Regency Carved Gilt Ottoman with Reeded Legs & Ivory Damask

Design & Inspiration

Place this ottoman in a room and it immediately communicates something: that the person who chose it understands proportion, gilding, and the particular luxury of putting your feet up on carved wood. Inspired by the English Regency period (1811–1830), this wide, low form draws directly from the neoclassical vocabulary of Thomas Hope and the London cabinet-makers who interpreted antiquity with confident opulence. The four reeded legs rise from sculpted lion-paw feet — a motif borrowed from Roman triclinium furniture, reinterpreted through the Regency lens — and terminate at a bead-and-reel carved apron that runs the full perimeter of the frame. Nothing about this piece is accidental.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid pine, kiln-dried to below 10% humidity, ensuring dimensional stability across decades of use. Each leg is hand-carved, the reeding cut with the consistency of a craftsman who understands that the depth of a groove is as important as its width. The gilt finish — hand rubbed to a warm antique gold — lets the carved surface catch the light differently at every angle, so the piece shifts appearance with the time of day. The upholstery is ivory damask woven with a tonal floral pattern: the fabric is generous enough in its cushion depth to function as a genuine footrest, finished with a precise piped edge that marks the boundary between frame and fabric with authority. A bead-trimmed galloon runs along the top of the apron, a period-correct detail that rewards close attention.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 78 cm / Depth: 70 cm / Height: 37 cm
The wide rectangular form — nearly square — suits this piece for use as a central ottoman beneath a coffee tray, a paired footrest alongside an armchair, or a solo accent piece in a dressing room or reception area. At 37 cm high, it aligns comfortably with standard seat heights.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Brass & Wood piece is produced in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition. The carving, gilding, and upholstery of this ottoman are executed entirely by hand — no machine-pressed ornament, no pre-formed moulding. The result is a footstool that carries the evidence of its making in every groove and every gilded curve. Country of origin: Egypt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this ottoman made from?

The frame is solid pine with a hand-rubbed antique gold finish. The upholstery is ivory damask fabric over high-density foam, finished with a piped edge and a bead galloon trim along the apron.

Can this ottoman be customized?

Yes. Fabric color, fabric type, and wood finish can be adjusted to your specification. Contact our team to discuss available options before placing your order.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The ottoman arrives fully assembled and ready to place.