Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — KK97170 Safari Footstool
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
KK97170 Safari Footstool
Esben Klint's tool-free Safari Footstool, made to match his father's Safari Chair
570 × 340 × 570 mm
Approx. $450 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The KK97170 Safari Footstool was designed by Esben Klint, the son of Kaare Klint, after his father's death. Carl Hansen & Søn describes it as a gentle place to rest one's feet that is also suited for a stylish life on the move.
Construction
- Wood: ash, white oil
- Seat: canvas natural
- Assembly: easily assembled without tools
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Specifications
- 57 x 57 cm, H 34 cm
Story
Made to match the Safari Chair
Esben Klint designed the footstool to match the Safari Chair by his father Kaare Klint, which the manufacturer calls one of the world's first build-it-yourself furniture items.
A son's design
The footstool was designed after the death of Kaare Klint, whose own Safari Chair it accompanies.

