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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
2010s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand for Cassina LC2 Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LC2 ottoman, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. This example dates to the 2010s and was manu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Custom Curved Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hour glass shaped small ottoman. Built in solid hard maple topped with a cotton/dacron wrapped foam making it firm, yet comfortable. Piece shown is covered in a lightweight embroider...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Giltwood Coffee Table - Small
Located in New Orleans, LA
Contemporary custom coffee table with gold leaf legs from the Tara Shaw Maison collection with high-gloss standard finish variations available. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Standard f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Karl Springer Large Upholstered Souffle Pouf Ottoman, Stainless Steel
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra-chic and large Karl Springer style soufflé pouf or ottoman has been newly fully restored and re-upholstered and the brass-plated aluminum original base has been changed to custom stainless steel banding. It is from the 1980s. All new insides have been put in when the upholstery was redone. All the sides are pleated in the upholstery. This is a fabulous floating ottoman...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters. Unique marble like linen fabric with folded pleaded corners. Thick upholstered cushioning with r...
Category

1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Round Bone Bouclé Ottomans with Brass Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of contemporary Chautauqua Round Ottomans by Amber Lewis, handmade in Los Angeles. Featuring bone bouclé upholstery on an elegant Minimalist brass bas...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Polished Steel Base, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" with artisan decorated fabric and base in polished stainless steel with hidden castors, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. As with all of Karl Springer’s designs, th...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gueridon Ottoman in COM, tons of options
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

Modern Tufted Linen Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tufted linen bench, the long tufted bench in natural beige linen, with American oak feet and brass traditional handle hardware. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Pouf PPF01
Located in PARIS, FR
PPF01 Pouf by Atelier Jonathan Cohen. Black lacquered wood structure with a green velvet upholstered foam seat. Its geometric and minimalist design is distinguished by an openwork cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Saturn Pouffe Small, Ottoman, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame and Ivory Boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Saturn pouffe utilises gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The The Saturn pouffe utilises gathered bilboque...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Turtle Carry Pouf, designed by Marcantonio, carries on its carap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

De Sede DS-144 Stool in Taupe Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980s brushed aluminum with soft leather bench. Very well constructed. The legs are adjustable for two different positions, they unscrew and there...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Alma modern fabric ottoman with Canaletto Walnut profile
Located in Desio, IT
A pouf with a soft and rounded line, the base is presented in fine Canaletto walnut wood that gives it strength and elegance. Base realizable in various wood finishes. Upholstery ava...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Boris, soft round pouf in fabric, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
Located in Cabiate, IT
The last segment that makes up the body of an ant, the Boris pouf, combined with the Boris armchair, emphasizes the division of the structure into many elements, accentuating the par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber, Ash, Beech

Saturn Pouffe Large, Ottoman, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame and Cream Boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract patt...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern rectangular pouf in wood and beige fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rectangular pouf in wood and beige fabric, 1970s Pouf with rectangular seat padded and covered in beige fabric. The structure is made of wood. Casters at the base. It ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Transitional Square Button Tufted Upholstered Ottoman w/ Wood Feet Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Transitional tufted ottoman in a modern shimmering blue cut velvet with metallic detail and thick stained maple feet. Frame made with solid hardwood and upholstered with eight-way ha...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Maple

Set of 2 Contemporary Round Shape Fur Atlas Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Fur Atlas stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 49 x H 52 cm Materials: Fur Available materials: Lamb/boucl...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fur

IL POUF Tone On Tone Beige
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Tone on Tone is the pouf collection in the hues of green, brick, mustard and beige. These refined poufs embellish any environment with their simple and compact design. Imbib...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Floor Pouf or Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Pumpkin pouf is a handmade pouf floor cushion shown in Jim Thompson Wild Thing a red animal print cut velvet. Made in our studio in Norwalk, CT. Customizable upon request. Measu...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Giant Green Pouf Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Giant pouf ottoman, sturdy enough to sit on or to support a small tray. Fabric is a traditional Turkish Dot design with a modern twist. A contrasting boucle...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Colorful Stripe Pouf/Ottoman with Vibrant Blue Faux Fur
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade pouf/ottoman covered in vibrant blue faux fur & colorful textured stripe fabric. Light-weight enough to move around as occasional seating withou...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur, Fabric

Gervasoni Large Brick Ottoman in Taupe Recto Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cylindrical poufs, Brick 18/19 are available in two heights. The padded structure in polyurethane foam, which accentuates their softness, has a removable cover embellished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

21st Century Verter Turroni Black Fibreglass Coffee Table Seat Outdoor Furniture
Located in Longiano, IT
Pillola, round varnished coffee table in fibreglass. Available in different colors and finishes, matte or gloss but also upholstered in leatherette. Designer: Verter Turroni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fiberglass

Starboy Pouf White Boucle
Located in Istanbul, TR
Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies which has been projected to the observer on earth. The crea...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-48 Ottoman in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Yum Yum Sofa in Green Nabuk Leather by Lapo Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Yum Yum seating collection has an answer for all this and even more. It is a sum of opposites, and as such, utterly charming. Yum Yum is a pouf with a backrest, precisely a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Cut Velvet Floor Pouf and Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our small pouf can be used as a seat or an ottoman. Shown in Zinc Grimaldi Moonbeam. Made in our studio in Norwalk, CT. Measurements: Overall: 21”Dia. x 15”H Price As Shown: $1,20...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Opinion Ciatti B.Tri Seating System
Located in Brooklyn, NY
B.Tri like be three (literally "being three") is Bruno Rainaldi's destructed armchair conceived to be ready to accommodate a single person but also to be as an unconventional talking...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam

Pair of Polish Brass and Fabric Poufs by Weiman Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric on casters poufs by Weiman Company. This came out of a Steve Chase design estate and are in beautiful origina...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
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

Moooi Bart Pouf in Divina MD, 613 Pink Upholstery
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-alone pieces. Inspired by 18th-century Rococo, the Bart Pouf and footstool bring 21st-century comfort with their friendly and rounded charm. Wooden frame covered in foam and dacron, foam seat. Additional information: Material: Foam, wood, dacron, upholstery Upholstery: Divina MD...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Semo Stool and Footrest in Blue Green
Located in Istanbul, TR
Semo Stool is a multifunctional pouf, storage and a foot rest for Semo Armchair. Semo resembles a soft baseball hand glove which offers great comfort and pleasure. It also has a feat...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Moooi Pooof Large Pouf in Liscio, Nebbia Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pooof is your perfect companion at home. Timeless, versatile, solid and soft. At first sight, the sturdiness of the firmly grounded Pooof would not let you imagine how flexible i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Fantastical Beach Ball Pouf with Emma Shipley Printed Velvet Firm for Sitting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pouf with beach ball inspired alternating fabrics. Emma Shipley fantastical printed velvet and paprika solid velvet. Handmade in Norwalk CT. Firm enough f...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Green Upholstered Button-Tufted Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Green Upholstered Button-Tufted Circular Ottoman. 16" H x 32.5" Diameter. Provenance: From a 955 Fifth Avenue Apartment.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Saturn Pouffe Small, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze Frame and Grey Boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The small Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction as Saturn chair. The sumptuously undulating seat instantly appeals with it...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Saturn Pouffe Small, Ottoman, Oxidised Brass, Cream Boucle, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Saturn pouffe utilizes gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undul...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Element Purple Pouf by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Element Purple Pouf by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 46 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Methacrylate, bricks and cloth. A pouf inspire...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Other

Saturn Pouffe Large Ottoman, Bronze, Cream Boucle, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises 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, Brass

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Green Trophy Fabric by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Majj Studio Seat
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
Seat is handcrafted and it is produced with sponge coating technique on a wood structure. When the seat is positioned with its pair and 'Rave Bookcase', creates a powerful composi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Beige Round Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its rich, weathered leather adds a touch of timeless elegance, perfect for complementing a classic or rustic decor theme. With dimensions of 22" W x 22" D x 18" H, it is compact enou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Lith Ottoman, by Lynnea Jean. In-stock
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean features a solid white oak frame with a matte ebonized finish and a tailored upholstered seat in Wesley Hall Balboa fabric. Handmade in Los Angeles, t...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Beige Leather Cube
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect embodiment of comfort and sophistication. This piece is expertly crafted with its wooden structure while elegantly enveloped in luxurious beige leather. Its design speaks v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

IL POUF Graphic Green
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
IL Pouf Graphic is the collection with a minimal and graphic style, geometric and functional shape, made with top quality materials. IL Pouf Graphic features three white velvet pou...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Element Pink Pouf by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Element Pink Pouf by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 46 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Methacrylate, bricks and cloth. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

"Pietra" Curved Small Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé

Late 1940 s Moderne / Deco Footstool or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
French, late 1940’s Jacques Adnet stool in Cerused white oak purchased from Miguel Saco Inc. in New York City. Upholstered in Ashbury calf hide leather in a warm off white with sligh...
Category

1940s French Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Papillonne Pink Kenzo Circular Pouffe *LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS*
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
***LEAD TIME : 4-5 WEEKS *** Papillonne Kenzo Pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space. * This is customizable product. * You can choose other fabric and colour options. U...
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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber

2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Apex Ottoman in Tissu Calin Anthracite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Apex Ottoman, originally designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois. This particular example was produced in 2023. The ottoman is comprised of particle boards, foam, and is ...
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2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Bean Couture Geometric Bench
Located in Milan, IT
This thoroughly modern bench has a funky style reminiscent of the 1960s. Made from a beach wood structure, its seat is covered in pure velvet, while a festive, multi-colored, viscose...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Textile

"Pietra" Round Cushion in Bouclé Fabric
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage ottoman or stool De Sede style from patinated brown grey black leather with black plastic feet Italy 1970s. The upholstered leather cloth shows stitched c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 165 L X 79 D X 85 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Brass, Ostrich Feather Trim, Velvet...
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2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As a light, dainty high-back chair, the DS-23 is suitable as an individual armchair or to complement a seating group. The armrests are skillfully integrated into the body by the mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Soho Grey Armchair and Pouf, Designed by Stefano Bigi, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Soho is the collection dedicated to the relaxing moment, it is elegant, simple and with a co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

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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