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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Green and Pink Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Mostly monochromatic, but with a touch of pink, this charming round pouf features viscose fringe cut to different lengths to create a unique geometric effect. In olive, emerald and s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,240 / item
Green Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A tiny pop of color for a cozy lounge area, the Green Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf offers casual seating or a place to rest a tray. Entertain in st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,115 / item
Smoky Gray Calfskin Pouf Ottoman Legs
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
This version of the ottoman is wrapped in a smoky grey feathery calfskin. The grey and white with accents of black, give it a ash and coal look that is hard to find. It is great for...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Foam, Wood
$1,000 / item
Dark Green Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A colorful pouf full of character which is split into two parts: the top has comfortable synthetic padding fully upholstered with dark-green velvet while...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,655 / item
Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Saturn Pouffe Small, Pink Coated Steel Frame and Pink Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pal Zileri pair of chromed iron twigs ottomans - one off - Italy - 2005
Located in Padova, IT
A pair of ottomans designed by the creative studio Pal Zileri for the Pitti Uomo fashion show stand in Florence Italy in 2005. Metal worked in the shape of woven twigs. Cushions cove...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Beige Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This colorful pouf is defined by two parts. On top, there is a seat synthetically padded and upholstered in beige velvet while on the bottom it's a paint...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$6,390 / item
Ophelia Pouf
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning addition to a traditional or eclectic living room, bedroom, or entryway, this pouf is a versatile piece of functional decor that will a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$6,220 / item
Cubist Verde Olive Green Hair Hide Ottoman With White Oak Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Custom cubist style ottoman bench in an acidic olive hair hide with white oak feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pixel Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery with Roll by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
NEW! Dooq! Modern Carmel Wood Pouf Rectangular in White Bouclé and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Marking a milestone for Dooq Details, the Carmel Modular Couch introduces the brand’s first-ever modular sofa. Composed of 12 versatile modules, Carmel allows endless configurations,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Green and Pink Geometric Couture Deco Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Perfectly paired pink and green are a delightful palette for the Art Deco-inspired fringe on this pouf from the Geometric Couture Collection. Made in Italy, the pouf is crafted on a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,405 / item
Sapele wood
Alpaca Bouclé Ottoman in style of Brazilian Modernism
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Brazilian Ottoman was originally designed for a private residence in London and is inspired by South American mid-century furniture. The base is timbered from sustainably sourced Sap...
Category
2010s British Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
Contemporary Black Lacquer Drumstool w/ Waist by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool w/ waist
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, c...
Category
2010s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Lacquer
De Sede Ds-102 Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates a island in the living space. Whether ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Abbracci Ottoman
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A modern interpretation of the iconic and sleek shapes of a classic ottoman, this magnificent piece flaunts a round silhouette entirely upholstered with fine gray-colored leather. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
$7,918 / item
Couture Geometric Wien Brown 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,580 / item
Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$8,280 / item
Emerald Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Nearly monochromatic, this pouf in emerald, sea foam and grass green is accented with unabashedly pink stripes, inspired by neckties. On a beechwood base, the pouf is topped with velvet and accented with viscose fringe, its signature look. Pair the pouf with other pieces from the Couture Geometric...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,185 / item
Pair of Modern Curule Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents.
Dimensions: 20" W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$2,176 / item
Round Ottoman in Camel Shearling Wool by Moses Nadel
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$2,800 / item
Pouf Loop Wool fabric by WOO - Minimalist Designer Footstool
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Top quality Leather Pouf 3 Oak legs 1990s
By Molteni
C
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful crafted Pouf or Stool .3 Solid Oak legs integrated in the Pouf
Top quality Brown stich Leather upholstery . Good condition .
Category
1990s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
DOOQ! NEW! MODERN! Slide Pouf in Dark Grey
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Inspired by the continuous flow of water and the softness of natural movement, the Slide collection was born from a desire to create pieces that embrace the body and invite stillness...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Light Green Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This delicate yet vibrant pouf is a great piece characterized by a light-green velvet upholstering on top and a painted beech wood base. The base is topped up with different rows of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,225 / item
Modern Round Ottoman with Ebonized Walnut Base COM ONLY
Located in Tucson, AZ
COM OR COL ONLY
The Torta ottoman is inspired by a cake sitting neatly on a dessert plate.
Pictured iwith Ebonized Walnut Base
Measures: 28" D x 11" H
COM: 2 Yard solid good no r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Art Deco style, this glamorous pouf boasts a shimmering look with its silver velvet upholstered seat and matching lurex fringe. A chic addition to a living room dominated...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,190 / item
Purple and Orange Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Two tones to suit its dual purpose. Characterized by a classic pairing of purple and orange, this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection can be u...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,115 / item
Missoni Diamante Pouf Ottoman or Footstool, Italy 2018
By Missoni Home
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Missoni pouf ottoman or footstool rendered in iconic woven Missoni fabric with a removable cover for ease of cleaning. Italy, 2018.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Footstool Aged Brass Steel
Black Leather, Modern Style, Wanderlust
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Burgundy Couture Geometric Tie Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Drawing inspiration from neckties, this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection features a clever viscose fringe design in orange, teal and burgun...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,945 / item
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Ottoman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Slatted outdoor ottoman is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable cushion. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,800 / item
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Pouf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guelfo wingback chair and pouf were launched in 2015 with the aim to give a new, refined and innovative (sometimes ironic) style to the 18th century French archetype and like all the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam
Green Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Sculptural Accent Furniture
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – A Contemporary Seating Solution Inspired by Nature
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a statement piece that combines modern aesthetics w...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Large Ottoman in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Mint Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect pouf in a high-design lounge area, this piece features 100% Trevira velvet upholstery and viscose fringe cut to different lengths in a geometric pattern. Additional colors, sizes and shapes available in the Couture Geometric...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$6,485 / item
Marly Ottoman Medium by DeMuro Das in Bronze Satin
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Simple, cylindrical, and upholstered in the round, the Marly Ottoman collection offers sculptural and versatile options for additional everyday seating. Dome-like tops yield optimal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
$2,925 / item
Rombo Outdoor Green Wrought Iron Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Rest your feet or sit in your patio on this charming little light green pouf with a stainless steel bench and an outdoor cushion included. The relaxin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
$3,420 / item
Gray Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A gray pouf with geometrical shapes created with multiple layers of multicolor viscose fringes. They are of different lengths and stacked on top of each other creating an iconic patt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,830 / item
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Boucle Poufs - Two Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price shown is per pouf. May purchase individually.
Large sculptural poufs. These have been recently reupholstered in a beautiful and soft textured boucle fabric and are comfortabl...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,850 / item
Green Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A large pouf with green velvet upholstering on top and a layer of multicolor viscose fringes attached to the painted beech wood base. They are the ones that give the name to this pou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$5,205 / item
Green Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This is a cylindrical pouf that is unique thanks to the multiple layers of viscose fringes it has. They are in different colors and lengths and create a unique artistic and geometric...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,830 / item
Italy Grey Velvet Upholstered Coffee Table with Crossed Wood Legs
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary coffee table, is totally made in Italy. Beautiful the upholstered top in grey velvet, handcrafted with a geometrical intertwining seams on the surface.
With its mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,884 Sale Price
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Small Soccer Ball Pouf Papaya
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the Italian passion for soccer - or football as it is called in Europe - this ergonomic pouf is hand sewn by in-house craftsmen. Its Pentagon-based design is made complet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$5,345 / item
Beige Couture Geometric Geo Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate beige pouch named after the geometric shapes on its body. Its padding is synthetic, fully upholstered on top by a layer of premium beige velvet. The base is in painted bee...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,605 / item
Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$8,280 / item
21st Century Asian Clay 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 Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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
Trame Small Round Red Pouf with Gray Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A unique piece of contemporary allure, this pouf is the result of skillful traditional craftsmanship merged with contemporary flair. It is composed of two cylindrical pieces crafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$4,630 / item
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
Beige and Purple Couture Geometric Wien Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring fringe cut to different lengths, creating a bold geometric design, this pouf pairs cool neutral beige with purple and orange accents. On a beechwoo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,765 / item
Gray Couture Geometric Geo Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This gray pouf is a fantastic choice for someone looking for a modern and sober piece. The unique characteristic of this item is the peculiar geometric pattern that its fringes provi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$3,605 / item
Yellow Couture Geometric Line Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Demonstrating the never ending possibilities of wood, this pouf features a painted beechwood base topped with velvet 100% trevira and viscose fringe. Nearly monochromatic, the pouf's...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,200 / item
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Floor Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER.
Textured like stones smoothed by water the felted wool fabric is a mix of local fleeces and silk/wool blends. Fabric designed in collaboration JG SWITZER using a felted, appliqué technique.
No two pillows alike, as designs are created for each pillow in a random, organic order and milled in Sebastopol workshop. The wool fabric is local Climate Beneficial wool from California and Heritage breeds. This oversized floor cushion...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$7,389 / item
Cookie Large Round Pouf in Extra Violet Green Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new evolution of Saba poufs, Cookie are available in a round or square format and are characterized by the light quilting on the seating area. The Cookie poufs are fun and independ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Marelli Moon Round Pouf by Studio Marelli
By Marelli
Located in Boston, MA
Frame made of solid wood and plywood with interwoven elastic belts. Seat upholstered with polyurethane foam with density of 40 kg/m³, covered with dacron. Back upholstered with pol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
TORUS Ottoman designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci for Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Torus
Designed by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
In the Torus ottomans, industrial materials converse with soft upholstery to create an original piece of furniture that reinvents the concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Ottoman pouf Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Sculptural Accent Furniture
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Modern Design and Ultimate Comfort
The Ottoman Loop is a striking combination of contemporary design and everyday practicality. Its continuous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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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