01OTTOMANS & FOOTSTOOLS
A Historical Footstool in Leather
This ottoman sits quietly in the corner of a study or beside a reading chair, its cylindrical silhouette echoing the early days of cycling. The piece carries a specific historical marker, grounding modern interiors in a tangible past.
It serves as a footrest or an extra seat, suited to those who appreciate craftsmanship and narrative in their furniture. The materials are honest, offering a tactile contrast between the smoothness of leather and the weave of canvas.
02DESIGN
Inspired by Early Parisian Bicycles
The design references the first true bicycle created in Paris in the early 1860s. By attaching rotary cranks to the front wheel hub of a dandy-horse, inventors set a precedent that this piece recalls. The marking of 1862 on the surface anchors the object in that specific moment of mechanical history, making it more than just a functional item.
04DETAILS
Handcrafted Irregularities and Care
Each piece is hand picked, cut, built and finished using traditional methods. Irregularities in colour, grain and texture are inherent characteristics of this process, ensuring no two items are identical. The timber may show slight variations over time, which is part of its originality. The packing carton measures 41 x 41 x 49 cm and weighs 8 kg.
05AT A GLANCE
The key points
- W37 x D37 x H45cm cylindrical form
- Goat leather and canvas construction
- Marked with the date 1862
- Packed in a 41 x 41 x 49 cm carton
- Package weight is 8 kg
06
CYCLINDRICAL BICYCLE OTTOMAN
In the early 1860s the first true bicycle was created in Paris, France, by attaching rotary cranks and pedals to the front wheel hub of a dandy-horse. With a marking of 1862 our Cylindrical Bicycle Ottoman is not only a piece of furniture but a tale of history.
Specifications
Size: W37 x D 37 x H 45cm
Materials
Goat Leather and Canvas
12 Month Warranty
DISCLAIMER: WE SELL HAND PICKED, HAND CUT, HAND BUILT, HAND FINISHED FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES USING TRADITIONAL METHODS. WE MAKE FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES TO A STANDARD OF PRODUCT INTEGRITY, QUALITY AND FINISH. ANY IRREGULARITIES ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF ITS HANDCRAFTED ORIGINS AND IT IS ONLY NATURAL THAT OCCASIONAL DEVIATION IN COLOUR, GRAIN, TEXTURE AND CONSISTENCY OCCUR. IT IS EVEN POSSIBLE THAT SOME PARTS OF THE TIMBER MAY OPEN UP IN AREAS. THIS IS THE PART OF THE ORIGINALITY OF THE TIMBER, THE DISTRESSED FINISH, AND THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH PIECE.
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