$6,600 / item
H 35.67 in W 28.08 in D 26.34 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair Sheepskin Sahara Walnut for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Sheepskin, Walnut
$3,455 / item
H 35.67 in W 28.08 in D 26.34 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair Barnum Boucle 24 Black Oak for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Oak, Upholstery
$5,910 / item
H 35.67 in W 28.08 in D 26.34 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair Nature Sheepskin Natural Oak for Audo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Audo
Located in New York, NY
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Sheepskin, Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair by Audo Copenhagen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Leather, Oak
$8,763 / item
H 35.67 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Root/Dark Stained Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Sheepskin, Oak
$8,763 / item
H 35.67 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Nature/Natural Oak-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Sheepskin, Oak
$6,335 / item
H 35.67 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Knitting Lounge Chair-Black Oak / Baru 24 Kvadrat by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Oak, Fabric
$9,779 / item
H 35.67 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined
Sheepskin, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 74.8 in D 27.56 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Walnut Base with Sheepskin, Nougat
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Sheepskin, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 74.8 in D 27.56 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Natural Oak with Sheepskin, White
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Sheepskin, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 74.8 in D 27.56 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Dark Oak with Sheepskin, Dark Brown
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Sheepskin, Walnut
Unavailable
H 35.7 in W 28.1 in D 26.3 in
Knitting Lounge Chair, Natural Oak, Dakar 0250 'Grey Aniline Leather'
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Wood, Leather
Ib Kofod Larsen Knitting Chair Christensen and Larsen, 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare so called Knitting chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and made by Christensen and Larsen
Fabric, Birch
Knitting Lounge Chair, Natural Oak, and Dakar 0250 ‘Cognac’
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Upholstery, Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair, Dark Stained Oak Legs Dark Sand Upholstery
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
knitting chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Textile, Oak
19th Century English Colonial Ebony Knitting Chair
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful antique English Colonial knitting chair made of ebony whose backrest decorated with
Ebony
Sold
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 27.96 in
Knitting Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark 1950
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare knitting chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, manufactured by Christensen and Larsen in
Wool, Ash
$1,363 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$5,115 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Seagrass, Pine
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$817Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
Wood
Furniture maker and architect Ib Kofod-Larsen was one of the greatest design minds to emerge from mid-century Denmark, and his impact was felt across the world, especially in the United States. Kofod-Larsen, who is known for his exemplary seating, tables and storage solutions, understood that the attention to detail, quality materials and functional design ethos of the Scandinavian modernism style he followed would become part of a major international movement.
Due to his foresight and innovation, Kofod-Larsen was one of the best-selling Danish designers in the U.S. in the 1950s, when mid-century modernism was at its most popular.
Originally trained as a cabinetmaker, Kofod-Larsen later studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and was most interested in designing practical yet graceful furniture, although he also dabbled in things like wallpaper and textiles. He favored natural grains and woods like teak and rosewood combined with leather, steel and fabric upholsteries to create inviting pieces. Working with manufacturers such as Faarup Møbelfabrik, Christensen & Larsen and Bovenkamp, he brought his sculptural aesthetic to the world.
Some of his seating designs have earned legendary status: The U-56 chair (1956) was renamed the Elizabeth because England’s Queen Elizabeth II is said to have picked up a pair during a 1958 trip to Denmark. With OPE Möbler, he created the Seal chair (1956) with a wooden frame shaped around leather upholstery. The sculptural Penguin chair (1953), produced by Selig and named for its curved back, became Denmark’s most frequently exported piece of furniture to the U.S. at the time. Its bentwood shell echoes the work of Kofod-Larsen’s modernist contemporaries Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, while its options as a dining, lounging and rocking chair offer versatility for the home.
As mid-century modern furniture experiences a fresh wave of popularity in the U.S. — although, one could argue that it never really went away — Kofod-Larsen’s timeless pieces are among the most coveted vintage finds. Several of his designs continue to be produced, such as the Penguin chair, which has been manufactured by Brdr. Petersen since 2012.
Find vintage Ib Kofod-Larsen furniture today on 1stDibs.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.