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

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 33.47 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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

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

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic
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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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
design and the successor to his own Congo chair. The seat and back can separate by way of a modular
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 31.5 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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

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

Set of Three Chairs from Congo
Set of Three Chairs from Congo
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
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This chair was designed as part of a collection, with other pieces such as the Congo chair which
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 32.29 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.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 in
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
important work, design was the Congo chair in 1952 and the Penguin chair in 1957. During his life time, he
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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
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
most iconic creation, the Congo chair, not only stands as his masterpiece but also achieved remarkable
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 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
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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 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

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Graz Chairs by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Paola Navone, Baxter
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. Graz chair completely covered in River Congo leather. Baxter River leathers are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tabwa Tribe Throne Chairs, Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Three old Tabwa tribe throne chairs from the Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. All hand carved
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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 Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 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.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo An early Chokwe carved
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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
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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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

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

Olivier De Schrijver Outstanding Pink Queen Armchair Signed & Numbered 5-6, 1980
By Olivier De Schrijver
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
These rare exceptionally impressive handmade chairs designed by Olivier de Schrijver (born 1958 in
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Teak

Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Lamp Mid-century French Sconce, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
locations as far flung as the Congo. Though he designed for the masses, pieces such as his "Potence" lamps
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Side Chairs

Alf Svensson "Congo" chairs
Alf Svensson "Congo" chairs
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
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
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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

congo chief chair
congo chief chair
H 25 in W 18 in D 30 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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
H 31 in W 29 in D 38.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

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

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
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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Cocktail Chair with Antique Kuba Cloth and Pierre Frey Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
After the sober 1940s, there was a return to economic prosperity chair Raffia is a so called
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Club Chair with Gold Coloured Fabric Pierre Frey and Antique Kuba Cloth, 1950
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
thereafter. This was also seen in the development of furniture. The chair is a good example of this period
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
career, Ruth designed collectable furniture such as the Congo cair (1952) and the Penguin chair (1957
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
his career, Ruth designed collectable furniture such as the Congo cair (1952) and the Penguin chair
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Contemporary "Fauteuil Mo" Armchair from recycled metal by Cheick Diallo, 2011
By Cheick Diallo
Located in London, GB
(Paris), for the creation of its Ifen lamp and Rivale chair. Cheick Diallo has created the Association of
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2010s Malian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Mandet Table from recycled metal and nylon wires by Cheick Diallo
By Cheick Diallo
Located in London, GB
), for the creation of its Ifen lamp and Rivale chair. Cheick Diallo has created the Association of
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2010s Malian Tables

Materials

Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs
H 32 in W 21 in D 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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo Chair
Theo Ruth Congo Chair
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
H 33 in W 21 in D 30 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
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

Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent original Artifort Congo chair designed by: Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1950. The chair is
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth ''Congo'' Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful set of two Congo chairs designed by Theo Ruth during the 1950s. The chairs feature a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

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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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