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Even with the rush of midday customers, there were still plenty of plush seats, ottomans, and warm-wood high-tops available, all wrapped up in recessed lighting and festive New York City holiday-themed decor.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

For many Americans, Van Dyke will always be Rob Petrie, tumbling over ottomans on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” or Bert the chimney sweep, dancing across London rooftops in “Mary Poppins.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

This mood is especially pronounced in the living room, where a ficus tree in the center of the room overlooks a low-lying Roche Bobois Missoni Mah Jong sectional, pillows and ottomans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

Large ottomans and C-tables, which are side tables with cantilevered tops that resemble the letter C, are also popular.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

The Underdowns’ house has soft red Persian rugs, chairs with matching ottomans, even a radio.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver