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Why is a footrest called an ottoman?
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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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Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ottoman, stool or sculpture in the style of French sheep. The sculpture is covered in
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Antler, Sheepskin, Fur, Horn
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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Sheep Speaker by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Sheep Speaker translates our visual language into sound. We think of technology as straight
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$11,670 / item
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Cream
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Floor Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER.
Textured like
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$7,389 / item
Sheep Cube in Black & White by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. One piece of hand painted fabric is stretched
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$960 Sale Price / item
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