Antique Fabric Ottoman
LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POPPY FLOWER PATTERN FABRiC OTTOMAN CHEST TRUNK J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
-catching accent piece in your hallway, the Large Antique Victorian Poppy Flower Pattern Fabric Ottoman is
Category
20th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,846
H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Antique Empire Style Ottomans
Located in Rīga, LV
Pieces are fully restored: new upholstery with coordinated trim, wood was restored and new lacquer applied, brass details are cleaned and refinished
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique William IV Burr Walnut Ottoman Stool
Located in London, GB
A rare and incredibly beautiful antique William IV burr walnut ottoman stool. This was made in
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
VINTAGE GREAT HARDWICKE TAPESTRY FABRIC OTTOMAN WITH TASSELS AND FRiNGE
By Peter Dudgeon
Located in Pulborough, GB
Tapestry Fabric Ottoman.
Custom-made by Dudgeon in London, it is a true statement of bespoke luxury
Category
20th Century British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Tapestry
$3,350
H 18.51 in W 47.25 in D 37.41 in
LOVELY VINTAGE GREY TAUPE FABRIC OTTOMAN WITH STORAGE SPACE RAiSED ON X FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Grey Taupe Fabric
Category
20th Century British Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$478
H 19.69 in W 36.62 in D 16.93 in
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s
Round-based pouf in fabric and wood. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s
Pair of square poufs
Category
Antique 1850s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
$1,542 / set
H 13.19 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
21st Century Fragonard Pouf in Fabric and Beechwood Finished in Antique Gold
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
covered in fabric.
Fragonard pouf with structure in solid beechwood finished in antique gold with patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam, Beech
$13,668 / item
H 19.69 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Hand Carved French Gold Gilt Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Hand Carved French Gold Gilt Ottoman reupholstered in antique linen.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1920s Continental Upholstered Ottomans with Carved S-Scroll Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style Continental 1920s white painted ottomans with S-Scroll legs. Elevate your
Category
Early 20th Century European Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$4,500 / set
H 17 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Beautiful antique Empire stool, oak 20th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique Empire stool, oak 20th century.
Solid wood, hand-carved oak, conical, tapered
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FABRIC OTTOMAN BLANKET BED END STORAGE BOX WiTH TASSEL ACCENTS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Victorian Fabric Ottoman
Category
20th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Fabric
$1,162
H 20.48 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Ottoman Cut Velvet ( Chatma ) Fabric, Turkey
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
$300
H 14.18 in W 16.15 in D 0.2 in
FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,213
H 16.54 in W 25.79 in D 24.61 in
Antique Mahogany Slipper Storage Bench Trunk Footstool Ottoman Rest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique slipper bench / piano trunk / foot rest / stool / sewing ottoman. Made from mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$280 Sale Price
30% Off
H 20 in W 14 in D 16 in
Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
Located in London, GB
A pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries
Turkey, 19th century
Small: height
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Religious Items
Materials
Fabric
Antique Louis XVI Style Oval Painted Stool or Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Style Oval Stool or Ottoman
Beautifully painted and newer upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large finely carved mahogany Anglo-Indian ottoman / stool / coffee table, dating from the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Stools
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,435
H 12.6 in W 37.41 in D 29.53 in
Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Concave Shaped Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Concave Shaped Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box
This exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,909 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.93 in W 36.23 in D 25.99 in
Antique Victorian Adjustable Oak Ball
Claw Piano Stool Bench Ottoman 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa late 19th century piano stool / foot rest / ottoman featuring four turned legs with glass
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$595 Sale Price
30% Off
H 18.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
H 11 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking trio of French armchairs and an ottoman from the 1920s is the embodiment of timeless
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Antique French Ticking Fabric as Ottoman Pouf
Located in Madison, WI
Colorful 19th century cotton fabric from France as signature ottoman pouf. Extra seating, footrest
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Antique Linen Fabric as Ottoman Pouf, circa 1800s
Located in Madison, WI
Early natural linen fabric as signature ottoman pouf. Note as-found patch retained. Extra seating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen
Ermes Pentagon Pouf Mousse Leather Antracite Grey and Antique Brass Plinth
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
colorful and textured fabrics, as well as metallic band finishes, the Ermes Pouf is the ultimate home decor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Antique Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
antique english ottoman footstool
Category
Early 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking
By Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ottoman redone with antique cotton ticking. Ottoman measures (without cushion) 25.5" wide, 25.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Antique Victorian Style Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large ottoman foot stool in the antique Victorian style. This was made in England, it
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Empire Crotch Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Empire crotch mahogany floral needlepoint footstool ottoman. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 11 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique Empire Crotch Mahogany Black Needlepoint Small Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Empire Crotch Mahogany Black Needlepoint small ottoman footstool. Item features black
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Federal Mahogany Green Needlepoint Small Petite Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal / Sheraton Mahogany green needlepoint small petite footstool ottoman. Item features
Category
20th Century North American Federal Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Floral Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French needlepoint footrest, stool or ottoman. Made of mahogany featuring cabriole legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Bench in Beech Wood and Fabric
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
19th century antique italian bench, truly refined, fully padded and covered in elegant red striped
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
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Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt wood Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely antique French Louis XVI style giltwood bench, curule stool or tabouret taken down to frame
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antiqued Silver Lame Brocade Pouf
Located in Astoria, NY
Antiqued silver lame pouf. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 18" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Tree Trunk Pouf with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
modern and rustic, a fresh combination of new and antique. The coarse texture of the wood is accompanied
Category
Antique Early 1800s Polish Rustic Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Kilim Upholstered Pouffe with Four Wooden Legs and Brass Castors
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique Kilim upholstered pouffe with four wooden legs and brass castors.
Category
2010s Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
H 23.63 in W 57.09 in D 25.6 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Ottoman Blanket Chest / Stool
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian walnut ottoman blanket chest / stool. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Ottoman ATTR: Herter Brothers
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Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo
Antique Petite Small Victorian Empire Mahogany Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique petite small Victorian Empire mahogany needlepoint footstool ottoman. Item includes a
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Stools
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 7 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Antique Empire Small Mahogany Saber Leg Pink Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany saber leg small pink needlepoint footstool ottoman. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Empire Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Chair
Ottoman, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Side Chair and Ottoman, ATTR: Herter Brothers
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Ottoman Distress Blue Painted Small Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Ottoman Distress Blue Painted small footstool. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 9 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Beautiful Antique Scandinavian Ottomans Stools
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Antique Scandinavian Ottomans Stools. Recently reupholstered. Ready for a new home
Category
Antique 1890s Danish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Blue Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany Blue Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman. Measurements: 9" H x 19" W x
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique American Empire Mahogany Burgundy Flower Needlepoint Small Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire mahogany burgundy flower needlepoint small ottoman footstool. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Empire Footstools
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique Mahogany Bun Foot Needlepoint Small Empire Stool Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany bun foot needlepoint small empire stool ottoman footstool. Mahogany wood bun feet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Footstools
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique William and Mary Style Walnut Stool Ottoman Foot Rest Piano Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
William and Mary bench or foot rest, circa first half 20th century. Made of walnut featuring turned legs connected with H strecher and upholstered seat. Measure: 22".
Category
Early 20th Century William and Mary Benches
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French 19th Century Provincial Painted Wood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century French rush seat chair with it's ottoman and cushions. This antique seating
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Printed Textile Square Ottoman
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Chinoiserie printed textile square ottoman rounded
Wooden legs and wooden wheels. Gimp
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Trimming, Fabric
Spanish Upholstered Walnut Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
An ornate upholstered Spanish savonarola ottoman in carved walnut, circa 1920. Walnut base with
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique English Six Legged Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
Stunning piece, just shy of six feet in length, excellent seat height. Upholstered in French beige linen. Hand turned legs, love wood patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Painted Upholstered Ottomans, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A lively pair of Louis XIV style painted and upholstered ottomans or stools, circa 1900. Heavy
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 18 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
French Napoleon III Pear Wood Pouf, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
stretcher. Professionally reupholstered in French antique linen. Sturdy and comfortable!
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
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Upholstery
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lanterns
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Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Grotto Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Steel
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Antique Fabric Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique fabric ottoman available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and brass, every antique fabric ottoman was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage antique fabric ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique fabric ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique fabric ottoman, those designed in Art Deco, Empire and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Casa Botelho each produced at least one beautiful antique fabric ottoman that is worth considering.
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Prices for an antique fabric ottoman start at $350 and top out at $2,800 with the average selling for $1,818.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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