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.
You'll love the vibrant colors featured on these ottomans. An Ottoman is usually associated with its matching chair or sofa. Ottomans - rest your weary legs - and (in many cases) use them for storage as well. Even as a laptop table. Enjoy the cushioned comfort of this attractive upholstered piece.
Products on this page:
Ottoman w Teak Frame & Deep Cushion
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Bunching Ottoman with Button Tufted Chenille Upholstery
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Cube - Boom
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Myers Leather Swivel Recliner + Optional Ottoman
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Ottoman Cube - Cosmopolitan
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Stash Cube - Dice
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Messa Ottoman
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Antique Dyed Leather Ottoman
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Bali Ottoman
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Classically Elegant Upholstered Ottoman w Exposed Wood Legs
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Cohiba Club Ottoman Toast Finish
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Diana Leather Set - Sofa, Loveseat, Chair, Ottoman