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Modern Ottomans and Poufs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
21st Century Asian Clay Beige 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 a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Roche Pouf by Daria Zinovatnaya
Located in Milan, IT
With a simple design, yet remarkable impact, the Roche Pouf has a base in painted beech wood to suit any environment. Offering relaxation, it is all the more comfortable with the har...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Shearling Footstool in Dune by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Ottoman X is a versatile piece of sculptural furniture. Cozy and inviting plush wool shearling has a textural hand ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Pair Of Hammary Furniture Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Of Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans by Hammary Furniture of Lenoir, North Carolina. Measures 18" square and stand 19" tall.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Adrian Ottoman Solid Walnut and Cotton Webbing Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Adrian Ottoman designed by Dosbananos and made in Miami. Solid Walnut and Ivory Cotton Webbing. One ready to ship.
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice contemporary ottoman. By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Down-filled cushion with upholstery and solid legs. Measures: 29"W x 24"D x 16.25"H...
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1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Modern Moroccan Embossed Leather Ottoman, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Modern Moroccan Ottoman or Foot Stool, rendered in Burgundy Wine colored leather embossed with a moroccan print in gold with a tassel trim detail around the base of 4 polished...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Banded Round Ball Ottoman in Chocolate Brown Leather by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Banded Ottoman is a versatile piece of furniture. Sculptural with its round shape and playfully engaging, this leather ottoman is commonly u...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Segment Stool in Aluminum and COL by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of the Segment collection, the Segment Stool explores the idea of breaking down a singular form into multiple components. Each piece is designed to relate to one another, creati...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Customizable Artifort Lilla 2.0 Pouf by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
We are very fond of Lilla, the little stool we introduced in 2006. It adds color and fun to a house or office like no other. Lilla is extremely practical and can be easily double as an extra chair for unexpected dinner guests. Need extra chairs for a conference meeting or a creative session? Get a Lilla. Want to spice up a waiting room or reception area? Get a Lilla. Lilla 2.0 features a fresh look with a variety of carefully selected fabrics. We also added a carrying handle and a box design to give this little stool a big boost. Base: Massive steel insert frame Ø 8 and Ø 6 mm. With seat 9mm multiplex. Covered with molded foam. Foot: 18mm multiplex ring. Foreseen of 5 white gliders...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Further Form Sculptural Ottoman 3, 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...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Yarn

Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ottoman or stool made by Swaim Originals of High Point, N.C. This was likely designed by John Mascheroni. This has a chrome plated X base. The construct...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Large Pouf Featuring Open Doors System
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a modern take on the traditional shapes and patterns of history, This pouf opens the door to a purposeful world, serving as a storage piece or even as additional seating. An eff...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Mirror polished Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating
Located in London, GB
Bench made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating 400mm x 1450mm x 450mm (W x L x H). Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspire...
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2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Ottomans, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Contemporary upholstered ottomans By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Each measures: 29"W ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Moroso ANOMALY Pouf by Front
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966. Recent Knoll edition in bordeaux burgondy Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure. Knoll ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Laurameroni "Drapè" Custom Pouf in Hand-Pleated Leather or Velvet
Located in Monza, IT
Tall round padded ottoman covered in a Cat B. Montana 1305 leather drapery. Metal base with Ral 7005 "mouse-gray" lacquering. Finish: Cat. B Montana...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Modern Capri Pouf Ottoman, Nubuck, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capri Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Capri leather pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Chenille, Wood, Oak, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Tufted Velvet Ottoman - Made to order, round, square, rectangular
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic, practical and with timeless style, this made to order tufted ottoman can be manufactured to fit your specifications in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials - round, square...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman, COM fabric
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Circular Stool in Gunmetal and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table Collection extends to a casual seat. A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

SEGMENT Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of the Segment collection, the Segment Stool explores the idea of breaking down a singular form into multiple components. Each piece is designed to relate to one another, creati...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Circular Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the circular table collection extends to a casual seat. A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Modern Upholstered Rolling Ottoman with Two Matching Decorative Pillows
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern upholstered rolling Ottoman with two matching decorative pillows. Measures 29" in width, 18" in depth and 21" in height. Pillows are 12" in diameter and 15" x 12" respectively...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Further Form Sculptural Ottoman 6, Green
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...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Yarn

Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A black top grain leather ottoman by Brafington Young in very good vintage condition. Measure 20" x 27" x 15" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poufs by Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1980’s ottoman poufs designed by Directional. Newly recovered in a jersey fabric. Measurements: 24” Diameter, 18” High.  
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Modern Pouf "Pisolo" by Denis Santachiara for Campeggi - Italy - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
Modern, light and versatile pouf, usable as a footrest but also as a seat, designed by Denis Santachiara, inspired by a famous 20th-century sculpture. Made of thermoformed foam rubbe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Plastic, Rubber

White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Brass Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the seating options from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered in luxurious white Mongolian...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Custom-Made Tubular Steel Stool, Chrome Plated Tubular Steel, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made tubular steel stool. Chrome-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
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2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Monumental Newly Upholstered Ottoman Pouf, Ebonized Wood Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Newly Upholstered Ottoman Pouf, Ebonized Wood Feet Offered for sale is a very large newly upholstered ottoman or pouf with ebonized square wood feet. This lovely ottom...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino Ottoman in Purple Fabric with Black Base by L. Bozzoli
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s, a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Further Form Sculptural Ottoman 5, 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

Moroso DEW Small Ottoman by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A round ottoman as a drop of water, where surface tension lines are transformed into a network of strips of leather. As for some optical works of the ’50s, Nendo studied perceptual p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Arc Poof, Silver Boucle Upholstery by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created this ottoman. The ottoman has been covered in a silver bouclé...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Cream Velvet 600 Diameter Ottoman with Ostrich Feather Trim by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern organic Ostrich Fluff ottoman combines rich tactile materials with sculptural form, designed as the perfect companion to Egg Designs’ Ostrich Fluff lounge chair or as a st...
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2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

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.  
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Walnut

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino Ottoman in Grey Fabric with Black Base by L. Bozzoli
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The Sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Red Lacquer Saddle Seat Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saddle seat drumstool Red lacquer Hand repoussé Metal base Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer color varies. Lacquer is a technique that...
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2010s Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino Ottoman in Black Fabric with Black Base by L. Bozzoli
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The Sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Karl Springer Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with Polished Gunmetal Bases, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with custom graphic fabric and bases in seamlessly welded solid polished gunmetal with recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans are classic Karl Springer. The recessed castors make them very easy to move around. They are beautiful accents for any room. Reference: Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

"Var" Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The legs of this ottoman have a biomorphic design. Cast in bronze, the five whimsical legs are inspired by Turrid sea shells. We upholster it to order with your fabric or hide. Cust...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Ghidini 1961 Frame Ottoman in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs frame for Ghidini 1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Pair of X Base Brass and Blush Ottomans Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Glamorous pair of polished brass X bases ottoman or benches by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. New blush color fabric the bases are in original condition sh...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Taru Pouf in Alpi Oak Veneer, Silver-Plated Brass Antakya Woven Silk by Marau
Located in Geneve, CH
Taru Pouf in Alpi Oak Veneer, Silver-Plated Brass & Antakya Woven Silk by Marau Dimensions: D 35 x W 45 x H 40 cm. Materials: Alpi oak veneer, woven silk, and silver-plated brass. H...
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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Modern Spheric Ottoman in Fire Retardant Cobalt Blue Wool 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 concise...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Pair of Custom-Made Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Custom-Made Ottomans on casters, everything is new
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pouf Loop Boucle fabric by WOO - Modern Footstool for Design-Led Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
Created in the form of a continuous loop, the design piece encourages to think w      i      d      e      r… Fully functional and comfortable, the pouf Loop brings a strong accent t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Arc Pouf, Blue Bouclé by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created this ottoman. The ottoman has been covered in a blu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino Ottoman in Brown Fabric with Black Base by L. Bozzoli
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The Sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

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

Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Flax Webbing Seating
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...
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2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Geo Small Pouf in Vegas Velvet Green Upholstery Copper Legs by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geo pouf is an accessory that can be placed in any home and contract environment. It is a versatile element that can connect with diverse styles with a simple change of upholstery an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Divina Vega Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The pentagon is the best shape to combine a certain geometrical integrity without having to adapt to the surrounding order : in other words it has a distinct shape. For the version w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Geo Outdoor Small Pouf Canvas Extra Green Upholstery in by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Saba’s iconic Geo pouf moves outdoor. The versatile element that is the Geo pouf can now be used in outdoor environments thanks to the thermo-treated upholste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Cream Leather and Polished Nickel Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered in a smooth, cream-c...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Perseus Marble Pouf by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
available only in shearling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Marble

Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ottomans and poufs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ottomans and poufs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ottomans and poufs, popular names associated with this style include Lorenza Bozzoli Design, The Tailored Home, GAN Rugs, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ottomans and poufs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $61,780 while the average work can sell for $2,436.

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