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Why is a footrest called an ottoman?

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Why is a footrest called an ottoman?
Footrests are called ottomans due to their origins. Traders from Turkey in the Ottoman Empire introduced footrests to Europe during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of ottomans.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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François-Xavier Lalanne Style Sheep Ottoman (pair)
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functionality. These sheep ottomans pay homage to Lalanne's playful animal forms, serving as both captivating
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Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ottoman, stool or sculpture in the style of famous French sheep. The sculpture is
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Horn, Fur, Sheepskin

1960's Mongolian Sheep Pouf Ottoman Sculptures pair
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Mongolian sheep sculptures for use as pouf ottomans. Most likely European
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Ma39 Ottoman in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy, 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 ottoman in carved wood, Italy, 21st century Customized item: Material, color fabric, fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1980s Life-Size Sheep Sculpture Ottoman or Footstool by Joel Donahoe
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in St. Louis, MO
This life-size sheep sculpture or ottoman, bench or footstool was designed by Joel Donahoe in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Foam

Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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