Danish Teak Footstol in Long Hair Sheepskin by Bramin, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Elegant and minimalist footstool produced around the 1960s by Danish furniture maker Bramin Møbler.
The best-known and most prolific of Bramin Møbler's designers is, without a doubt, Henry Walter Klein, and several features of this footstool suggest his authorship. The similarities can primarily be found in the construction. Klein's chairs, like this footstool, are characterized by a slightly curved frame, a flat-cut top edge of the legs, and a narrow rod that strengthens the structure.
The new natural long-hair sheepskin upholstery and generous seat make the piece extremely comfortable. Additionally, sheep wool has great anti-allergic properties and provides electrostatic balance, which is very important in contemporary interiors filled with artificial materials.
This is a perfect example of Danish design philosophy—simplicity, functionality, and quality at its best.
The beautiful solid teak wood has been cleaned and protected with professional compounds. The new upholstery complements its Scandinavian origin, bringing a touch of warmth to the interior. The authenticity of its origin is confirmed by the producer's sticker.

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Manufacturer	Bramin
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Danish Design, Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Minimalist
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Reupholstered
Product Code	UE-2043866
Materials	Teak, Wool
Color	White
Width	55 cm 55 cm
Depth	50 cm 50 cm
Height	48 cm 48 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Poland
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Maker

Bramin

Originally known as N.A. Jørgensen, Danish furniture manufacturer Bramin was founded in Bramming, a region on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula. Throughout the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, the company produced seating, tables, and casegoods in a style representative of the Danish mid-century modern era.

From Bramin’s catalogues and advertisements, we can ascertain that N.A. Jørgensen launched the Bramin brand around 1957 or 1958. In the early 1960s, Bramin's ad campaigns promised "Deres garanti for kvalitet form og function" or “Quality, form, and function: guaranteed,” using strong, modern imagery. From then on, the more traditionally-oriented N.A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik took a back seat. It was not until the mid-1960s, however, that the striking Bramin logo was created, with the rounded, lowercase central “a” standing out from the remaining block letters.

In its heydey, Bramin collaborated with many well respected Danish designers, such as Johannes Andersen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Østervig, and Frank Reenskaug. However, Bramin’s most successful relationship was undoubtedly with H.W Klein, a Norwegian-born designer who moved to Denmark in 1960 to work for the company. Klein's most notable design is the Ønskestolen (mid-1960s), a padded leather lounge chair on a five-star swivel base, but he was also known for wide range of living room suites, dining suites, and storage options. Other memorable Bramin pieces include the classic Rocking Chair No. 182 by Reenskaug (circa 1958) and the idiosyncratically asymmetrical Chair No. 168 by Olsen (circa 1956).

For decades, the region of Bramming was a major hub for the Danish furniture industry, boasting 20 factories at its peak. Particularly hard hit by the global recession in the early-1980s, many Bramming-based businesses closed, Bramin included. After the closure, Klein moved to San Francisco. Though much of Bramin's history has been lost over time, the company's prolific furniture output has found a vibrant place in today's vintage market.