A set of two wicker ottomans that work as a footrest, extra seating, or a flat-top side table solves the small-patio furniture problem without buying three separate pieces. This Best Choice Products set pairs weather-resistant wicker with a steel frame and removable cushions, and it costs less than most single patio side tables.
Why a Multipurpose Ottoman Set Makes Sense on a Patio
Most patios have a footprint problem before they have a style problem. A sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a side table can eat up more square footage than a balcony or small backyard actually has. An ottoman that flips between footrest and table sidesteps that math. Pull the cushion off and the flat wicker top holds a drink or a lantern; leave it on and it's a place to prop your feet up next to the sofa. Buying two means one can sit at each end of a seating arrangement, or both can be pushed together in front of a loveseat as a makeshift coffee table when guests come over.
The trade-off compared to a dedicated side table is stability under weight when the cushion is off. A hard tabletop surface will always feel steadier for a full drink or a stack of plates than a cushioned one, but for a footrest or occasional table that mostly holds a glass or a phone, the flexibility outweighs that.
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Best Choice Products Set of 2 Outdoor Wicker Ottomans, Green/Brown
$45.99
This set pairs brown woven wicker over a steel frame with dark green cushion tops, and it ships as two identical ottomans rather than one large piece, which is the detail that makes it useful. Each ottoman measures 19.75 inches long, 15.75 inches wide, and 15.5 inches tall, small enough to tuck beside a chair without crowding a walkway, and each one is rated to hold 265 pounds. Adjustable leveling feet on the bottom of each leg mean an uneven paver patio or a slightly sloped deck won't leave one ottoman rocking.
The cushion covers are machine-washable and held on with four attachment points, so they won't slide off in wind or when someone sits down off-center. When the covers need a wash, or when you want the flat wicker surface for a side table, they come off cleanly and can be tucked under the support bars of the frame for storage rather than left sitting somewhere else. That's a small feature but a genuinely useful one for anyone without a shed or storage bench nearby.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 743 verified reviews, the set holds up as a budget-friendly way to add two functional pieces at once rather than one. It fits best with a wood-slat or rattan sofa set where the darker wicker tone reads as intentional rather than mismatched, and it works whether the space is a full backyard patio or a narrow apartment balcony.
Buy on AmazonWhat to Look For in a Multipurpose Patio Ottoman
A few details separate an ottoman set that holds up outdoors from one that doesn't. Look for a steel or aluminum frame rather than plastic resin wicker over a lightweight frame, since steel resists sagging under repeated use as a footrest. Removable, washable cushion covers matter more outdoors than indoors, since patio cushions collect pollen, dust, and the occasional spill in a way indoor furniture doesn't. Adjustable feet are worth checking for if the patio surface isn't perfectly level, which is more common than not on pavers, gravel, or older concrete. And if the plan includes using the ottoman as a table, a flat, tightly woven top surface will feel more stable than one with a looser weave or a domed cushion that doesn't come off.
Set size is also worth thinking through before buying. A single ottoman is fine for one chair, but a set of two gives more flexibility to split them across a seating group or combine them as a wider footrest, and it tends to be a better value per piece than buying two single ottomans separately.
See more pieces built for small-space outdoor living in the outdoor ottomans collection.