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Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970

By Maurice Villency, Arne Vodder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman probably made around 1970 or early in that decade. It

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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Vintage Arne Vodder Fd-164 Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Vintage Arne Vodder Fd-164 Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Vintage Arne Vodder Fd-164 Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Arne Vodder Fd-164 Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Panningen, NL

Stylish Danish modern model FD164 easy chair designed by Arne Vodder for Danish manufacturer Cado

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s Teak Ottoman Stool Designed by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark
1960s Teak Ottoman Stool Designed by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark

1960s Teak Ottoman Stool Designed by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

ottoman was designed by Arne Vodder in 1950s and produced by France and Son in Denmark in the 1960s. It

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder Model FD164 Armchair with Ottoman, 1960, Denmark
Arne Vodder Model FD164 Armchair with Ottoman, 1960, Denmark

Arne Vodder Model FD164 Armchair with Ottoman, 1960, Denmark

By Arne Vodder

Located in Oirlo, LI

Arne Vodder model FD164 armchair with ottoman, 1960 Denmark. Danish Modern Arne Vodder model

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Classic Modern Design, Denmark, 1950s
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Classic Modern Design, Denmark, 1950s

Arne Vodder Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Classic Modern Design, Denmark, 1950s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Scandinavian lounge chair and ottoman designed by Arne Vodder, stationary rocking

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arne Vodder reclining teak lounge chair and ottoman for France & Son. This has been newly

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Set of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Sheepskin
Arne Vodder Set of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Sheepskin

Arne Vodder Set of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Sheepskin

By Arne Vodder, Bovirke

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Arne Vodder set of lounge chairs with ottoman new upholstered with sheepskin with buttons

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning danish reclining lounge chair and ottoman, model FD-164, designed by Arne Vodder for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful piece of Danish modern design and craftsmanship. The backrest can be set to three different positions, thus enabling various seating experiences or uses. Original spring ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Berlin, DE

This lounge chair with pouf are good examples of the great craftsmanship of Arne Vodder. A modest

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lounge Chair FD-164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
Lounge Chair FD-164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

Lounge Chair FD-164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in The Hague, NL

Beautiful set of lounge chair with ottoman designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured for France

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Arne Vodder Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model FD164
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model FD164

Arne Vodder Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model FD164

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This chair is so original! Fabric is perfect! No fading, stains or wear! Foam and inner springs in great shape! Fabric is an amazing Danish wool that looks like the day it arrived in...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Norm Stoeker Modernist High Back Walnut Upholstered Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Norm Stoeker Modernist High Back Walnut Upholstered Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

Norm Stoeker Modernist High Back Walnut Upholstered Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

By Norm Stoeker, Arne Vodder

Located in Houston, TX

One-of-a-kind high back lounge armchair and ottoman sculpted out of walnut by Norm Stoeker. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's
Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's

Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's

By Madsen & Schubell, Arne Vodder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

it is a high quality piece much in the style of Arne Vodder. Age appropriate wear and patina

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century High Back Armchair and Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield
Mid-Century High Back Armchair and Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield

Mid-Century High Back Armchair and Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Arne Vodder

Located in Raleigh, NC

chair pair is the American answer to Danish influence. Similar in style to the Arne Vodder FD 164

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Modern Custom Handmade Danish Style Norm Stoeker Lounge Chair / Ottoman
Modern Custom Handmade Danish Style Norm Stoeker Lounge Chair / Ottoman

Modern Custom Handmade Danish Style Norm Stoeker Lounge Chair / Ottoman

By Norm Stoeker, Arne Vodder, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Houston, TX

set comes with a freshly upholstered chair with matching ottoman. Made out of solid oak. Ottoman

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Two Mid-Century Stools by Arne Vodder FD164 Ottomans France & Son, Denmark 1960s
Two Mid-Century Stools by Arne Vodder FD164 Ottomans France & Son, Denmark 1960s

Two Mid-Century Stools by Arne Vodder FD164 Ottomans France & Son, Denmark 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in München, BY

Two very nice stools designed by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark 1962. They were originally

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arne Vodder 'FD164' Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder 'FD164' Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder 'FD164' Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in

Arne Vodder 'FD164' Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder, lounge chair and ottoman, black leather and teak, Denmark, 1960s This lounge chair

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Teak Lounge Chair Model FD164 and Ottoman
Arne Vodder Teak Lounge Chair Model FD164 and Ottoman

Arne Vodder Teak Lounge Chair Model FD164 and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

This model FD 164 lounge chair and footstool were designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and was

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lounge Chair and Ottoman from France & Son, Designed by Arne Vodder
Lounge Chair and Ottoman from France & Son, Designed by Arne Vodder

Lounge Chair and Ottoman from France & Son, Designed by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Madison, WI

Lounge chair and ottoman from France & Son, designed by Arne Vodder. Made in Denmark and dating

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Teak Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Arne Vodder 1960s
Danish Teak Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Arne Vodder 1960s

Danish Teak Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Arne Vodder 1960s

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Basel, CH

Danish reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman by Arne Vodder, model 164 for France & Son

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164
Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164

Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Crockett, CA

ottoman. Retains the original cognac leather upholstery, the two incised France & Son labels as well as

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arne Vodder for France & Son, and originally retailed by John Stuart. Solid rosewood frame has

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Danish Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman- Arne Vodder
Danish Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman- Arne Vodder

Danish Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman- Arne Vodder

Located in Crockett, CA

wide armrests typical of Arne Vodder design. Original brick color leather upholstery. Ottoman: 23" by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Rosewood Chair and Ottoman
Rosewood Chair and Ottoman

Rosewood Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder

Located in Southampton, NY

Gorgeous rosewood frame chair and ottoman, with new cushions. stamped Norway.

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Arne Vodder Teak, Three Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder Teak, Three Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder Teak, Three Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder

Located in Atlanta, GA

1960s teak, three position lounge chair and ottoman from Denmark by Arne Vodder for France & Son

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Leather Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman Arne Vodder for France & Sohn
Leather Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman Arne Vodder for France & Sohn

Leather Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman Arne Vodder for France & Sohn

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berlin, DE

Lounge chair FD 164 and ottoman designed by Arne Vodder for France & Sohn. Original black leather

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Arne Vodder Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arne vodder ottoman you’re looking for. Each arne vodder ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a arne vodder ottoman, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the arne vodder ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A arne vodder ottoman, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made arne vodder ottoman has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, France & Søn and Bovirke are consistently popular.

How Much is a Arne Vodder Ottoman?

The average selling price for a arne vodder ottoman at 1stDibs is $3,925, while they’re typically $1,069 on the low end and $14,739 for the highest priced.

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