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Box Ottoman
D J Green Antiques
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Box Ottoman

19th century
Description

Mahogany framed lidded box ottoman

England

Circa 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

D J Green Antiques has dated this Victorian Upholstered Box Ottoman to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA715132
Dealers Internal Reference
007849
Description
Mahogany framed lidded box ottoman

England

Circa 1880

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

D J Green Antiques has dated this Victorian Upholstered Box Ottoman to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA715132
Dealers Internal Ref
007849
D J Green Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the D J Green Antiques Profile Page

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D J Green Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors.
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Archive I A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors.

Box Ottoman

Archive II A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View II
Archive III A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View III
Archive IV A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View IV
Archive V A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View V
Archive VI A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View VI
Archive VII A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View VII
Archive VIII A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View VIII
Archive IX A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors. View IX
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D J Green Antiques
Telephone 07768 832 616
Location
99 Broadfield Road
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S8 0XH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/djgreen
Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 143
D J Green Antiques
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A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors.
Box Ottoman
Ref: SA715132
A neutral linen-upholstered antique box ottoman featuring dark wood base trim, brass stud detailing, a front keyhole, and small castors.
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Introduced to Western Europe from the Ottoman Empire in the late eighteenth century, ottomans were originally low, cushion-covered seating units. During the Victorian era, British cabinetmakers adapted the design by adding hinged lids, deep padding, and internal storage compartments, creating multifunctional furniture for dressing rooms and drawing rooms.

Authentic period ottomans were typically built around sturdy solid hardwood frames such as pine, oak, or mahogany. Internal upholstery traditionally incorporated coil springs, natural horsehair padding, webbing, and heavy canvas or linen coverings, often trimmed with brass studding and mounted on ceramic or metal castors.

Look for construction signs such as hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery within the wooden base frame, authentic iron or brass hinges, and an original metal escutcheon keyhole. Hand-driven brass studding and original brass or ceramic castors on a dark wood plinth further indicate period origin.

A box ottoman functions effectively placed at the foot of a bed or utilised as a central coffee table footstool in a living space. Neutral-upholstered examples integrate easily alongside modern seating while offering practical storage for textiles and accessories.

Regularly vacuum fabric upholstery using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up, and clean timber bases with a gentle beeswax polish. Protect the piece from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and inspect castors periodically to ensure smooth movement without scratching floor surfaces.
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