Velvet Ottoman Stool: 3 Velvet Options Compared

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By listed floor footprint, BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage is the smallest (1.51 sq ft) and Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round the largest (2.51 sq ft). Three velvet ottoman stool options are compared here by their listed size: Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered lists 16″ D × 16″ W × 17″ H; BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage lists 14.76″ D × 14.76″ W × 17.32″ H; Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round lists 19″ D × 19″ W × 17″ H. The sections below use each product’s own listing data. Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 8, 2026; we have not tested these products.

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank	Buy
Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered	16″ D × 16″ W × 17″ H	256 sq in (1.78 sq ft)	Middle	View on Amazon
BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage	14.76″ D × 14.76″ W × 17.32″ H	217.86 sq in (1.51 sq ft)	Smallest	View on Amazon
Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round	19″ D × 19″ W × 17″ H	361 sq in (2.51 sq ft)	Largest

1. Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered Upholstered Ottoman — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 16″ D × 16″ W × 17″ H; item weight 8.8 pounds; listed maximum weight 506 pounds; material Fabric; frame Engineered Wood; color Taupe Natural.

The Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered Ottoman is a taupe round ottoman with a wood base, listed at 16 by 16 inches and 17 inches tall, or 1.78 sq ft, the largest footprint here. The bullets describe stain-resistant performance velvet, French piping trim, a rubberwood plinth base with non-marking glides, and delivery fully assembled. The specs list engineered wood, an item weight of 8.8 pounds and a maximum weight recommendation of 506 pounds. The listing suggests uses as a footrest, small coffee table, side table or seat. It does not mention storage or say whether the cover is removable.

Pros

• Highest stated weight recommendation, 506 pounds, in stain-resistant performance velvet
• Arrives fully assembled, with non-marking glides on a rubberwood plinth base
• Seat height of 17 inches, with French piping trim

Cons

• Largest footprint at 1.78 sq ft, 1.78 – 1.4 = 0.38 sq ft more than the Leesingdo
• No storage is described; highest stated weight recommendation, 506 pounds, in stain-resistant performance velvet
• Taupe natural is a quiet color, but the listing says nothing about washing the cover

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a plain performance-velvet ottoman with the highest stated load. Skip it if you want storage or a color accent.

2. BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage Ottoman, Yellow Velvet Ottoman with Storage — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 14.76″ D × 14.76″ W × 17.32″ H; item weight 15.4 pounds; listed maximum weight 300 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color Yellow.

The BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage Ottoman is a yellow velvet set of two nesting storage ottomans. The larger one is listed at 14.76 by 14.76 inches and 17.32 inches tall, or 1.51 sq ft, and the smaller at 12.6 by 12.6 by 14.17 inches. The bullets say the upholstered lid is removable and can be turned into a tray, there is hidden storage, and a small ottoman sits inside the large one. The specs list engineered wood, 15.4 pounds and a 300-pound maximum recommendation. No assembly is required. One bullet calls it cream, while the title says yellow.

Pros

• Set of 2 that nest, with hidden storage and a removable lid that flips into a tray
• Stated 300-pound weight recommendation and no assembly
• Friction-resistant silicone pad on the bottom, per the bullets

Cons

• One bullet says cream while the title says yellow, so check the color
• The footprint of 1.51 sq ft covers the larger ottoman only
• Heaviest at 15.4 pounds for the set

Pick it if you want two velvet ottomans with hidden storage that nest together. Skip it if you want a single piece.

3. Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round Soft Velvet Bench, Stationary Ottomans, Backless Chair, Footrest for Living Room, Footstool Office, Bedroom, Padded Seat, Plum — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 19″ D × 19″ W × 17″ H; item weight 13.7 pounds; listed maximum weight 200 pounds; material Foam, Plastic, Polyester, Wood; frame Wood; color Plum.

The Leesingdo Foot Stools Small is a peacock blue velvet footstool with solid wood legs and a handle, listed at 16.54 inches deep, 12.2 inches wide and 9.5 inches tall, or 1.4 sq ft, the smallest footprint here. The specs list a round shape, 2.47 kg and a 250-pound maximum weight recommendation, but the size line reads 16.5 x 12.2 x 5.9 inches, so the height needs checking. The bullets describe thick padding, non-slip legs, handles, and a curved design to fit under a desk. It comes with installation accessories, and the bullets say the legs are solid wood.

Pros

• Lowest at 9.5 inches, with handles and a curved shape to fit under a desk
• Lightest at 2.47 kg, and a stated 250-pound maximum recommendation
• Solid wood legs with non-slip feet and thick velvet padding, per the bullets

Cons

• The height shows 9.5 inches in one field and 5.9 inches in another
• The shape is listed as round, but the 16.54 x 12.2 inch footprint is oval
• No storage, and assembly is needed

Pick it if you want a low peacock blue footstool with handles for under a desk. Skip it if you want a seat-height ottoman.

What to check before buying velvet ottoman stool

Start with what you want it to do. The Modway is 17 inches tall and works as a seat or a side table. The BLEXA is 17.32 inches (big) and 14.17 inches (small) and works as a pair with storage. The Leesingdo is 9.5 inches and works as a footrest. Footprints are 1.78, 1.51 and 1.4 sq ft. Next is the fabric. All three list velvet. The Modway says stain-resistant performance velvet, the BLEXA says skin-friendly velvet with high-density sponge, and the Leesingdo says thick padding. None of the excerpts gives a care instruction, so treat all three as spot-clean until confirmed. Third is the load. The Modway lists 506 pounds, the BLEXA 300 pounds and the Leesingdo 250 pounds. If anyone will sit on it, the Modway has the highest stated figure. The Leesingdo is low enough that most people will use it as a footrest. Fourth is storage and color. Only the BLEXA has storage, and it comes as a set of 2. Colors are taupe natural, yellow (with one cream mention) and peacock blue. The listing photos matter more for a bold color than the name does. Fifth is the data. The Leesingdo lists both 9.5 and 5.9 inches for the height, and the BLEXA footprint covers the large piece only. Measure with the larger numbers. The BLEXA also lists a vanity-stool use, with a removable lid that turns into a tray. If you want a stool for a vanity or entry, that flip lid is the feature to look for.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered: 36 − 16 = 20 inches spare; centred, 10 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage: 36 − 14.76 = 21.24 inches spare; centred, 10.62 inches
• Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round: 36 − 19 = 17 inches spare; centred, 8.5 inches

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered: 36 + 16 = 52 inches of total path width.
• BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage: 36 + 14.76 = 50.76 inches of total path width.
• Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round: 36 + 19 = 55 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered: 16 × 16 = 256 sq in, or 1.78 sq ft.
• BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage: 14.76 × 14.76 = 217.86 sq in, or 1.51 sq ft.
• Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round: 19 × 19 = 361 sq in, or 2.51 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Treating a footstool as a seat. The Leesingdo is 9.5 inches tall, far lower than the 17-inch Modway.
• Reading the BLEXA footprint as a set. The 1.51 sq ft is the larger ottoman, and the smaller one is 12.6 inches square.
• Trusting a color name. The BLEXA title says yellow and a bullet says cream.
• Assuming velvet means easy to clean. Only the Modway says stain-resistant.

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Frequently asked questions

Which velvet ottoman stool is the smallest?

The Leesingdo, at 16.54 by 12.2 inches or 1.4 sq ft, and 9.5 inches tall. The BLEXA large piece is 1.51 sq ft and the Modway is the largest at 1.78 sq ft.

Which one has storage?

Only the BLEXA, a set of 2 nesting round ottomans with hidden storage and a removable lid. The Modway and Leesingdo listings do not describe any storage. If you want to keep toys, blankets or magazines out of sight, the BLEXA is the only one of the three that fits that job.

How much weight can each one hold?

The Modway lists a 506-pound maximum recommendation, the BLEXA 300 pounds and the Leesingdo 250 pounds. These are listing figures, not test results, so treat them as a guide. For a stool people will stand on, check the base design as well as the rating.

Is any velvet stain-resistant?

The Modway says its performance velvet is stain-resistant. The BLEXA and Leesingdo listings describe velvet and padding but make no stain claim in the excerpts, so check the care details. Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered Upholstered Ottoman’s listing also states that highest stated weight recommendation, 506 pounds, in stain-resistant performance velvet.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for Modway 16″ Round Performance Velvet Upholstered Upholstered Ottoman
• Amazon listing for BLEXA Set of 2 Round Storage Ottoman, Yellow Velvet Ottoman with Storage
• Amazon listing for Studio Living® 19” Wentworth Ottoman Round Soft Velvet Bench, Stationary Ottomans, Backless Chair, Footrest for Living Room, Footstool Office, Bedroom, Padded Seat, Plum

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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