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If versatility is a high priority for your furniture and decor, Piero Lissoni’s three-in-one Trix Outdoor Lounge for Kartell transforms into a chaise, armchair, or pouf.—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 If additional seating is needed, consider poufs or benches that can be tucked away when not in use.—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 Kelly Clarkson Home Upholstered Pouf Give your space a new look without overhauling your furniture with a decorative touch like this pouf.—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pouf
Word History
Etymology
French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin