Ottomans

An ottoman is typically a rectangular or square upholstered piece with a rigid frame underneath, designed for use as a footstool, extra seat, or occasional table. A pouf is a softer, usually round or oval shape, often stuffed with foam or cotton without a rigid frame, designed primarily as casual floor seating or an accent piece. Mid century designers produced both, with Danish manufacturers favoring framed ottomans and Scandinavian imports frequently featuring leather and wool poufs. The functional overlap is considerable, but the construction method is the clearest way to tell them apart.

Yes. A portion of our ottoman inventory includes pieces with lift-top storage compartments, hinged lids, and internal divided storage. These were common in American mid century production where living rooms needed to do double duty in smaller postwar homes. Use the filters on this page to narrow to storage models, or contact us with your dimensions and we will point you to options in current stock.

Yes. For pieces tagged “Restoration Available”, both restoration and reupholstery are available as separate cart options. Restoration covers cushion refilling, frame refinishing, and leather conditioning. Reupholstery is offered with over 1,500 fabrics to choose from. Some pieces are sold Vintage As-Is. Many buyers prefer the original upholstery and patina, particularly on designer-attributed pieces like Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller lounge ottomans and Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates chair-and-ottoman pairings, where originality significantly affects collector value.