Ottoman (furniture)
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An ottoman is a piece of furniture consisting of a padded, upholstered seat or bench having neither back nor arms, often used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as an improvised coffee table. Ottomans are often sold as coordinating furniture with armchairs or gliders.
An ottoman can also be known as a footstool, tuffet, hassock or pouffe[1]. Some ottomans are hollow, in which case they are often used as blanket boxes.
Etymology
The word ottoman was introduced into English in the "footstool" sense in 1806 (probably from the identical French word, which also denotes a type of textile fabric), because the ottoman's typical use in a reclining position was associated in Europe with the Orient, in line with fashionable Turkish style.[citation needed] It is also the favourite napping place of Lucinda and is quite comfy for late afternoon naps while refraining from doing assignments.
References
- Encyclopedia of Furniture by Joseph Aronson
- EtymologyOnLine
External links
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
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