Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with float buttons. Versatile, stunning shape and fits two pairs of feet or useful as ...
Metal
A late Victorian mahogany leathered box stool or Ottoman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian mahogany leathered box stool or Ottoman, of rectangular form, re-upholstered overall in distressed burgundy leather, the hinged lid deep-buttoned to form a seat, the...
Leather, Mahogany
Daily Telegraph War Map 1877 – Ottoman Empire, Balkans & Constantinople Antique
Located in Langweer, NL
Daily Telegraph War Map 1877 – Ottoman Empire, Balkans & Constantinople Antique Map This large lithographed folding map was published as War Map No. 7 by The Daily Telegraph, London...
Paper
LARGE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN WiTH EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman with vintage Embroidered upholstery...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,146Sale Price|20% Off
VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 KILIM EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian ottoman footstool upholstered with Kilim Embroidered fabric Please note the ...
Upholstery
G Plan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 62 'Blofeld'
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this one off reupholstered piece in Italian vintage gold leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...
Leather, Teak
Ottoman, Leather, 19th Century, English, Victorian, Mahogany, Serpentine, Tufted
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Serpentine-shaped ottoman, mid-19th century, English, Victorian, with mahogany skirt and feet and upholstered in burgundy leather This handsome ottoman is really practical offering ...
Leather
$2,263Sale Price / set|30% Off
George Smith Style Kilim Armchair & Ottoman Footstool with Internal Storage
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand made in England, George Smith style, Kilim upholstered armchair with matching footstool / ottoman A very good looking well made pairin...
Upholstery
Vintage Creme Tufted Leather G-Plan Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made by G-Plan Furniture. The chair swivels and rest on a 4 star base, as does the ottoman. It's upholstered in a tufted rich Creme leather. The chair and ottoman also ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Brown Tufted Leather G-Plan Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made by G-Plan Furniture. The chair swivels and rest on a 4 star base, as does the ottoman. It's upholstered in a tufted rich brown leather. The chair and ottoman also ...
Leather, Wood
Fratelli Reguitti Style Brown Leather and Panel Framed Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Fratelli Reguitti, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century lounge chair and matching ottoman in the style of Fratelli Reguitti, produced in the 1960s or 1970s. The construction centers on large, flat geometric side panels in ligh...
Leather
ViNTAGE HARDWOOD FRAMED GREEN VELOUR CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LARGE FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Mahogany framed green Velour Chesterfield tufted footstool Please ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,587Sale Price|20% Off
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 highly collectable, original English Mahogany Footstool or Ottoman with period Victorian...
Fabric, Hardwood
PAiR OF ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN TRUNKS STOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning matched pair of fully restored Chesterfield hand dyed cigar brown leather storage trunks with ...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,076Sale Price / set|25% Off
Stunning Pair of Contemporary Designed Brown Leather Lounge Armchairs & Ottomans
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of stunning Contemporary chrome framed brown leather, chesterfield tufted, lounge armchairs and ottomans ...
Chrome
$4,704Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary 19th C. Antique Carved Mahogany w/Linen Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Antique Club/Library Chair with ottoman. Reupholstered in creamy white linen blend. Kept original horsehair padding. Carved mahogany trim with bird details on the arms. O...
Linen, Wood
Exquisite Silk Upholstered Victorian Style Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ottoman footstool with oak frame and silk embroidered upholstery This is without question the most iconic, fine furniture, high Vic...
Silk, Oak
FULLY RESTORED COLLIN & HAYES HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LOUNGER ARMCHAiR & OTTOMAN
By COLLIN & HAYES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite vintage fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Collin & Hayes armchair and matching ott...
Leather
$4,348Sale Price / set|20% Off
STUNNING HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER HAND HAMMERED AVIATOR LOUNGER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very unique Heritage brown leather lounge armchair with rare hand hammered Aviator...
Aluminum
$2,036Sale Price|20% Off
FEATHER FiLLED RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather ottoman footstool for two people with overstuffed...
Leather
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
New Pair of George Smith Flying Ducks Armchairs & Ottoman Footstool
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully refurbished, George Smith Signature Scroll arm armchairs and matching footstool upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks velvet T...
Upholstery, Beech
$3,870Sale Price / set|25% Off
Restored 1970s Whisky Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair & Ottoman Part Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restore vintage circa 1970's hand dyed Whisky brown leather swivel armchair with matching ottoman which is part of a small suit...
Leather
$3,247Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JACOBEAN REViVAL HAND CARVED TRUNK CHEST OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique mid 19th century Jacobean revival English oak trunk or chest Please note the delivery fee list...
Oak
Sofa Settee 3-Seat Pair of Ottoman Leather Kelim Country House, 1980s
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage leatherette and kelim upholstered country house style armchair - Classic country house or club suite - Striking, casual, aesthetic mingling hard-wearing, kelim and leathe...
Leather
$801Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Green Faux Leather Ottoman with Mahogany Legs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice authentic foot stool. Green Faux Leather upholstery. Mahogany legs comes with Brass feet. Great looking stoo. Normal wear and tear.
Faux Leather
Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Wayne, NJ
A beautiful iconic statement set , manufactured in England . Included is an add on ottoman, which may be by a different designer.
Rosewood
Turkey in Asia – Antique Ottoman Empire Map by John Tallis, ca. 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Turkey in Asia – Antique Ottoman Empire Map by John Tallis, ca. 1851 This decorative 19th-century map titled "Turkey in Asia" was published by John Tallis & Company around 1851. Eng...
Paper
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman Covered In Cowhide, Brass Head Trim. 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x width 29 x depth 35 inches. Can save shipping charges is shipping...
Horn
$6,550Sale Price / set|20% Off
LOVELY PAIR OF HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS WiTH OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of vintage English Library armchairs with carved Walnut frames and hand dyed brown ...
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Italian Leather by G Plan Model 62
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the world’s most comfortable chair' this recently reupholstered piece in fine Italian black leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
The displayed price if for a pair of chairs and a pair of ottomans. Handmade in England. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs and Ottomans, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs and ottomans. Handmade in England. Solid beech frames and sprung seats, with solid oak feet.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$1,340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing hand crafted and hand painted ladder back arm chair & matching ottoman or foot stool.The chair and ottoman have the original hand rush seat and stool.Fantastic reproduc...
Rattan, Wood
$6,467 / item
Round Leaning Club Chair in White Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, white, premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Handmade in England. A matching ottoman and a pair of chairs are also availa...
Alpaca, Wood
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