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Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of 1980S High Back Bamboo Chairs With Ottomans
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs
High back
With matching ottomans
Lattice back
Excellent quality
Upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rattan Wicker Caned Back Upholstered Chair with Ottoman, Circa 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Rattan Wicker caned back upholstered chair with ottoman set. Excellent vintage condition. Very
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Rustic Modern Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic modern armchairs, rush or cord seating and back, lack lacquered plywood arms, Italy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Rush, Plywood
Modern Leather Hoyt Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
back pillow and a comfort down seat cushion.
Shown in Mont Blanc Rainforest leather with brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rush Art Deco Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic modern armchairs, rush or cord seating and back, lack lacquered plywood arms, Italy 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Rush, Plywood
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century high back lounge armchair and matching ottoman set, with textured brown
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Armchairs with Ottomans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
H 38 in W 32 in D 40 in
Anna-Lülja Praun Walnut High-Back Armchair And Ottoman In New Fabric, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful and stunning Mid Century Modern armchair or lounge chair with ottoman from
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 30 in
Brunstad Møbler Amanda Leather Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather and hardwood Amanda armchair with ottoman, foot crosses made of matte chrome-plated steel
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Contemporary Armchair with Ottoman, Caramel Velvet / Natural Rattan
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained solid oak wood structure.
Natural woven rattan back.
Stain and water resistant soft
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
leather on the back comes in excellent condition. The original leather of the armchair and the ottoman is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola Camera Lounge Reclinable Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge reclinable armchair with ottoman, cherry wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Customizable Tacchini Giulia Lounge Armchair with Ottoman by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
classic wing-back armchair and is one of the historic examples of Italian-made design. The designer uses
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 40.94 in W 33.85 in D 37.4 in
Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
polished. Tube steel; standard powder coat, also available in chrome. Swiveling. Between back and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
H 37.01 in W 35.04 in D 31.89 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère with Matching Ottoman, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood bergère chair with matching ottoman circa 1870 with carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Burlap, Wood
H 37.5 in W 31.25 in D 32 in
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter 'Fireside' Wingback Chair with Ottoman
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lounge chair and ottoman, model MK50
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 25.4 in D 33.08 in
Modernist armchair FS134 with ottoman, by Guy Besnard, Freespan, France, 50's
By Free Span, Guy Besnard
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Rare modernist armchair with ottoman, in solid oak, by Guy Besnard, for Freespan model "FS 134
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 36.62 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Europa, 1960s.
The frame of this
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Ottomans Upholstered in Wool, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
ottomans are a pleasant touch. The stained beech wood’s warm brown colour nicely contrasts to the soft
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 39.38 in
French Adjustable Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Chair and ottoman with adjustable back and sides. Nice legs and mechanics.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Ivory Bouclé Chairs with en suite Ottoman c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons style Mid Century Modern arm chairs with matching en suite Parsons style ottoman newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 27 in W 32 in D 26 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair & Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu armchair & ottoman in brown shearling with fumed oak legs.
These armchairs are
Category
2010s British Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Frisé Set of White Armchair and Ottoman
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
water-based finish. The seat and back of the chair and the cushion of the ottoman are in 100% European
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Feathers, Leather, Walnut
Kennedy Collection Customizable Longhorn Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy collection black speckled great room chair with brown spot on back, of long-Horn hide with
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Augusto Romano, Architectural Mahogany Armchair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Romano
Located in New York, NY
L-shaped seat with a gracefully cleft back. With a matching rounded A-frame ottoman.
A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - model 54 lounge chair & ottoman set
The Model 54 chair & ottoman is from our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Ole Wanscher Model 109 Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stuart features a supple, walnut frame with ladder back and matching ottoman newly upholstered in moss
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Elegant French Antique Carved Wood & Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Old world charm is found in this French antique armchair and round ottoman set, having romantic
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Kennedy Collection Customizable Leather Lodge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
available. With matching ottoman. (We also have a complete set in stock to include a sofa).
Period
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Boho Jacquard Fleur De Lys Nailhead Chair and Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chair and ottoman. A chic high back style with a gorgeous neutral Fleur de
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Executive Swivel Chair & Ottoman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair with a square-shaped ottoman was made in Denmark during the 1970s. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
High "Borneo" Chair and Ottoman by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort
By Sven Ellekaer , Komfort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for Komfort Furniture of Denmark. This distinguished high-back version features an integrated matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
1970s Industrial Steel DIA Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
By Design Institute America
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare chair and ottoman set is statement piece and packed with personality! Finely
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair and ottoman. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Beige Leather and Iron Armchair and Ottoman Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century armchair and ottoman set with beige leather button tufted upholstered seats
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
RESTORED CONTINENTAL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LiBRARY RECLINER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
Located in GB
, hand dyed deep Cigar brown leather reclining armchair with matching ottoman
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Plycraft White George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
ottomans swivel on 5-star metal bases and share similar dimensions. Each chair rocks back and returns to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 38.5 in D 38 in
Rosewood & Cognac Leather Mp-163 "Earth Chair" & Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
" model is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and supports the body
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 35.5 in W 31.5 in D 32.75 in
Large Scale Jean Michel Frank Style Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman circa 1950
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
bun feet with wood legs at the back. The ottoman is on casters. Upholstery is a textured cotton hemp
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32 in W 36 in D 44 in
French Louis XV-Style Walnut and Navy Upholstered Bergere and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) bergere and ottoman with carved walnut frames, cabriole legs
Category
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Model 924 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with a well-constructed rosewood frame. The high back ergonomic design paired with the matching ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
By Carlo De Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style white-painted lounge ottoman armchair with recent
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Paint, Walnut
H 34.25 in W 29.5 in D 52 in
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Blue Diamond Patterned Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rolling boudoir / lounge armchair and matching ottoman, upholstered in a light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa Two Armchairs and Ottomans, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
ottomans. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 48.43 in D 31.5 in
Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, Loro Piana
Located in The Hague, NL
rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Kristian Vedel Sheepskin Modus Low Back Lounge Chairs
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the pair, lead time is 2-3 weeks for the pair.
We also have the Modus high back chair, ottomans, and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Rosewood
Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in GB
ottomans
These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 33.47 in D 34.06 in
1970s Carved Wood Gold Fish Zebra Bentwood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The vintage chairs and ottoman set is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchairs and Two Ottomans, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
period of Northern Italy, upholstered in walnut and ivory velvet, the backs of the sofa and armchairs are
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Restored Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Style Fluted Back Leather Armchair
Located in GB
/ Art Deco style armchairs with fluted backs
A good looking, comfortable and well made pair of
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 24.61 in D 23.04 in
"Virgola" Chairs By Yaacov Kaufman with Side Tables
By Yaakov Kaufman 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Virgola Armchairs
Matches with Of-The-Period Trayed Ottoman Pair
Ottomans are
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Abbracci Armchair in Brown Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Legs
By Ghidini 1961, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass plated aluminum bended round tube. Internal structure with metal supporting frame. Cushions: Back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Abbracci Armchair in Green Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Legs
By Ghidini 1961, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass plated aluminum bended round tube. Internal structure with metal supporting frame. Cushions: Back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Abbracci Armchair in Orange Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Legs
By Ghidini 1961, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass plated aluminum bended round tube. Internal structure with metal supporting frame. Cushions: Back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Abbracci Armchair in Cream Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Legs
By Ghidini 1961, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass plated aluminum bended round tube. Internal structure with metal supporting frame. Cushions: Back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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Find many varieties of an authentic ottomans with back available at 1stDibs. A ottomans with back — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a ottomans with back, we have 172 options in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ottomans with back — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ottomans with back, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ottomans with back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Hans J. Wegner and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece of ottomans with back, measuring 19 across, is available.
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About Ottomans with Back
- What is a cocktail ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Ottomans are used as footstools, but can also be used as a makeshift side table, perhaps to be used for resting cocktails. They usually have four short but wide legs providing stability and ease of mobility. Your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening glass of wine. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary cocktail ottomans from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Ottomans can be used as seats, footstools or for storage.
- Can you sit on an ottoman?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can sit on an ottoman, though it may not be very comfortable for long periods of time because they don't have backings like sofas and chairs do. Ottomans are typically used as footrests, but there is no rule against sitting on them.Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021Sure you can, however it does not have a backrest witch can make it not so comfortable for a larger period of time
- What is the point of an ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The point of an ottoman is mainly to provide a place for you to rest your feet so that you can relax with your legs elevated. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Large ottomans can also double as extra seats, and some have hidden storage for throws, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of ottomans.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The logo that is two Cs back to back is the logo of Chanel. You'll see the logo prominently featured in the designs of Chanel handbags, apparel, jewelry and other pieces. The pair of Cs pays tribute to Coco Chanel, who founded the French luxury fashion house in 1910. Chanel designed the logo herself and first unveiled it in 1925. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories.
- What is on the back of a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021There is no difference - the term Ottoman and Turkish are interchangeable when talking about rugs.- 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
The difference between a hassock and an ottoman is that a hassock does not have storage, and an ottoman does. Both pieces can be large or small and have legs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
- Did the Ottoman Empire have art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Ottoman Empire had incredible works of art that have a distinctive flair and are well-regarded around the globe. The Ottoman Empire lasted from roughly about 1300 to 1923 and was a dominant culture for a time. From tapestries to mosaics, detailed jewelry to dramatic paintings, the Ottoman Empire was an era of fantastic works of art that were influenced by a vast variety of cultures. Shop a collection of Ottoman Empire art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021If you do not have a coffee table, an ottoman tray is a great way to make an ottoman more functional and turn it into a coffee table. It is important for the tray shape to mirror the shape of the ottoman and the size should be bigger than half the dimensions of the ottoman.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Footrests 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.
- What is a split back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
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