The Ikat Ottoman

Some pieces whisper. This one hums a tune. Another of our Insitu Atelier pieces that we upholstered in-house: a classic English footstool in the Victorian manner, freshly dressed in sage green cut velvet with a bold ikat flame pattern by Gaston y Daniela that moves every time the light does.

The base keeps things grounded: four turned baluster legs in a warm mahogany tone, finished with brass cup castors that roll it wherever you need it. The velvet pile is soft enough to sink your heels into and structured enough to hold a tray of drinks. An olive green braid neatly finishes the edge.

It’s the kind of piece that makes a room look collected rather than bought. It suits English country interiors, works happily next to a modern sofa, and turns a reading corner into somewhere you’ll want to stay all afternoon.

Use it as a footstool by pulling it up to your favourite armchair for proper feet up evenings. Or as a coffee table by adding a large tray and it becomes a soft, family friendly alternative to a hard table. Or as an extra seat: roll it out when guests arrive, then tuck it back afterwards.

The details

Style: Victorian style English footstool, 20th century
Upholstery: Cut velvet with ikat flamestitch pattern, sage green on ecru by Gaston y Daniela
Trim: Olive green braided edging
Dimensions: 95 x 67 x 40 cm
Condition: Very good. The fabric is brand new, with very light wear to the wood finish as you’d expect from a well loved piece.