Question 1

What are vanity boxes?

Accepted Answer

Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is a vanity stool?

Accepted Answer

A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is a vanity sink?

Accepted Answer

A vanity is a piece of bathroom furniture that typically contains the sink, countertop and mirror. Modern vanities come with all sorts of features such as lights and may feature intricate architectural details and built-in shelves. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage vanity sinks.

Question 4

Can you sit on an ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the point of an ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is a cocktail ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is the purpose of an ottoman?

Accepted Answer

Ottomans can be used as seats, footstools or for storage.

Question 8

How much does a bathroom vanity?

Accepted Answer

On 1stdibs, a bathroom vanity typically costs between $450 and $180,000.

Question 9

What is the best makeup vanity?

Accepted Answer

Many people feel that the best makeup vanity is the one that is trendy, simple, has a lot of storage, is adjustable and will be comfortable for dressing. Perhaps your ideal vanity is elegantly designed and features a beautifully upholstered comfortable stool. It should have storage space to store makeup items, brushes, jewelry watches and much more. Find antique and vintage makeup vanities on 1stDibs.

Question 10

Why do bathroom vanities have legs?

Accepted Answer

There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.

Question 11

What is a vanity tray used for?

Accepted Answer

Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Do chairs and ottomans have to match?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Did the Ottoman Empire have art?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How big should an ottoman tray be?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Why is a footrest called an ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What is the difference between an ottoman and a footstool?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What is the difference between Turkish and Ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

What is the difference between a hassock and an ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What is the difference between a footstool and ottoman?

Accepted Answer

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

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