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Ottoman for lounge chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This ottoman is a display sample made for the European lounge chair. The upholstery fabric is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Brass

Used Ottoman for lounge chair
Ottoman for lounge chair
H 15.36 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Used Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Model GE 290 solid oak frame in very good original
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Used Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
H 16 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ottomans
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ottomans model #5314, ultra suede and mahogany
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20th Century American Ottoman Used For Seating

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
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1950s Ottoman Used For Seating

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Rosewood

John Hutton for Donghia Ultrasuede Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
touch of luxury to any seating arrangement. Dimensions: 16.25 inches high, 22.5 inches wide, and 23
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottoman Used For Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Used John Hutton for Donghia Ultrasuede Ottoman
John Hutton for Donghia Ultrasuede Ottoman
H 16.25 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley fro Dunbar angled ottoman #5701 in original black leather. Ash frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Used Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
H 14.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.75 in
Guido Faleschini for Hermès Ottomans, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, GB
Stylish modern Italian design poufs designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, Hermès tan leather handles, green suedine upholstery. These pieces were displayed and available for cust...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric, Leather

Wave Ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A “Wave” ottoman by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Heavy textured metal base supports a wave form
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Ottoman or Stool for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful and seldom seen ottoman, bench or stool by Vincent Cafiero
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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1950s Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Original Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar. Foam and fabric are new, springs are original. Expertly
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Large Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Ottoman. This stunning mid century modern chrome
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Chrome

Nautilus Ottomans by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. We also have two more available ready for reupholstery, as well as four Nautilus chairs by Directi...
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1980s American Post-Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery

teak ottoman by Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Daverkosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ottoman or a sitting stool.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Teak

Christian Liaigre for A. Rudin Square Cocktail Ottoman
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a huge seating or cocktail table option for home or office. Creamy black leather
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Early 2000s American Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Leather

"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of X-base ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This was model number 5002 from the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Mahogany

Soriana Leather Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A saddle colored leather ottoman on rollers with tufted and stretched form having chromed metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Leather

Togo Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. This example is by Arconas, the licensed distributor of Ligne Roset in the 80s in North America. Made in Canada.
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1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric

John Hutton for Donghia Jacquard-Fabric Upholstered Ottoman
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with with spiral feet silver-plated and upholsterd seat designed in the 1990s by John Hutton for Donghia.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Silver

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Ottomans - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century ottomans - pair Each ottoman measures: 18 wide
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Steel

Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna , ottoman
By Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Porto, PT
1976. ottoman The inside of the sofa consists entirely of polyether foam and is, therefore, feather
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Midcentury Barcelona Ottomans / Stools in Black Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottomans / stools for Knoll. The classic design that
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Saddle Ottoman in Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilton, CT
The saddle ottoman was designed in 1965 by leading modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Velvet, Hardwood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra and Toba Scarpa Soriana Cassina Pouf or Ottoman c1970s; Modern; Italian Original black
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Leather

2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Ottoman White / Silver
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a white 1966 Ottoman with white/silver mesh, designed by Richard Schultz and produced by
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2010s American Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Danish Stool / Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup Mobler
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized teak wood framed ottoman or stool with an upholstered cushion designed by Hugo
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Upholstered Saddle Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century saddle ottoman with textured black upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Pair available
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Ottomans by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco ottomans or stools by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons furniture company are brushed
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1930s American Art Deco Ottoman Used For Seating

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Steel

Ottoman or Coffee Table with Real for Fur, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Ottoman or coffee table with real for fur! This tubular steel bench from the 1970s has been
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Ottoman or Coffee Table with Real for Fur, 1970s
Ottoman or Coffee Table with Real for Fur, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
George Mulhauser Leather Ottoman Chrome Star Base for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Munich, DE
Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft´, USA, 1960s. Steel and faux black leather. Measures: H
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Steel

Jacques Charpentier for Jansen pair of ottomans Métaphores upholstery 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Ottoman By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" ottoman or foot stool by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features an oak
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Scarpa for Cassina Soriana Ottoman in Leather, Italy-1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A piece with a special place within the canon of 20th century design—the Soriana ottoman. With a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

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Steel

Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Pair of Ottomans Graphic, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Hexagonal Ottomans by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of hexagonal ottomans designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon. Mahogany bases with
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1950s Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Leather, Upholstery

Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stylish Saber Leg Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Ottoman Stool
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish saber leg ottoman by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Ottoman or Footstool on Brass Casters
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. ottoman with brass castors. Original ebonized finish
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Brass

Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Soriana pouf or ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original 1970s cognac leather. The
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Metal

Ottoman for Falcon Chair in Leather by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
About: Introducing a rare early "Falcon Chair" ottoman designed by the highly influential Sigurd
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan and Wicker, Pouf, Ottoman, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pouf or ottoman fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredible rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans Dedar upholstery 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans Missoni upholstery 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric

Stylish Pair Vladimir Kagan for Directional Waterfall Ottoman Bench Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional waterfall ottomans. This pair will need to be
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Pair of Ottomans Dedar Upholstery, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman Ottoman measures: 20 wide x 20 deep
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Brass

Overscale Ottomans by Armenio, Paris for Christian Dior Boutique Display Pair
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Ottomans by Armenio, Paris for Christian Dior Boutique store display pair Offered for
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Ottoman with Sleeper Bed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century ottoman with sleeper bed. The ottoman measures: 44
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Metal

Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, c.1960s, Sweden. The ottoman was originally paired with the
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
Bruno Mathsson Ottoman
H 15.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Rare Ottoman Designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original black leather ottoman / stool, model 21-LC, from the Architectural Group One line designed
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Rhino Animal Ottoman
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Cordova, SC
The iconic line of leather patchwork animals was born from left over scrap pieces of leather of a company in England who made high-end luggage and other leather goods. This animal, t...
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1960s English Other Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Waterfall Ottomans or Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin waterfall design ottomans, vanity benches or stoosl with brass
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Brass

Crate & Barrel Ottoman
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Crate & Barrel Ottoman in Royal Blue
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2010s Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Crate & Barrel Ottoman
Crate & Barrel Ottoman
H 17 in W 37 in D 37 in
Postmodern Pix 95 2 Seat Modular Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper
By Arper
Located in Basel, BS
glides. Gorgeous Mint Condition EUC Ottomans by Arper. These ottomans fit beautifully with a sectional
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20th Century Post-Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Round Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman reupholstered in a Designs of the Time linen + jute blend. Its simple yet
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Used For Seating

Materials

Jute, Linen, Walnut

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Ottoman Used For Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of ottoman used for seating available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of ottoman used for seating — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of ottoman used for seating — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of ottoman used for seating bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of ottoman used for seating that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ottoman Used For Seating?

A piece of ottoman used for seating can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,996, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $68,000.

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 Used For Seating
  • 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 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.