The ottoman is an interesting piece of furniture which is easily dismissed a a mere
accessory. The word means a number of things, most commonly we mean a low footstool
of the type accompanying a reclining seat but the word is also used to
mean a low bench, a couch, a divan or a storage box for linen typically used in the bedroom.
The ottoman gets its name from the Ottoman Empire a multi ethnic state that existed froim the
late thirteenth until the early twentieth century. It is an emnpire which has varied in make-up
and influence but it includes modern Turkey and other middle eastern , mediterranean and North African areas.
The word "ottoman" was used to describe furniture items brought back to the West by tourists
or designed to have similar appearance.
Ottomans are often an essential accompaniment to side chairs and loungers. Put up your feet and relax, and browse our range of traditional and contemporary ottomans today! Discover the added comforts of a footrest that will also become a wonderful accent. Available in attractive charcoal, ebony, chartreuse and more, these ottomans come in leather and fabric textiles. You can never go wrong when incorporating leather into your decor.
Products on this page:
Leather Storage Ottomans (that match Home Theater Seating)
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Nesting Cocktail Ottomans w Hand Carved Details
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Whistler Leather Ottoman
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Leather Upholstered Ottoman w Welted Trim
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Trento Ottoman w Black Steel Frame and Ivory Faux Leather