Theo Ruth Slipper Chairs
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
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch living room set of a two seater Congo, small sofa and a pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort, in good condit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Theo Ruth Slipper Chairs
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Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
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A good 1950s Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Artifort was founded in 1890 and still exist. Starting out as a Classic seating company th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Theo Ruth Slipper Chairs
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Beech
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Theo Ruth slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Theo Ruth slipper chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Theo Ruth slipper chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original slipper chairs by Theo Ruth were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the mid-20th century. Prices for Theo Ruth slipper chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,219 and can go as high as $36,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,560.