A pouffe, from the 19th century French term for something that is "puffed out", is smaller in size than an ottoman and is used as a footstool or small cushioned seat.
What is the stool of the foot called?
Ottoman footstools are often sold as coordinating furniture with armchairs, sofas or gliders. Other names include for this piece of furniture include footstool, tuffet, hassock, pouf (sometimes spelled pouffe), in the British Isles a tumpty or in New Zealand and Newfoundland a humpty.
Can you put your feet on a pouf?
Use it as a Footrest
No problem. Pick up a pouf for your living room and use it as a footrest for any seat. They're lightweight and easy to move, so you can easily scoot it around your living space, or even move it from room to room as needed.