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Can an ottoman be used as a footstool?
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Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
