Theo Ruth Canapes
Dutch, 1915-1971
Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer’s first permanent designer. Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for armchairs like the 1952 Congo chair and the 1953 Penguin chair.
Ruth was born in 1915 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, where Artifort was established. Founded by Jules Wagemans, Artifort began as Wagemans & Van Tuinen in 1890 before rebranding to Artifort in 1928. Ruth studied furniture and interior design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht and joined the Artifort team in 1936.
Ruth’s long tenure as its head of design and development included overseeing the hiring of key individuals like Artifort’s aesthetic consultant and designer Kho Liang Ie, British furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI and French interior designer Pierre Paulin RDI.
Following Ruth’s death in 1971, Artifort has carried on his legacy of innovative furniture through collaborations with numerous top designers, such as Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang C.R. Mezger, René Holten, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Theo Ruth seating, including lounge chairs, sofas and more.
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Creator: Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Original Classic 2 Seater
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Original Classic 2 Seater
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theo Ruth Canapes
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1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort.
The daybed by Theo Ruth is characteristic for Theo Ruth’s attitude towards designing. With it’s organic shape and due to its elega...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Theo Ruth Canapes
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Theo Ruth canapes for sale on 1stDibs.
Theo Ruth canapes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original canapes by Theo Ruth were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the mid-20th century. Prices for Theo Ruth canapes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,185 and can go as high as $8,185, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,185.