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What is the point of an ottoman?
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The point of an ottoman is mainly to provide a place for you to rest your feet so that you can relax with your legs elevated. 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. Large ottomans can also double as extra seats, and some have hidden storage for throws, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of ottomans.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
, black and light pink.
The Revoar ottoman has fringes and chain handles made with leather threads braided
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Sparkle Gray Ottoman with Silver Fringe
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, this alluring couture ottoman will be a stylish statement piece in a
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Wood
Contemporary Round Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The TAGLIA round leather ottoman introduces the timeless fashion element of fringes to haute
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Square Leather Ottoman with Fringe Detail
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
little playful square ottoman with a curved seat is surrounded by a dense skirt of Nabuk leather fringes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Sparkle Bean Green Ottoman with Gold and Green Fringe
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
An original piece of functional decor with a glamorous appeal, this ottoman by designer Lorenza
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Sparkle Black Oval Ottoman with Black and Silver Fringe
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
bedroom, entryway, or living room, this original ottoman showcases a dramatic look thanks to the black
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile