Halston Cotton Linen Square Ottoman

A square footstool in a cotton-linen weave, sized to sit in front of a chair and stay there. The shape is simple, with clean corners, a flat top and a low profile, and that is exactly what makes it useful: it takes feet, a tray, a stack of magazines or an extra guest without needing to be styled first. The natural fabric keeps it soft in a room otherwise full of hard surfaces.

The cover is a cotton-linen blend with a visible, slightly irregular weave that softens with use and takes colour in a muted, chalky way. Beneath it the padding is firm enough to sit on rather than sink into, and the square frame keeps the edges crisp instead of letting them roll over. Seven colourways run from quiet Cream and White through Yellow to a spread of greens, namely Green, Olive and Grass, and a calm Blue.

It works in front of an armchair, at the end of a bed, under a console as spare seating, or beside a sofa as an occasional table with a tray set on top. Two together make a long bench; used singly they soften a formal sitting room. Urban Arcadia pairs it with timber, rattan and boucle. Best for households that want one flexible piece rather than another chair. Vacuum with a brush head and blot spills promptly.

• Material: cotton linen blend cover
• Shape: square, low footstool profile
• Padding: firm enough for occasional seating
• Colour options: White, Cream, Yellow, Green, Olive, Grass, Blue
• Use: footstool, extra seat or tray table
• Assembly: none required
• Care: vacuum with a brush head, spot clean
• Note: keep out of strong direct sunlight