Ottoman (furniture)

An ottoman is a piece of furniture, a padded, upholstered seat without arms, often used as a stool or footrest. Also known as a hassock or pouffe. In the United Kingdom, ottomans are usually hollow and can be used as blanket boxes.

Related Topics:
Furniture - Upholstered

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According to the Encyclopedia of Furniture by Joseph Aronson, the Ottoman is defined as an "Upholstered seat or bench having neither back nor arms; so named after the Turkish influence in the early 18th century...."

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