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Why is a footrest called an ottoman?
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Footrests are called ottomans due to their origins. Traders from Turkey in the Ottoman Empire introduced footrests to Europe during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of ottomans.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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1960's Mongolian Sheep Pouf Ottoman Sculptures pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Mongolian sheep sculptures for use as pouf ottomans.
Most likely European
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fur, Wood
Ma39 Ottoman in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy, 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 ottoman in carved wood, Italy, 21st century
Customized item: Material, color fabric, fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Sheep Speaker by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Sheep Speaker translates our visual language into sound. We think of technology as straight
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$11,430 / item
Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Cream
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Floor Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER.
Textured like
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Felt
$6,633 / item
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Sheep Brass Stool, 1950s
The frame have great patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
