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Ottomans With Casters On Legs

Me And My Shadow — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:33:11 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I've been shopping around for a new ottoman...It will go in front of the couch in our living room....I finally found one that is exactly the style and size I've been looking for....The only thing that is holding me back from buying it is that it has casters on the legs and that feature is just throwing me off....looks somewhat strange to me and I'm concerned that it might take away from the overall look of the ottoman.

The store didn't have this exact ottoman on the floor, so I am going by the picture...I have gone through this store before and the quality of their furniture is excellent and they are having a great sale which ends tomorrow.

Just thought I would get your personal opinions and feelings on this type of look....Just got home, so will be logging out for dinner and will check back in later on.

Thanks so much for any replies!

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lolakimono — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:40:48 GMT

You can always remove them and get finials that screw in to attach instead.

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gailcoco — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:54:30 GMT

I would think that the casters would make it easier to get the ottoman in just the right spot to stretch your legs and get comfy!!

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Me And My Shadow — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:05:11 GMT

On 8/1/2014 lolakimono said:
You can always remove them and get finials that screw in to attach instead.

Hi lolakimono....The Sales Rep. checked with the manufacturer and the casters are not removable....so they must be permanently attached to the legs...not just screwed in...I would think that the manufacturer would give consumers the choice of whether they want the casters or not....Also, the manufacturer stated that they would make legs without the casters, but it would be an additional charge of $135 per leg which is ridiculous!

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Me And My Shadow — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:10:16 GMT

On 8/1/2014 gailchap said:
I would think that the casters would make it easier to get the ottoman in just the right spot to stretch your legs and get comfy!!

Hi gailchap....Yes, it definitely would be more convenient to move and readjust and also when vacuuming, but I'm just not sure about the look....I'm not used to seeing casters on living room furniture, so it looked somewhat odd to me....I'm also trying to tell myself that they aren't really going to be all that noticeable and will probably just blend in.

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Big Sister — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:32:24 GMT

I wish mine had casters on the legs. I think they are an asset.

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Me And My Shadow — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:39:14 GMT

On 8/1/2014 bigsister said:
I wish mine had casters on the legs. I think they are an asset.

Keep telling me that, bigsister...lol...I love the ottoman!...So you don't think that casters would take away from the ottoman and look somewhat odd?...In my search, I did see a couple with casters and they looked okay....just a different look that I have not seen before.

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Big Sister — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:58:21 GMT

On 8/1/2014 Me And My Shadow said:
On 8/1/2014 bigsister said:
I wish mine had casters on the legs. I think they are an asset.

Keep telling me that, bigsister...lol...I love the ottoman!...So you don't think that casters would take away from the ottoman and look somewhat odd?...In my search, I did see a couple with casters and they looked okay....just a different look that I have not seen before.

Me and My Shadow, I don't think that casters would take away from the ottoman and look odd. You love the ottoman, so I say buy it. I have two oversized ottomans in my home and one rolls easily and makes it easy to move from site to site.

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Me And My Shadow — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:12:28 GMT

On 8/1/2014 bigsister said:
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Me and My Shadow, I don't think that casters would take away from the ottoman and look odd. You love the ottoman, so I say buy it. I have two oversized ottomans in my home and one rolls easily and makes it easy to move from site to site.

So you have casters on one of yours?....Does your ottoman have a skirt?....Mine doesn't...I prefer a more open look, so the legs will show and I just need to be assured that the casters blend in and don't take away from the look of the legs....You are doing a good job!...LOL

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Big Sister — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 04:47:34 GMT

Yes, my ottoman with casters does have a skirt. Once you have the ottoman in your home I doubt you will be bothered by the casters. No one will notice.

If you HATE it, can you return it?

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Me And My Shadow — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:58:33 GMT

On 8/1/2014 bigsister said:
Yes, my ottoman with casters does have a skirt. Once you have the ottoman in your home I doubt you will be bothered by the casters. No one will notice.

If you HATE it, can you return it?

LOL, bigsister, I'm not a "hateful" person, so I'm not concerned about having such strong feelings over the casters!

I am probably obsessing a little too much over the casters feature; however, once furniture is custom made, ordered and delivered to our homes, that's it....Unless there is some sort of defect, etc., most furniture stores don't take furniture back...so that is why I just want to be absolutely sure that the casters feature will fit in with my style and tastes.

When I woke up this morning, I decided that they will add a unique flair to the ottoman, as well as making it easy to move around when necessary, so I am headed to the furniture store today to place the order....My taste is not matchy-match....more eclectic...so I'm sure it will finish off our living area very nicely!

I'm surprised that there haven't been more replies, as I expected that there would definitely be other posters who must have the feature of casters on certain furniture pieces....I remember this forum when it was filled with so many great posters whose opinions were so helpful and the threads would move so fast....really fun and enjoyable and so helpful!

So, I really appreciate your taking the time to give me your feedback, as well as lolakimono and gailchap!....You have been a sweetheart and so helpful in calming my doubts about the casters..You stuck with me all the way in helping with my obsession!...LOL...I will definitely let you know when the ottoman comes in....It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks, but I will bump this thread back up to update you, since you have been so thoughtful!

Wishing You A Wonderful Weekend!

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Me And My Shadow — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:59:21 GMT

Update!....I ordered the ottoman today and it will be in our living room within 6 to 10 weeks....a beautiful apple green color....tufted on top...beautiful legs...and of course, with casters!...LOL

We have an open floor area and my favorite accent color is certain shades of green...Our living area needed a green accent to complete the overall look and the ottoman will do the job perfectly!...I went with a picture that I saw in a Homes And Garden magazine and fell in love with it right away!

I love decorating!

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cater — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 03:39:20 GMT

I think you will be happy with the casters I know I would. I am trying to find a new kitchen table and chairs with casters on the chairs. Chromecraft always made the best quality sets that I have ever owned and now I have found out that they went out of business. Had I known they were going to shut down their operations I would have ordered a set. There is not a set to be found in any furniture stores even on line, that is made by chromecraft. Love casters on furniture it makes it so much easier to move around and clean around.

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Me And My Shadow — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:43:45 GMT

On 8/2/2014 cater said:
I think you will be happy with the casters I know I would. I am trying to find a new kitchen table and chairs with casters on the chairs. Chromecraft always made the best quality sets that I have ever owned and now I have found out that they went out of business. Had I known they were going to shut down their operations I would have ordered a set. There is not a set to be found in any furniture stores even on line, that is made by chromecraft. Love casters on furniture it makes it so much easier to move around and clean around.

Hi cater...When I saw your post, I googled a few things and found "dinette online"...On their homepage, at the top, they have a notice about Chromcraft going out of business; however, they provide links (highlighted in blue) to Douglas, Tempo & CR Joseph...and their sets look very similar to Chromcraft.....You might want to give them a try!

Hope you come back and see this!

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ID2 — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:13:27 GMT

I'd step out of the box and go for the ottoman with casters! My dh is handy enough that he'd just replace the casters with legs if need be if it really bothered us. I say go for it!

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Me And My Shadow — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:52:51 GMT

On 8/3/2014 ID2 said:
I'd step out of the box and go for the ottoman with casters! My dh is handy enough that he'd just replace the casters with legs if need be if it really bothered us. I say go for it!

Hi ID2....I did "go for it" yesterday...headed to the store and ordered it!....It has beautiful legs on it, with the low casters added, so it's not like they really stand out all that much...and I decided that it kind of added a unique flair or even an eclectic look to the ottoman....I couldn't pass it up, as it is the exact size and style that I have been searching for...really a perfect, lovely finishing touch to our living area!

I'm always "stepping out of the box"...and love mixing and matching...Our den area has leopard wall-to-wall carpeting if that gives you any idea!...LOL

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cater — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 22:15:44 GMT

Me and My Shadow I thank you for looking up that site. I have looked there and also found a company that goes by the name Cramco they are supposed to be a reliable company also. I just am so disappointed that Chromecraft is out of business. I have called every furniture store within 250 miles of where I live and it seems that anyone who carried Chromecraft sold every set they had in stock when the news came out. I guess I am the only one who did not see it. Thanks so much and I will check out Dinette on line again. I think they also sell Cramco.

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Me And My Shadow — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 03:24:26 GMT

On 8/3/2014 cater said:
Me and My Shadow I thank you for looking up that site. I have looked there and also found a company that goes by the name Cramco they are supposed to be a reliable company also. I just am so disappointed that Chromecraft is out of business. I have called every furniture store within 250 miles of where I live and it seems that anyone who carried Chromecraft sold every set they had in stock when the news came out. I guess I am the only one who did not see it. Thanks so much and I will check out Dinette on line again. I think they also sell Cramco.

cater....You are quite welcome!...I'm glad you saw my post....Good Luck in finding another dinette set...I'm sure one is waiting just for you!