set of 3 Black Faux Leather cube Ottomans 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of 3 identical small Stools or cube Ottomans . Black Faux Leather upholstery .
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
set of 3 Black Faux Leather cube Ottomans 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of 3 identical small Stools or cube Ottomans . Black Faux Leather upholstery .
Faux Leather
Originals by Gomez Cubed ottoman in Noir Italian smooth Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Elevate your space with the sleek sophistication of the Gomez Cubed Ottoman. Measuring a perfectly balanced 19" x 19" x 19", this versatile piece is upholstered in rich, smooth noir ...
Leather
$453 / item
Brown 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 brown leather. Its design speaks v...
Leather
$453 / item
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...
Leather
$453 / item
Dark Brown 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 dark brown leather. Its design spe...
Leather
Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane Style No. 997-87 rolling cube storage ottoman walnut veneered cedar lined end tables with flip tabletop game board on one side black vinyl or ...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Cedar
Italian Cognac Leather Cube Pouf or Side Table, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Refined Italian cube-shaped pouf, ottoman or side table with wheels, entirely upholstered in soft cognac-colored Italian leather.
Metal
$1,200 / set
Faux Rolling Cube Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These beautiful faux-gator ottomans are the perfect addition to any room. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ).
Faux Leather
Attributed to Cassina Rare Cube Maralunga Leather Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare full cube style in natural hide leather and in original condition. Inherently stylish and intriguing! Elegant from every angle-his best design. Dripping with style mak...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s
Leather
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
De Sede Brown Leather Patchwork Cubes Ottomans, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair leather patchwork cubes ottomans by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s.
Leather
MOSES NADEL - Banded Cube Ottoman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'Tuleste Factory ' for Market Art & Design Banded Cube Ottoman Ref: 1032
Leather
Yukan Modern Cube Pouf with Faux Leather Handle
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Yūkan pouf is ready to accompany your living spaces with its minimal design. Thanks to its high-quality filling material, it offers a comfortable and flexible seating, allowing you t...
Fabric, Bouclé
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 41.74 in D 23.23 in
Nomad Cube in Yak Leather by KVN x Matsu - Nomadic Series by Joeri Reynaert
By Joeri Reynaert
Located in Gomaringen, DE
LangChan Cubes – Modular Seating Island The LangChan Cubes is a versatile, modular seating system inspired by the concept of a "LangChan" or "island" in Tibetan. This collection all...
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Ottoman Stool Cube, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Patchwork leather storage ottoman stool cube, 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
De Sede Footstools Cubes Leather Stool Ottoman Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of three cube stools by De Sede in black leather. Very good condition.
Leather
Mid-Century De Sede Style Black Leather Cube Ottoman with Feet
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style black leather cube ottoman with feet. In original condition with visible wear, including scratching, consistent with its age and use.
Leather
De Sede Leather Cube Ottoman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede, circa 1970s. Beautifully broken in leather with great patina. Great vintage condition.
Leather
Black Leather Cube Ottomans by Stendig
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
All original patchwork leather ottomans by Stendig circa 1970's. Beautifully broken in black leather and new foam. Pair available, priced individually.
Leather
Leather "cube" ottoman or end table
Located in Bronx, NY
Leather clad end table or ottoman with contrast top stitching
available now in Black or white only
Leather, Wood
Large Danish Patchwork Leather Cube Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD APRIL 2012...Warm, masculine & rich Danish leather patchwork ottoman....or use it as a side table. A great pull up seat. Large enough for two sets of feet or a large tray m...
Pair of Brown Leather Cube Ottomans by Stendig
By Charles Stendig
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great leather square cube ottomans by Stendig. Dark brown leather squares patched together.
Leather
Pair of Leather Cube Ottomans by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
All original patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede circa 1970's. Beautifully broken in leather with great patina. Ottomans open to reveal a deep storage bin. Priced individually.
Leather
Pair of Brown Leather Cube Ottomans by De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
All original patchwork leather ottomans by De Sede circa 1970's. Beautifully broken in leather and new foam. Pair available, priced individually.
Leather, Foam
leather "cube" ottoman or end table
Located in Bronx, NY
leather clad end table or ottoman with contrast top stitching also available in white.
Leather, Wood
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.
Leather, Teak
Modern Leather Convertible Storage Cube & Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Function: It's a convertible storage cube/ottoman, so it can function as both a seat and a storage unit. Style: It has a modern aesthetic, with features like vinyl cushion, brass han...
Metal
Taupe Open Pore Leather Mex Cube Ottoman, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mex Cube, designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina sets out to be a system marked by extreme versatility as well as unsurpassed quality construction. Cushion structure starts with tubul...
Leather
Mid Century Pair Brown Leather Patchwork Stendig Cube Ottomans / Chairs
By Stendig Co.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of vintage Patchwork leather Stendig ottomans cubes or chairs. Marked on bottom of one. 21" W x 16" H.
Leather
Green Mid-Century Skai Cube Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century green, skai cube ottoman. In original condition with some signs of wear consistent with It's age and use. Other similar ottoman also available and listed separa...
Faux Leather, Foam
Pair of De Sede Cube Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of leather ottomans by De Sede. Black stitched leather with great age and patina. Two available. Priced individually.
Leather
Sold
H 15.36 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
De Sede Patchwork Cube or Ottoman in Beautiful Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Hudson, NY
De sede cube or ottoman in beautiful patinated Cognac leather.
Leather
Modern Faux Snake Skin Cube Ottomans, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of modern faux snake skin cube ottomans or footstools, circa 1990s Measures: 19" W x 19" D x 19" H. Good original vintage condition.
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Glamorous Faux Ostrich Neutral Beige Gold Cube Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous pair of cube shaped faux ostrich ottomans in a beigy gold color. Makes great floating extra seating.
Ostrich Leather
Sold
H 16.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Midcentury Campaign Style Black Vinyl Covered Cube Storage Ottoman Side Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome midcentury Campaign style cube shaped storage ottoman or side table. It is upholstered in black vinyl with gold geometric designs, brass and brass-tone hardware, reversible ...
Brass, Metal
Original Vintage French Leather Cube-Form Table Ottoman or Stool
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely stunning vintage French leather cube-form stool or ottoman. Upholstered in its original leather, similar to the upholstery on vintage club chairs, this stool is as functio...
Leather
Sold
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-20th Century, Cube Pouf / Ottoman in Patinated Brown Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A cube-shaped ottoman, pouf, or stool upholstered in beautifully patinated brown leather with a quilted square pattern.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 28 in W 34 in D 34 in
Contemporary Modern Italian Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs Pair with Ottoman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of club chairs and single ottoman are in great condition, including the soft, Italian leather upholstery which is contrasted nicely with the chocolate colored welt on the c...
Leather
Italian Leather Cubes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic leather cube shaped ottomans, 1960s, Italian. Wonderful shape and patina to leather.
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 39.5 in D 34.25 in
Cube Case Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Milo Baughman Style - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Modern Cube Case Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Milo Baughman/Herman Miller Style.
Leather
c.1930 French Leather Ottoman
Located in Highwood, IL
French cube ottoman with leather from a lamb. Ideal use with a French club chair.
Natural Cow Hide Cube Ottoman / Pouf
Located in Germantown, MD
Cowhide cube ottoman with leather stitched detail around the edges for additional strength.
Leather, Textile
De Sede Patchwork Leather Cube Stool, Pouf, Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful authentic mid-century modern cube-shaped stool, pouf, or ottoman / footrest from the 1970s, produced by the renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer De Sede.
Leather
Sold
H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Walnut Cube Ottomans Flip Top Upholstery Seat to Game Board by Lane, 1960
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of beautifully figured walnut veneer faux leather upholstered seat flip top cube ottomans with chess boards / checker boards on underside of seat / wide open interiors for stora...
Metal
Custom Crystal Mustard Leather Metal Frame Cocktail Table Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Crystal Mustard Leather ottoman cube with bronze finish frame. Price shown for a 30" W x 60" D x 16" H Fabric: 100% italian leather in crystal mustard Frame: to be determined...
Metal
Danish Modern Cube Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vegetable dye leather patchwork stools/ ottomans.
Leather
Black Wet-Look Faux Leather Tufted Cube Ottomans or Benches
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of black wet-look faux leather cube-form tufted ottomans or benches. Comfortable and firm to sit on.
Faux Leather
Sold
H 14.38 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Iron Braided Woven Leather Sling Stool Table Cube Ottoman Swift Monell
By Swift and Monell, Laverne International
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautifully patinated mid-century style stool with a semi-polished welded iron rod frame, and woven leather seat. This piece is similar to that of Swift and Monell designs, and Willi...
Iron
Sold
H 17.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman Table, Game Board Flip Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Lane rolling cube storage ottoman with an upholstered flip top that becomes a checkerboard game tabletop. It is in wonderful original vintage condition wit...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Paint
Leather Pouf by De Sede Patchwork Cube in Coral Red, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Basel, CH
Leather Pouf designed and manufactured by De Sede in Switzerland in the late 1960s. Original coral red leather cover with just the right patina.
Foam, Leather
Set of four white leather ottoman cubes with black tops.
Located in New York, NY
Four white leather ottomans with black leather tops and piping.
Leather, Wood
Zebra Printed Pony Hair Cube Ottoman
By Design Within Reach
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Discontinued style by Design Within Reach. Padded ottoman cube on castors upholstered in zebra design printed on pony hair leather.
Leather
Pair of Leather Top and Brushed Steel Cube Stools Ottomans, Signed
By Mitchell Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1990s Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams off-white leather self-welt top upholstered cushion cube style ottomans.
Steel
Pair of Roche Bobois White Leather Cubes
By Roche Bobois
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Roche Bobois white leather cubes or ottomans or stools.
Leather
Large and Small Brown Leather Poufs, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Large and small brown leather poufs, 1970s 2 identical poufs in 2 different sizes of 80 cm round and 60 cm round. Beautifully sturdy padded poufs in brown stitched leather. The le...
Leather
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with small brass nailhead trim. The unique open decorative arched base makes this small st...
Leather
Browny Leather Ottoman Not Button
Located in Paris, FR
Ottoman browny leather with solid wood structure upholstered and covered with capitonated natural genuine brown leather. Not button capitonated. Also available with other fabric ...
Leather, Wood
$1,426
H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Choco Brown Leather Patchwork Pouf with Storage Space from De Sede, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Harness Black Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the seating options in Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection, the ottoman is a great way to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement for maximum ...
Steel
Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman
Located in IT
Brown vintage look squared ottoman Size to be confirmed: 120 x 120 cm H 40 cm.
Leather
$1,150 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
ORI Pouf by Hermhaus, Black Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern Design
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The ORI Pouf by Hermhaus is a modern sculptural seating piece designed to integrate effortlessly into a wide range of interiors. Inspired by the organic and structured forms of the i...
Wood, Oak
Bao Natural Leather Ottoman
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
This refined bean bag chair is wrapped carefully in a single piece of soft, full-grain leather, its folds resembling those of origami. The timeless, nostalgic shape is reminiscent of...
Leather
$1,500
H 16 in W 39 in D 39 in
Thayer Coggin Black Tufted Leather Square Ottoman Modern Barcelona Style
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thayer Coggin black tufted leather ottoman. Item details tufted leather upholstery, original label, metal legs, clean modernist lines, and quality American craftsmanship, circa 2005....
Leather
Dark Brown 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...
Leather
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage De Sede DS 44 neck leather ottoman pouf This DS-44 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide. The leather colour is brown....
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$1,369Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Brown Vintage Leather Pouf Available Other Colors, Shape and Size
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Brown leather pouf This pouf is part of the new collection of Poufs and furniture by Pescetta. An artisanal collection entirely made in Italy. Depending on the size and finishing ...
Leather
Double Stitch Leather Ottoman on Floating Plinth Base
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A square leather ottoman elevated on a recessed plinth — the floating base keeps the form light and architectural despite its substantial proportions. Double-stitch panel seams run a...
Leather, Upholstery
Leather Ottoman in Black, Small — Talabartero Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’—and the colle...
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room. Good vintage condition.
Leather
$1,027
H 16.54 in Dm 22.05 in
Pouf or Ottoman Leather Patchwork by De Sede in Beige or Off-White, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A soft and very comfortable Pouf made of leather patchwork by De Sede in Creme-Beige up to off-white color, 1970s.
Leather, Upholstery
$19,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 33.5 in D 26 in
Pair Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of Directoire late 18th century or early 19th century Marquis or bergere a la reine. The quality and rarity of these chairs, in addition to their beauty, speak ...
Leather, Hardwood, Down
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$2,536 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$684 / set
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
French Art Nouveau Dining Table with Cast Iron Base, 1900s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Allow yourself to become lost in the expressive Art Nouveau details on this vintage French dining table featuring a large, cast iron base topped with a (French gray) painted wood sur...
Iron
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$1,597 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Dainty Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Sophisticated, two-colored pouf with soft shapes and a clean idiom. The Dainty pouf can be used in any room of your home as extra seating or as a leg rest. It is so neat that it can ...
Foam
$23,800
H 17 in W 47.5 in D 35.5 in
Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
Copper, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin Laverne 'Chan' Coffee Table, Brass & Pewter, 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of the 'Chan' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne — the iconic father-and-son duo celebrated for their hand-patinated bronze tables, now among the most soug...
Brass, Pewter
$2,000
H 6.3 in Dm 16.92 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts Brass Glass Light Lsp6 Tommy Lamps Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Vienna, AT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts For Azucena, circa 1960 midcentury 1x piece available in identical golden brass patina and glass domes. Glass, Brass Dimensions: 16.92" x 6.3 Ear...
Aluminum, Brass
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Leather Ottomans, c1950s. A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Ak...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,625 / set
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of italian sconces 60's style Achille Castiglioni glass and chromed metal
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of vintage Italian wall lamps from the 60's in the style of Achille Castiglioni's work. Very original wall lamps by their design and their very modern look for the time. Chromed...
Metal
ONIX Organic Modern Stool Ottoman in Cappuccino white color Bouclé
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Bouclé
$1,266
H 27.56 in W 6.3 in D 30.32 in
Denmark 1960s danish modern wall lamp/pendant in solid oak with new linen shade.
By Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
An elegant danish modern wall lamp / pendant. Adjustable to both sides and elevatable. Crafted from solid patinated oak, this wall lamp embodies the movement's penchant for organic m...
Linen, Oak
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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