Sold|$1,400
Curvaceous Velvet Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered ottoman with a curved seat. Newly reupholstered and refinished in black lacquer
Upholstery
Ottoman (oversized) Upholstered in Vintage Horse Blanket
Located in Madison, WI
Leather strap that buckled the blanket beneath the horse has been expertly preserved on the ottoman's lower curve. Whip-stitched sides. Artistry and function combined.
Sold|$5,800
Pair of French Mid-Century Club Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of mid-century modern club chairs with ottoman. The brass sabots on the front feet and the curved ottoman are very French.
Gamma Furniture Planet Three-Piece White Leather Sectional
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimensions: Seat height: 15.5" Curved ottoman W 38.5" x D 37" x H 15.5" Curved middle W 88" x D 38" x H 28" Right arm side W 60" x D 37" x H 28".
Leather
Sold|$2,750
Geometric Italian Brass Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
tubular brass base ottoman, supports a curved newly upholstered seat, in a zany, brown and white striped zebra skin.
Brass
Sold|$3,650
Pair of Decorative Modern Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of ottomans on gracefully curved bases. The ottomans are upholstered in mohair and accented with nail heads.
Metal
Sold|$3,000
Napoleon III Chair and Ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tight fitted seat; rolled arms.Smooth ebonized finish on turned legs. Curved sides of ottoman make this pair quite unique.
Sold|$2,150
1950s Round Slipper Chair and Ottoman
Located in Dorchester, MA
The low profile and round shape of this midcentury slipper chair make it a playful piece in the style of Adrian Pearsall. The half-moon ottoman matches the curve of the chair perfect...
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$5,881 / set
Pair of 1940s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Malmo, SE
A great set of lounge chairs and ottomans made in Scandinavia in the 1940s. The chairs are elegantly designed with rattan backs and nice curves.
Oak
Pair of Oversized Asian Inspired Slipped Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wonderful Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Curved Backs and two Ottomans. The Ottoman's measurements are 18 inches high and 21x25 inches.
Fabric
Pair of French Style Velvet Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
Along with a companion curve back ottoman also with a down cushion.
"Uncle Adam" Lounge and Ottoman by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare high back wing chair and ottoman with beech curving legs. Very good original condition.
Art Deco Style Donghia "Shell" Chair & Ottoman in a Green Fabric
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The fabric color is a soft-washed-frothy-green and seems to be of cotton, silk and wool combination (that's our guess on the fabric content). Note: Ottoman dimensions: 15" height x...
Fabric
Swing Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Reinhold Adolf for COR, Germany, 1970s
By Reinhold Adolf, Cor Rheda Wiedenbrück
Located in Berlin, DE
This is the version with a high-back and ottoman, featuring flat steel runners that shape into a sinusoidal curve.
Steel
Sold|$1,800
Armchair 60's Attribuited to Cinova
By Forma Nova
Located in Milan, IT
Armchair with ottoman Cinova 60s, curved wood structure and leather
Leather, Wood
Pair of Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Teak Lounge Chairs, Mama/Papa in Camel Wool
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Note this pair is Classic Mid-Century design, where the slightly more generous and taller lounge chair, was designed for Papa with a floating head pillow, while the slightly narrower...
Upholstery, Teak
Curved 1950s Sofa and Ottomans by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
an extraordinary vintage 1950s large curved sofa and companiton pair of curved ottomans designed by Harvey Probber. a wonderful exaggerated deeply curved frame raised on tapered waln...
Upholstery
Sold|$1,400
Neoclassical Style Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate reeded legs support an ottoman with wonderfully curved sides. Upholstered in sumptuous green velvet and lavish caterpillar trim.
Velvet, Wood
Grand Pair of Antique French 19th Century Louis XV Ottomans
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand pair of antique French 19th century Louis XV ottomans with curved legs and detailed carvings, completely taken down and reupholstered in Provence with French linen and brass na...
Linen, Wood
Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman for France & Sons
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
The stellar contoured armrests on the rare model 192 lounge chair are truly striking and the curved top of the ottoman is perfectly paired with the similar curved seat on the chair.
Upholstery, Teak
Ebonized Mid-Century Bench or Ottoman, by Baker New World
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Totally refinished, ebonized Baker bench, for their New World Line. Ottoman / Bench has curved floating saddle seat, tapered legs, and is newly upholstered in Romo silk velvet fabric.
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs and Ottoman by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquer "corbeille" curved armchairs and ottoman designed by J.Leleu.
Velvet, Wood
Iconic Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Includes the rare original ottoman with the curved base and top. In original fabric, the foam has begun to deteriorate/harden, but the fabric, a durable 2 tone charcoal tweed, has n...
Aluminum
Rare Grasshopper Chaise and Ottoman, White Leather by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Note how the base of the seat is cut away to receive the curve of the ottoman. Stunning, superbly comfortable and bound to be a stand-out in any décor.
Wood, Foam, Leather
Paul Frankl Designed Rattan "Pretzal" Four-Piece Sofa and Ottoman with Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set includes a three-seat sectional curve back sofa and ottoman designed by Paul Frankl.
Fabric, Rattan
Lady Suite by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of armchairs with ottomans and a curved three seater sofa. Possibly the best example in the market.
Metal
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