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Black Brass Ottoman Bench

Savoi Leather Ottoman
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite ottoman in spruce and beechwood has padding in polyurethane foam. The elegant white
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2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Savoi Leather Ottoman
Savoi Leather Ottoman
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Ottoman Footstool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only 1 available. Fabulous satin brass ottoman - footstool- bench. Reupholstered in a vintage style
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Oval Stools, Benches or Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Italian 1970s oval form stools, ottomans, poofs or benches with a recessed brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Bolvardi Bench
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
A simple black and gold bench has never looked as glamourous as the Bolvardi. The entrancing design
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2010s Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Bolvardi Bench
Bolvardi Bench
H 20.87 in W 22.84 in D 13 in
Konekt Thing Ottoman Pill in Satin Black with Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
, accented with the warmth of brass and the coarseness of horse hair. The Pill Thing Ottoman is made to
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Smoked brass and
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Polished chrome and
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
Wired Ottoman by Phase Design
H 15.01 in Dm 32.01 in
Konekt Thing Ottoman Oval with Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
, accented with the warmth of brass and the coarseness of horse hair. The Oval Thing Ottoman pictured here
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Polished chrome
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Lea Round Ottoman Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black and white velvet with contrast welt and coral velvet, both with brushed brass finished solid wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
saddle wood bench designed with a wooden frame and a black button tufted leather cushion seat
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Contemporary Melodia Curved Sofa Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, or her standard sofa with our Lea Ottoman. Shown in black and white velvet with contrast welt and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
By Maharam, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames 006 Document Reverse Small dot pattern offers an alternate scale of Dot Pattern, Ray Eames' 1947 design for the Museum of Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Polyester

Italian green velvet & wood Mid Century Modern stools/ottomans
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of bedroom stools also usable as ottomans. Wooden structure with cushioned seats upholstered in green velvet. the wooden structures have been refinished keeping their original p...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Modern Low Round Findley Side Table in Specialty Lacquer by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Low Side Table features the collection's signature curved lip and round base. Shown in Glacier blue hand polished high gloss lacquer H 19.75 in. x...
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2010s American End Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hardwood Bench in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, Elegant and Timeless Midcentury Modern Neoclassical X Form Bench in the style of the French 1930's master, Jean-Michel Frank, The piece reflects the elegance and purity of Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Leopard Velvet Stools with Leather Piping c. 1970s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Super sexy pair of 1970s Billy Baldwin style ottomans or stools fully restored with new cushioning and upholstered in sultry leopard velvet with black leather piping detail. Chic. Se...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools

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Leather, Upholstery, Velvet

Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Sheepskin, Walnut, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bench, footstool or seat in the manner of Gio Ponti in a new luxurious neutral genuine Italian sheepskin with boomerang walnut legs. Walnut, Genuine Sheepskin
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Sectional Sofa after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage parsons 3 piece sectional from the 1970's. It features a boxy clean line design with its original sage tweed upholstery. Overall depth is 37 inches. Recovering is recommended.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

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Joinery Ottoman by Billy Cotton in Blackened Oak Blackened Brass and Black Linen
By Billy Cotton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass, and black linen. The Joinery Ottoman plays with the language of the collection to keep
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

CF MODERN Custom Stiletto Bench
By CF Modern, Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Custom mid century inspired "Stiletto" bench designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

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Brass

CF MODERN Custom Stiletto Bench
CF MODERN Custom Stiletto Bench
H 16 in W 30 in D 20 in
Rectangular Leather Tufted Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
This bench or ottoman features a supple leather tufted cushion with hand-hammered brass nails. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Rectangular Leather Tufted Bench
Rectangular Leather Tufted Bench
H 18 in W 59.25 in D 21.25 in
Midcentury Modern Navy Velvet and Brass Majestic Pouf Handcrafted and Custom
By Montse Piquer
Located in Madrid, ES
experience, while the sturdy brass base adds a shiny contrast. The channel-tufted lines that accentuate the
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2010s European Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Mastercraft Benches Vintage Pair of Gold Brass Stools Ottomans Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency Mastercraft brass-plated benches, stools
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Karl Springer Style Brass Upholstered Velvet Pouf Ottomans Benches
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, benches, ottomans. Perfect to flank a coffee table or under a console table.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

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Brass

Ebonized Tufted Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Mounted Window Bench Ottoman
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Art Deco style ebonized black lacquer brass adorned bench. Look at the precision
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Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian bench resting on brass bamboo legs. Upholstered in black skai. Perfect scale. Can be used
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20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Bench
Italian Brass Bench
H 17 in W 22 in D 15 in
Walnut framed black leather ottoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
walnut framed black leather ottoman of rectangular form, having re leathered deep buttoned top
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Luxurious Custom Iron & Brass Cartier Style Strap Base Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautiful bench on casters features a bronze strap base with brass trim. It moves easily yet
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Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Clover Shaped Brown Leather Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary brown leather ottoman with a three-lobed clover shape and decorative brass upholstery
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20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Ottomans
By Peter Hvidt, Poul Hundevad
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood benches with exposed brass joinery, upholstered in black leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Ottomans
Danish Brazilian Rosewood Ottomans
H 16.25 in W 21.5 in D 14 in
Handsome Rectangular Zebra Hyde Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome rectangular bench or ottoman upholstered in natural organic zebra hyde, decorated with
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20th Century American Campaign Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of 1940's "X" Form Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Glamorous "X" Form Benches, probably American, circa 1940's. Brass inlaid trim surrounds
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

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Brass

Pair of 1940's "X" Form Benches
Pair of 1940's "X" Form Benches
H 17.75 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XVI style giltwood bench or stool newly upholstered In teal mohair with brass
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Swag Leg Bench by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Black leather upholstered bench/stool/ottoman with walnut legs and brass shoes. Design by Edward
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Swag Leg Bench by Edward Wormley
Swag Leg Bench by Edward Wormley
H 16 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Italian Painted and Gilt Wood Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in Houston, TX
feet. Newly upholstered in black velvet with brass nailhead detail, circa 1940's.   
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Benches

1960s Vintage Blanket Chest / Stool / Bench
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and useful vintage ottoman, this dates from the 1960s. It’s in great condition for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Franco-Flemish LXIV Walnut Os de Mouton Bench, 1st Half 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top upholstered in black leatherette and trimmed with brass nailheds, carved
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Antique 1730s French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Modular Pouf Wood and Brass in Bouclé, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 large modular poufs, stools, ottomans or sectional benches sofa in wood style bamboo
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Patent Leather Bench/Ottoman/Low Table
By Avard, Darrell Landrum
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely detailed and elegant (and useful) bench/ottoman/coffee table having sleek and uniformly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Leather Strap Gothic Revival Style Solid Oak Bench & Ottomans Set
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Tomlinson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
handsome Neo-Gothic bench and ottoman set features the original black leather straps woven across the top
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Vintage 1970s American Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Shearling Buffalo Bench with Brass Horns in the Style of Haas Brothers
By The Haas Brothers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Authentic black shearling Buffalo Stool with Brass Plated Horns, In the style of Haas Brothers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin

Black Leather Tufted Ottoman or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish black leather tufted ottoman or bench seat. Features a large tufted surface on top and four
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20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Style Brass Ottoman Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency style brass ottoman benches with lion head. Stock number: F52.
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20th Century Benches

Pair of Brass and Iron Swan Benches Ottomans
By Samuel Copelon
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swan motif brass and iron benches, stools, or ottomans. Stylish well-made, probably by
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Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron, Brass

Handsome Black Leather Brass Nailhead Tufted Pouf Ottoman Round Bench Foot Rest
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome black leather leatherette brass nailhead tufted puff ottoman round bench footrest, great
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Iron and Brass Swan Motife Bench Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking pair of black iron and brass benches having brass detailing in the shape of swan
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Karl Springer Style Waterfall Ottomans or Benches with Brass Bases
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Karl Springer, Marge Carson
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of Karl Springer style waterfall benches, ottomans or poofs with brass bases. These
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Deep Tuft Navy Leather and Brass Ottoman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Deep tuft navy leather and brass ottoman or bench circa late 1950s. This fabulous example has a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Vintage Billy Baldwin Style X Bench Ottoman Reupholstered in Zebra Hide
By Billy Baldwin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
hide is meticulously wrapped around each X shaped leg. The bench is finished with brass nailheads. This
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20th Century North American Modern Benches

Materials

Zebra Hide

Anglo-Indian Brass Clad Bench with Horse Head Detail
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully detailed Anglo-Indian hand-hammered brass clad bench, stool or ottoman with unusual
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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Benches

Hollywood Regency Style Tony Duquette Malachite Stool Ottomans
By Tony Duquette
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style ottoman benches newly upholstered in Tony Duquette's signature
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2010s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Brass

Italian Bench in Navy Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
finding pulls to adorn our case goods with and legs to create stunning one-off benches and ottomans. We
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Handsome Tufted Upholstered Bench Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish rectangular ottoman bench firm enough to double as a cocktail table, smartly upholstered in
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Cotton

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Bench With Tufted Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 17 1/4in W: 54in D: 24 3/4in This Vintage Black Ebonized Mid Century Modern Gio
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
ottomans / benches / stools will elevate decor wherever placed. The stools were professionally
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer

Luxe Pair of Petite Souffle Poufs in Brass and Mohair, Style of Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
ottomans, footstool or benches. Dimension are 18.0ʺW × 18.0ʺD × 13.5ʺH Whether furnishing a contemporary
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of Cerused and Brass Benches/Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant black cerused oak benches with brass accents and sabots with newly upholstered
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20th Century American Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cerused and Brass Benches/Ottomans
Pair of Cerused and Brass Benches/Ottomans
H 18.5 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Zebra Printed Hide Pair of Ottomans or Benches, with Brass Nailhead Detailing
Located in Stamford, CT
Super pair of zebra hide (pony hair) benches or ottomans with brass nailahead detailing. Sturdy
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Benches

Black Pony Rectangular Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Black Pony Rectangular Ottoman with Black Lacquered Frame and Brass Nail Head Trim 36"L X 16
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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Black Pony Rectangular Ottoman
Black Pony Rectangular Ottoman
H 18 in W 36 in D 16 in
"Zebra" Ottoman
Located in New Preston, CT
A "zebra" ottoman covered in a black & white hand-stenciled cowhide. The ottoman rests on 4 wooden
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Vintage 1970s American Benches

"Zebra" Ottoman
"Zebra" Ottoman
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 23 in
Large Square Leather Ottoman or Bench
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully made, carved wood barley twist base and leather upholstered ottoman bench. Leather top
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Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs

Ebonized Mid-Century Bench or Ottoman, by Baker New World
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Stamford, CT
Totally refinished, ebonized Baker bench, for their New World Line. Ottoman / Bench has curved
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Black Brass Ottoman Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black brass ottoman bench you’re looking for. A black brass ottoman bench — often made from brass, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage black brass ottoman bench you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black brass ottoman bench — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A black brass ottoman bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black brass ottoman bench over the years, but those crafted by Mastercraft, Samuel Copelon and SORS Privatiselectionem are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Brass Ottoman Bench?

Prices for a black brass ottoman bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $11,725, while the average can fetch as much as $4,175.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.