$1,800 / set
Pair of Karl Springer Style Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
These pouf ottomans by Moss Home strike the perfect balance between relaxed comfort and polished design. Upholstered in a textured textile witha. global-inspired geometric pattern, t...
Metal
Pair Reupholstered Lichen Mohair Karl Springer Style Poufs or Ottomans by Weiman
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of poufs or ottomans were made in the 1980s after the design was made iconic by Karl Springer. On a base of brass plated sheet metal over a wooden frame, this pair has been...
Brass
Vintage Pair Upholstered Green Velvet Brass Benches Poufs Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Karl Springer style poufs, ottomans, benches, stools.
Brass
Karl Springer Style Souffle Pouf Ottoman in Original Coral Fabric
By Muuto
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Add a touch of sculptural elegance to your space with this striking Karl Springer-style pouf ottoman, a standout piece that beautifully blends Danish design principles with mid-centu...
Fabric
Karl Springer Style Leopard Print Ottoman Pouf Stool Mid Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Springer style leopard print ottoman, pouf or stool, American, circa 1970s.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Brass Soufflé Pouf Rolling Stool Ottoman, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist soufflé pouf is in the manner of Karl Springer, it features a lustrous heavy square solid brass base with rounded edges and casters wheels to...
Brass
Vintage Karl Springer Upholstered Souffle Pouf Ottoman With Stainless Steel Base
By Karl Springer
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...
Stainless Steel
1980s Art Deco Revival Souffle Ottoman With Casters in the Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency / 1980s Art Deco Revival Souffle Ottoman Pouf With Casters in the Karl Springer Style. Features the original cream upholstery with gold dots and brass plat...
Brass
Pair of Custom Post Modern Karl Springer Style Ottomans in Ivory White Bouclé
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curvy and soft Post Modern style sculptural ottomans freshly upholstered in plush highly durable ivory bouclé fabric. Reminiscent of Karl Springer's iconic Waterfall Ottomans or Benc...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Karl Springer Style Leather Ottoman Pouf Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome mid-century modern souffle ottoman pouf or footstool constructed in the manner and style of Karl Springer.
Leather, Oak
Karl Springer Style Ivory Bouclé Soufflé Pouf
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Karl Springer style Soufflé pouf ottoman aptly named for its similarity in form to a French Soufflé.
Brass
Brass and Fabric Pair of Karl Springer Style Ottomans Poufs by Weiman Company
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric Karl Springer style ottomans poufs by Weiman Company.
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer Style Souffle Ottomans by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of mid-century modern souffle ottoman poufs designed by Marge Carson in the manner of Karl Springer. The stylish poufs are labeled on the bottom and feature newly uphol...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great gilded gold leaf base Hollywood regency "souffle" ottoman pair in the manner of Karl Springer with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Mea...
Metal
Exotic Giraffe Print Stools Style of Karl Springer circa 1960 Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Exotic Giraffe Print Cube Stools, in the style of Karl Springer, unsigned, American, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Platinum Velvet Upholstery & Wrapped Brass Base
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern Ottoman was realized in the United States, circa 1970. With its clean lines and luxurious materials, it embodies the qualities that collectors of the...
Brass
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
By Pierre Paulin, Marge Carson, Karl Springer, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom ottomans or poufs with chrome bases have been newly upholstered in plush blue velvet. Be...
Chrome
Post Modern Reverse Painted Red and Black Glass Cube End Tables c. 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Pair of Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chairs in ...
Glass
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed with and also currently available within our shop - Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair Design Institute of America Black & Brass R...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed with and also currently available within our shop - Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé Design Institute of America Black & Brass Rev...
Fabric, Upholstery
Karl Springer Style Revolving Pouf "Souffle" Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Revolving pouf ottoman with machine made tapestry covering on an aluminium laminated base.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 16 in W 17 in D 17 in
Karl Springer Style Hollywood Glam New Black Velvet and Chrome Base Pouf
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern, newly upholstered in black velvet and square chrome base Karl Springer style round pouf. This very glamorous piece will look fabulous in almost any r...
Chrome
Midcentury Karl Springer Style Souffle Benches
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Karl Springer style souffle benches. New upholstery. Brass base.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of High End Bronzed Steel White Mink Ottomans in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great and substantial pair of flat band steel base square stools. Covered with a zippered white mink cover by J Mendel Paris. The white mink needs to be mended because it is in rippe...
Pair of Karl Springer Style Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic pair of vintage Karl Springer style poufs. Features brass plinth bases and great upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Karl Springer Style Poufs or Ottomans by Weiman in Floral Pattern
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of poufs or ottomans were made in the 1980s after the design was made iconic by Karl Springer. On a base of brass plated sheet metal over a wooden frame, this pair is uphol...
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid Century Springer Style Upholstered Peach Poufs Souffle Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic pair of matching Karl Springer style poufs or ottomans that sit on a chrome base.
Chrome
Sold
H 17 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Pair Karl Springer Style Brass Upholstered Velvet Pouf Ottomans Benches
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of vintage Karl Springer style poufs. Original brass base has been polished.
Brass
Karl Springer-Style Ottoman or Pouf
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Karl Springer-style souffle ottoman in cream-toned bouclé upholstery, which appears to be original. The ottoman truly represents 1980s design aesthetics.
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer Style Souffe Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Brass base of Karl Springer style ottomans or poufs
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer Style Soufflé Poufs or Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of brass based soufflé stools / ottomans / poufs in the manner of Karl Springer.
Pair of Karl Springer Style Oversized Ottoman or Poufs, Soufflé
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Karl Springer style oversized ottoman or Poufs, Soufflé.
Brass
Pair of Souffle Ottomans or Poufs in the style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Souffle ottomans or poufs in the style of Karl Springer. The ottomans have been newly reupholstered in a beautiful silvery grey Romo velvet fabric, and they sit on polished s...
Velvet
Pair of Souffle Ottomans or Poufs in the style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Souffle ottomans or poufs in the style of Karl Springer. The ottomans have been newly reupholstered in a beautiful silvery grey Romo velvet fabric, and they sit on polished s...
Velvet
Karl Springer style "Souffle" Poof
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
A "souffle" poof in the style of Karl Springer Metal is plated in a warm brass tone .
Metal
Karl Springer Style "Souffle" Poof
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
A "souffle" poof in the style of Karl Springer. Metal is plated in a warm brass tone.
Metal
Karl Springer Style Leather Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer style ottoman, c.1980s. The square ottoman features soft curves and is upholstered in a rich tufted brown leather. The ottoman is supported by four square brass feet. ...
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
1980s Karl Springer Style Rolling Soufflé Ottoman/Pouf with Solid Brass Base
By Preview, Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A 1980s Karl Springer style Rolling Soufflé Ottoman/pouf with solid brass base.
Brass
Vintage Karl Springer Style Souffle Ottomans - a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage pair of brass base souffle ottomans in the manner of Karl Springer. Timeless design offers versatile use as ottoman or additional seating. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
Brass
Sold
H 18.5 in W 24.75 in D 18.5 in
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Style Waterfall Upholstered Ottomans, a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic, vintage pair of Karl Springer style ottomans, circa the 1980s. Spotting a boldly curved silhouette, each piece is wrapped in its original shepher...
Fabric
Karl Springer Style Souffle Ottoman In Mohair Fabric 1980's Design
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's modern Karl Springer style Souffle Ottoman, newly re-upholstered in mohair fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Mohair
Vintage Mid-Century Blue Puff on Casters in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Large vintage ottoman/puff on casters, chrome base with blue upholstery in the style of Karl Springer. It's a large ottoman that could be used as coffee table or extra seating, would...
Chrome
Sold
H 18 in W 20 in D 20 in
Modern Pair of Teal Leather Ottomans Stools in the Style of Karl Springer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1980s teal color leather ottomans by Hancock & Moore for the legendary Naples, Florida design firm Holland Salley, Inc. With a draped design, they slope down, becoming narrow...
Leather
Souffle Ottoman in Smoked Platinum Velvet in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A Souffle style ottoman in smoked platinum velvet in the manner of Karl Springer. An ebonized walnut base with gliders supports a rounded cushion, newly upholstered in a luxe smoked ...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Adorable Poufs in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of poufs by Karl Springer with original upholstery. Can be reupholstered.
Brass
Large pair of Poufs in the style of Karl Springer
Located in Danville, CA
Large Pair of Poufs on Brass clad bases with woven Kuba pattern upholstery.
Pair of brass footed poufs in the style of Karl Springer
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of upholstered poufs on brass clad bases
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Brass Plinth Base Poufs or Ottomans
By Marge Carson, Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous pair of Regency Style Pouf Ottomans. Pair has beautifully patinaed original brass plinth bases/ Great for added seating or decor. They have been professionally reupholst...
Brass
Antique and vintage ottomans and poufs add comfort and style to any living room, game room, home office or minimalist lounge space. An ottoman is a short seat or footstool that is also often used to store items. A pouf is similar, but it’s typically more petite than an ottoman, usually without the storage space inside.
When one thinks of the Ottoman Empire, it’s easy to overlook the iconic seat named for the region. The ottoman — originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms — was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Eventually, these footrests were transformed into storage furnishings to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles. Furniture makers crafted their ottomans with lids that revealed a hidden cupboard, which rendered them both comfortable and practical.
Poufs, which appeared in France during the 1840s, are also of the low-platform seating variety. These versatile furnishings have been made available in all manner of shapes and sizes over time, and depending upon their firmness can be used as a side table should an occasion call for an extra one. However, your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening cocktail.
Both ottomans and poufs can help create an inviting and warm atmosphere in your living space. For the smaller rooms that are characterized by a casual feel, a shaggy or woven wool pouf might be a better choice, as it’s likely to be more compact and floor-cushion-like than an ottoman. The latter are often larger and more table-like and are comparatively a good fit for a more formal room such as a library or a study. Today, you might find that an ottoman works well in your bedroom, where there isn’t room for a sofa, or perhaps it can serve as a reliable perch in front of your vintage vanity table.
Whatever your seating needs are, find a collection of antique, new and vintage ottomans and poufs in varying styles on 1stDibs that include neoclassical, Industrial and mid-century modern. From the bright colors and bold patterns deployed by Milan-born designer Lorenza Bozzoli to the classy leather furnishings created at family-run Brooklyn, New York, atelier Moses Nadel, there is an endless range of these lovable low stools that merge seamlessly with most decor.
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