Common categories
The Base Empire Ottoman is a large, generously proportioned soft seating piece designed for staffrooms, libraries, breakout spaces and senior learning environments. Available in two diameters and three heights, it provides comfortable informal seating for multiple students or staff, and works equally well as a low surface for shared resources or a tray.
The Base Empire Ottoman is designed for larger shared spaces where schools and tertiary institutions need comfortable, flexible seating that can serve multiple purposes. Its generous circular form can accommodate several students or staff at once, making it well suited to informal group discussion, reading, and social interaction in staffrooms, libraries, common areas and senior learning hubs.
Available in two diameters, 700 mm and 1150 mm, the ottoman suits a range of space sizes and configurations. The larger 1150 mm option comfortably seats multiple adults and can also function as a low central surface when topped with a tray, supporting practical informal use across a variety of settings.
Three height options allow schools to match the ottoman to the age group and environment. Optional braked castors make it easy to reposition as layouts change. A high-density foam seat provides lasting comfort during extended use, and a broad choice of vinyls and textiles supports colour coordination with the wider learning space.
| Suitable for | Students, teachers and staff across secondary, tertiary and adult settings; suitable for junior settings in smaller diameter |
| Use | Staffrooms, libraries, breakout spaces, senior learning hubs, common areas and receptions |
| Collection | Base Modular Range |
| Product type | Large modular upholstered ottoman |
| Size options | Two diameters: 700 mm and 1150 mm |
| Height options | 360 mm, 410 mm or 460 mm |
| Mobility | Optional braked castors available |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Diameter (small) | 700 mm |
| Diameter (large) | 1150 mm |
| Height | 360 mm, 410 mm or 460 mm |
Height and size guide
| Height | Recommended age group |
| 360 mm (size 4) | Middle primary, 7–9 years |
| 410 mm (size 5) | Intermediate / middle school, 9–12 years |
| 460 mm (size 6) | Secondary and tertiary, 12+ years |
| Seat | High quality, high density elephant foam |
| Legs | 89 mm high silver star powder-coated round steel |
| Upholstery options | Lustrell Charisma vinyl or commercial textile range |
| Vinyl | Lustrell Charisma: high abrasion resistance, HealthGuard Antibacterial properties |
| Vinyl colours | Poppy, Orange, Canary, Grass, Kiwi, Jungle, Glacier, Pacific, Ocean, Cobalt, Amethyst, Black, Slate, Dove |
| Textile colours | Wide range available; contact Furnware for current selections and samples |
| Cleaning | Wipe upholstery with a damp cloth and mild detergent suitable for the selected fabric. Follow the care instructions for the chosen upholstery option |
| Durability | Designed for high-use education and community environments |
The Base Empire Ottoman is not designed for stacking. Optional braked castors make it easy to reposition within a space. The ottoman can be moved to the perimeter of the room when floor space is needed for other activities.
The Base Empire Ottoman provides a comfortable, flexible seating option for staffrooms, libraries and social learning environments. Its generous size encourages informal gathering and group interaction, helping schools create practical shared spaces that support staff wellbeing and student social connection outside of structured learning time.
The high-density foam seat supports comfortable extended sitting, while the choice of two diameters and three heights allows schools to select the right size for the intended users and setting. Optional castors allow the ottoman to be repositioned easily, supporting flexible use across a range of layouts and activities.
Key impacts
| Size | Available in 700 mm and 1150 mm diameter |
| Heights | Available in 360 mm, 410 mm and 460 mm |
| Castors | Two braked castors available for added flexibility and ease of moving |
| Upholstery | Choice of Lustrell Charisma vinyl or commercial textile range |
| Warranty | 5 years. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
| Intellectual property | Furnware® is an authorised user of registered and/or pending Design, Patent and/or Trademark rights relating to this product. Learn more. |
The Base Empire Ottoman arrives fully assembled.
