Congo Chair

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

Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction.

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

Beautiful Theo Ruth ''Congo'' lounge chair for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s.

Examples include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and the Te-Ve Chair (1953) for Ljungs Industrier; the Congo Easy Chair (1954) for Haga Fors; the sectional Domus 1 Chair (1955) for ...

This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara.

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

These chairs are completely different than the common Pinguin or Congo chair.

Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair, stained ash, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Known as an iconic creation of the Artifort's production line, the Congo easy chair embraces...

These 20th Century African wooden carved chairs from Congo showcase the sculptural elegance and rich craftsmanship characteristic of Central African design traditions.

Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.

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’s long ten...

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...

His most famous pieces include the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair, both of which were constructed from two interlocking pieces that fit together without locks or screws ...

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.

Iconic ‘Congo’ lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1952, an early and highly distinctive example of postwar Dutch design.

One of his most important work, design was the Congo chair in 1952 and the Penguin chair in 1957.

His most iconic creation, the Congo chair, not only stands as his masterpiece but also achieved remarkable sales success for Artifort.

In 1936 he joined the company, first as cabinetmaker, later in 1939 as head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great sales s...

In 1936 he joined the company, first as cabinetmaker, later in 1939 as head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great sales s...

Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out. Beautiful natural wooden vains. Good condition. 1960s - Africa Dimensions: ...

Three wooden African chairs from Congo.

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

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

In 1936 he joined the company, first as cabinetmaker, later in 1939 as head of the design and development department. The Congo chair is his best known design and was a great sales s...

In the 1950s, Artifort took its first steps on the path to innovative design with the Pinguïn and Congo chair designed by Theo Ruth. In 1958, Kho Liang Le was appointed aesthetic co...

These include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and Te-Ve Chair (1953) for Ljungs Industrier, the Congo Easy Chair (1954) for Haga Fors, the modular Domus 1 Chair (1955) for Dux, orig...

Among his most famous pieces are the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair, both of which consist of two interlocking pieces that can be joined together without locks or screws...

These include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and Te-Ve Chair (1953) for Ljungs Industrier, the Congo Easy Chair (1954) for Haga Fors, the modular Domus 1 Chair (1955) for Dux, orig...