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Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern penguin chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort.

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Materials

Fabric, Wood

Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort
Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort

Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Penguin lounge arm-chair designed by Theo Ruth for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Penguin Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950
Penguin Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950

Penguin Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950

By Theo Ruth

Located in Kampen, NL

Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in the Netherlands during the 1950s, the Penguin Chair is an iconic example of mid-century Dutch modernism.

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Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Theo Ruth

Located in Brussels, BE

The Penguin armchair by Theo Ruth for Dutch manufacturer Artifort is one of the icons of Dutch design from 1957.

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Materials

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“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful “Penguin” chair designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957

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 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs Artifort, 1957
Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs Artifort, 1957

Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs Artifort, 1957

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H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in

Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs Artifort, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice pair of iconic 'Penguin' chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactures by Artifort, Holland 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

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H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Munich, DE

Two upholstered Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The upholstery is a new velvet stripe fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960s
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960s

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960s

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H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

A rare yellow penguin lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A modular design comprised of two interlocking pieces, seat and back can separate.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Theo Ruth Penguin Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
Theo Ruth Penguin Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s

Theo Ruth Penguin Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s

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H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth Penguin Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in The Hague, NL

The iconic Penguin chair was designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Theo Ruth Black "Penguin" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
Theo Ruth Black "Penguin" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s

Theo Ruth Black "Penguin" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Delft, NL

Theo Ruth "Penguin" lounge chair for Artifort, 1950s The chair upholstered in black wool fabric The chair exists of two parts The measurements are: 82 cm high and 75 cm ...

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Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The congo and penguin chair are both interlocking for easy assembly and transportation This design is by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957 and based on concept of an African shepherd ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Congo & Penguin Lounge chairs Design Theo Ruth for  Artifort, 1950s
Congo & Penguin Lounge chairs Design Theo Ruth for  Artifort, 1950s

Congo & Penguin Lounge chairs Design Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Den Haag, NL

These iconic chairs is on a high quality beech wooden base. These stunning pieces of Dutch design would make a real eye-catcher in any interior! These Penguin and congo chair consis...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands
Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands

Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Great Penguin lounge chair desgined by Theo Ruth in the early fifties and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth 'Penguin' Chairs for Artifort
Theo Ruth 'Penguin' Chairs for Artifort

Theo Ruth 'Penguin' Chairs for Artifort

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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 31 in

Theo Ruth 'Penguin' Chairs for Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Penguin' Chairs made for Artifort. These chairs are made of two interlocking parts, making them both stable and comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Beech

Theo Ruth Penguin Chair for Artifort
Theo Ruth Penguin Chair for Artifort

Theo Ruth Penguin Chair for Artifort

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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 28.5 in

Theo Ruth Penguin Chair for Artifort

By Artifort, Julian Marshall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Piece of Furniture. A Two-Piece Chair with Tension Construction. Original Carved Birch Frame with New Bone White Upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, design 1957
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, design 1957

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, design 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Penguin lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Armchair Penguin Theo Ruth Artifort
Armchair Penguin Theo Ruth Artifort

Armchair Penguin Theo Ruth Artifort

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H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in

Armchair Penguin Theo Ruth Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Penguin Lounge Chair designed in 1957 by Theo Ruth for Artifort.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

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H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Wilnis, UT

Beautifull Penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, manufactured in the Netherlands in 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

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H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Wilnis, UT

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

Fabric, Beech, Wool, Cotton

Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s
Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s

Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Penguin Easy chair designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

A recently upholstered "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design, 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Wilnis, UT

Amazing pair of Penguin chairs by Theo Ruth manufactured by Artifort in The Netherlands in 1957.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Theo Ruth "Penguin" Armchair
Theo Ruth "Penguin" Armchair

Theo Ruth "Penguin" Armchair

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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in

Theo Ruth "Penguin" Armchair

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Dubai, AE

Lovely small but comfy little armchair - Reupholstered, with wood in pretty good condition at a very fair price.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014
Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014

Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014

By Artifort, Julius Vermeulen, Theo Ruth

Located in Blauvelt, NY

Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth; Penguin chair designed in 2014 is made from carved birch, polyester, organic cotton and leather. Theo Ruth's penguin chair and the postage stamp have ...

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Materials

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By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951

Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951

$4,521

H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in

Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Bar Stool with Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Sling by KLEIN
Modern Bar Stool with Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Sling by KLEIN

Modern Bar Stool with Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Sling by KLEIN

By Klein Agency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials - Steel, Leather // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order Focused on stripping down and building with simple singular materials, the ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Cut Steel

Nebula Rug in Olive, Hand-Knotted Wool
Nebula Rug in Olive, Hand-Knotted Wool

Nebula Rug in Olive, Hand-Knotted Wool

$1,655 / item

W 72 in L 72 in

Nebula Rug in Olive, Hand-Knotted Wool

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand to order - Lead time i...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Artifort Penguin For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal artifort penguin for your home. A artifort penguin — often made from fabric, wood and beech — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the artifort penguin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right artifort penguin, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Artifort Penguin?

Prices for a artifort penguin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,711 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,686.

Theo Ruth for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.