Collection: Poufs

Poufs in real sheepskin and calf leather

Is there anything worse than running short of seats halfway through a good evening with friends? That is exactly the moment a pouf earns its place. Our poufs come in soft sheepskin and hard-wearing calf leather, each one made from a genuine natural material and built in a simple, timeless shape that suits almost any room. A pouf gives you somewhere extra to sit, a place to rest your feet, and a quiet bit of nature in the middle of your home.

Sheepskin poufs

A sheepskin pouf is about as cosy as furniture gets. Ours are covered in genuine New Zealand sheepskin, in both a deep long wool and a neat short wool curly finish, so you can pick the texture that suits you. The dense wool feels wonderful underfoot and under hand, and because the skins are chosen for quality, they hold up well to daily life. Sticky fingers and the odd spill are nothing to worry about, since sheepskin is naturally easy to care for. That hard-wearing, low-fuss nature is part of why a wool pouf works so well in a family room or a child's room, where it doubles as a soft seat and a bit of a plaything with no sharp edges to bump into.

Round moccasin pouf

For something a little different, look at our round moccasin poufs. Moccasin sheepskin is shorn very short, close to the leather, which gives a dense, even surface and a soft sheen. They come in two round sizes, both around 22 inches across, and sit beautifully beside a sofa or at the foot of a bed. The clipped wool takes colour well, so you will find them in muted, modern shades that slip into a Nordic interior without shouting for attention.

Calf leather poufs

If sheepskin is not your thing, a calf leather pouf might be the better fit. Calf leather is every bit as natural as sheepskin, just a touch tougher, and ours is left in its natural tones so each piece carries its own markings and no two look exactly alike. You can choose from several shapes and sizes: a long calf leather pouf at 32 by 18 by 15 inches, a square 18 by 18 by 18 inch version with a handle, a round pouf, and smaller sizes for tighter spaces. Each one is pieced together from smaller, carefully matched leather squares, which gives that lovely patchwork look and a rustic, characterful feel. The side handle is a small touch that makes the pouf easy to move from the living room to the home office, and it works just as happily as a leather pouf ottoman when you want to put your feet up.

How to use a floor pouf at home

A pouf is one of those pieces that quietly does a lot. Use it as a floor pouf for extra seating when guests arrive, as a footrest in front of a favourite chair, or simply as a decorative shape next to the sofa. It is firm enough to sit on properly and light enough to move where you need it, so it never really gets in the way. Whichever material you land on, a pouf brings comfort and a little natural warmth to the room, and it will keep earning its keep long after the guests have gone home. Pair one with a matching stool, or browse the wider sheepskin furniture range to pull the look together.