Napoleon III Rococo Revival Tufted Ottoman — Olive Damask with Bullion Fringe

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular quality of stillness that comes with a well-placed ottoman — the invitation to rest a hand, prop a book, or simply anchor the center of a room. This piece draws from the opulent decorative vocabulary of the Napoleon III / Second Empire period (1852–1870), when French interiors reached their most theatrical peak: deep button tufting, layered textiles, and the kind of fringed trimming that once dressed the salon floors of Second Empire Paris. The sage-olive damask, woven with ivory floral cartouches — urns, roses, and foliate sprays — carries exactly the chromatic restraint that distinguished refined Second Empire taste from mere excess.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The ottoman is fully upholstered in a damask weave that alternates a sage-green satin ground against ivory floral motifs — a classic two-tone jacquard construction that catches light differently depending on angle, giving the fabric a quiet luminosity. The seat is button-tufted with precision-placed buttons creating a gently domed crown, while the body is finished with a graduated bullion fringe skirt — each twisted cord strand contributing to a sense of layered richness at the base. The interior is built on a solid pine frame for long-term structural stability. Handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European upholstery traditions.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 60 cm / Depth: 60 cm / Height: 50 cm
The square format and generous height make this ottoman equally effective as a footrest beside a bergère armchair, a central accent in a bedroom seating area, or a standalone statement in a reception room. The bullion fringe skirt fully conceals the base, creating a unified textile silhouette from top to floor.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every stitch, every button placement, and every strand of fringe is the work of Egyptian craftsmen at Brass & Wood's Cairo atelier. The upholstery tradition honored here — capitonné tufting over a solid wood frame, trimmed with hand-finished fringe — is one of the most labor-intensive in classical furniture-making. The result is a piece that does not merely occupy space but holds it, quietly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this ottoman made from?

The frame is solid pine. The upholstery is a damask-weave fabric in sage-olive with ivory floral motifs. The trimming is a twisted bullion fringe skirt in a matching olive tone.

Is assembly required?

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

Can the fabric or size be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in fabric color, pattern, and dimensions. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options for your interior.