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.
Available in attractive charcoal, ebony, chartreuse and more, these ottomans come in leather and fabric textiles. They're designed to complement many of our featured lounge chairs and will let you recline in comfort. Put up your feet and relax, and browse our range of traditional and contemporary ottomans today! Curved tops, straightaways contribute to stylish, contemporary environments. Real joy comes in choosing wood crafting to complement the decor.
Products on this page:
Orange Rectangular Storage Block
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Wood Veneer Storage Block - White Square
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Outdoor Ottoman, Natural Cedar Log Construction
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Cube - Boom
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Curved Two Piece Sectional w Two Matching Ottomans