French Leather Ottoman Seat or Stool on Turned Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French ottoman or stool, featuring a handsome upholstered seat of hand-dyed brown leather, with nail-head trim around the circumference, on a square-shaped frame of four turne...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Susan Osbourne Ottoman in Pierre Frey Fabric, Available in Bespoke Dimensions
Located in London, GB
The Susan Osbourne ottoman is constructed with hand-tied coil springs and traditional upholstery, incorporating rubberised hair and latex over a solid beechwood frame, raised on turn...
Fabric, Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Beech
Late 19th Century English Ottoman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good-sized late 19th Century English mahogany ottoman. With ample storage and upholstered in a paisley linen. Circa 1880.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Susan Osbourne Storage Ottoman in Pierre Frey 'Carriacou' and Smythson Leather
Located in London, GB
A striking cylindrical storage ottoman from the Susan Osbourne Collection, expertly handcrafted in London. This piece is upholstered in the sought-after 'Carriacou' fabric by Pierre...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Leather, Felt, Cotton, Softwood
EXTRA LARGE GEORGE SMiTH CHESTERFIELD CHELSEA KNIGHT FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable George Smith Knight Chesterfield tufted footstool RRP £6,640 Please ...
Upholstery
Rare Antique Georgian circa 1800 Footstool with Angel Cherub Upholstery Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Georgian circa 1800 scroll footstool with Cherub upholstery What a find! This has to be the most sculptural and ornate li...
Upholstery, Oak
Victorian Period Box-Shaped Ottoman
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Victorian period box-shaped ottoman. The sides are upholstered in an old (and possibly original) burgundy-colored velvet above a wooden molding that has been grain-painted to simul...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1980s Attributed to George Smith Textile Armchair & Ottoman, Set of 2
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, signatu...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Suite of 4 Vintage circa 1960's George Smith Style Kilim Footstool Cube Stools
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1960's Kilim upholstered footstools A very good looking well made and decorative suite, they are vinta...
Upholstery
Fine Thomas Clarkson & Son Ltd circa 1940 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Foot Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Thomas Clarkson & Sons LTD circa 1940 hand carved claw & ball cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design. A very d...
Upholstery, Wood
Sublime Georgian 1780 Small Round Walnut Footstool Very Decorative Little Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...
Upholstery, Walnut
Very Small Georgian circa 1800 Footstool Round Hardwood Frame Original Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very small Georgian footstool with original upholstery A good looking period original stool, very small by modern standards, its tot...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Exquisite Upholstered Victorian circa 1860 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian upholstered pitch pine ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Victorian Country House Ottoman. The frame i...
Upholstery, Pine
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 35.44 in
The Amelia Ottoman, in deep buttoned pink linen, ticking stripe & bullion fringe
By Samantha Todhunter
Located in London, GB
The playful and slightly feisty Amelia ottoman is an adorable option across bedrooms, dressing rooms and living rooms; Ideal as a little extra seating, her firm foam sit also makes t...
Upholstery
Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. G Plan Fresco midcentury teak dressing table foot stool vintage retro. Purple color leather.
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. The teak base is in excellent condition. The upholstery is the new pink fabric. Measures app...
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960S Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. G plan Fresco midcentury teak dressing table foot stool vintage retro. Cream / off white col...
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage G Plan Teak Stool, Ottoman, 1960s Astro Danish Midcentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A stunning 1960s G Plan teak stool design by Danish designer Kofod Larsen for G Plan. The teak base is in excellent condition. Faux leather upholstery, vintage condition.
Upholstery, Teak
Olympus, French Louis Style Ottoman or Blanket Box
By Olympus
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Olympus, French Louis style ottoman or blanket box Olympus was sold exclusively by Harrods in the 1950s and 1960s.
Upholstery
Victorian Ottoman Day Bed
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian daybed, ottoman chaise with bun feet and lined interior Measures: 64" W x 23" D x 32" H.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 16.5 in W 40 in D 30 in
George Smith Upholstered Paisley Ottoman / Bench with Turned Legs, England
By George Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted in England by George Smith, this generously scaled upholstered ottoman or bench reflects the brand’s celebrated tradition of English craftsmanship and timeless design. Th...
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 40.56 in D 29.53 in
LOVELY LARGE BEECH WOOD FRAMED GEORGE SMiTH OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF A SET
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Ottoman with striped upholstery Please note the ...
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Deconstructed Style Ottoman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large 20th Century English ottoman in deconstructed style on Victorian mahogany legs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late Nineteenth Century Large Cast Iron & Upholstered Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Covered in Rose Uniacke Bark mid-weight linen. Hugely comfortable and functional.
Iron
Velvet Ottoman
Located in Culver City, CA
Velvet Ottoman England circa 1890 Original upholstery, on Gilt barley twist legs with original castors. 20”w x 20”d x 18”h
Upholstery, Wood
George Smith Rectangular Ottoman with Unique Kilim Top
By George Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
George Smith rectangular ottoman featuring unique kilim top, with nailhead trim and turned wood legs.
Upholstery, Wool, Wood
English Upholstered Trunk or Pouffe Ottoman Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable English rectangular upholstered trunk or frame ottoman (pouffe), featuring an upholstered seat with hinged, tufted lid that lifts for storage, framed with acc...
Metal
English Upholstered Trunk or Pouffe Ottoman Seat on Casters
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable English rectangular upholstered trunk or pouffe ottoman, featuring an upholstered seat with hinged, tufted lid that lifts for storage, framed with accents of ...
Metal
Sold
H 11.42 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Hardwood Embroidered Footstool Ottoman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand Embroidered mahogany framed William & Mary style Victorian footstool or ottoman which is part of a suite This stool is part ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 10.83 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Stunning Victorian Antique William & Mary Style Hardwood Embroidered Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand Embroidered mahogany framed William & Mary style Victorian footstool which is part of a suite A very good looking well made and...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 17.92 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 in
Antique Chesterfield Regency circa 1820 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Chesterfield tufted pitch pine ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Regency green velour Country...
Upholstery, Pine
English Victorian Leather Tufted Footstool
Located in Norwood, NJ
English Victorian leather tufted mahogany footstool/ottoman with turned legs olive green/beige weathered leather.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Aesthetics Movement Antique Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in Norwood, NJ
English Aesthetics movement faux bamboo gilt stool. Finest quality spoke and ship wheel or wagon wheel aesthetic design.
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Oak Barley Twist Tartan Plaid Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Victorian oak barley twist ottoman in blue and green tartan plaid upholstery, circa 1920's. This newly upholstered ottoman is bold and beautiful. The barley twist design frame is a...
Oak, Upholstery
Antique Pair of Barley Twist Upholstered Ottomans, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century antique barley twist ottomans or stools. Newly upholstered. This traditional yet chic pair of stools or ottomans consists of barley twist legs and stretchers, with ...
Upholstery, Wood
Luxurious George Smith Baby Belville Hourglass Shaped Storage Ottomans
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bellville storage ottomans by George Smith upholstered in neutral tapestry fabric, finished with brass nailheads and sitting on mahogany bun feet. Tops open to reveal storage. NOTE:...
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Paisley Upholstered Storage Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of petite English upholstered storage ottomans on tiny castors. The paisley fabric is in very good condition as is the pink interior. They date to the 40s.
Brass
Sold
H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
William IV Circa 1830 Burr Walnut Ottoman Footstool Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
By Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored William IV 1830 Burr & Burl Walnut ottoman footstool with Mulberry Flying Ducks silk velvet upholstery A well ma...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 7.49 in W 13 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Victorian mahogany small footstools with Lion’s hairy paw feet What a find, this are stunning, they were originally desig...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Ernest Race Flamingo Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Ernest Race, Race Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare set of 'Flamingo' lounge chairs was designed in 1959 by the English designer, Ernest Race. The same year the chair was introduced, it was granted the 'design of the year aw...
Steel
George Smith Attributed English Tufted Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in Astoria, NY
George Smith attributed English large ottoman with turned wood legs and tufted seat.
Upholstery, Wood
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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