pouffe

Low padded seat

A pouffe is a low, cushioned seat or footstool, typically round and without legs or back support.

Common in British English, where it's also spelled puff.

The word can also be a derogatory British slang term for a gay man, though this use is offensive.

furniture

footstool

Low seat for legs

stool · beanbag · divan · cushion · upholstered · tufted · padded · stuffed · round · cube

texture

velvet

Thick-pile textile

crocheted · woven · suede · linen · cotton · wool · chenille · boucle · jute · rattan

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

support · coziness · restfulness · lounging · sitting · perching · resting · nestle · ease · snugness

decorative

tassels

Ornamental hanging tufts

applique · brocade · patterned · ornate · bohemian · artisanal · handcrafted · vintage · chic · accent

Categories
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furniture formality/structure

pouffethrone

Ceremonial chair for sovereigns

wingback chair · dining chair · executive chair · office chair · recliner

furniture height/elevation

pouffebar stool

Tall seat at counters

barstool · counter stool · standing desk · highchair · director's chair

structural support

pouffechair

Single-person sitting furniture

armchair · recliner · wingback chair · sofa · settee

Family

pouf, poufs

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