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Antique Fabric Ottoman

LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POPPY FLOWER PATTERN FABRiC OTTOMAN CHEST TRUNK J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
-catching accent piece in your hallway, the Large Antique Victorian Poppy Flower Pattern Fabric Ottoman is
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20th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Antique Empire Style Ottomans
Located in Rīga, LV
Pieces are fully restored: new upholstery with coordinated trim, wood was restored and new lacquer applied, brass details are cleaned and refinished
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Empire Style Ottomans
Antique Empire Style Ottomans
$3,333 / set
H 20.48 in W 24.02 in D 14.18 in
Antique William IV Burr Walnut Ottoman Stool
Located in London, GB
A rare and incredibly beautiful antique William IV burr walnut ottoman stool. This was made in
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Antique 1830s British William IV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique William IV Burr Walnut Ottoman Stool
Antique William IV Burr Walnut Ottoman Stool
$3,430
H 16.93 in W 40.95 in D 22.84 in
VINTAGE GREAT HARDWICKE TAPESTRY FABRIC OTTOMAN WITH TASSELS AND FRiNGE
By Peter Dudgeon
Located in Pulborough, GB
Tapestry Fabric Ottoman. Custom-made by Dudgeon in London, it is a true statement of bespoke luxury
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20th Century British Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Tapestry

LOVELY VINTAGE GREY TAUPE FABRIC OTTOMAN WITH STORAGE SPACE RAiSED ON X FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Grey Taupe Fabric
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20th Century British Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Beautiful, large new oriental ottoman upholstered with an antique Kelim
Located in Harderwijk, NL
An ottoman, also known as a footstool, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s Round-based pouf in fabric and wood. The
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s Pair of square poufs
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Antique 1850s French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Hand Carved French Gold Gilt Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Hand Carved French Gold Gilt Ottoman reupholstered in antique linen.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

21st Century Fragonard Pouf in Fabric and Beechwood Finished in Antique Gold
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
covered in fabric. Fragonard pouf with structure in solid beechwood finished in antique gold with patina
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam, Beech

Pair of 1920s Continental Upholstered Ottomans with Carved S-Scroll Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style Continental 1920s white painted ottomans with S-Scroll legs. Elevate your
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful antique Empire stool, oak 20th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique Empire stool, oak 20th century. Solid wood, hand-carved oak, conical, tapered
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful antique Empire stool, oak 20th century.
Beautiful antique Empire stool, oak 20th century.
$1,333 / item
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FABRIC OTTOMAN BLANKET BED END STORAGE BOX WiTH TASSEL ACCENTS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Victorian Fabric Ottoman
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20th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Fabric

FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
$2,579 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 25.79 in D 24.61 in
Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
Located in London, GB
A pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries Turkey, 19th century Small: height
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Religious Items

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
$4,803 / set
H 18.51 in W 26.78 in D 0.2 in
Antique Louis XVI Style Oval Painted Stool or Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Style Oval Stool or Ottoman Beautifully painted and newer upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman ATTR: Herter Brothers *Please View Other
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo

Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Concave Shaped Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Concave Shaped Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box This exceptional
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Concave Shaped Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box
Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Concave Shaped Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box
$1,916 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.93 in W 36.23 in D 25.99 in
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Chair & Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Side Chair and Ottoman, ATTR: Herter Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wood

Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Chair & Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Chair & Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Antique Collection (3) English Beaded Needlepoint Ladies Ottoman or Footstools
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Collection of English Hand-Beaded Ladies Footstools or Ottoman's from the late Victorian
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools

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Wood, Fabric, Beads

Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking trio of French armchairs and an ottoman from the 1920s is the embodiment of timeless
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
$3,552 Sale Price / set
26% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 34 in

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Antique French Ticking Fabric as Ottoman Pouf
Located in Madison, WI
Colorful 19th century cotton fabric from France as signature ottoman pouf. Extra seating, footrest
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Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

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Cotton, Foam

Antique Linen Fabric as Ottoman Pouf, circa 1800s
Located in Madison, WI
Early natural linen fabric as signature ottoman pouf. Note as-found patch retained. Extra seating
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Antique Late 19th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Mousse Leather Antracite Grey and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
colorful and textured fabrics, as well as metallic band finishes, the Ermes Pouf is the ultimate home decor
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass, Steel

Antique Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an antique english ottoman footstool
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Early 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Antique Ottoman Footstool
Antique Ottoman Footstool
H 20 in W 32 in D 23 in
Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking
By Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ottoman redone with antique cotton ticking. Ottoman measures (without cushion) 25.5" wide, 25.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking
Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking
H 17 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Large Antique Victorian Style Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large ottoman foot stool in the antique Victorian style. This was made in England, it
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Empire Crotch Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Empire crotch mahogany floral needlepoint footstool ottoman. Item features
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Antique 19th Century North American Empire Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Empire Crotch Mahogany Black Needlepoint Small Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Empire Crotch Mahogany Black Needlepoint small ottoman footstool. Item features black
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Antique 19th Century North American Empire Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Federal Mahogany Green Needlepoint Small Petite Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal / Sheraton Mahogany green needlepoint small petite footstool ottoman. Item features
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20th Century North American Federal Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Walnut Floral Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French needlepoint footrest, stool or ottoman. Made of mahogany featuring cabriole legs
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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Italian Antique Bench in Beech Wood and Fabric
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
19th century antique italian bench, truly refined, fully padded and covered in elegant red striped
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Antique 1850s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Fabric

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt wood Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely antique French Louis XVI style giltwood bench, curule stool or tabouret taken down to frame
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Antiqued Silver Lame Brocade Pouf
Located in Astoria, NY
Antiqued silver lame pouf. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 18" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Tree Trunk Pouf with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
modern and rustic, a fresh combination of new and antique. The coarse texture of the wood is accompanied
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Antique Early 1800s Polish Rustic Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Kilim Upholstered Pouffe with Four Wooden Legs and Brass Castors
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique Kilim upholstered pouffe with four wooden legs and brass castors.
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2010s Spanish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Walnut Ottoman Blanket Chest / Stool
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian walnut ottoman blanket chest / stool. This was made in England, it
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Blanket Chests

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Petite Small Victorian Empire Mahogany Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique petite small Victorian Empire mahogany needlepoint footstool ottoman. Item includes a
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Early 20th Century American Empire Stools

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Mahogany, Fabric

Antique Empire Small Mahogany Saber Leg Pink Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany saber leg small pink needlepoint footstool ottoman. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Empire Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Ottoman Distress Blue Painted Small Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Ottoman Distress Blue Painted small footstool. Item
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Antique Scandinavian Ottomans Stools
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Antique Scandinavian Ottomans Stools. Recently reupholstered. Ready for a new home
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Antique 1890s Danish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Blue Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany Blue Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman. Measurements: 9" H x 19" W x
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Early 20th Century Victorian Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique American Empire Mahogany Burgundy Flower Needlepoint Small Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire mahogany burgundy flower needlepoint small ottoman footstool. Item features
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Antique 19th Century North American Empire Footstools

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Mahogany, Fabric

Antique Mahogany Bun Foot Needlepoint Small Empire Stool Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany bun foot needlepoint small empire stool ottoman footstool. Mahogany wood bun feet
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Footstools

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Antique William and Mary Style Walnut Stool Ottoman Foot Rest Piano Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
William and Mary bench or foot rest, circa first half 20th century. Made of walnut featuring turned legs connected with H strecher and upholstered seat. Measure: 22".  
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Provincial Painted Wood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century French rush seat chair with it's ottoman and cushions. This antique seating
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Printed Textile Square Ottoman
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Chinoiserie printed textile square ottoman rounded Wooden legs and wooden wheels. Gimp
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Vintage 1940s English Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Trimming, Fabric

Spanish Upholstered Walnut Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
An ornate upholstered Spanish savonarola ottoman in carved walnut, circa 1920. Walnut base with
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Early 20th Century Spanish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique English Six Legged Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
Stunning piece, just shy of six feet in length, excellent seat height. Upholstered in French beige linen. Hand turned legs, love wood patina.
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Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique English Six Legged Stool
Antique English Six Legged Stool
H 19 in W 71 in D 19 in
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Painted Upholstered Ottomans, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A lively pair of Louis XIV style painted and upholstered ottomans or stools, circa 1900. Heavy
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

French Napoleon III Pear Wood Pouf, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
stretcher. Professionally reupholstered in French antique linen. Sturdy and comfortable!
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Mahogany and French Floral Tapestry Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany and French floral tapestry bench ottoman stool. Turned mahogany legs. French tapestry upholstery with flower pattern. Good vintage condition Measures 32"W x 20"D x ...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table 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 ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely upholstered ottoman features black, white, and tan stripes and four black painted legs. It is in great shape and seems practically new, although it was built in the early...
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20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Ottoman
Upholstered Ottoman
$3,300 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
$2,350 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

The 'Jaipur' Sofa
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
$10,704
H 36.23 in W 102.37 in D 33.47 in
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
$2,044 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Pair of French Antique Armchairs in Pink Stripe Linen
Located in Faversham, GB
A interesting pair of unusual 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs with sublime concave backs. The generous seats are accentuated by rectangular splayed arms. The heavy oak f...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of French Antique Armchairs in Pink Stripe Linen
Pair of French Antique Armchairs in Pink Stripe Linen
$6,175 / set
H 32.88 in W 30.32 in D 29.14 in
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,119 / item
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Victorian Slipper Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The vintage Victorian slipper chair, shown here, has been reupholstered in a Coraggio peacock-colored Venetian wool blend. The tufted back and tight seat are original to the chair as...
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Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Victorian Slipper Chair
Vintage Victorian Slipper Chair
$3,900
H 30 in W 22 in D 31 in
19th Century English Ottoman, in Kit Kemp Fabric
Located in Southampton, GB
19th Century English Ottoman Footstool, newly upholstered in quality bespoke Kit Kemp geometric fabric. Complete with fabric lid handle. Lined with calico. Length - 107.5 cm height ...
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Antique 19th Century British Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century English Ottoman, in Kit Kemp Fabric
19th Century English Ottoman, in Kit Kemp Fabric
$1,482 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 42.33 in D 21.46 in
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Antique Fabric Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique fabric ottoman available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and brass, every antique fabric ottoman was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage antique fabric ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique fabric ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique fabric ottoman, those designed in Art Deco, Empire and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Casa Botelho each produced at least one beautiful antique fabric ottoman that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Fabric Ottoman?

Prices for an antique fabric ottoman start at $350 and top out at $2,800 with the average selling for $1,818.

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.