We’ve curated a selection of ottomans and footstools to elevate the comfort and functionality of your living room or dressing space.
Often paired with sofas and armchairs, ottomans and footstools serve as design accents, introducing captivating textures, colours and shapes to the living room – and when placed strategically, they can bridge gaps between furniture pieces, creating cohesive and inviting seating areas. Ottomans are also a useful addition to the dressing space, offering a convenient and comfortable perch for beauty and self-care routines.
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01. Missoni Velletri Cylinder Pouf
Italian design brand Missoni are renowned for their bright colours and sumptuous textures, exemplified by the Velletri Cylinder pouf in green velvet.
02. Gubi Stay Ottoman
Designed by Danish furniture brand Gubi, the Stay ottoman is a flexible piece of furniture that can be used alone or paired with the Stay lounge chair.
03. DOOQ La Folie Ottoman
Portuguese furniture brand DOOQ drew inspiration from burlesque shows while designing the La Folie ottoman, aiming to infuse it with a sensual quality through the use of silk fringes and coral velvet upholstery.
04. Ferm Living Pouf Round
With its ribbed shape and soft texture, this ottoman by Danish design brand Ferm Living becomes a dynamic addition to the living room or dressing space.
05. Normann Copenhagen Circus Pouf
Conceived by Simon Legald for Danish design brand Normann Copenhagen, the Circus pouf is a modern interpretation of an antique Moroccan leather pouf.
06. Diesel Living x Moroso Deco Futura Ottoman
A collaboration between Italian design brand Diesel and Italian furniture company Moroso, the Deco Futura ottoman recalls the bold geometries and rich tones of the ’20s and ’30s.
07. Draga & Aurel Marshmallow Pouf
Like its name suggests, the Marshmallow pouf by Italian design brand Draga & Aurel features a soft, elegant form upheld by a solid brass structure.
08. Ligne Roset Togo Ottoman
Part of French furniture brand Ligne Roset’s famous Togo seating collection designed by Michel Ducaroy, the Togo ottoman has become extremely popular with those looking for both a 70s retro feel and, importantly, comfort – as its shape has been compared to the soft rolls of Shar-Pei dogs.
09. B&B Italia Camaleonda Rectangular Ottoman
An extension of the Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for Italian furniture brand B&B Italia, the Camaleonda rectangular ottoman has sustained five decades of design history as a true icon. The essence of the ottoman is reflected in its name, which combines the Italian words ‘camaleonte’, meaning ‘chameleon’, and ‘onda’, meaning ‘wave’.
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