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Donut Ottoman with Naughty Print
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Donut shaped ottoman with black lacquered hard maple frame, performance teal feathered velvet seat
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet, Maple

Donut Ottoman with Naughty Print
Donut Ottoman with Naughty Print
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Round Pouf on Steel Metal Base with Faux Animal Skin and Self Welt at the Seat
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal base - it can be used as an ottoman or pull up table and can be made custom to suit your needs in
Category

2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Small Upholstered Ottoman with Brass Base
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Small upholstered ottoman with brass sheeting base. Solid and firm, can support
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Large Circular Ottoman with Animal Print
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Show stopping ottoman topped with an Emma Shipley designed printed linen fabric by Kravet combined
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Tufted Ottoman with Off-White Layered Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A luxurious white tufted ottoman with round buttons. The extra attention paid to expertly layered
Category

20th Century Unknown Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Peyton Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hudson, NY
Peyton Wide-Braided Lampakanay Ottoman by Ralph Lauren Home. The frame is constructed with wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Peyton Ottoman
Peyton Ottoman
H 15 in W 45 in D 45 in
Small Round Ottoman with Gold Finished Base
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our small round ottoman is the perfect finishing accent that can be used as extra seating
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Round Upholstered Ottoman with Lacquered Base Customizable
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece This ottoman features a 5.5" hockey puck style lacquered base and a tight
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer

Midcentury French Iron Ottoman with Hairpin Legs and Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French ottoman with iron hairpin legs and recently upholstered seat cushion with self
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Colorful Stripe Pouf/Ottoman with Vibrant Blue Faux Fur
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade pouf/ottoman covered in vibrant blue faux fur & colorful textured stripe fabric. Light
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur, Fabric

Blue Faux Fur Pouf / Ottoman with Bohemia Style Fabric
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade pouf/ottoman covered in vibrant blue faux fur & patterned Bohemia style fabric. Light
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur

Custom Curved Ottoman
By The Tailored Home, John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hour glass shaped small ottoman. Built in solid hard maple topped with a cotton/dacron wrapped foam
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Custom Curved Ottoman
Custom Curved Ottoman
H 19 in W 18 in D 18 in
Louis XVI Style French Upholstered Ottoman with Fluted Legs, Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style wooden ottoman from circa 1900 with fluted tapering legs, gilded accents
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Muslin

Modern Ottoman with Matte Lacquer Finish and Graffiti Print, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Solid hardwood ottoman lacquered in black with matte finish. Upholstered in cotton
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer

Upholstered Cube Ottoman
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
pricing upon request. We accept your fabric for a COM fee of 5% of the cost of the piece. Welting, piping
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Upholstered Cube Ottoman
Upholstered Cube Ottoman
H 19 in W 18 in D 18 in
Upholstered Faux White Leather Large Ottoman with Embroidered Wisteria Cotton
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This oversize ottoman is upholstered in a faux white leather top with a rich plum accent strip at
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Faux Leather

19th Century Mahogany Ottoman
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English lift top ottoman made from mahogany. The frame is serpentine shaped and has
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Ottoman
19th Century Mahogany Ottoman
H 20 in W 25 in D 23 in
French Turn of the Century Ottoman with Giltwood Rosettes and Upholstery, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden ottoman from circa 1900 with tapering cylindrical legs, carved giltwood rosettes
Category

Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Large Ottoman/Coffee Table with Italian Leather & Lacquered Legs & Recessed Tray
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
stationary tray. Fully customizable in size, wood finish and fabric. Ottoman also shown with two 18”x 36
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Maple

Purple Spotted Pouf Ottoman
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Giant pouf ottoman, sturdy enough to sit on or to support a small tray. Fabric is a traditional
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Low Footstool Ottoman with Solid Hardwood Base and Flared Upholstered Top
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
*This piece is referenced in another listing as the accompanying ottoman to a tub lounge chair and
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wenge

Patterned Three Layered Cushioned Ottoman Stool with Pink Velvet Accent Fabric
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our three layered ottoman stool features three layers of soft foam cushioning upholstered with an
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Patterned Three Layered Cushioned Ottoman Stool with Black Velvet Accent Fabric
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our three layered ottoman stool features three layers of soft foam cushioning upholstered with an
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Lacquered Ottoman Stool with Leopard Printed Calfskin and Animal Embossed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Sold as a pair (or we can do custom orders of just 1), this ottoman set is solid
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer

Giant Green Pouf Ottoman
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Giant pouf ottoman, sturdy enough to sit on or to support a small tray. Fabric is a traditional
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Giant Green Pouf Ottoman
Giant Green Pouf Ottoman
H 21 in Dm 26 in
Floor Pouf or Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
. We accept your fabric for a COM fee of 5% of the cost of the piece. Welting, piping, tape, or trim
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Floor Pouf or Ottoman
Floor Pouf or Ottoman
H 19 in Dm 28 in
Small Round Ottoman with Navy Vinyl Citrine Tiger Flange Yellow Lacquered Base
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Small round ottoman with a firm but cushioned seat. Well sized occasional seating
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Maple

Cut Velvet Floor Pouf and Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our small pouf can be used as a seat or an ottoman. Shown in Zinc Grimaldi Moonbeam. Made in our
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Plaid and Faux Fur Pouf/Ottoman
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dare we say, Prep-Nouveau? Rad Plaid handmade pouf/ottoman covered in vibrant blue Faux Fur
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Fur

Plaid and Faux Fur Pouf/Ottoman
Plaid and Faux Fur Pouf/Ottoman
H 19 in W 29 in D 29 in
St Paul Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast bronze
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Blue
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of authentic Knoll. Barcelona ottomans with engraving on leg and tag underneath the
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Large Round Upholstered Moroccan-Inspired Ottoman, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Sprawling low round ottoman upholstered in an eclectic mix of three fabrics
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Maple

Foot Stool Ottoman in Venus Painting Print & Shearling
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
. We accept your fabric for a COM fee of 5% of the cost of the piece. Welting, piping, tape, or trim
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Rosewood

Astor Petite Brass Ottoman in Blush Mohair by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Petite ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Brass

Astor Petite Brass Ottoman in Snow Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Petite ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Square Ottoman in Check Jacquard Wool Blend
By The Tailored Home, John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Extra large square ottoman made in a dark walnut stained solid hard maple. Center bar in front and
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Alpaca, Mohair, Maple, Wool

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and
Category

Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Alessandra Ottoman Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Alessandra ottoman is best supporting actress to the Alessandra sofa. Her unique oval shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood

Art Deco Gabriella Ottoman Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make no mistake of underestimating our Gabriella Ottoman; she commands attention immediately upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood

Astor Petite Brass Ottomans in Snow Velvet by Montage, Pair
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Petite ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Brass

Astor Petite Brass Ottomans in Blush Mohair by Montage, Pair
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Montage, the Astor Petite ottoman is a wonderful addition to a refined interior space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Lea Round Ottoman Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black and white velvet with contrast welt and coral velvet, both with brushed brass finished solid wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews Tufted Ottoman Robert Allen Avanzata Glacier Fabri
By Brunschwig & Fils, Robert Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews tufted ottoman on four hooded ball casters with
Category

1990s Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 1980s Billy Baldwin Style Pillow Top Tufted Fully Upholstered Ottomans
By Billy Baldwin, Heirloom Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of fully upholstered Heirloom x519 tufted pillow top vintage ottomans in the style of Billy
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

Small Ottoman w Leopard, Gold Velvet + Macrame Tassel Fringe and Twig Tape
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sexy leopard jacquard ottoman with golden velvet seat, macrame hemp tassel fringe and twig tape
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet, Hemp, Twig

Pair of Baker Furniture Co. Large Sculpted Form 70's or 80's Ottomans or Poufs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Baker Furniture Company sculpted ottomans or poufs circa late 1970s or early 1980s with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Fantastical Beach Ball Pouf with Emma Shipley Printed Velvet Firm for Sitting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
ottoman, slides easily on floor. Customizable. Measurements: Overall: 26”W x 26”D x 21”H Price As Shown
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Kaleidoscope Velvet Pouf Firm for Sitting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade in Norwalk CT, this pouf is firm for sitting or use as an ottoman. Low pile printed velvet
Category

2010s American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Geometric Printed Velvet Pouf
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Geometric printed velvet pout. Firm for seating or use as ottoman. Great as a pull-up chair
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Geometric Printed Velvet Pouf
Geometric Printed Velvet Pouf
H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
Wittmann Customizable Adagio Pouf by Note Design
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
gently cambered foam welt cord. This creates a unique sculptural look for the leather version. The poufs
Category

2010s Austrian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Velvet Blue Teal Upholstered Stool
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
the piece. Welting, piping, tape or trim can be added. Different species available for pieces with
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Pink Geometric Print Donut Stool
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
. We accept your fabric for a COM fee of 5% of the cost of the piece. Welting, piping, tape, or trim
Category

2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Maple

Floral Print Small Round Stool
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
piece. Welting, piping, tape, or trim can be added. Different species are available for pieces with
Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Pair Janus Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Vintage Modern Drexel Club Chair & Ottoman with Casters Original Tan Chenille
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Drexel club chair & ottoman with original tan chenille fabric with welting
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Elegant and Very Comfortable Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in Bronx, NY
contrast welt. Superior construction and down/down feather seating composition. The ottoman measures 18" D
Category

2010s American Club Chairs

Materials

Silk

Restored Mid-Century Modern Plycraft White George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for one chair with matching ottoman. The price you see is for one chair with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
Category

1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Contemporary Tub Lounge Chair with Turquoise and Psychedelic Floral Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
activities like looking at your device, reading or watching TV. There is an ottoman designed to fit in the
Category

2010s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scroll Back and Scroll Arm Club Chair with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inverted corner pleats, can be made custom with or without welting details or skirt. Shown in a light blue
Category

2010s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

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Ottoman With Welt For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ottoman with welt for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every ottoman with welt was constructed with great care. Find 118 options for an antique or vintage ottoman with welt now, or shop our selection of 76 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ottoman with welt — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ottoman with welt, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe each produced at least one beautiful ottoman with welt that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ottoman With Welt?

Prices for a ottoman with welt start at $100 and top out at $23,000 with the average selling for $2,600.

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 Welt
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A self-welt pillow is designed with a cord that runs all around the edges of the pillow. This cord can come in the same color scheme as the pillow or a completely different and contrasting color that adds drama to the piece. Find self-welt pillows on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some are. Versace’s Medusa-embossed leather hiking boots are set on a Goodyear-welted rubber tread sole, as are some other boot models, but not all Versace shoes are welted. Read the shoe’s description to determine whether it is or isn’t. Find authentic Versace shoes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 26, 2024
    It is unclear as to whether or not Versace shoes are Goodyear welted or stitched. Welting refers to how a shoe’s “upper” is attached to the sole. Likely made of leather or canvas, the upper is the part of the shoe that covers your foot. Therefore, how a shoe is welted is understandably important with respect to durability. Goodyear welting is an oft-employed welting method wherein the stitching is done horizontally through the welt and through the insole. The welt, which is the strip of material that appears along the shoe’s outsole, is attached to the outsole by way of a separate stitch. To find out if a given Versace shoe or boot is Goodyear welted before you make a purchase, it is recommended that you get in touch with the brand directly. Find vintage Versace shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Ottomans 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2021
    Sure you can, however it does not have a backrest witch can make it not so comfortable for a larger period of time
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between an ottoman and a footstool is that an ottoman’s design and upholstery coordinates with an existing piece of furniture, and a footstool typically does not match a specific chair nor does it have to be upholstered.

  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    There 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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    An ottoman is a form of a seat that has no arms or back and can be used as a footstool.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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, 2021
    If 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, 2023
    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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, 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.