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Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Karu Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
sheepskin with carved feet in fumed oak. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
sheepskin with carved feet in fumed oak. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Upholstered Ottoman with Bun Feet in Blue Ottoman Flower Fabric
Located in Southampton, NY
An attractive ottoman with semi-attached cushion with turkish corners and roping on wood bun feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Pierre Frey with fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Karu Ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Boucle Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Luupo Ottoman.
A custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Tulipwood, Sheepskin
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
sheepskin with carved feet in fumed oak. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Frey with fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different materials and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Frey with fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different materials and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet. Available in COM
Located in London, GB
fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different materials and with a
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
oiled oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different materials and with a
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
stained and polished tulipwood ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Round Ostrich Ottoman, Center Tuft & Zebrawood Feet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A round cream ostrich ottoman with a center tuft on a zebra wood base with ebonized feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Ostrich Leather
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Cone Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality
Category
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Boucle Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman.
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Boucle Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman.
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé
Cubist Verde Olive Green Hair Hide Ottoman With White Oak Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Custom cubist style ottoman bench in an acidic olive hair hide with white oak feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Large Scale Antique English Regency Style Ottomans with Dolphin Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large scale antique English Regency style ottomans with dolphin feet. These stunning large
Category
Vintage 1920s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
H 19.5 in W 25.75 in D 25.75 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Pierre Frey with fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Frey with fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different materials and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Boucle Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet. Available in COM
Located in London, GB
Dedar Milan and has fumed oak ball feet. This ottoman is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Transitional Square Button Tufted Upholstered Ottoman w/ Wood Feet Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Transitional tufted ottoman in a modern shimmering blue cut velvet with metallic detail and thick
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple
H 16 in W 60 in D 48 in
Mid-Century De Sede Style Black Leather Cube Ottoman on Feet
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style black leather cube ottoman. In original condition with visible wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Square Mid Century Upholstered Ottomans/ Footstools W/ Wooden Cube Feet
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of vintage square yellow upholstered ottomans with cubist wood feet.
The poufs are covered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Glide Ottoman striped fabric, Round shapes, custom ottoman with casters movable
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The smart and simple glide striped ottoman can be used as a seat at a table, a place to kick your
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 19 in D 19 in
CASPAR Nichol Ottoman with Glass Top - Forest
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
What do you get when you cross an ottoman with a coffee table? The Nichol. Handcrafted in England
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Niels Møller Ottoman with Danish Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller's Model 78A ottoman, designed in 1963 is a simple footrest with Danish cord upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Italian Green Leatherette Pouf with Brass Feet from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
brass feet. Produced in Italy during the 50s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Coco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Our adorable coco ottoman is perfect for relaxing with your feet up…or pop them under our Calista
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wenge
Ottoman: Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A harmonious reunion of function and comfort, the Frank Ottoman is designed to exist on its own yet
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silver, Brass
Coco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Our adorable coco ottoman is perfect for relaxing with your feet up…or pop them under our Calista
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Wenge
Pair of Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Ottomans
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard steel mesh over wrought iron ottomans. Part of the Woodard Sculpture series
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Regency Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A superb early 19th century Regency country house sarcophagus box ottoman constructed with an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Pine
Baker Furniture Ottoman Footstool Hide with Brass Nail Head Trim #409
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker ottoman footstool covered with hide, finished with nail head trim. Stool is a square shape
Category
2010s American Country Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Hide, Maple
Kepi Pouf in Sweet Velvet Brown Upholstery with Grey Metal Feet by Emilio Nanni
By Saba Italia, EMILIO NANNI
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with resin 150gr/sqm.
Feet: Iron painted rod 22mm.
Padding: The seat cushion is in variable-density
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 14.57 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Satin Brass Orsini ottoman by Lawson-Fenning. The Orsini Ottoman features a brushed brass base with
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Ottoman, circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonised stool in triangular form with fluted conical feet and ebony frame. The thickly upholstered
Category
Early 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Style Leather Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style leather-upholstered Ottoman, rectangular with connected cushion and base covered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini Rattan Ottoman / Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
Franco Albini woven rattan ottoman / pouf... open weave rattan with little feet...
Category
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
19thc Suede Top Drum Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Glendale High School Drum was made into a ottoman with a suede top cushion and feet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Pine
Giacometti Style Lion Head Ottoman in Bronze & Iron with Faux Zebra Seat 1970s
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Alberto & Diego Giacometti style classic X form ottoman with lion heads and paw feet, bronze
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 20 in W 29.25 in D 17.5 in
Seduire Ottoman by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Seduire Ottoman by Memoir Essence
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Knurled and
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Italian Ottoman in Red Chenille
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sleek Italian ottoman in red chenille. Bring a modern flair to your home with this stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare tufted ottoman on fluted rosewood legs with brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Ink Blot Ottoman in Black and White Recycled Fabric with Pink Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Madda Round Ottoman by Michael Felix is upholstered in a recycled fabric with a black and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
"Gimme More" Leather Covered Ottoman with Fiber or Goose by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Gimme More" is an ottoman, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 36.25 in D 26 in
Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb modern round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes
with a brand new Black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Casquet Ecological Red Passion Velvet Ottoman
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Harmonious and Elegant Relaxation. This harmonious and extremely compact ottoman proposes a plush
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Velvet, Latex
Mid-19th Century Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A Mid-19th century sarcophagus box ottoman in an attractive rich worn velvet with the original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Petite Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Orsini Ottoman features a minimal metal base with decorative ball feet and an
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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Ottoman With Feet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ottoman with feet for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, every ottoman with feet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ottoman with feet, we have 2 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ottoman with feet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ottoman with feet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ottoman with feet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modshop, EMILIO NANNI and Saba Italia produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ottoman With Feet?
Prices for a ottoman with feet start at $395 and top out at $6,850 with the average selling for $1,870.
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.
Questions About Ottoman With Feet
- What is a cocktail ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Ottomans are used as footstools, but can also be used as a makeshift side table, perhaps to be used for resting cocktails. They usually have four short but wide legs providing stability and ease of mobility. Your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening glass of wine. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary cocktail ottomans from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Ottomans can be used as seats, footstools or for storage.
- Can you sit on an ottoman?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can sit on an ottoman, though it may not be very comfortable for long periods of time because they don't have backings like sofas and chairs do. Ottomans are typically used as footrests, but there is no rule against sitting on them.Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021Sure you can, however it does not have a backrest witch can make it not so comfortable for a larger period of time
- What is the point of an ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How many feet around a table you need depends on how many people you need to seat. Each diner will need about 24 inches of space to eat comfortably. To determine the minimum length table you should buy, multiple the number of people by 24. If you intend to seat people on the ends, subtract two. If not, skip this step. Divide the number by two to arrive at the minimum length measurement. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique and vintage dining tables.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021There is no difference - the term Ottoman and Turkish are interchangeable when talking about rugs.- 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
The difference between a hassock and an ottoman is that a hassock does not have storage, and an ottoman does. Both pieces can be large or small and have legs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The use of an ottoman in a bedroom is largely the same as it is in a living room. A person may place an ottoman in front of a lounge chair or accent chair used for reading in the bedroom, or they might position it at the foot of the bed or against the wall so that it can serve as a bench. An ottoman with a hinged top and a hidden inner compartment may serve as storage furniture for bedding, pillows, clothing, shoes or accessories. Shop a large selection of ottomans on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
- Did the Ottoman Empire have art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Ottoman Empire had incredible works of art that have a distinctive flair and are well-regarded around the globe. The Ottoman Empire lasted from roughly about 1300 to 1923 and was a dominant culture for a time. From tapestries to mosaics, detailed jewelry to dramatic paintings, the Ottoman Empire was an era of fantastic works of art that were influenced by a vast variety of cultures. Shop a collection of Ottoman Empire art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021If you do not have a coffee table, an ottoman tray is a great way to make an ottoman more functional and turn it into a coffee table. It is important for the tray shape to mirror the shape of the ottoman and the size should be bigger than half the dimensions of the ottoman.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Footrests 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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