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.
Many are versatile and can be used for seating when you have extra guests. Leathers and fabrics pair with wood and metal framing in a range of exciting styles and colors. These versatile furniture items have a long lasting appeal and it is all too easy to see why! Perch your legs up on one of these gorgeous selections. It's styled without upholstery to provide a classic look.
Products on this page:
Hanover Folding Teak Footstool
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Black Finish Block Seat, Multi-Position
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Teak Frame Ottoman, Indoor/Outdoor
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Orange Rectangular Storage Block
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Storage Block Set - Matte Wood Veneer
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Outdoor Ottoman, Natural Cedar Log Construction
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Suede-Soft Microfiber Upholstered Ottoman w Faux Leather Base