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Mid-Century Vintage Danish Teak Ottoman by Fredly Möbelfabrik
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Put up your feet and enjoy all the comfort and charms of mid-century Danish design with this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Round Teak Mid Century Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Vinyl
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

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

Danish Leather Patchwork Pouff / Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Danish Leather Patchwork Pouff / Ottoman
Danish Leather Patchwork Pouff / Ottoman
H 13.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes with a brand new Black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Danish Modern Tripod Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Teak

Niels Møller Ottoman with Danish Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller's Model 78A ottoman, designed in 1963 is a simple footrest with Danish cord upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Danish Rosewood Upholstered Ottoman by Niels Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Rosewood Upholstered Ottoman by Niels Moller Additional information: Material: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rosewood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Purple Tufted Velour and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a purple button tufted velour seat resting on a
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in grey sheep skin
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in grey sheep skin This ottoman/pouf/ stool was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Stool / Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup Mobler
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized teak wood framed ottoman or stool with an upholstered cushion designed by Hugo
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Teak

Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin This ottoman/pouf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Fredrik Kayser Danish Rosewood Ottoman or Bench in Black Leather
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid rosewood framed ottoman by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway. The bench is upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Ottoman Stool or Side Table
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Striking midcentury Danish design storage stool, multifunctional with a removable top offering
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Plywood, Teak, Plastic

Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Ottoman Stool or Side Table
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Striking midcentury Danish design storage stool, multifunctional with a removable top offering
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Plywood, Teak, Plastic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stool Attributed, 1950s, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool from wood attributed to Hans J. Wegner 1950s Denmark.The stool
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Stay Ottoman
By Gubi, Gubi Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stay here, stay with me, stay relaxed, stay and read…The small Stay lounge chair, with options for a returning swivel function, has a sculptural and organic shape that, besides from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Stay Ottoman
Stay Ottoman
H 15.75 in W 30.75 in D 24.5 in
Niels Otto Møller Danish Teak Ottoman or Bench Model 80a for J.L. Møllers Mødels
By Möllers Armaturfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in St. Louis, MO
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, model 80A ottoman or bench first
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Textile, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing Stand Table Bench Flip Top by Hansen Mint!
By B.J. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing stand side end table bvench flip top by Hansen Mint!.
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Teak

Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
c. 1955 Brazilian rosewood ottoman crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
H 14 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Occasional Ottoman Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Danish modern design Curved wood seat with new boucle upholstery on mahogany wood base
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Occasional Ottoman Ib Kofod Larsen
Occasional Ottoman Ib Kofod Larsen
H 14 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Kristian Vedel Modus Rosewood Ottoman
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pretty Kristian Vedel Modus rosewood ottoman from the 1960s. Black tufted leather cushion is in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Rosewood

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Whisper
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Whisper
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Coconut
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Coconut
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Black Chrome
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Black Chrome
H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle Ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Matte Black
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Matte Black
H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Canvas

Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in
Jens Risom Danish Blue and Green Southwestern Pattern Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a banded Southwestern blue and green patterned
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Gray Velvet Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Wood

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Jens Risom Danish Floating Stained Walnut and Floral Upholstered Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century floating bench with a dark stained walnut frame with four tapered square legs
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Pair of Teak and White Leather Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Madrid, ES
Two stained hardwood stools. Seat upholstered in white leather and tufted with leather-covered buttons at a later date.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a green fabric upholstered seat resting on a
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with an off-white Shou-patterned fabric upholstered
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
and works well with split reed, Danish and Scandinavian Modern, as well as traditional decors. If you
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rattan

Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite round walnut ottoman designed by the legendary Danish-American furniture designer, Jens
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Danish Folding Stools in Teak and Leather 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of danish teak folding stools / ottoman. Made in solid teak and cognac leather. With
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Teak

Ottoman for Falcon Chair in Leather by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
the entire Mid-Century Modern Design era. The frame is constructed of bent and laminated beech wood
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Beech

Wood and Cork Stool or Ottoman Suber Stool by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Organic forms and natural materials play a duet in this Mid-Century Modern inspired Suber stool
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2010s American American Craftsman Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Cork

1960s Danish Teak Black Vinyl Teak Fliptop Stool by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reversible stool or makes great side table. Made in Odense, Denmark. The leather is still soft and supple
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Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

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Teak

Jens Risom Multi-Colored Geometric Pattern Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a geometrically patterned blue, green, and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jacobsen Rosewood Table or Stool from St. Catherine's College
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare rosewood table or ottoman from St. Catherine's college. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1962 for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Rosewood

Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Leather Spectrum Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / seat height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam, Leather

Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Foam

Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé, Foam

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Papyrus Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and papyrus fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Teak

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and honey yellow fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak, Wood

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Ash Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and ash fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak, Wood

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Golden Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and golden yellow striped fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and White Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and white fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak, Wood

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Charcoal Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and charcoal fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak, Wood

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Sea Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and sea blue striped fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak, Wood

Hocker by Kristian Vedel by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, 1963 Black Leather
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
different colors, square loose pieces. The design of this hocker is by Kristian Solmer Vedel from Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Mid Century Danish Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century Danish ottoman available at 1stDibs. A mid century Danish ottoman — often made from wood, animal skin and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century Danish ottoman, we have 480 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century Danish ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century Danish ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century Danish ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Danish Ottoman?

A mid century Danish ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,411, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $48,500.

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