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Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra hides, Custom Made In USA
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
H 19 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pouf in Patinated Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman in cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and made for C&B Italia, 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage tufted leather ottoman, use it as a coffee table and put your feet on it. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
H 13 in W 40 in D 30 in
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, original and buttery soft, off-white leather! On a polished and hefty stainless steel base. This super cool "Arc" lounge chair and ottoman, a complete and original matching set,...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Sheepskin Covered Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This ottoman is available to order in a ...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Bench - Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Due to the use of natural materials, each piece is unique and may vary slightly from image shown. Product information Dimensions: 43.5" W x 18.5" D x 21" H Color: Natural / Silv...
Category

2010s South African Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bench - Zebra Hide
Bench - Zebra Hide
H 21 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Ottoman X 18"Ø in Dune Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured in shearling, the Ottoman X is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional leg rest, add ...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Leather

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Ivory Cowhide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide

Forsyth Sheepskin Pouf Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. Our luxurious sheepskin pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Brazilian sheepskins. The most beautiful sheepskins are selected, h...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Sheepskin Pouf Ottoman
Forsyth Sheepskin Pouf Ottoman
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Italian Mid Century Barcelona Pouf by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white leather Barcelona pouf or footrest by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s. Pouf or footrest mod. Barcelona with polyurethane foam seat covered in whit...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

The Forsyth Large Ottoman in Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Soft and luxurious, the Forsyth Large Ottoman is designed to be a versatile piece in a room adding an element of natural texture. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, or extra seating....
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pink Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set by Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Vintage Pink Leather Lounge Recliner Chair with matching Ottoman by Ekornes Stressless Norway. Circa 1980s Features a full 360° swivel round base with the Recliner Stressless ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Vintage Giltwood, Rope, and Beige Leather Vanity Bench
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Vintage vanity bench with a patinated giltwood frame comprised of three dowel supports on either side connected with decoratively tied rope at the cross-sections and joined in the ce...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Forsyth Zebra Parsons Style Ottoman or Coffee Table, Made to Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A Forsyth signature item, this zebra hide ottoman can double as a chic and elegant coffee table. Custom made to order in the Forsyth studio, the zebra hide is masterfully wrapped aro...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pair of Half Moon Beige Leather and Walnut Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century half-moon form footstools with demilune beige leather tops resting on walnut frames with curved bases. (Priced as pair).
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery

Bench - Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Due to the use of natural materials, each piece is unique and may vary slightly from image shown. Product information Dimensions: 43.5" W x 18.5" D x 21" H Color: Natural / Silv...
Category

2010s South African Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bench - Zebra Hide
Bench - Zebra Hide
H 21 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
XL Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover, Sheepskin Caramel Spot
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine relaxing into this designer, shaggy sheepskin beanbag while unwinding after a long and tiring day. This extra large and enchanting shaggy bean bag is currently available only...
Category

2010s Australian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Ottoman in Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A new addition to our Originals collection. This bespoke ottoman is perfect for a variety of uses, ottoman, coffee table, bench at the end of a bed, etc. Handmade by our master welde...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Ottoman in Zebra Hide
Forsyth Ottoman in Zebra Hide
H 17 in W 40 in D 30 in
Pair of Sheepskin Moonlight Sequoia Pouf by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Sequoia tunnel tree was the inspiration for Space Copenhagen’s design of the Sequoia Pouf. The Sequoia Pouf is compact, moveable and versatile. It features soft contours a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Leather Patchwork Pouf, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice leather patchwork pouf. In an sand color. Comes with storage under the lit. And of course you can sit on it. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Leather Patchwork Pouf, 1970s
Leather Patchwork Pouf, 1970s
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Ottoman or Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Cream tone leather tufted top cushion and straps with a stainless steel frame in wonderful original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair Vintage BKF Hardoy for Knoll Cream Leather Butterfly Stool
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic butterfly ottoman in stunning cream leather, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy and produced by Knoll. An essential companion to the butterfly chair, the design echoes its styl...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Ottoman by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed steel frame and a plush upholstered top. This versatile piece can function a...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Stacking Floor Cushion 30" in Dune Shearling by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Designed to exude luxury and wake up your space with additional seating, accent decor and cozy chill zones, these low-profile circular shearling floor cushions can be easily moved or...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Sheepskin Moonlight Sequoia Pouf by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Sequoia tunnel tree was the inspiration for Space Copenhagen’s design of the Sequoia Pouf. The Sequoia Pouf is compact, moveable and versatile. It features soft contours a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Lapis Eco Leather Pouf FB Collection
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Rest your legs after a long day on this round pouf that is finished in white eco leather. The pouf is divided into smaller sections thanks to vertical stitching running from top to b...
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Lapis Eco Leather Pouf  FB Collection
Lapis Eco Leather Pouf  FB Collection
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
The Forsyth Cloud Ottoman in Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth originals collection. This large, round ottoman is so versatile. It can be used as a large coffee table, just put a big tray on it, and of course a large piece fo...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Sling Ottoman in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites relaxation, contemplation, and introspection while setting the mood. The Sling chair...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980s brushed aluminum with soft leather bench. Very well constructed. The legs are adjustable for two different positions, they unscrew and there are screw holes that are closer...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
Brushed Aluminum and Leather Bench
H 18 in W 72.5 in D 19 in
De Sede Ds-102 Ottoman in Snow Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates a island in the living space. Whether ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Forsyth Patchwork Zebra Hide Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our master upholsterers create this brand new, beautiful ottoman.
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Forsyth Patchwork Zebra Hide Ottoman
Forsyth Patchwork Zebra Hide Ottoman
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 24.5 in
Forsyth Ottoman in Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A new addition to our Originals collection. This bespoke ottoman is perfect for a variety of uses, ottoman, coffee table, bench at the end of a bed, etc. Handmade by our master welde...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Ottoman in Sheepskin
Forsyth Ottoman in Sheepskin
H 17 in W 40 in D 30 in
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.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pouffe Pouf Ottoman Suede Round Vintage 1950s Beige Flowerhead Footrest
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Robust and fun Mid-Century Modern accenting piece - Great for seating additional guests or as a footrest - Stylish design - Robust hard wearing suede A vintage 1950s, pale, b...
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Suede

Pair of Vintage Ivory Skai and Golden Metal Poufs by Pierluigi Colli, Italy
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These poufs feature a golden metal frame and their original ivory skai upholstery by colli. These are vintage pieces therefore they might show slight traces of ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Light Pink Tall Bao Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
A cool and comfortable addition to your favorite sitting area, this original and stylish ottoman is made from a sewn leather hide which has then been folded like origami to set its s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Light Pink Tall Bao Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Metal Base Modern, 7388
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff characterized by a golden finished metal base that gives a modern and Contemporary feeling to the armchair. A soft padding perfectly shaped enhances the comfort to create an u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Pouff with Metal Base Modern, 7088
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Pouff characterized by a golden finished metal base that gives a Modern and Contemporary feeling to the armchair. A soft padding perfectly shaped enhances the comfort to create an u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel, Brass

Set of 2 Footstool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Natural Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

Cream Leather and Polished Nickel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered in a smooth, cream-c...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

The Forsyth Cloud Ottoman in Cowhide - Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. The Cloud Ottoman is so versatile. It can be used as a large coffee table - just put a big tray on it - and of course a large piece for extr...
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide

Banded Ottoman 18"Ø in Greige Napa Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with diamond banded detailing, the Diamond Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tra...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Tan Nubuck Leather and Antique Brass Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is an easily customizable design that can be used to add a lounge element to any seating arrangement, and pairs especially well...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Stone Leather and Antique Nickel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the inheritance seating options, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered i...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Ghidini 1961 Frame Ottoman in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs frame for Ghidini 1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

18"Ø Banded and Studded Ottoman in Cream Leather and Brass by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured with banded and studded detailing, the Banded Stud Ottoman is inspired by fundamental geometry. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Tan Nubuck Leather and Antique Brass Armchair and Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection began from a place of curiosity about how furniture was constructed and the collection is a result of reimagining typical upholstered seating. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Convertible Steel and Beige Leather Seats, Ipe Productione, 1950-1960
By IPE
Located in Milan, IT
Two poufs that can be transformed into small armchairs, steel structure and beige leather IPE production, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Dimensions: cm 63 x 90 x 36 or 63 H.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Serena Pouf, Brazilian Design, Natural Color Linen
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Bento Goncalves, Rio Grande do Sul
Product with admirable aesthetic, decorative and practical range, the Serena pouf is upholstered with natural color linen, gold-plated ring and hand-knotted in natural leather withou...
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

The Tack Bench, Calen Knauf, Vegetable Tan Brown and Beige, Steel Leather
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Tack Bench takes its form from equestrian accoutrement. The seat is a curved steel surface softened by a thick vegetable tan leather oval, a nod to the shape of a saddle. The cur...
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel

Pouf Capitonné De Padova
By DePadova 1
Located in Catania, IT
Wooden frame, padding in polyurethane foam. Non-removable covering in fabric or leather button tufting. Base in wood.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pouf Capitonné De Padova
Pouf Capitonné De Padova
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Leather Tufted French, 1960s Ottoman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Creamy light beige leather ottoman with tufted top. French, 1960s and on brass wheels. Is a perfect substitute for a coffee table.  
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

1960s Black and White Pony Hide Ottoman with Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Round pony hide ottoman with recessed feet in black and white. Includes a set of bentwood chairs, in pop art red and yellow in the manner of Eames for Herman Miller. Loveseat is blue...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Hide

Pair of Vivier Ottomans
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of of square signature Vivier Ottomans designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern. A tailored grey upholstered cushion attaches to four hand cast and hand polished bras...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vivier Ottomans
Pair of Vivier Ottomans
H 17 in W 20 in D 20 in
Peruvian Hand Tooled Leather Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Peruvian Hand Tooled Leather Ottoman
Category

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 21st Century Decorative Accessory Pillows
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two sumptuous pillows in white foreground with black patterned field in silky suede. Filled with down and trimmed around with a thin woven leather. Stunning!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Animal Skin, Ultrasuede

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Beige Animal Skin Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of beige animal skin ottomans and poufs is available at 1stDibs. We have 54 antique and vintage beige animal skin ottomans and poufs in-stock, while there are 42 modern editions to choose from as well. Beige animal skin ottomans and poufs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Beige animal skin ottomans and poufs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large beige animal skin ottomans and poufs, so small beige animal skin ottomans and poufs measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many beige animal skin ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but De Sede, Knoll and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe produced popular beige animal skin ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.

How Much are Beige Animal Skin Ottomans and Poufs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,660, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $19,724 highest priced.

Finding the Right Ottomans and Poufs for You

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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