Modern is a distinct, defined style which originated in the early 1900s. It is a combination of vinyl, steel, plastic, glass or wood having monochromatic colours and sleek silhouettes. Modern furniture lives at the intersection of clean lines and relaxed comfort accentuating form and function. Its simplicity personified having crisp lines and simple colour palettes, nothing is excessive or flamboyant.

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 small cushioned seat. Pouffes are normally covered entirely in fabric, and are essentially a large, hard cushion with no legs visible.