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Rush Seat Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Style Woven Rush Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
woven rush seats are custom-made in Brooklyn, NY by City Foundry. Available in 24 inch, 36 inch and 48
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

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Rattan, Walnut, Ash

Set of four Woven Rush Stools
Located in Denton, TX
Set of four rustic stools With woven paper rush seats. Can be used as a bench or coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Ottomans and Poufs

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Rush, Wood

Set of four Woven Rush Stools
Set of four Woven Rush Stools
H 14.25 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Mushroom Ottoman in Emerald Plush
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an emerald colored high pile plush fabric
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Tourmaline Plush
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a tourmaline fuchsia colored high pile plush
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Topaz Plush
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a yellow topaz colored high pile plush fabric
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Sapphire Plush
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a sapphire colored high pile plush fabric
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

18"Ø Ball Ottoman in Latte Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Round, sculptural and uniquely abstract, crafted with supple European leather, the Ball Ottoman has
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Ball Ottoman 18"Ø in Greige Leather by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Round, sculptural and uniquely abstract, crafted with supple European leather, the Ball Ottoman has
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful rush seat chair and ottoman out of a Palm Springs estate. in the manner of Charles
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20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Antique French Country Provincial Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Provincial Walnut Woven Rush Cord Seat Footstool Ottoman. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Country Footstools

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Cord, Rope, Walnut

A Pair of 1980s Rattan and Rush Lounge Chairs with Ottoman Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rattan and rush lounge chairs with ottoman with canvas loose cushions. Chair is 30" W x 30
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Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Club Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan, Rush

Contemporary Lambda Daybed, Fumed Oak Frame, Oak Slatted Seat with Rush Mat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
the modern craft movement. The seats are woven by experienced craftspeople to the highest standard
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Rush, Wood

Contemporary Lambda Daybed, Natural Oak Frame, Oak Slatted Seat with Rush Mat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
the modern craft movement. The seats are woven by experienced craftspeople to the highest standard
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rush, Wood, Oak

Contemporary Lambda Daybed, Limed Oak Frame, Oak Slatted Seat with Rush Mat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
the modern craft movement. The seats are woven by experienced craftspeople to the highest standard
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rush, Wood, Oak

Contemporary Lambda Daybed, Ebonised Oak Frame, Oak Slatted Seat with Rush Mat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
the modern craft movement. The seats are woven by experienced craftspeople to the highest standard
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern African Teak & Rush Chord Stool or Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-density foam and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Teak, Paper

Peach Aluminium Ottoman with Flax Webbing from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Ottoman made from peach anodised aluminium extrusions and flax webbing. Originally realised for
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2010s British Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Mushroom Ottoman in Marimekko Hyraily
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, Marimekko "Hyraily" (meaning humming, in Finnish) 100% cotton
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2010s American Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Woven Seagrass Large Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Woven Seagrass large chair with sloped back, tightly woven rush weave with braiding detail
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Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Linen, Seagrass

Donghia Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman by John Hutton, The Merbau Collection
By John Hutton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A stunning brown mahogany organic modern rush cane lounge chair with ottoman from the limited
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1990s Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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By Hans J. Wegner
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Charles Dudouyt low Fire Side Chair or Ottoman Stool
By Charles Dudouyt
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-shaped lumpy leg ends, the rush seat is in a remarkably good condition. A great piece that is much a
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Rush Seat Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rush seat ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rush seat ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rush and wood. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage rush seat ottoman now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rush seat ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rush seat ottoman, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rush seat ottoman over the years, but those crafted by par-avion co., Moses Nadel and John Hutton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rush Seat Ottoman?

Prices for a rush seat ottoman can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $11,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,178.

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 Rush Seat Ottoman
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.