The Best Traditional Ottomans for Any Home: Our Top Picks
Functional ottomans for you.
Traditional ottomans offer a timeless blend of vintage-inspired style and modern functionality. There are options for every home and lifestyle, whether you’re looking for extra seating, hidden storage, or compact pieces for your small space. Discover our top picks for the best traditional ottomans.
The Best Traditional Ottomans That Double as Seating
1. Tabiatha Rectangle Standard Ottoman
The Tabaitha Rectangular ottoman is the perfect addition to your cozy, traditional-style sitting area. This simple, yet elegant ottoman features sturdy birch wood legs and smooth upholstery that comes in four color options. The ultra-plush foam cushion and durable base, which can support up to 200 pounds, make this the perfect footrest or extra seat. The overall silhouette of this ottoman is minimalist and refined, making it ideal for any contemporary space in need of a cozy accent.
This wide tufted round ottoman makes for the perfect traditional-style perch. The button-tufted lid features a thick cushion, perfect for sitting or resting your feet. When flipped, the lid reveals a hard wooden surface transforming this ottoman into a cocktail table, along with a 30" interior perfect for storing extra blankets and pillows. The tufted top, elegant pattern options, and carved legs give this ottoman a classic, traditional look ideal for sophisticated spaces.
The Amari slipcovered ottoman looks great in traditional and modern transitional homes. This piece of furniture pairs expertly with slipcovered sofas. This ottoman comes in Wayfair’s custom upholstery performance fabrics with over 30 color options – so finding the right match isn’t a problem. Thick padding is covered in a slipcover with a fitted skirt and piped detailing, making this an ideal seating addition to traditional and breezy coastal spaces alike.
Proving good things come in small packages, this compact ottoman features a hidden storage compartment that lets you stash a few of your favorite possessions in style. Founded atop flared feet in an espresso finish, this low-profile piece is crafted with a solid and manufactured wood frame before it’s padded with foam to offer a medium seating firmness. Solid-hued upholstery envelops the round design for understated appeal, while button-tufted details dot the lift-up lid for a touch of texture. Assembly is required.
This little ottoman boasts an impressive 4.8-star rating and is loved by customers for its compact size and hidden storage. The petite 19" diameter of this ottoman makes it ideal for tight corners and small spaces. Despite its small size, this sturdy ottoman has a solid wood frame that can support up to 250 pounds, making it safe for use as a footrest or small stool. The textured upholstery fabric and nailhead trim detailing give it a polished traditional look that you’ll love in your home.
The sophisticated detailing on this small drum-style ottoman is sure to catch the attention of everyone in the room. Despite this ottoman's compact size, the cushioned lid opens to reveal a generous 10.7-gallon storage compartment perfect for stashing pillows, blankets, and remotes. The durable rubberwood legs with nonslip footpads keep this ottoman in place when using it as a footrest or stool. This classy little ottoman is the perfect addition to any small traditional-style space.
We love ottomans for their ability to lend any space a handy seat or spot to put up your feet, but this one has something extra to offer: handy storage! Perfect in play or bedrooms, the padded seat is the perfect perch for reading picture books, while the inner storage space under the removable top provides space to tuck away toys and spare blankets. Crafted from a cylindrical frame of solid and manufactured wood, this piece is wrapped in faux leather upholstery with decorative stitching and a button tuft.
Doubling as a spot to stash spare blankets and a convenient place to set down snacks, this storage ottoman gives any room in your home a boost of function. This piece is crafted from solid and manufactured wood, while its fabric upholstery is easy to spot clean. Its padded top provides a bit of cushioning as you take a seat, while its curved bun feet add traditional flair to its clean-lined silhouette.
Give your decor a stylish appeal with this large square ottoman. It has a dark espresso finish that lends a stylish touch to the decor. This elegantly designed cocktail ottoman is constructed from sturdy material that makes it robust and long-lasting. It has faux leather upholstery that gives it a rich and stylish touch. This traditional square ottoman can be used as a coffee table in the living room. The lift top and large internal space make this ottoman perfect for seating and storing in the living room, family room, or den.
The perfect finishing touch for your well-curated and understated seating group or entertainment space, this ottoman is sure to tie any space together in a timeless style. Featuring a clean-lined silhouette stationed on four flared wooden legs, this bench brings an understated twist to the aesthetic. A lidded top opens up to reveal a storage space that’s perfect for tucking away blankets, pillows, and more, while canvas upholstery lends an inviting aesthetic. Plus, it can support up to 180 pounds after assembly.
