Italian Dilly Dally Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968 - 2 Available
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian 'Dilly Dally' pouf designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968. Upholstered in supple leather, the circular form rests on four chrome casters, giving it an easy mobi...
Chrome
Ottoman in Cognac Leather and Chromed Metal Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, leather, chromed metal, Europe, 1960s This ottoman from the 1960s exemplifies timeless and modern furniture design. Featuring a Z-shaped base crafted from chromed metal, it...
Metal, Chrome
Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has been reupholstered in very high-end soft Italian calf skin leather. Please note: t...
Chrome
Rare Berg & Eriksson 'Seagull' 9601 Chair with Ottoman
By Stenerik Eriksson, Gosta Berg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gösta Berg & Stenerik Eriksson for Fritz Hansen, 'Seagull' chair with ottoman model 9601, reupholstered analine leather, steel, chrome, Denmark, 1968 A rare armchair and ottoman by ...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Ottoman Designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original black leather ottoman / stool, model 21-LC, from the Architectural Group One line designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International. C...
Steel, Chrome
Johannes Spalt Tufted Stool Ottoman 'Constanze' Wittmann, Black Leather, 1960s
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foot stool from the 'Constanze' (engl. Constance) series designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria, manufacured in midcentury. Johannes Spalt designed the Const...
Chrome
Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
By Contempo
Located in New York, NY
Three ottomans selling either as a lot, or individually, priced individually. These will need to be reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, uphol...
Chrome
De Sede DS35 Ottoman, Switzerland 1967, Vintage Leather
By De Sede
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Great leather ottoman foot stool DS 35 De Sede Switzerland. Measures: 50 x 50, 35cm high.
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome X-Base and Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century chrome X-base and tufted leather bench.
Chrome
Pair of Stendig Swivel Stools
By Charles Stendig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of fabulous, bright green heathered felt swivel stools by Stendig with attached tufted cushions and chrome bases. Newly polished and newly upholstered in luxurious Maharam fab...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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H 16 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Ottoman / Foot Stool designed by George Nelson for the Coconut Chair, Nice early example. Great color , patina. Dimensions: 16 high x 23 1/2 wide x 18 1/2...
Chrome
Color Wheel Ottoman by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, America
By Alexander Girard
Located in Culver City, CA
America circa 1967 Color Wheel Ottoman on 5 chrome legs. by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller 36”dia x 12.5”h Ref. MOD1086 $ 4,800
Chrome
De Sede 'S231' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, set of lounge chair and ottoman, model ''S231'', brown cognac leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s This lovely chair by De Sede is based on a solid construction...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair and ottoman, grey boucle fabric, chromed metal, Italy, 1960s. Extremely comfortable and soft lounge chair and ottoman. This design is made in Italy in the 1960s and ins...
Metal, Chrome
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H 17 in Dm 14.5 in
Handsome Pair Milo Baughman Style 1960s Chrome Cylinder Stool Ottoman Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Mio Baughman style chrome cylinder and faux leather stools/ ottomans. We love the fun buckled straps adding to their vintage charm. They measure 17" tall x 14.5" in d...
Chrome
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H 36 in W 40 in D 36 in
1960s Mid-Century Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century classic modern Saarinen for Knoll Womb lounge chair and ottoman was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 in response to Florence Knoll's request for 'a chair that was li...
Steel, Chrome
Ekornes Stressless Blue Leather Ottoman in Chrome
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Redding, CT
Ekornes stressless blue leather ottoman in chrome. Perfect if you have the matching chair. Classic styling with round swivel base. This item Can parcel ship for under $99. Please req...
Chrome
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H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Soriana Chairs and Ottomans by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous pair of Soriana chairs and poufs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. Please note: the listed set price is for one pair (1 chair + 1 pouf). We have two pai...
Chrome
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H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
1960s Black Leather Swivel Chair with Matching Ottoman by H.W. Klein for Bramin
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Modern high back swiveling armchair with a sculptural seat and button tufted leather seat and backrest cushions as well as the ottoman designed by Herny Walter Klein for Bramin Moble...
Chrome
Modernist Italian Chrome Bench with Mohair Seat, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A 1960s bench with an interesting chrome base. Mohair upholstery.
Chrome
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H 17.25 in W 70.75 in D 28 in
Italian Modernist Vintage Macassar Ebony and Chrome Long Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Vintage Macassar ebony molded long bench with chrome legs and detailing. A stunning modernist piece showcasing the grains of this beautifully rich and exotic wood. Newly upho...
Chrome
Souffle Pouf Gun Metal Chrome Base Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Souffle Pouf Gun metal chrome base ottoman. Oversized Soufflé' Pouf Bench Ottoman. Bench has been newly reupholstered in black chenille weave.
Chrome
Jean Gillon Blue Leather Captain Chair with Ottoman, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning midcentury leather armchair with ottoman in a beautiful blue leather upholstery (original). This unique armchair sits very well and is the typical style of Jean Gillon wi...
Chrome
Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet and Chrome Stools, 1970s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Waterfall stool ottomans in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet with chrome framing the form.
Chrome
Artifort Footstool Geoffrey Harcourt
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Footstool Design Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Holland, 1960s. Organic oval shape t dark Brown ripcord. On a chrome on steel feet. Good quality stool.
Chrome
Brown Leather and Chrome Plycraft Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Redding, CT
Brown leather and chrome Plycraft ottoman. Swivels. Perfect match for a Plycraft lounge swivel chair. This item should parcel ship for $75 . Please request a parcel shipping quote.
Chrome
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H 37.01 in W 35.04 in D 33.86 in
Pierre Paulin 'Big Tulip" + Ottoman 2nd Series Production Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful "Big Tulip" chair, Model F551 and matching ottoman by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands This is a second edition production set dating back t...
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s, Leather and Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Göte Möbel
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of a chair and ottoman made by Göte möbel. (labelled) The chair and ottoman are made of a chromed tubular frame with a cognac leather seating. Both are in a very nice...
Chrome
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H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Barcelona Ottoman by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in Original Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Knoll International produced Barcelona ottoman designed by Mies van der Rohe, USA. The curvy chromed frame hold a cushion in original cognac leather that is beautifully patinated. We...
Chrome
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H 36 in W 28 in D 31.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Richard Hersberger
By Richard Hersberger, Saporiti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous design along with max comfort. All the right angles mixed with great materials make for a ultra comfort chair with ottoman. Heavy plated nickel chrome frame gives the streng...
Chrome
Mid-Century Cantilevered Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century cantilevered chrome lounge chair and ottoman, designed by the design institute of America (DIA), American, circa 1960s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and ca...
Metal, Chrome
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H 36 in W 24 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Ingmar Relling Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Danish
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an elegant pair of brown leather and chrome lounge chairs and ottomans by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Norway. In excellent condition. The dimensions of t...
Chrome
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Womb chair and ottoman, designed by Eero Saarinen for knoll, American, circa 1960s. These items are currently being reupholstered. The price noted below includes reupholstery in your...
Chrome
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H 32 in W 31 in D 36 in
Exotic Rosewood and Leather Brazilian Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exotic rosewood or jacaranda and leather Brazilian lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, circa 1960s. It retains it's original leather uphols...
Chrome
Leather Plycraft Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue
By Plycraft
Located in Redding, CT
Leather Plycraft Recliner lounge chair and ottoman in navy blue. Recliner is adjustable from upright to full recline and swivels. This ergonomic recliner comes with matching ottoman...
Chrome
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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