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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
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
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
Original 1950's Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Citrine 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
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 28.75 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
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
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
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
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
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 35.44 in
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chair in Ash and Orange Upholstery
By Artifort, 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
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 33.08 in
Set of Three Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three wooden African chairs from Congo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
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
H 32 in W 44 in D 31.5 in
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
H 29.93 in W 52.76 in D 29.53 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
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
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
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
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 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
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
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
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
Stool/seat From The Triby Mangbetu Dr Congo, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A classical Mangbetu tribal chair, North Congo
Carved from a single piece of wood, in good
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
Wood, Upholstery
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
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
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
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 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
Category
Early 20th Century African Chairs
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
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 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
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
The President of Congo's throne at the Expo Hannover 2000 Congo's / Zaire's National Pavilion. It
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 43.71 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
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
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 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
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
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
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
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
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Meulebeke, BE
"Congo" lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1952.
This chair has a unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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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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