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Handcrafted Genuine Cowhide Patchwork Square Ottoman

Handcrafted Genuine Cowhide Patchwork Square Ottoman

Regular price $499.00 USD
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Capricornus Living Silver Gray cowhide square ottoman used as a footrest in an American reading room

Born from Nature, Made for Living.

A compact genuine-cowhide ottoman built for the places adults actually use one

This handcrafted 15.7-inch cube turns genuine hair-on cowhide patchwork into a practical footrest, shoe-changing seat, dressing-room perch, or occasional extra seat. Its quiet geometry works beside a reading chair, sofa, bed, or entry console without adding the synthetic shine of printed faux leather.

Material facts that matter after delivery

Genuine hair-on cowhide, not faux

The visible patchwork exterior uses real natural hair-on cowhide. It is not printed polyester, PU faux leather, vinyl, or synthetic fur made to imitate hide.

Panel-by-panel construction

Individual hide pieces are arranged and stitched into a structured cube pattern. The seams, hair direction, and tonal boundaries are part of the construction, not a printed graphic.

Natural short-hair surface

Cowhide has a low, directional hair profile rather than a loose plush pile. It contributes texture while remaining visually tailored.

Internal specification boundary

The exact internal frame, foam density, and certified maximum load are not stated in the current product specification. These are not invented or implied here.

Capricornus Living Silver Gray cowhide square ottoman shown at scale as a sofa footrest

Measure one 15.7-inch cube before ordering

Overall size

15.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 in / 40 x 40 x 40 cm. Mark the square on the floor with painter's tape to confirm the footprint.

Reading-chair placement

Leave enough knee and walkway clearance for the ottoman to move between active footrest use and a parked position beside the chair.

Sofa placement

Use one cube in front of a seat or beside an arm as a compact material accent. Do not block reclining mechanisms, vents, or primary walkways.

Level-floor requirement

Place the ottoman fully on a stable, dry, level surface and check for rocking before each seating use.

Capricornus Living Mocha Stripe cowhide square ottoman used as an entryway shoe-changing seat
Capricornus Living Apricot Brown cowhide square ottoman used as an occasional bedroom seat

Useful in the entry and bedroom, not only the living room

Near a dry entry, the cube gives adults a compact place to change shoes without the length of a bench. In a bedroom or dressing area, it works as an occasional perch for putting on footwear. Keep wet shoes, sharp hardware, pet claws, and heavily dyed damp clothing away from the hide surface.

Capricornus Living Silver Gray cowhide square ottoman styled beside a neutral living-room sofa

Why real cowhide does not look factory-repeated

A printed imitation repeats controlled spots and identical color boundaries. Genuine cowhide shows real hair direction, grain, scars, speckling, and tonal movement. Exact panel markings and shade placement vary from piece to piece while the selected pattern family and cube construction remain consistent. That natural variation is expected, not a defect.

Low-odor material guidance

The construction is intended to avoid a harsh plastic, glue, or chemical smell. Genuine leather can have a mild natural hide scent when first unpacked; place the ottoman in a cool, dry, ventilated room before use. Odor sensitivity varies, so customers with severe fragrance or leather sensitivity should request current material documentation before purchase.

No intentionally added formaldehyde: clear scope

The product specification states that no formaldehyde is intentionally added during finishing. This is not an independent zero-detection laboratory certification and is not presented as an absolute formaldehyde-free guarantee. Customers who require a documented threshold for nursery, allergy, medical, or regulatory reasons should request current test documentation before purchase.

Baby-friendly shared-space guidance

Suitable in adult-supervised family rooms when the ottoman is stable, clean, dry, and kept outside active play paths. It is not designed, tested, or certified as infant furniture, a sleep surface, feeding seat, changing surface, certified toy, impact-cushioning play product, or children's climbing equipment. Keep it outside a baby's sleep area and check individual leather or animal-fiber sensitivities.

Seating and load guidance

Use as a footrest or occasional adult seat only on a stable, level floor. A verified maximum load rating is not supplied in the current specification. Inspect the cube for movement, seam damage, or loss of shape before use; stop using it if any instability appears. Never stand, jump, climb, or use it as a step stool, and supervise children and pets around it.

Care Guide

Routine care

Dust with a soft brush or use a low-suction upholstery tool in the natural hair direction. Rotate the cube periodically for more even exposure.

Spills

Blot promptly with a clean dry cloth. Do not rub, soak, machine wash, steam clean, bleach, iron, or apply direct heat.

Placement

Keep away from damp rooms, prolonged direct sun, fireplaces, heating vents, floor-heating hot spots, and uneven flooring.

Deep cleaning

Use a professional cleaner experienced with genuine hair-on cowhide and natural leather when deeper cleaning is required.

Capricornus Living celebrates the natural beauty of sheepskin, fur, wool, and leather - materials shaped by nature, refined by craftsmanship, and made to become part of everyday life.

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