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.
Their versatility will include service as extra seating or for holding beverages and snacks. Choose them as footrests to accompany favorite or matching chairs or when you need extra entertainment seating. Many are versatile and can be used for seating when you have extra guests. They support as well as offer that extra level of relaxation. Brown provides a deeper neutral base in decorating.
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Suede-Soft Microfiber Upholstered Ottoman w Faux Leather Base
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Wicker Look Indoor/Outdoor Puff Ottoman
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Ying Yang Ottoman - Havana Stick Rattan w Cushion
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Malaca Rattan Ottoman w Fiber Cushion & Mahogany Legs
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Solid Ash Ottoman w Rattan Accents
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Classically Elegant Upholstered Ottoman w Exposed Wood Legs
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Rattan Contemporary Sectional - Loft Collection
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Havana Rattan Ottoman
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Billabong Ottoman
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Curved Two Piece Sectional w Two Matching Ottomans