Pouffes and ottomans have had a design Renaissance in the last few years and continue to top key interior trends. This is due to its sheer versatility , adaptability and cross over into different interior styles including scandi , boho chic , farmhouse , traditional and industrial. We have all these types and more at Shop Ottomans Pouffes so you can buy the ottoman or pouffe just right for you!

The two most popular designs for footstools are the knitted pouffe and Moroccan pouffe. Both differ drastically in appearance but each have their own unique charm and ability to transform a room. We also sell a number of storage pouffes and ottomans which provide practical storage solutions and work well in flats or smaller houses.

History of the Ottoman

The term “ottoman” first entered the English language around 1605 and gets it names from its exotic to European origins. The ottomans or hassocks were imported from Turkey during the 1700s when the area was part of the Ottoman empire. They caught on in the European salons , a place to converse , share art and academic values in the age of enlightenment.

The Ottoman: Then & Now

Pouffes also became popular when the nightclub culture emerged due to their smart use of space and provider of additional seating. They have further developed since the early 1900’s. Very rarely do you see elaborate fabric pouffes with Victorian fringing and brass hinges anymore; which were still popular in homes until the 1980’s. Nowadays , some styles don’t resemble their original form much aesthetically e.g. large pouffes used as padded coffee tables or knitted pouffes popular as a design accessory.

Knitted Pouffe

Moroccan Pouffe

The Moroccan pouffe is the perfect accessory for an eclectic taste , it can add a splash of colour and culture to your living room. It is both modern and exotic due to the intricate designs , patterns and patchwork styles. You can create an instant stylish living room if you pair a brown leather Moroccan pouffe with a cream Berber rug and a large floor plant to bring a dash of nature to your surroundings.

At Shop Ottomans Pouffes , we have Moroccan pouffes in different upholstered materials such as polyester , cotton and suede. They range from beaten and worn styles to fabric or Aztec prints so you can recreate the boho chic look in a number of ways.

These ottomans also make great housewarming gifts due to their colourful designs and intricate weaving as well as the fact they don’t take up much space but provide an extra seat without the formality of a chair.

Storage Footstool or Ottoman

A footstool or ottoman with storage space is a multifunctional piece of furniture and a design must for a flat or small house. They can be placed in the middle of an L-shaped sofa as a place to rest your feet , or as a coffee table substitute but also as a neat hiding place for the remote controls or a stack of magazines. They also compliment an armchair in terms of looks and comfort so you can recreate a relaxed reading nook.

Pouffes and ottomans are truly unique and have gone down as the ultimate multitasker in design. Functionable as a footstool , coffee table , seat and stylish accessory , this versatile piece of furniture is set to stay and we can’t wait to see how the design evolves over time.