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Pair of Danish Modern Ottomans by Spottrup
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful ottomans produced by Spottrup Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Teak wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Verellen Danish Modern Walnut & Suede Ottoman
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very handsome, Danish Modern style round ottoman by Verellen, High Point, NC. The Hayes ottmoman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and ...

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Danish Modern Tripod Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Teak
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Vintage Danish Rosewood Ottoman
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
Spottrup Mobler Round ottoman, 1950s 3-leg rosewood frame with round seat pad covered in new
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Danish Leather Patchwork Pouff / Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather Measurements
Category

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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
Niels Møller Ottoman with Danish Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller's Model 78A ottoman, designed in 1963 is a simple footrest with Danish cord upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Danish Rosewood Upholstered Ottoman by Niels Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Kensington, MD
, Upholstery Featured at Kensington: Tall Danish Modern Rosewood (Model 80) ottoman designed by Niels Møller
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Vintage Danish Teak Ottoman by Fredly Möbelfabrik
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wonderful teak ottoman made by Fredly Möbelfabrik of Denmark. With warm wood grain, a pagoda-inspired
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Fredrik Kayser Danish Rosewood Ottoman or Bench in Black Leather
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid rosewood framed ottoman by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway. The bench is upholstered
Category

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
Category

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

Materials

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
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Plywood, Teak, Plastic

Pair Of Borge Jensen Danish Ottomans in Brown and White Cowhide
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury Danish teak wood rectangular ottomans or stools with newly upholstered light
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Hans Wegner GETAMA GE-420 Ottoman / Sake Table Vintage 1960s Danish Midcentury
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
GE-420 Ottoman without a cushion, order a cushion that matches your interior after purchase. Or can
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

1950s Danish Teak and Wool Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and elegant ottoman or stool crafted of solid teak and upholstered seat in charcoal grey
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Stay Ottoman
By Gubi Olsen, Gubi
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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 Niels Otto Møller, Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, model 80A ottoman or bench first
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Teak

Scandinavian Designer Ottoman
Located in Paris, FR
This ottoman is made of sustainable birch plywood using CNC cut with innovating waste efficiency
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Designer Ottoman
Scandinavian Designer Ottoman
H 19 in W 29 in D 22 in
DK Ottoman
Located in Denver, PA
The DK Collection provides luxurious comfort in a minimalist design. Inspired by traditional Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

DK Ottoman
DK Ottoman
H 15 in W 24 in D 20 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mammoth Ottoman by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Mammoth Ottoman by NORR11 Dimensions: D 53 x W 61,5 x H 37 cm. Materials: Natural oak and
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mammoth Ottoman by NORR11
Mammoth Ottoman by NORR11
H 14.57 in W 24.22 in D 20.87 in
Studio Ottoman by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Ottoman by NORR11 Dimensions: D 96 x W 80 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Foam, wood and
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood, Foam

Studio Ottoman by NORR11
Studio Ottoman by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman
By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Round ottoman, 1962 3-leg rosewood frame with round seat pad covered in new Italian bouclé wool
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rosewood, Bouclé

Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Model GE 290 solid oak frame in very good original
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
H 16 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Studio Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11 Dimensions: D 96 x W 80 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Quickdry
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Plywood

Studio Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11
Studio Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
Round Teak Mid Century Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Vinyl
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Studio Classic Ottoman by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Classic Ottoman by NORR11 Dimensions: D 90 x W 80 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Foam
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood, Foam

Studio Classic Ottoman by NORR11
Studio Classic Ottoman by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
c. 1955 Brazilian rosewood ottoman crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in the
Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Rosewood

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

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ib Kofod Larsen Occasional Ottoman
Ib Kofod Larsen Occasional Ottoman
H 14 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Nakki Ottoman by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki ottoman by Mika Tolvanen Materials: Foam, Plywood, Elastic Belts, Memory Foam, Fabric
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Nakki Ottoman by Mika Tolvanen
Nakki Ottoman by Mika Tolvanen
H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 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
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Busk+Hertzog for Softline Large Opera Pouf in Nickel Gray Wool
Located in Secaucus, NJ
soft and very comfortable. All the corners are invitingly rounded and highlight the modern and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Plywood

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
Category

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
Category

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
Studio Classic Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Classic Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11 Dimensions: D 90 x W 80 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Plywood

Studio Classic Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11
Studio Classic Outdoor Ottoman by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this rarely seen ottoman to accompany his Wishbone seating for Carl Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
H 16.75 in W 19 in D 16.75 in
Studio Lounge Ottoman Sofa by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Lounge Ottoman Sofa by NORR11 Dimensions: D 80 x W 120 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Foam
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Plywood

Studio Lounge Ottoman Sofa by NORR11
Studio Lounge Ottoman Sofa by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 51.19 in
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
Category

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 GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle Ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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
Nakki Long Ottoman by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki long ottoman by Mika Tolvanen Materials: Foam, plywood, elastic belts, memory foam, fabric
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Nakki Long Ottoman by Mika Tolvanen
Nakki Long Ottoman by Mika Tolvanen
H 18.12 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
teak ottoman by Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Inger Klingenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ottoman or a sitting stool.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Teak

Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
Category

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
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
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Kai Kristiansen Univers ottoman in leather and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen ottoman in rosewood and leather cushion. Model Univers, made by Magnus Olsen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman, Model AP-29
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair ottoman, model AP-29. Perfect as a casual bench or stool. Made from
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

'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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

"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.
Category

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

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Rosewood and Boucle Vintage Ottomans, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pair of rectangular ottomans, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. Solid rosewood frames with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Niels O. Møller designed Model 80a Ottoman in Cowhide
By Neils O. Möller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Niels O. Møller designed Model 80a Ottoman Solid Teak legs, with the seating area reimagined in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

'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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

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.
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

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
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Campaign Safari Ottoman with Brown or Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ballard, CA
The campaign Safari ottoman is a reference to the Danish style furniture from the 1960s with its
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Teak and Leather Ottoman by Erik Kolling Andersen with Peder Pedersen
By Erik Andersen 1, Peder Pedersen
Located in Dorchester, MA
, this leather ottoman appeared with his Prism chair at the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Danish Modern Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish modern ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and hardwood, every Danish modern ottoman was constructed with great care. There are 820 variations of the antique or vintage Danish modern ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Danish modern ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish modern ottoman, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Danish modern ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen and A.P. Stolen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Modern Ottoman?

A Danish modern ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,797, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $62,400.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Danish Modern Ottoman
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.