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Congo Chair

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

$4,900

H 28 in W 22.5 in D 27 in

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 27" deep and 28

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT, Netherlands – 1952
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT, Netherlands – 1952

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT, Netherlands – 1952

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Iconic Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands - 1952. Designer: Theo Ruth Manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

$4,335

H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Congo Chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery
Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery

Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Denver, CO

Designed by Theo Ruth, this Congo Chair was produced for Artifort furniture in the 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern
Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern

Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Dronten, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair in black lacquered beech and new teddy cotton fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Alf Svensson Congo chair for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1952
Alf Svensson Congo chair for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1952

Alf Svensson Congo chair for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1952

$1,932

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in

Alf Svensson Congo chair for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1952

By Alf Svensson

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Industrier; the Congo Easy Chair (1954) for Haga Fors; the sectional Domus 1 Chair (1955) for Dux, which was

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.5 in W 38 in D 19 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Camden, ME

Congo folding chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1954 manufactured by Lukkiseppo Ltd. in

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric

$1,975 / item

H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 33.08 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948
Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948

By Theo Ruth

Located in Den Haag, NL

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 'Art and Comfort

Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s

"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Utrecht, NL

Congo that enjoyed great success. This ‘Congo’ chair is a representative example of Ruth’s

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Lounge Chair

$2,200

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 33.86 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair, stained ash, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Known as

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

“Congo” Lounge Chairs in Mongolian Shearling by Theo Ruth, Netherlands 1950s
“Congo” Lounge Chairs in Mongolian Shearling by Theo Ruth, Netherlands 1950s

“Congo” Lounge Chairs in Mongolian Shearling by Theo Ruth, Netherlands 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Utrecht, NL

“Congo” model that enjoyed great success. This pair of “Congo” chairs is a representative example of

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Sheepskin

Set of Three Chairs from Congo
Set of Three Chairs from Congo

Set of Three Chairs from Congo

$2,536 / set

H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in

Set of Three Chairs from Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Three wooden African chairs from Congo.

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

$2,595 / set

H 31.2 in W 35.1 in D 13.7 in

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

Located in High Point, NC

These 20th Century African wooden carved chairs from Congo showcase the sculptural elegance and

Category

20th Century Congolese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

$2,415 / set

H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956

$4,537

H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 32.29 in

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

1952 Congo chair and the 1953 Penguin chair.Ruth’s long tenure as its head of design and development

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair

$3,600

H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 in

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair

By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Hagafors, Sweden. Solid wood construction with black lacquer. Newley upholstered in blue leather. Two part knock down construction. Ne...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s

$11,000 / set

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 31.11 in

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Utrecht, NL

its design legacy. His most famous pieces include the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs

$5,048Sale Price / set|44% Off

H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 in

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Munich, DE

Made by Hagafors / Sweden. Two in natural wood, clear lacquered. One with removed lacquer and one lacquered black. All with various signs of use. Two part knock down construction.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

$28,500Sale Price / set|22% Off

H 32 in W 44 in D 31.5 in

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

work, design was the Congo chair in 1952 and the Penguin chair in 1957. During his life time, he worked

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

most iconic creation, the Congo chair, not only stands as his masterpiece but also achieved remarkable

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s

$2,041

H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's
Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's

$9,650 / set

H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great sales success

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s

$3,973 / set

H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

1939 as head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

$718

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric

$2,900

H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

his most famous creations are the 'Congo' and 'Penguin' chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery

Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery

$5,850 / set

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in

Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

his most famous creations are the 'Congo' and 'Penguin' chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery

$4,950

H 31.89 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery

By Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, later in 1939 as head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great sales success

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alf Svensson armchair  Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1960s
Alf Svensson armchair  Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1960s

Alf Svensson armchair Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Paris, FR

Chair (1953) for Ljungs Industrier, the Congo Easy Chair (1954) for Haga Fors, the modular Domus 1 Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s

Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s

$17,830

H 24.81 in W 32.68 in D 77.17 in

Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

. Among his most famous pieces are the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair, both of which consist

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Wood

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Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric

Unavailable

H 32 in W 29 in D 18 in

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, this vintage Congo chair has been restored in Esgii fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950
Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950

By Artifort, Julian Marshall

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A 1950s pair Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" chairs. An innovative design, the back and seat are in

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alf Svensson "Congo" chairs
Alf Svensson "Congo" chairs

Alf Svensson "Congo" chairs

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in

Alf Svensson "Congo" chairs

By Alf Svensson

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Fantastic designed easy chairs in the style of Tapiovaara but with more Bauhaus in it. No screws

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Side Chairs

Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s
Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s

Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in The Hague, NL

Modernist lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950s. Inspired by the old African

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958
Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958

Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

was his 1952 Congo chair and Pinguin chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

congo chief chair
congo chief chair

congo chief chair

Unavailable

H 25 in W 18 in D 30 in

congo chief chair

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

sexy. this is one of my favorite chief chairs i've come across yet. covered in nail head, legs of

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Early 20th Century African Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

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H 31 in W 29 in D 38.5 in

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Mid-Century club chairs, model "Congo" each with frames in lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Beautiful set of “Congo” and “Pinguin”lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

Rare Iconic Augusto Romano Pliable Lounge Chairs Mod. Congo, 1950 Italy
Rare Iconic Augusto Romano Pliable Lounge Chairs Mod. Congo, 1950 Italy

Rare Iconic Augusto Romano Pliable Lounge Chairs Mod. Congo, 1950 Italy

By Augusto Romano, Gio Ponti

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Completely reupholstered and new cover in deep "oxblood" velvet, wood Literature: Similar model published on: Mobili, di Architetti e Progettisti Torinesi 1945-1965, Davide Alaim...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag
Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag

Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in

Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag

By Alf Svensson

Located in WEERT, NL

Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

The President of Congo's throne at the Expo Hannover 2000 Congo's / Zaire's National Pavilion. It

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s
Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s

Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

cabinetmaker, later in 1939 as head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

. His most famous chairs are the Congo (1952) and Penguin chair. He also inspired a lot of other

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs

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H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of "Congo" chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957, France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs

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H 32 in Dm 21 in

Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort designed in 1952 in original brown boucle with ebonized wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Chair
Theo Ruth Congo Chair

Theo Ruth Congo Chair

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H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in

Theo Ruth Congo Chair

By Julian Marshall, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort

Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort

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H 33 in W 21 in D 30 in

Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort

By Artifort

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in a Burnt Cienna Knoll Boucle just newly shipped from Europe and completely

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair

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H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair

By Julian Marshall, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair

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H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort

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H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 33.47 in

Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Theo Ruth

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A good 1950s Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Artifort was founded in 1890 and still exist

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort with original fabric
Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort with original fabric

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort with original fabric

By Julian Marshall

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare original congo chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957. This chairs has influences

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950

Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Magnificent original Artifort Congo chair designed by: Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1950. The chair is

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth, New Wool Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950's
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth, New Wool Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950's

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth, New Wool Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950's

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Austin, TX

Sculptural "Congo" chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design from the 50's

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Congo Chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
Congo Chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s

Congo Chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hellouw, NL

Nice Congo chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1960s. This smart construction consists of

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Original 1950's Theo Ruth Congo Chair for in Brick and Black
Original 1950's Theo Ruth Congo Chair for in Brick and Black

Original 1950's Theo Ruth Congo Chair for in Brick and Black

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Chair
Theo Ruth Congo Chair

Theo Ruth Congo Chair

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H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in

Theo Ruth Congo Chair

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique tension set construction. The back and seat are two separate pieces that fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. Upholstery in black with white seat top. Original finished b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952
Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952

Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952

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H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 29.14 in

Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Meulebeke, BE

"Congo" lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1952. This chair has a unique

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Congo Chair by Arnt Lande, 1950s
Congo Chair by Arnt Lande, 1950s

Congo Chair by Arnt Lande, 1950s

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H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in

Congo Chair by Arnt Lande, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

period. The easy chair is reupholstered with Bisson Bruneel Bergamo fabric, which creates the effect of

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Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet

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H 16.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in London, GB

This eye-catching chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort cuts a really pleasing profile. Ruth

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Velvet, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957
Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957

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H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 39.38 in

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957

By Julian Marshall

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic lounge chair by Theo Ruth with original cubic fabric and black feet. Like all of our

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort

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H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Model: Penguin lounge chair Material: Solid beech / New upholstery Design period: 1950s Date of

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

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 28.75 in

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Model 'congo' lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking

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Fabric, Wood

Pair or Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs
Pair or Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs

Pair or Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs

By Artifort, Julian Marshall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Tension set Construction. The Back and Seat are 2 separate Pieces that Fit together like 2 Pieces of a Puzzle. Original Condition! (seats have been reupholstered with new fabr...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Mid Century "Congo" Chair and Ottoman by Theo Ruth
Mid Century "Congo" Chair and Ottoman by Theo Ruth

Mid Century "Congo" Chair and Ottoman by Theo Ruth

By Artifort, Julian Marshall

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage lounge chair and matching ottoman by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in tan

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Congo chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Pair of Congo chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Pair of Congo chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of slipper chairs with new upholstery supported by ebonized wooden legs

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Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Model 'congo' lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking

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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 Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The congo and penguin chair are both interlocking for easy assembly and transportation This

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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

would make a real eye-catcher in any interior! These Penguin and congo chair consists of two

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Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s

Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s

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H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in

Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Delft, NL

Theo Ruth "Congo" lounge chairs for Artifort, 1950s 3 "Congo" chairs in different colors in

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair with Headrest for Artifort
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair with Headrest for Artifort

Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair with Headrest for Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame. Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs

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H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Dronten, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs in black lacquered wood and checkered yellow fabric

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

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s Lounge Chair

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H 31.5 in W 28 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s Lounge Chair

By Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on

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Theo Ruth for Artifort Model 115 Small Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Model 115 Small Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Model 115 Small Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on

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Theo Ruth for Artifort Two-Toned Cocktail Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Two-Toned Cocktail Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Two-Toned Cocktail Chair

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H 28.75 in W 22.75 in D 28.5 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Two-Toned Cocktail Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After joining Artifort in 1936

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Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort
Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort

Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After joining Artifort in 1936 (then

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

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H 315 in W 28 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

was his 1952 congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After joining Artifort in 1936

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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

successor of the Congo chair. The ingenious design consists of two interlocking pieces which can be

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair

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H 36.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After joining Artifort in 1936

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair

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H 37.5 in W 29 in D 24 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After

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Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair Artifort, Netherlands, 1957
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair Artifort, Netherlands, 1957

Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair Artifort, Netherlands, 1957

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning Congo lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands

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Pair of 1950s "Congo" Easy Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Pair of 1950s "Congo" Easy Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Pair of 1950s "Congo" Easy Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

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H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 33.86 in

Pair of 1950s "Congo" Easy Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare "Congo" easy chairs designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hagafors in

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Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s Dutch Design
Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s Dutch Design

Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s Dutch Design

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

Unique Dutch design construction chair named "Congo" designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured for

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Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort

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H 28 in W 57 in D 27 in

Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Congo settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Settee measures 57" wide, 27" deep and 28" high. Seat

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Congo Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Congo Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Congo Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

together like pieces of a puzzle! This wonderful and colorful Mid-Century Modern Congo lounge chair by

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort
Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

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H 31.5 in W 53 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Loveseat
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Loveseat

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Loveseat

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H 31.5 in W 51 in D 24 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Loveseat

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative

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Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Sofa Set
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Sofa Set

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Sofa Set

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H 32.5 in W 57 in D 34 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Sofa Set

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Living Room Sets

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Congo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Congo chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Congo chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Congo chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Congo chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Congo chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Julian Marshall and Ilmari Tapiovaara are consistently popular.

How Much is a Congo Chair?

Prices for a Congo chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $20,325, while the average can fetch as much as $2,478.

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