{"title":"Kilim Furniture, including Footstools, Benches, Ottomans and more","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our range of Kilim furniture including stools, benches and ottomans made from vintage Kilims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are of an outstanding quality: solid and sturdy, expertly handcrafted items of furniture. Using only the finest quality old and vintage Turkish Kilims, which have been expertly sourced for their quality, colour and design. Upholstered in creative ways, often not symmetrically, thereby creating unique, one-of-a-kind items of furniture. In many ways old Kilim rugs represent the ultimate upholstering fabric: as they are extremely decorative, durable and pliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Kilim furnishings are perfect partner to go with an existing rug or scheme, or as an impactful stand-alone statement piece to add a flavour of the East to your room.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anatolian-vintage-kilim-bench-in-pastel-hues","title":"Anatolian Vintage Kilim Bench in Pastel Hues.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Anatolian Kilim Bench 88 x 45 x 38cm in pastel tones is a sturdy, superbly handcrafted piece of furniture made using only the finest quality old Turkish Kilims. The vintage kilim which is used to upholster this ottoman long bench has spectacularly attractive hues that would assimilate well into traditional and modern interior schemes. It has flashes of orange and coral which add extra interest to the magnificent geometric patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Kilim Textile?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilims are flatwoven textiles that are handwoven and are created by pure wool yarn woven onto warps. So essentially the pattern is formed by the weft threads rather than knotted to form a pile. Kilims are supple but also strong and sturdy. In traditional nomadic life kilims are used for many domestic purposes from storage bags and tribal trappings as they are not only durable but also lightweight and easy to transport for nomadic life. Large old Turkish vintage kilims are repurposed stylishly to cover furniture and this long bench stool very effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Place this Vintage Kilim Long Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique piece can be used as occasional seating and ideal in a hallway. It also could be placed at the foot of a bed or used  as a coffee table. The soft muted colours would work well with many types of decor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern and Colour Lead the Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurniture focuses can lead the way and this vintage Turkish has a array of absolutely beautiful colour harmonies of soft pastel colours with some hints and accents of more saturated bright hues. Discover light grey-blue, creams, pink coral, light olive green, accents of orange and also hints of golden ochre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Vintage Kilim from Turkey and Furniture Frame constructed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 88 x 45 x (h) 38cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Turkish Kilim Pure Wool, Handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081591099723,"sku":"KS5","price":529.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/KS5-muted_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283231"},{"product_id":"anatolian-kilim-footstool","title":"Colourful Anatolian Kilim Footstool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Anatolian Kilim footstool is a colourful and unique addition to any space with it's striking geometric design and constrasting colours. This charming footstool is upholstered with a Turkish handmade kilim that has been repurposed. The pattern placement and choice of geometric kilim is most appealing and a superb way to add eye catching geometric tribal vibe to an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Unique Kilim Footstools in the Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small footstool is an ideal small piece of furniture to add as an art form to interior schemes. Not only is it practical as it is skillfully upholstered with a hardwearing pure wool Turkish kilim, but also has an artistic dynamism to it with the striking colours and tribal patterning.  It can be used as a footstool but also ideal with a small tray as a side-of-chair coffee table!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This piece is a perfect combination of combining a new piece of contemporary furniture with old vintage kilims with their natural artistic heritage of design. Mixing old and new is often key directive of interior stylists and interior designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for in this Footstool? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe features of this footstool to admire is the use of an authentic handmade textile. The handmade vintage kilim has been carefully selected because of it's geometric patterning and dynamic colours. It would have originally been part of a larger vintage kilim that was ready for a new lease of life to be created into another design form. Kilim footstools are a fantastic way to add pattern, texture and layer colour to a scheme in a unique way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Motifs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Anatolian vintage kilim has remarkable colourways of contrasting hues and tonalities. Find rich colouration with soft maroons, orange, lavender-mauves, sky blue, hints of green, as well as striking white and black. The geometric motifs comprise of crenellations, jawtooth part medallions, as well as stylized flowers and hexagons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Vintage Kilim from Turkey, Furniture frame constructed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 51 x 36 (h)37cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Turkish Kilim (Pure Wool Handwoven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081591198027,"sku":"KS25","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/KS25-multi-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283233"},{"product_id":"bench-stool-upholstered-with-vintage-kilim","title":"Bench Stool upholstered with Vintage Kilim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Bench Stool is perfect for occasional seating and is expertly upholstered with an attractive old Turkish Kilim with muted tones of rose terracotta and light olive green. Vintage Turkish kilims are renowned for their beautiful softened colours and intricate patterning. Only the finest Anatolian kilims are used to upholster our kilim furniture; creating new forms of furniture with unique design concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInterior Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis alluring kilim bench stool, whether used as extra seating or with a use of a tray as an informal coffee table, will give an interior a touch of true unique character. As vintage Anatolian kilims have such unique artistry they will add some historical character to your interior, as well as being a useful piece of furniture! This long kilim bench stool has a variety of bewitching and versatile colours as well as fine detailing. The pattern placement is very harmonious as the artistic choice of the square medallion centralised motif is made into a focal point. Old large kilims are repurposed to upholster creatively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern and Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage kilim bench stool boasts a wonderful array of geometric patterning with crenellations, stylized florettes in it's centralised square medallion as well as various radiating traditional flatweave motifs. Fine muted colours of rose-terracottas, light blue-greys, soft nut browns, white, as well as a superb light olive green. You can also discover many improsivational motifs and hints of golden ochres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Vintage Kilim from Turkey, Furniture Frame constructed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 88 x 45 x h38cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Kilim, Pure wool, Handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081591591243,"sku":"KS3","price":529.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/KS3-bench_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283238"},{"product_id":"vintage-kilim-bench-stool","title":"Vintage Kilim Bench Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis long bench is an expertly handcrafted item of furniture which is upholstered with a fine quality vintage Anatolian Kilim. The Kilim itself is one-of-a-kind and hence so is this stunning creative bench which is both practical but also a real art form. It is a great way to introduce geometry and a vintage tribal vibe to an interior.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating with Vintage Kilims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage kilims are a great additions to diverse interior schemes. They add geometry, colour, texture, authenticity and uniqueness. Anatolian vintage kilms are known for their earthy attractive colours which you can find in this Kilim Bench. Vintage kilims as a interior idea are a 'go to' for many interior stylists, interior designers and creatives as they can be incorporated into schemes in diverse ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilims are used as floor coverings, wall hangings, headboards, draped over furniture or made into cushions. When used as an upholstery textile you can find a perfect combination of vintage style as well a useful art furniture piece for the modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Look for in this Handmade Vintage Kilim Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creative placement of this vintage kilim is something to admire as the choice of kilim design with the diamond medallion is used as a central focus. The most captivating and compelling flatweave motifs are used in the creation of this piece. Find hooked radiating medallions with fine and detailed weaving. The earthy colours are a versatile softened palette of terracottas, creams, muted olives, golden ochre and deep chestnut browns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Place this Unique Kilim Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can enjoy this bench ottoman in a number of different locations around the home. It would look elegant in a living room or indeed a hallway. It is sturdy and so can be used for extra seating, with a tray for a coffee table, or simply to put up your feet. 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They represent craftmanship and a way of making a focal point in a room with ease. With this piece you can achieve softened vintage colours of a distinctive kilim in the form of a stylish piece of furniture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePattern and Texture in Kilim Furniture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Anatolian kilim bench stool is a superb example of a clever use of pattern placement in the skilled craft of the art of upholstery with textiles.  It has captivating geometric motifs in softened earthy tones and can be placed in diverse locations around the home. The flatweave that was used to upholster this bench was created with pure wool yarn and is robust, unique and finely woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Anatolian Kilims are repurposed artistically and creatively into another art form by using them as an upholstery textile. This piece showcases a large medallion from an original old Turkish Kilim and on the bench stool it creates a dynamic pattern with the bands of radiating motifs. Also find all-over traditional motifs of hooked stylized flowers interspersed with highly geometricised sawtooth patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat Craftmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original kilim is handwoven with beautiful colours that have softened over time. The bench stool is also neatly and expertly created. Careful artistic decisions are made for the choice and pattern part of the kilim for the size of the bench. There is craftmanship  in the firm padding and construction to form perfect seating and also level surface to place trays, coffee table books, or objets d'arte. The wooden legs are sturdy and elegantly turned. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Colours for Stylish Schemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radiating bands of the geometric tribal diamond medallion sweeps across this stool bench in colours of soft grey charcoal, muted rust reds, terracotta, beige, dusty mauves as well as light lichen greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Vintage Kilim from Turkey and Furniture Frame constructed in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 100 x 45 x (h)38cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Turkish Kilim, Pure wool Handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081592770891,"sku":"KS18","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/KS18-bench-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283348"}],"url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/collections\/kilim-furniture.oembed","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}