Chinese Western Style Studded Ottoman

Brass nailheads march around the base in scrolls and diamonds, like a cowboy's belt worked out with great care.

This Western style studded ottoman comes from China and is contemporary, in distressed leather. Nailhead trim has been used on upholstered furniture for centuries, first to hold the covering in place and later mostly for ornament. The thick seat cushion is tan leather with piped edges and a soft, rubbed surface. The base is wrapped in the same leather, studded with a continuous band of spirals and lozenges in small round nailheads. It stands on four dark turned bun feet. It is 24 inches long, 18 deep and 16 high.

Ready for boots, though it would appreciate them being wiped first.