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Antique Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman with Storage C.1870
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman with Storage C.1870

19th century
Description

A Victorian mahogany ottoman, upholstered in an attractively time-worn textured woven floral fabric of muted brown tone finished with decorative braid trim. The hinged top with moulded mahogany edge opens to a large storage area, all raised on a mahogany plinth base with turned bun feet.

Very good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 49 W: 51 D: 49 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Storage Ottoman to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200812
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3658
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Description
A Victorian mahogany ottoman, upholstered in an attractively time-worn textured woven floral fabric of muted brown tone finished with decorative braid trim.
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The hinged top with moulded mahogany edge opens to a large storage area, all raised on a mahogany plinth base with turned bun feet.
Founders Antiques

Very good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 49 W: 51 D: 49 cm

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Storage Ottoman to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200812
Dealers Internal Ref
3658
Founders Antiques
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A Victorian upholstered mahogany storage ottoman featuring a tapered body, brown patterned fabric, braided trim, and turned bun feet.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Ottoman with Storage c.1870
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Ottomans were introduced to Europe from the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century as low, padded seating. During the Victorian era, cabinetmakers adapted the design to incorporate hinged lids and internal storage compartments, creating practical furniture pieces for living spaces and bedrooms.

Victorian storage ottomans typically featured solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood frames with hand-turned feet or castors. The interior structure was built using dovetail joints, while the exterior was padded with horsehair or wool wadding and upholstered in heavy fabrics such as velvet, damask, or needlepoint.

Authentic 19th-century ottomans feature solid wood frames showing signs of hand-planing or age-appropriate wear to the underside. Original brass hinges, hand-turned bun feet, dovetail corner joints on the storage box, and traditional upholstery webbing are key indicators of period construction.

An antique storage ottoman functions effectively at the foot of a bed, beside a sofa, or within an entryway. Its warm wood tones and textured fabric complement both modern minimalist decor and layered traditional interiors, offering hidden utility alongside visual texture.

Clean the woodwork using a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically to preserve the patina. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood drying, and gently vacuum the fabric upholstery using a soft brush attachment.
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