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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Rectangular Ottoman with Black Leopard Print Stripe Velvet and Fringe
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage rectangular ottoman with new leopard or cheetah animal print and black stripe velvet and fringe. Brand new upholstery featuring Schumacher’s Guepard Stripe Black fabric desig...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Armchair and Ottoman in Leather, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair and ottoman in grooved leather, glossy brown color. Large armchair with its sliding seat. Square or cube shaped ottoman. Work realized in the 1970s. Dimensions : armch...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Rocha B Carpanese Home Italia Upholstered Pouff
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This pretty pouff is completely upholstered and the peculiarity lies in the possibility of mixing and matching different types of fabrics and colors. Its shape recalls a tetris' comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Ottoman in Natural Leather Upholstery and Metal Rim
Located in Centro, RS
The ottoman has a round shape and is internally produced with wood and foam. It is upholstered with natural leather in many the options(see the virtual samples): but it can also be c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Saturn Pouffe Small, Ottoman, Red metal, Cream Boucle, Modern, Sculptural
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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Steel

De Sede DS-160 Stool in Turquoise Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various varia tions of armchairs with or without armrests as well as in termediate eleme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Outdoor Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
This outdoor pouf, the Leaf Seat is a unique and versatile ottoman designed by Nicolette de Waart. 100% handmade from UV protected Acrylic, this pouf is suit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Acrylic

1970s Gaetano Pesce Big Mama C&b Italy Big Ball
Located in Biella, IT
Gaetano Pesce big Mama series UP6 production C&B Italy Original the big ball only, first edit year '69 in stretch Jersey fabric Diameter 24inches, is in go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Unique Pouf Marshmallow by Draga Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pouf marshmallow by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 120 D 120 H 38. Materials: wool velvet. Deliciously soft and fluffy. This is the design of mar...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Small Upholstered Ottoman with Brass Base
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Small upholstered ottoman with brass sheeting base. Solid and firm, can support heavy adult as occasional seating. Tucks ea...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes 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 Pouf S Art Deco style pouf...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Tatone Pouf in Bordeaux Fabric by Enrico Baleri Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf L Art-deco style p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Sedonna Ottoman By Porus Studio Made in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by the serene balance of Sedona’s natural landscapes, the Sedonna Ottoman mirrors the collection’s harmony between form and function. Its generous, soft silhouette invites r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar ottoman is produced in natural genuine leather in the colors options: pearl, brown, black and light pink. The Revoar ottoman has fringes and chain handles made with leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Aline Pouf
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This pouf as a cylindrical shape with a soft, cushioned top. It is upholstered in a patterned fabric with a subtle, textured design in neutral and warm tones. The base features a con...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Aline Pouf
Aline Pouf
$1,676 / item
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 pat...
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1980s Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Teak Leather Cube Storage Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A very high quality teak and leather ottoman/storage cube on wheels. The soft leather cushion lifts off its fixings to reveal the finger holed lid of the storage area within. It mov...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Harness Cube Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in a luxurious ivory fabric, this cube ottoman exudes sophistication, while its vegan leather harness accents and pyramid nailhead details introduce an edgy yet refined a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Rocha A Carpanese Home Italia Upholstered Pouff
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This pretty pouff is completely upholstered and the peculiarity lies in the possibility of mixing and matching different types of fabrics and colors. Its shape recalls a tetris' comp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Sam Pouf
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This elegant pouf combines refined materials and minimalist design, making it a versatile addition to any modern interior. The base is crafted from titanium, offering exceptional dur...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Sam Pouf
Sam Pouf
$2,751 / item
Outdoor Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
Outdoor pouf Meet the Outdoor Leaf Seat, a pouf that exudes quality. Designed by Nicolette de Waart, this ottoman is 100% handmade from UV-protected acrylic,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood

Outdoor Pouf Leaf Seat Ottoman by design by nico
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
Meet the Outdoor Leaf Seat, a pouf that exudes quality. Designed by Nicolette de Waart, this ottoman is 100% handmade from UV-protected acrylic, ensuring its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood

Leaf Pouf with Rich Green Leather and Brass Legs by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
The comfortable Leaf Pouf with rich green leather and brass legs by Marcantonio, is a playful pile of leaves in shades of rich green leather, with slick brass legs. For his debut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS-7 Large Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Large Chesterfield Leather Tufted Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously sized rectangular ottoman upholstered in rich brown tufted leather. Designed in the 1960s, Exuding classic Chesterfield sophistication with a modern versatility. Brass n...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Pair of Lounge Chair and Ottomans Designed for Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a striking pair of contemporary black leather lounge chairs and ottomans, designed exclusively for Thayer Coggin. T...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Natur Hard Coal Color Easy to Carry Pouffee
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Natur pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space with its elegant design as well as its simplicity. he NATUR series, inspired by nature, brings all kinds of tones of nature to y...
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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber

Cecil Pouf Outdoor
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This outdoor pouf features a solid painted iroko structure, providing both durability and a natural, earthy feel. The pouf is upholstered in fabric, with a variety of fabric options ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cecil Pouf Outdoor
Cecil Pouf Outdoor
$3,629 / item
Set Of 2 Aluminum Ottomans by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Aluminum Day Beds by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 20 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Two seats with straight aluminium. These can be complemented with a cus...
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2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Luxurious Very Large Custom Purple Leather Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large striking custom ottoman finished in a supple textured purple/burgundy leather. An eye catching versatile piece which can also be used as a coffee table and extra seating....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Bubble Pouff Carpanese Home Italia Pouff
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Single pouf / upholstered sofa module with or without curves and wooden base. Structure in EPA certified plywood, fir, hardboard. Padded with open-cell polyurethane and Dacron layers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado Unique Piece Materials: Metal base, guayacan wood, mirror glass Dimensions: 158cm (H) x 160cm (W) x 35cm (D) / 50 x 40cm ottoman Green, i...
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2010s Panamanian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, Wood Art-deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric. 4 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hand Tailored Fringes Stool Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Cecil Pouf L Outdoor
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A large pouf with a painted iroko wood frame and fabric upholstery. The pouf features a sturdy and durable iroko wood structure, finished with a sleek painted surface for a refined a...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Metal Pepino Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Pepino chair by Owl Dimensions: L 112 x W 70 x H 60 cm Materials: Metal Base, Upholstered La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which con...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro Piana buffalo leather. When the O...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather

Outdoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 60 x 89 x H 42cm Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at first gl...
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2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and upholstery. Fabric price not included. Prices may vary. Please contact us. ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq Dimensions: diameter 45 x height 40 cm Material: African walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

"Pietra" Curved Ottoman Upholsterd in Knit 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

Fabric

Baleri Italia Tatone Pouf in Fabric by Enrico Baleri Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Custom made Gueridon Bench, COM Upholstery, Wood Finish
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottoman benches are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ceramic Stool by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Camila Apaez Unique piece. Materials: stoneware. Dimensions: D 37 x W 29 x H 30 cm. Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics became ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stoneware

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in White 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

Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, Wood Art Deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric. 4 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Element Light Blue Pouf by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Element Light Blue 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Other

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo Pouf with cushion Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather Structure: Black lacquered MDF Dimensions: W 240 x D 155 x H 42 cm ...
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2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Stack Pouf by Nendo
$24,981 / item
TG-19 Sling Ottoman in Antique Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in antique tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by ...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Unique Wool Pouf Marshmallow by Draga Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pouf marshmallow by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 120 D 120 H 38 Materials: Wool Deliciously soft and fluffy. This is the design of Marshmallow ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Playful Round Cream Lamb Ottoman with Cylindrical Legs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Bling Bling ottoman by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 43-63 cm Mater...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Custom Ottomans or Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
We can make as many as you need and upholster in any fabric of your choice. Here are a few examples we upholstered in a Paul Smith stripe and fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Versatile Contemporary Pouf Set B with a Tray in Wood, Brass and Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This pouf set, style B, is a versatile piece, which can be used as a stool or, if you put the wood tray on it, as a small coffee table. It is made to order in a variety of velvet col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Sparkle Black Oval Ottoman with Black and Silver Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Richly hued colors, simple geometry, and attention to detail are the distinctive features of the Sparkle Collection by Milanese designer Lorenza Bozzoli. A sophisticated, statement-m...
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
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2010s Philippine Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Maple

PLUMP/P Upholstered Brown Pouf in Solid Walnut Wood and Cotton Velvet
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Plump/P Pouf is a luxurious addition to your space, meticulously handcrafted in Italy with a perfect marriage of anthropomorphic design and rounded forms. This upholstered pouf, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Cloud Footstool EA, Blushing Sloth Woolly Mohair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Cloud Footstool made with a steel frame and beige mohair fabric. More specifically, it is the Blushing Sloth Woolly Mohair fabric. The footstool was designed by ...
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2010s Dutch 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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