisti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$3,484 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of French 1950s Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 1950s ottoman, original vintage condition.
Black faux leather, brass feet.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,950 / set
Outdoor Ottoman
Studio
by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Ottoman Classic
Measures: W 80 CM / D 90 CM / H 47 CM
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Prism Bench in Sharkskin Motif Leather by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Prism collection is a contemporary interpretation of design with Lucite, used prominently in the midcentury. Our clean lined expertly polished solid Lucite “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Pair of Atomic Age Iron Base Ottomans by Joseph Cicchelli, California Design
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of atomic age iron base ottomans / benches by Joseph Cicchelli, circa 1950s. Great California design on this pair of freshly reupholstered ottom...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Hollywood Regency Ottomans with Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two 1970s glamorous ottomans with warm white painted wood bases and vintage black and white block printed Scalamandre fabric.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully carved Padouk wood boat builder's ottoman with skilled joinery work and fine details. Some chips and cracks present with old upholstery but structurally sound. Solid Pado...
Category
1920s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Padouk
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Rectangular Coco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Our bestseller takes a new shape.
Shown here in Mineral, Wool, Bleached Ash, and Medium French Finish Walnut or customize this piece and choose COM/COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
$3,600 / item
Moroso ANOMALY Pouf by Front
By Moroso, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Creatures which are slightly unsettling yet docile and harmless. Anomaly is a project full of contradictions, halfway between visionary manipulation of a body and a design of a house...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,539 / item
Footstool / Ottoman in Solid Teak
Leather by Edmond J. Spence, USA, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant Mid-Century Modern stool by Edmond J. Spence captures the organic sophistication of 1950s design. Constructed in rich teak, the stool features a warm, tastefully aged pa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Custom-Made Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Custom-Made Ottomans on casters, everything is new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,695 / set
Modern Capri Leather Pouf Ottoman, Nubuck, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capri Leather Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary.
The Capri leather pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Chenille, Wood, Oak, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Walnut
$1,281 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Set of 4 "Kin -Der-Link" Stools, by Bashir Zivari for Skools Inc. Plywood Modern
By Bashir Zivari
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 "Kin -Der-Link" stools, designed by Bashir Zivari for Skools Inc., red aniline dye bent plywood, amazing design, inner-locking. Part of the permanent collection design, Cooper Hewitt Museum. Reminiscent of the Classic Charles Eames child...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Machine-Age Brushed Steel Ottomans By Norman Bel Geddes For Simmons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, machine-age, ottomans or foot stools designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture feature brushed steel frames ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Eclipse Etching Pouf L in Polyurethane Foam
Polyester Fabric
By Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Linescapes collection includes a series of poufs, cushions and carpets all characterized by lines, texts and stylized drawings in black and white, a recurring language that Shantell ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Polyester
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
1970s Leather Pouf or Stool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- with inner space
- good original condition
- storage space 28x36
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
White Hide and Matte Black
Tambour
Round Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and matte black 'Tambour' round ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm for use as an ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Moooi Bart Pouf in Steelcut Trio 3, 953 Green Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The indispensable items in a sitting room: poufs and footstools. The Bart Pouf and Footstool bring a cosy comfort in your home, combined with the Bart Sofa or Armchair, or as stand-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Round Teak Mid Century Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Vinyl
Measurements: 19″ wide x 15″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Divine Grey Velvet Pouf
Located in Paris, FR
Pouf Divine Grey Velvet with wooden structure, upholstered
and capitonated covered with buttons in grey velvet fabric.
Also available with other fabrics on request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Foam
$2,610 / item
Stuffed Burnt Orange Leather Off Circle Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stuffed E, Stuffed Triangle and Stuffed Off Circle are a punchy gathering of whimsical sculptures inspired by Joan Miro paintings. Whether shown...
Category
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,650 / item
Outdoor
Virkelyst
Pouf in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and honey yellow fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Set of 2 French Mid-Century Organic Modern armchairs / Lounge Chairs and 1 Ottoman / Bench / Stool in a legendary Futurist form. All the pieces are covered in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
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
Customizable Stool/ Ottoman, Bent Wood, Leather Upholstery, Glossy Lacquer
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable modernist stool, bet wood, leather upholstery, glossy lacquer.
Individual selection of fabric covers, wood lacquering in various colours and finish available on request...
Category
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood, Leather, Lacquer
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Complete your lounge set or introduce a standalone touch of sculptural style with this vintage pencil reed ottoman. Embodying the glamorous spirit ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
"Pietra" Round Cushion in Natural Leather
Located in Centro, RS
For greater comfort when sitting and supporting your back, we offer the Pietra cushion, which perfectly matches the organic design of the curved lines of the same collection.
The Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$512 / 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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