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Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Mid-Century Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Pouf, Ottoman, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent poufs or ottomans fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These gorgeous French Riviera poufs were designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Wicker Round Pouf Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Tito Agnoli round pouf fully made in curved rattan and wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style pouf was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s. The craftsmanship of this st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Wicker Italian Pouf Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Tito Agnoli round pouf fully made in curved rattan and wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style pouf was made in Italy during the 1970s. The craftsmanship of this stool i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrest with underneath cubby space for magazines and other living room items. The ottoman features a cross bar top and a mahogany floor in the...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Restored Arched Base Rattan Ottoman w/ Bark Cloth Tropical Cushion
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan ottoman with arched braced legs and cushion top. The ottoman is designed after the geometric pattern squared off rattan furniture made famous by designers like John W...
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrests with underneath cubby space for magazines and other living room items. The ottoman features a cross bar top and a mahogany flo...
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Pair of Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Bamboo Italian Pouf Stools Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of French Riviera poufs in curved bamboo and rattan. These fantastic and rare poufs were designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy during the 1960s. The craftsmanship...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Restored Rattan Round Ottoman 9-Strand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Rattan Round Ottoman 9-Strand is a stylish and sustainable furniture piece. Crafted from high-quality rattan, its nine-strand design showcases meticulous restoration, bl...
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Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Pouf Stool in Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury pouf fully made in curved rattan and woven wicker. This stunning and rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Bonacina. The craftsman...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Bonacina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956 Designed in 1956 by Ico Parisi for the illustrious Bonacina company, renowned for its outdoor furniture creat...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Split Reed ottoman or pouf
By Franco Albini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Lightweight and airy appearance sturdy and stable . . Split reed ottoman/pouf with solid maple legs that extend from floor to top of seat . Very nice original condition . Recently ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan, Reed

Restored Single Stand Rattan Arched "Hopper" Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored single-stand rattan arched "Hopper" ottoman stool with a mahogany top. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury round coffee table in curved bamboo and rattan. This lovely piece was designed in italy in the 1970s. This beautiful two tier round coffee table has a sturdy ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Italian Mid Century Rattan B4 Armchair and Pouf, Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair and pouf by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s Armchair mod. B4 with armrests and curved backrest complete with footrest, entirely in ratt...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely mid-century round stool in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. This pouf is made in a gorgeous combination of curved bambo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Midcentury Cube Side Table or Pouf in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely little side table or ottoman in bamboo and rattan, produced in Italy in the 70s. This sturdy ottoman has a cube-shaped structure fully made in bamboo canes with the top hav...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Italian Round Stool, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century rattan and bamboo round stool. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during 1960s. The stool features a round base in curved bamboo, three straight legs and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Rattan, Bamboo

Restored Single Stand Arched Rattan Vanity Stool W/ Teal Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century single stand arched rattan vanity stool with teal vinyl seat 1950, United States We only purchase and sell the best and finest rattan furniture made by the bes...
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Primitive Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Plant Holder, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vittorio Bonacina, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely plant holder made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in Italy around 1950. This elegant piece has very nicely curved shapes, nicely integrate...
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Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Black Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian wicker rattan ottoman pouf in black, attributed to designer Franco Albini, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A chic piece indoors or covered outdoor area, pool house, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs

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Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

1970s Boho Rattan Bamboo Pouf Ottoman Having Fresh Upholstery And Cushioning
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and diverse bamboo Pouf Ottoman having fresh right tweed neutral cotton upholstery and new cushioning. Very comfortable and solid. A beautiful addition to your rattan lay...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

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Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester

Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Ottoman, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo ottoman, Italy 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Arched Rattan Ottoman Stool with Fenced Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored arched rattan ottoman stool with fenced top. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards wit...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Pair of Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Club Chair Ottoman, John Wisner Campaign Style
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair Ficks Reed rattan Campaign style lounge or club chairs plus one ottoman with interesting brass cap accents by John Wisner for the Far Horizons collection, 1954. This pair...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool or Ottoman, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vittorio Bonacina, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely magazine rack made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in Italy around 1950. This elegant piece has very nicely curved shapes, nicely integrat...
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Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman, Italy, 1950-1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mid-century wicker rattan ottoman Italy, ’50 - ’60 Measures: Diameter : 76 cm; Height : 38 cm Iconic Mid-century ottoman, in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini. Manuf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Rattan Footstool, Ottoman, or Pouf in the Style of Ico Parisi, circa 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Italian foot stool, ottoman, pouf, or hassock rendered in brown painted bent rattan bamboo reed in the style of Ico Parisi, circa 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Mid century rattan stool by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak rattan stool designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV in the 1960´s. Very simple and elegant design. In good Vintage condition, showing signs of age and using. Height: 31 cm ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Italian Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table with Lower Shelf, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round rattan and bamboo coffee table. This wonderful bamboo and rattan coffee table was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This item is very useful and adaptab...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Mid Century Strand Stacked Rattan Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored nine strand stacked rattan ottoman with custom COM cushions, circa 1950 We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most w...
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Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French pair of very comfortable rattan side chairs. Matching ottoman measures 32 x 20 x 14 high. Newly reupholstered cushions.
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

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Upholstery, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Black Metal Stool or Ottoman 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic stool or ottoman or footstool from rattan and black lacquered metal frame 1950s Austria. While the slightly curved seat shows wonderful organic ra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Wicker Beech Stool attr Tony Paul 1955 USA
By Tony Paul
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern organic vintage stool footstool or pouf from rattan and beechwood round like design attributed to Tony Paul, c. 1955 USA. Tony Paul ( 1918 - 2010 ) We love this...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Rattan, Beech

Restored Mid-Century Three-Strand Ladder Top Rattan Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored nine strand stacked rattan ottoman with custom COM cushions, circa 1950 We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most ...
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Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Franco Albini Rattan Ottoman / Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
Franco Albini woven rattan ottoman / pouf... open weave rattan with little feet...
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Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern bamboo coffee table. This item was designed in Italy during 1950s. This piece is an incredible item as it has a curved bamboo structure with two shelv...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Two Rattan Pieces Small Cylindrical Table, Small Square Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Sturdy, well-made rattan round side table and square rattan ottoman. Both in beautiful condition. Ottoman is 20 inches square, 10.5 inches high.
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Side Tables

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
We present a very elegant woven rattan pouf or ottoman designed in the style of Franco Albini, Italy. Many rattan rods form and set this structure. It is smart and transparent design...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf Stool Franco Albini attr Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage rattan pouf or stool, which was designed attributed to Franco Albini. Italy 1950s. The rattan pouf is very stable, although it looks like lightweight. F...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Italian Midcentury Rattan Stool/Ottoman by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian midcentury rattan stool/ottoman by Franco Albini.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Franco Albini Rattan Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice woven rattan ottoman designed by Franco Albini. Italy, 1950s. All original nice condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Franco Albini Rattan Ottoman
Franco Albini Rattan Ottoman
H 13 in Dm 24.41 in
Rattan Pouf by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round rattan pouf or ottoman designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in Italy, circa 1950. This lovely piece is very well crafted of high quality ratta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman with beech frame and woven rattan back. In excellent vintage condition. Ottoman measurements: 23"W x 19.5"D x 14.5"H
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Beech, Fabric

Frankl Style Reclining Chair and Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Southampton, NY
Paul Frankl style rattan reclining chair and ottoman, upholstered in vintage fabric. Ottoman is 17" high x 26" long x 23" wide
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Rattan

Restored Rattan Round Ottoman 7-Strand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Rattan Round Ottoman 7-Strand is a stylish and sustainable furniture piece. Crafted from high-quality rattan, its seven-strand design showcases meticulous restoration, b...
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Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Italian Ottoman Stool, 1960s
By Bonaccina, Franco Albini
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Presenting an exquisite vintage find for enthusiasts of midcentury Italian design—this exceptional ottoman stool by the iconic Franco Albini for Bonaccina, crafted in the 1960s. Reno...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Stools
By Franco Albini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique shaped rattan ottoman/stools by Franco Albini Italy, 1950s Circular shaped with curved rattan - newly lacquered white with new creamy boucle upholstered seat cushions Sold as...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Stools
Franco Albini Stools
H 17.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Ottomans - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal ottomans. Chic bent rattan circles with brand new cushions. Upholstered in a Sunbrella performance fabric. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Southwestern Bamboo & Rattan Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Any room is sure to feel like "home on the range" with this charming bohemian bamboo bench sporting a plush southwestern upholstered seat. Seamlessly evoke both the desert and the Pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery

French Vintage Woven Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Lounge with Extendable Ottoman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French Vintage Woven Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Lounge with Extendable Ottoman. The back has 4 different settings. The photographs show examples of these settings.. The fully extended ...
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Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrest with underneath cubby space for magazines and other living room items. The ottoman features a cross bar top and a mahogany floor in the...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of midcentury round stools in bamboo and rattan. Franco Albini designed them in Italy during the 1960s. The poufs feature a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Ottoman by Franco Albini Attributed, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Franco Albini’s best known designs were made of natural materials, especially rattan and bamboo, numerous of which belong to the permanent collections of museums, such as New York’s ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced by an American Designer, USA, 1940s. Seat H = 16.8 W = 27 D = 23.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Round Ottoman Poufs with Teak Legs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of round poufs in hand-woven rattan wicker and teak wood. These amazing ottomans were produced in Italy in the 1970s. The sturdy structure of the poufs is made in ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker, Teak

Midcentury Pair of Tony Paul Stools, Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Rare pair of Tony Paul wicker stools, made in the USA in the 1950s. This iconic and sturdy stools feature a beautful hand woven rattan mix while sitting on three solid beech wood ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wicker, Rattan, Beech

Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool, Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Tony Paul wicker stool, produced in the United States in the 50s. This iconic and sturdy stool features a mix of hand-woven rattan while sitting on top of three solid bee...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wicker, Rattan, Beech

Restored Stacked Rattan Two-Tier Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored even-stand stacked rattan ottoman stool with a front handrail. The ottoman features fancy wicker wrappings throughout. We only purchase and sell only the best and ...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

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Mid-20th Century Rattan Ottomans and Poufs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs is available at 1stDibs. Mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs are appealing in their simplicity, but Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina and Ficks Reed produced popular mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Rattan Ottomans and Poufs?

Prices for mid-20th century rattan ottomans and poufs start at $295 and top out at $15,727 with the average selling for $1,250.

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.