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Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Penguin lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The chair is based on an African chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of ‘Penguin’ accent chairs. Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Huddling Penguin Pair
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine.
In the form of a pair of penguins huddling
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern penguin chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort.
Iconic Dutch design
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century Murano Glass Penguin Vase out of the famous workshops in Italy from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
into production by Selig in 1953. The chairs are always built up of a plywood molded back, a thin metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Black & White Blown Solid Murano Glass Modern Penguin Sculpture
By Vetrerie Riunite Colleoni, Luigi Moro
Located in New York, NY
A modern Venetian penguin Art sculpture in blown Murano glass, a very cute realistic representation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Penguin Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
. Significant for the penguin chair is it’s „thin“ edges and elegant back rest in plywood with teak verneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Bentwood and Leather Penguin Chair Circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
An original "Penguin" lounge chair upholstered in leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Triple Penguin Bronze Sculpted Group on Trefoiled Base with Gold Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze animal sculpted ground depicting three penguins depicted back to back, in gold patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Teak and walnut 'Penguin' chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kleinburg, ON
playful design. The chair features a curved wood back that resembles a penguin’s wing, and a leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Rare Model Penguin Chairs By Ib Kofod-Larsen For Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, rare model "Penguin" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig feature wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of ‘Penguin’ modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
Original Print of Great Crested Grebe, Atlantic Puffin, King Penguin, Great Gull
Located in Langweer, NL
Puffin, nicknames such as “clown of the ocean” and “sea parrot”, 3. King Penguin, 4. Great Black-backed
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern IB Kofod Larsen for Selig Penguin Accent Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin chair for Christiansen and Larsen Denmark 1955
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
example of the Danish Modern design. Natural teak back rest with upholstered seat . Seat is in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Danish IB Kofod Larsen for Selig Penguin Accent Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
I.B. Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' Wood, Iron and Beige Fabric Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century 'Penguin' form lounge / side chair with a bentwood back with two small wings and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29.25 in W 21 in D 25 in
Mid Century Danish Teak & Beech Wood Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this magnificent vintage mid-century modern Penguin chair, a true gem of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
H 29.75 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
Set of 2 Restored 'Penguin' Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
-supportive. This particular variant of the Penguin features a beech plywood seat back, stained walnut in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Coat Rack With A Hand Carved & Painted Penguin Colony
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique coatrack with hand carved penguin sculptures and maker's monogram.
With the Arts and Crafts
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Metal
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H 10.2 in W 35.2 in D 6.3 in
Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Guinness Animals At Edinburgh Zoo Beer
Located in London, GB
a joey peeking out from her pouch, a penguin, pelican, turtle and a sloth hanging upside down from a
Category
Vintage 1950s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Calcutta Zoo Hippo East Indian Railway Nixon
Located in London, GB
nine penguins against a blue background below and the title text in bold black lettering on the yellow
Category
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.77 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
are upholstered with a midcentury graphic woven print fabric in yellow and black. The back is slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
of the Penguin Chair had a black back and white cushion to mimic its namesake).
Thank to his job
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Antique Michael Andersen & Son of Bornholm Painted Pottery Table Lamp
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique pottery table lamp made by Michael Andersen & Son of Bornholm with penguins.
5 Standing
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Waterloo Station Southern Railway
Located in London, GB
steam trains on the platforms, a green Southern Railway van with a penguin on the side advertising
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.77 in W 49.22 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Pan Am Travel Map Poster South America Continent Of Contrasts
Located in London, GB
, fishing, skiing, playing music and dancing; animals and birds including cows, a panther, llama, penguin
Category
Vintage 1940s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 14.57 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Armchair "Seal", Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Paris, FR
a shell shaped seat and back upholstered with a beautifully patinated black leather.
With a label
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Unilever South America Illustrated Map Art
Located in London, GB
, wheat, fruit, fishing, wild animals and birds, flowers, whales, a penguin and seal, a raft, sailing boat
Category
Vintage 1950s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Tamsin Johnson Spaces for Living
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Design in London. Moving back to Australia, Johnson worked for Sydney studio Meacham Nockles McQualter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of "Penguin" Lounge Chairs Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. These were imported by Selig beginning, 1953.
Features bent plywood backs in birch, retaining nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Ghent, BE
An original "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design from
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
'Batman' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
flanked by four of Gotham city's most notorious villains - the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler, and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Pair of Penguin Tufted Back Swivel Armchairs Attributed to Monteverdi-Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of diamond tufted back swivel chairs, with solid walnut base totally restored the base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Set of Four Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chairs Walnut Molded Backs Turquoise Seats
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Topeka, KS
plywood back with the namesake little penguin-like shaped wings that give you the feeling they are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 21.25 in D 24 in
Murano glass penguin lamp
Located in New York, NY
A penguin Murano glass lamp with striped back and gold flecks
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs with walnut back and newly upholstered black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished with newly upholstered white creamy leather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ib Kofod-Larsen penguin chair with a newly upholstered vintage nubby salmon colored seat. Wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Penguins by Hans Bunde, New Edition
By Hans Bunde, Architectmade
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Hans Bunde originally created Penguins in 1954; one for each of his sisters. We are now proud to
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
Kofod Larsen Pair of Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin chairs with walnut backs and black metal frames. Extremely comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished with newly upholstered contemporary fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Penguin Ceramic Lamp by L. Funtinelle
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic lamp depicts a pair of penguins on the
front side and a single on the back. The
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Penguin Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Penguin' lounge chairs by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Black rod frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Kofod Larsen Pair of Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin chairs with walnut backs and black metal frames. Extremely comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Rocking Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Garnerville, NY
Bentwood, sculptural back with wood rails and iron frame. The seat has been newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare "Penguin" Rocker by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This attractive rocker has a newly reupholstered seat in black leather with bent wood back, brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century Ib Kofod-Larsen penguin chair
Sculpted wood back chair supported by an black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
A rare yellow penguin lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A modular design comprised of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifull Penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, manufactured in the Netherlands in 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful Penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, manufactured in The Netherlands in 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Fabric, Beech
Sculptural Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair In Curly Fur
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
Great statement or side chair. Chair has an incredible bent wood back stained a medium dark walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Penguin Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selling
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Reminiscent of a penguin's wings, the Penguin chair by Ib Kofod Larsen is an iconic Danish-modern
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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