08/03/2022
HISTORY OF POUF
Dating all the way to the 18th Century, pouf ottomans have been a part of society and lifestyle for more than two centuries.
In its initial setting during the time of the Ottoman’s, pouf ottomans were used as the central piece of furniture in an arrangement meant for family gatherings and domestic scenes. Probably introduced as a substitute to floor seating and as a compromise between plush thrones and floor mats, ottomans added a dimension of comfort to the lives of the nobles.
Two hundred years ago poufs were used as a part of the royal furnishings, so there is little doubt that they were bejeweled and lavishly embellished with gems, intricate Persian and Turkish designs and precious metals.
Growing out of its initial grand size, poufs became more petite and easier to use as accessories and move around from time to time. Its present day uses are similar to its historical ones; quick, easy and hidden storage, additional seating and soft and pudgy resting place for your feet.
