The Seal Ottoman
The Seal Ottoman
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
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The Seal Ottoman
The Seal Ottoman
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
SKU 71170-003930
Materials
Materials
foam, felt, quilt foam, pocket springs, rubber.
Dimensions
Dimensions
W: 75 cm
D: 45 cm
Additional resources
Additional resources
Designed in 1952 to complement The Seal Chair, this corresponding Ottoman offers the same signature attention to detail, comfort and organic forms that have made Ib Kofod-Larsen a pioneer of mid-century modern design. Named after the Swedish ski resort, Sälen, The Seal is a fine example of Ib Kofod-Larsen's organic design and focus on detail and comfort.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Ib Kofod-Larsen
Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) was a key figure in Danish Modern design, though he remained in the shadow of icons like Wegner and Jacobsen. Much of his work was created for international markets, making him better known abroad than in Denmark. His designs were sophisticated, organic, and well-proportioned, with a purist’s attention to detail. Though he saw himself as an artisan rather than an academic, his work had a poetic, artistic quality. He was deeply involved in every step of production, blending innovation with craftsmanship. Kofod-Larsen had a keen understanding of materials, often using teak, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin, The Seal, and the Elizabeth Lounge Chair, prioritized comfort and elegance, securing his legacy as one of Danish design’s most underrated yet brilliant minds.
