Unusual Victorian Mahogany Ottoman by F J Mercer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual Victorian mahogany ottoman by F J Mercer.
Antique 1870s English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Unusual Victorian Mahogany Ottoman by F J Mercer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual Victorian mahogany ottoman by F J Mercer.
Leather, Mahogany
$3,750
H 53.94 in W 42.92 in D 0.2 in
Antique Ottoman Silk and Metallic thread embroidery, early 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is an unusual Ottoman embroidery with its size. The work of embroidery is exceptional.
Metallic Thread
Greek Key Round Ottoman, Wood Base, Orange-Red Velvet, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a very unusual, highly dramatic huge round ottoman, bourne, or round sofa.
Wood
$2,650
H 17.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in
French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman or Bench Attributed To Pierre Paulin
By Gio Ponti, Roche Bobois, Artifort, Pierre Paulin, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Or Bench Attributed To Pierre Paulin. Unusual French modern ottoman, pouf, stool or bench with a walnut base upholstered in plush blue boucle fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
$18,500
H 41.5 in W 57 in D 21.25 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dowry Chest, Ottoman Style, Circa 1850
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic artwork. Unusual Ottoman Empire Syrian style wedding trunk decorated overall with Isla...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$18,500
H 41.5 in W 57 in D 21.25 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Blanket Chest, Ottoman Style, c. 1850
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic artwork. Unusual Ottoman Empire Syrian style wedding trunk decorated overall with Isla...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Twisted Rope Design Iron Pouf, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Curule-base stool/ottoman, with a gilt-iron twisted rope base (previous green paint visible beneath), adorned with rosettes.
Iron
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Armchairs with Ottomans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Chairs measure: 30" D, 28.25" W, 29" H, 18.0 SH. Ottomans measure 16" D, 23" W, 18.5 SH.
Walnut
$3,550 / set
H 25 in W 37 in D 35 in
Unusual Milo Baughman Style Tufted Cube Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual W & J Sloane tufted cube lounge chair with matching ottoman.
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,200Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37 in W 33.5 in D 34 in
Unusual Suite of Luxurious Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs with Matching Ottoman
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual suite of luxurious Mid-Century Modern club chairs with matching ottoman.
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 46.5 in W 85 in D 38.5 in
Adirondack Twig Furniture Loveseat and ottoman
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Without a doubt the most spectacular Adirondack furniture we have had the please to offer, this set consists of a loveseat sofa, with a very unusual large footrest ottoman . The sofa...
Wood, Willow
A Pair Of Unusual Hand Crafted Stools Ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual hand crafted stools or ottomans ca' 1960's.
Cherry, Maple
$3,600 / set
H 19.5 in W 16.13 in D 16.13 in
Set Of 3 Mid Century Modern Rubber Cube Tables Or Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
This versatile set can be used as side tables, drinks tables or ottomans. Most Unusual!
Rubber
$1,650 / set
H 7.75 in Dm 5 in
Pair Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman Persian Silver & Carnelian Boxes 1880
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual pair of antique Islamic Ottoman or Persian silver lidded boxes, circa 1880, each box being of conical shape and having a 'minaret' shaped finial to the lid, both boxes are...
Carnelian, Silver
$5,400
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
A Vintage Donald Deskey Armchair And Ottoman for Valentine Seaver Ca' 1930's
By Donald Deskey
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare armchair and ottoman designed by Donald Deskey for Valentine-Seaver Co, circa 1930s.
Mohair, Mahogany
French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Style Triangular Bench
By Gio Ponti, Jean-Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé, André Arbus
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus style triangular bench. This unusual bench, ottoman or poof has graceful tapered legs with brass sabots and is newly upholstered in white boucle.
Wood
Unusual 19th Century Sarcophagus Ottoman, circa 1840-1860
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The rather unusual scroll backed ottoman, of well-proportioned waisted sarcophagus form, standing on concealed castors, the carcass being untouched and showing much of the original u...
Pine
Unavailable
H 16 in W 19 in D 14 in
Ottoman, "Lightning Bolt" Storage Ottoman Black Velvet , gifts for men
By Gantt Design Studio
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This is the second of what I hope will be a series of unusual "theme" designed ottomans. Unlike the "Jewel Box" ottoman this is a storage ottoman.
Crystal
Very Unusual Hunting Pouf, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual hunting pouf, feet in abounding deer antlers- A base - feet - of deer horn evoking the roots of a tree - The seat is covered with a brown tissue, France, 19th centu...
Unavailable
H 28.35 in Dm 25.6 in
Flexy Turntable Unconventional Stool Unusual Geometries for Futurists Rushes
By Gugliermetto Experience
Located in Balangero, IT
An ironic and fun poufs series. Every single seat reminds you of particular sensations and emotions. Unusual solid geometries for futurists rushes. An unexpected consistency and conv...
Steel
Leather Aardvark Sculpture Made for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an older and unusual sculptural leather Aardvark ottoman.
Large 19th Century Ottoman Turkish Towel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique ottoman embroidered towel. Unusual large size. Double-sided silk and metallic thread on sheer, hand woven linen.
Cotton
Alexander Girard Unusual Ottoman for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredibly rare example of an ottoman from the short-lived series of furniture by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, circa 1967. This seminal grouping was only produced for a ...
Metal
UNUSUAL CHROME FINISHED BAMBOO DETAILED UPHOLSTERED OTTOMAN
Located in New York, NY
Heavy cast Bamboo detailed ottoman in a wonderful chrome finish with a neutral canvas upholstered seat cushion.
Unusual Shaped William IV Rosewood Framed Box Ottoman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual shaped William llll rosewood framed box ottoman with deep buttoned rising seat.
Rosewood
Unusual 1930s Art Deco Wood and Mohair Ottoman / Foot Stool
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s Art Deco Wood and Mohair Ottoman / Foot Stool..Great form and proportion.
Mohair, Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
English Bobbin Leg Upholstered Ottoman with Unusual Cross Stretcher, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bobbin leg ottoman with upholstered seat. This English wooden ottoman from the late 19th century features a square seat covered with a smooth muslin upholstery over four e...
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Stingray Ottomans by Adrian Persall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual ottomans by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut frames with upholstered seats.
Walnut
1930'S OTTOMAN UPHOLSTERED WITH BLUE AND WHITE LINEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT UNUSUAL OTTOMAN UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRECH BLUE AND WHITE HOMSPUN LINEN AND GREAT CONDITION
Wood, Linen
1930S OTTOMAN WITH STORAGE BELOW/WALNUT FINISH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT UNUSUAL OTTOMAN WITH QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS AND WALNUT FINISH/REMOVABLE TOP CUSHION UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRENCH HOMSPUN LINEN AND GREAT CONDITION
Wood, Linen
Unusual Elephant Foot Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual taxidermied elephant's foot, mounted as a foot-stool, with elephant-skin upholstered cushion seat, circa 1870.
Large Kilim Ottoman
Located in London, GB
An unusual square ottoman, upholstered in late 19th century Kilim, with red and white cord piping.
Wool
Milo Baughman Rocking Ottoman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual rocking ottoman, chrome with black textured upholstery, by Milo Baughman #33-81019
Chrome
Abercrombie & Fitch leather lion ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual leather lion ottoman by Abercrombie & Fitch.
Oak Bench
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual ottoman in oak.
Oak
An Unusual Mid-Century Cherry Wood & Leather Stool
Located in Bellport, NY
A Swedish mid-Century cherry wood stool. All new upholstery in an ultra soft kid leather of premier quality. Brass nail head trim, this piece is higher than most stools and very comf...
Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Upholstered Ottoman Stool
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French Napoleon III upholstered ottoman stool. Unusual French ottoman stool in black lacquer with fine gilt decoration.
Textile, Wood
Sold
H 54.93 in W 60.63 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Ottoman, English, Mahogany, Rising, Secret, Safe, Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Add a touch of 007 to your room with this fascinating ottoman Superb rising mechanism with a smooth, gliding action Very robustly crafted and solid – fabric worn and marked as per ...
Mahogany
Nice Pair of 1950s Stools or Ottomans in Cut Silk Velvet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice pair of mid-20th century ottomans with unusual wood bases, that appear to be walnut.
Silk, Velvet
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Very Nice Sculptural Bronze Armchair and Ottoman in the Style of Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual armchair and ottoman all made in cast bronze Fabric is in great shape but could be more comfortable Armchair : 70 x 60 H 75 High2 43 cm Ottoman : 60 x 40 x 40 cm.
Bronze
Large Scale Lambswool & Wood Sheep
Located in Phoenix, AZ
It can be used as a sculpture or as an unusual ottoman for your favorite chair.
Wood
Unusual Handmade Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual carved wood and sculpted leather seat chair with matching ottoman.
Rosewood
Most Unusual Chrome and Fabric Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really sculptural chair and ottoman, that looks and feels Italian to us. It's unusual design and fit cushions are certainly unique as well as the fact that the ottoman is wider tha...
Unusual Chair and Ottoman Done in Orange Distressed Leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This chair and ottoman gave unusual chrome or steel bases. The metal it's not magnetic.
Unusual Custom Tessilated Steerhorn Bench/Stool/Ottoman/SAT.SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
The wonderful tile effect of the tessilated steerhorn that makes a pattern are in the color ranges of white and ambery brown in this custom small bench/stool/ottoman. It is like a...
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 25 in W 12 in D 6 in
Unusual French Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Unusual French Louis Philippe Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market, circa 1840.
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 25 in W 12 in D 6 in
Unusual French Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Unusual French Louis Philippe Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market, circa 1840.
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 28 in
Vintage Early 1960's Blue Leather Egg Chair with Matching Ottoman Unusual Color
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Comes with matching ottoman. An iconic piece.
Steel
Paul Mcobb Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
An unusual find. Ottoman measures W 29" H 14" D 18"
Wood, Upholstery
Danish Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish leather lounge chair with matching ottoman. A very unusual design with great angles, low sleek profile and soft black leather.
Leather
Ward Bennett Leather Club Chair With Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
The comfortable dove gray leather shell sits on on a walnut platform base. Unusual cylindrical ottoman repeats the channeled form, mounted on a horizontal shaft secured in a heavy ch...
Chrome
A Pair of Teak Swedish Ottomans by Andersson
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual teak ottomans by "Broderna Anderssons". Quality construction, sculptural Scandinavian design.
Teak, Upholstery
Donghia Lounge Chair & Matching Ottoman By John Hutton
Located in Chicago, IL
This lounge chair designed by John Hutton, for Donghia, comes with a matching bow-tie shaped ottoman. The unusual wood legs are finished in a dark chocolate lacquer.
Wood
Adjustable Lounge Chair & Ottoman Arden Riddle (1921-2011) 1968
By Arden Riddle
Located in Camden, ME
A Hand Crafted frame of black walnut with cased spring supports makes this a very unusual and comfortable chair and ottoman.
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
It has been modernized in it's comfort and look...the metal is nickel silver over steel. Having this ottoman together is unusual to find. The chair rocks a tad due to being cantile...
Upholstery, Linen
Vintage Bamboo and Upholstered Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
This sensational and unusual lounge chair and ottoman has a sculptural look from all angles.
Bamboo, Upholstery
Preview Swivel Chair and swivel Ottoman with Brass Banded Bases
By Preview
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely re-upholstered swivel chair and unusual swivel ottoman with a preview label. Not sure who designed this set but it is comfortable and elegant.
Pair of 1930's leather chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of leather armchaires has got a very unusual shape,called "ottoman" shape. They ve got unusual proportions and small mahogany legs.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Large Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
By Guglielmo Lusignoli 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large upholstered wingback chairs with matching ottomans featuring unusual wood frame details by architect Mino Lusignoli.
John Lautner Style Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cream Wool
By John Lautner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern pair of lounge chairs with ottoman, Italy, 1970s Unusual pair of lounge chairs who'd fit perfectly with the architectural John Lautner Goldstein house.
Wool, Wood
19th Century rare pair of Moorish/ Syrian high pedestal tables
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An unusual pair of hexagonal form Ottoman high tables decorated troughout with stars patterns of intricate inlay of tortoise shell, horn and mother of pearl forming geometric panels,...
Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, a Pair of Original "Lady" Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Also shown a pair of ottomans, quite unusual to find these and are available by separate negotiation.
Wool
French Elm Scalloped Upholstered Day Bed
Located in London, GB
An unusual day bed or ottoman. France, c2000s. Unsure of age, likely contemporary or a later creation.
Wood
Early 20th Century, American Leather/Hair on Hide Ottomans
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century, American leather/hair on hide ottomans These cool and unusual ottoman/footstools were found in Michigan and were most likely, made and used in this region of Nor...
Cowhide, Leather
Large Upholstered Double Ottoman or Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large upholstered double ottoman or window seat. This is a very unusual design, the ottoman has been designed to be central in a room as it can open easily from either side, it ...
Chenille
Large Ottoman Pouf with Drawers Base by Hotel Maison
Located in Miami, FL
Large ottoman pouf with drawers base by Hotel Maison Offered for sale is an unusual overscale round ottoman in velvet that is supported upon a base that has wood drawers with pull...
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 23 in D 18 in
Elegant Maison Jansen White Lacquer and Brass Ottoman with Linen Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very classy and unusually stylish French ottoman having unusual blend of white laquered wood embellished by brass mounts, decoration on the tapered fluted legs and capped feet.
Upholstery, Wood
Large Four Piece Round Upholstered Ottoman with Barley Twist Wood Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual large four piece round ottoman, bench, or bourne.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 47.5 in D 19 in
Antique Syrian 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dowry Trunk Chest
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish artwork. Unusual ottoman Empire Syrian wedding trunk decorated overall with Islamic geometric patterns...
Mother-of-Pearl
Unusual Chaise with an Ottoman
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual chaise or a large scale lounge chair with an ottoman.
Mahogany
Unusual Pop Modernist White Naugahyde Barrel Lounge and Round Ottoman
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pop modernist white Naugahyde button tufted barrel lounge chair and round ottoman 32 inches in diameter, on castors, super sexy design, cast aluminium bases, Hand delivery av...
Aluminum
Huge Circular Sectional Sofa with Figured Rosewood Base by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Danville, CA
The sofa also comes with two unusual ottomans/footrests on casters that we've never seen before.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Rosewood
Sold
H 25 in W 41.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Unusual Wide Semi Circle Milo Baughman style Chairs Ottoman Mid-century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
And if having a pair was not good enough we are adding in the even more rare semi-circle ottoman to this sale. This is the 1st time we have ever had the matching ottoman to these un...
Wood, Upholstery
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone a very soft tactile stone and ideal option with these style of sinks; these ...
Limestone
Custom Made Gueridon Day Bed with Client's Own Fabric - COM
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottoman, GUERIDON is launching a full line of fully customizable and fully compatible stools, bar stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the sa...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Brass
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...
Fabric, Mahogany
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Baby Side Table with Orange Dot Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
Metal
$5,425 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular table in Oak veneers and solids. This stylish table has rich, beautiful Cognac color and a striking presence. The proportions are extremely pleasing and well balanced. ...
Oak
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