Halston Cocktail Ottoman

The Halston Cocktail Ottoman from Four Hands is a low, wide leather ottoman built to do the work of a coffee table. Top-grain leather is drawn across a button-tufted cushion and slung over a broad solid ash frame, with leather bands holding the cushion in place. The hides come from a family-owned tannery in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, and are salvaged and processed from upcycled stock, so natural markings, scars and shifts in color stay on the surface. The hand is supple and buttery soft, and the leather reads as lived in from the first day.

The shape borrows from Seventies lounge furniture, the kind of sling-seat piece you might find at a flea market and never forget. Deep tufting gives the top a soft, pillowed profile, while the wide ash framing keeps the base grounded and graphic. It sits comfortably beside bouclé, travertine, woven rugs and other pieces with a little weight and texture of their own.

Set it at the center of a living room seating group and it can hold a tray of drinks, a stack of books or a pair of feet at the end of the day. The generous top also works as extra seating when a crowd arrives. Leather will soften and develop character with use, and a vacuum or light brush is all the upkeep it asks for.

Vacuum or brush lightly only. Do not use water or any cleaning product. Have stains handled by a professional upholstery cleaner. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and wipe up spills right away with a slightly damp cloth, then dry the surface fully. Use coasters and trivets under hot or wet items, and keep the piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat vents to prevent fading, warping, or cracking. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and soaking the surface, especially on veneer, where moisture can lift the edges. Wash linen in cool water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent, and avoid bleach. Tumble dry on low or air dry, and iron while slightly damp if you want a smoother finish. For jute, sisal, seagrass, and other woven fibers, vacuum regularly, blot spills right away, and spot clean only, since Vacuum regularly with a soft brush attachment and blot spills right away with a clean cloth. Keep out of prolonged direct sun to prevent fading. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills right away with a slightly damp one. Condition every 6 to 12 months with a leather conditioner. Keep away from direct sun and heat, which dry and fade leather. Natural markings and patina are part of its character. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills right away. Use coasters and placemats under hot or wet items. Avoid harsh cleaners and silicone polishes, and keep away from direct heat and prolonged sun.