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Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors
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Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors

19th century
Description

This versatile ottoman coffee table features a removable top upholstered in a finely woven tapestry panel decorated with an intricate geometric medallion design inspired by historic Persian and Anatolian carpets

The tapestry displays a harmonious palette of muted reds, blues, greens and creams, framed by a floral border that lends the piece considerable decorative appeal

The top comes with a glass top that can go over the tapestry to protect it and as a surface for drinks and books

The ottoman opens up to reveal ample storage space inside

The base is upholstered in a complementary terracotta fabric, creating an attractive contrast to the richly patterned top

Designed to serve as both a coffee table and storage ottoman, the lift-off top reveals a spacious interior ideal for storing throws, magazines or household accessories

The combination of traditional tapestry weaving and practical design makes this an attractive addition to a living room, library or country house interior, offering both visual warmth and everyday functionality

The tapestry itself appears to be European in inspiration, possibly drawing upon designs associated with Flemish, French Aubusson or needlepoint traditions, although the piece is best described as a decorative tapestry-upholstered ottoman rather than attributed to a specific weaving centre

Dimensions:

Length of Top: 152cm / 59.8 inch

Width of top: 87cm / 34.2 inch

Height from floor to top: 45 cm/ 17.7 inch

Length of inside: 145cm / 57 inch

Width of inside: 80cm / 31.9 inch

Height of inside: 22cm / 8.66 inch

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Tapestry Top Ottoman Coffee Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1236906
Description
This versatile ottoman coffee table features a removable top upholstered in a finely woven tapestry panel decorated with an intricate geometric medallion design inspired by historic Persian and Anatolian carpets
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The tapestry displays a harmonious palette of muted reds, blues, greens and creams, framed by a floral border that lends the piece considerable decorative appeal.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A low rectangular ottoman featuring a central multi-coloured floral needlepoint tapestry top bordered by red velvet side fabric with a pull tab.
fig 1. Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors

The top comes with a glass top that can go over the tapestry to protect it and as a surface for drinks and books

The ottoman opens up to reveal ample storage space inside

The base is upholstered in a complementary terracotta fabric, creating an attractive contrast to the richly patterned top

fig 2. A low rectangular ottoman featuring a central multi-coloured floral needlepoint tapestry top bordered by red velvet side fabric with a pull tab.
fig 2. Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors

Designed to serve as both a coffee table and storage ottoman, the lift-off top reveals a spacious interior ideal for storing throws, magazines or household accessories

The combination of traditional tapestry weaving and practical design makes this an attractive addition to a living room, library or country house interior, offering both visual warmth and everyday functionality

fig 3. A low rectangular ottoman featuring a central multi-coloured floral needlepoint tapestry top bordered by red velvet side fabric with a pull tab.
fig 3. Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors

The tapestry itself appears to be European in inspiration, possibly drawing upon designs associated with Flemish, French Aubusson or needlepoint traditions, although the piece is best described as a decorative tapestry-upholstered ottoman rather than attributed to a specific weaving centre

fig 4. A low rectangular ottoman featuring a central multi-coloured floral needlepoint tapestry top bordered by red velvet side fabric with a pull tab.
fig 4. Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors

Dimensions:

Length of Top: 152cm / 59.8 inch

Width of top: 87cm / 34.2 inch

Height from floor to top: 45 cm/ 17.7 inch

Length of inside: 145cm / 57 inch

Width of inside: 80cm / 31.9 inch

Height of inside: 22cm / 8.66 inch

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Tapestry Top Ottoman Coffee Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236906
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Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2021
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A low rectangular ottoman featuring a central multi-coloured floral needlepoint tapestry top bordered by red velvet side fabric with a pull tab.
Ottoman Coffee Table Tapestry Top Decorative Interiors
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A low rectangular ottoman featuring a central multi-coloured floral needlepoint tapestry top bordered by red velvet side fabric with a pull tab.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOttomans & Footstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialWool Tapestry, Velvet, Wood
  • ColourRed and Multi-Coloured
  • MotifsNeedlepoint tapestry top, Floral medallion pattern, Red velvet side trim, Fabric pull tab
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Introduced to European interiors during the nineteenth century, ottomans featuring tapestry or needlepoint tops combined low functional seating with woven textile artwork inspired by Middle Eastern designs.

These upholstered pieces typically incorporate hand-worked wool or silk needlepoint fabric stitched onto canvas, mounted over a solid timber framework with cotton or velvet side panelling.

Authentic needlepoint demonstrates distinct stitch tension variations on the reverse side, whereas mechanical machine-made imitations display uniform synthetic backing and repetitive factory weaves.

Position the piece as a central low surface paired with a flat timber tray, or place it at the foot of a bed to introduce pattern and tactile material contrast to contemporary living spaces.

Gently vacuum using a soft brush attachment to remove dust, protect the wool fibres from direct sunlight to reduce colour fading, and dab liquid spills immediately using a dry cloth without rubbing.
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