ile pouf
Design Niels Bendtsen,
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Flannelette, leather
The Ile series of ottomans share the same undercut prominent on the U Turn lounge chair. This detail is not only a visual feature that lightens the look of the piece it also provides foot space making sitting down and standing up much easier. The Ile series come in several different shapes and sizes and feature a light core construction capped with layers of engineered foam. Covers are attached by Velcro and are removable for easy cleaning or replacement.
1600 w | 800 d | 430 h
Born in Denmark, Niels Bendtsen and his family immigrated to Canada in 1951. In place of a formal design education, he trained as an apprentice for his father, who designed and built Scandinavain furniture. Through working with his father, Bendtsen gained valuable skills and a respect for non-industrial, hand-built traditions, but he was also intrigued by new technologies and ways to satisfy incresing demand. Between 1963 and 1972, Bendtsen had his own retail store where he sold his father's furniture, as well as imported Scandinavian designs. He designed small items for the store, but it wasn't until he was in his early thirties that he truly began designing furniture. Dissatisfied with the quality and limited functionality of the furniture he received from his overseas manufacturers, Bendtsen sold his store, moved to Europe and became a full time designer.
Bensen is a design and manufacturing group founded in 1981 by Niels Bendtsen. Along with his staff, Bendtsen designs and oversees production of an extensive line of furnishings.
Our philosophy balances simplicity and honesty so that the designs may continue to grow in today's ever changing world.