In the world of furniture there are some pieces that command importance and prestige over others. A breakfront intimidates with its sheer size and a Chippendale chair can fetch a very high price at auction and they are both highly functional.
However, there are few types of furniture that are as versatile, economical and flexible as an ottoman. The chameleon of the furniture world, this piece adapts itself to any décor. They come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes with an endless number of details and characteristics. They can be tufted, buttoned, tight, plain, boxed, loose cushioned, skirted, with nails, without nails, on legs or casters and even have a bullion fringe.
Mostly known as an upholstered stool that one places in front of a chair to elevate ones legs, the ottoman has evolved into a very stylish and very versatile piece of furniture. Ottomans can be used for extra seating, and some provide storage space within them. They can function as a coffee table in front of a sofa, or provide seating at a party. They even roll across the room for easy moving. Some ottomans have even been known to fold out for sleeping.
Whether a storage model, on legs, built to the floor, on casters or as a coffee table the possibilities are endless. Square, round, rectangular, oval, star, clover, octagonal, hexagonal, the list goes on and on. We like to tuck them under the curved side of a grand piano and find that our clients love them.
They are elegant, functional and due to their compact size much less expensive than a sofa. So if you have never experimented with this practical, stylish and cost effective type of furniture we highly recommend them. They appear frequently in our designs and add another surprise and stylish element to a well decorated room.
