Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — ND550F Footstool
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
ND550F Footstool
A 1955 footstool by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel with tapered legs and a hand-upholstered seat
1955
Approx. $1,400 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The ND550F Footstool dates from 1955; the manufacturer's page credits the Danish architects Nanna Ditzel and Jørgen Ditzel. It describes refined curves combined with meticulous hand upholstery.
Construction
- Legs: slanted and tapered, in oak or walnut
- Seat: generous, upholstered on top and bottom in fabric or leather
- Header version: FSC-certified oak, oil, Sisu 0785
Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — ND550F Footstool · © Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Story
A seat that cradles
The page defines the footstool by a softly sculpted seat that cradles the sitter, with gently slanted, tapered legs and elegant hand-upholstery. It links the upholstery to Jørgen Ditzel's background in upholstery, from which, it says, fabrics in new colours and patterns played a leading role in many of the Ditzels' designs.
Returned to 1955
Carl Hansen & Søn describes the footstool as returned to its original 1955 design.
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