$58,000
H 27 in W 56.5 in D 24 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Settee, Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather and rosewood settee, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen
Leather, Rosewood
$111,785
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
W 59.06 in
Scandinavian Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa Edition Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Id Kofod-Larsen two seater rosewood sofa. Sides, back and loose seat cushion upholstered in a
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chairs by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
the Elizabeth. Rosewood and newly reupholstered in Tärnsjö leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth lounge chairs. Exposed frame of Brazilian Rosewood and
Rosewood
Elizabeth Armchair by Kofod Larsen in Rosewood and Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Exquisite and incredibly rare rosewood and leather armchair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and made by
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Rare 'Elizabeth' lounge chair in Brazilian rosewood by by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model U56 - Reupholstered ‘Elizabeth’ easy chair in black ‘Elegance’ aniline leather with frame in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Elizabeth Chairs for Christensen and Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Elizabeth lounge chairs. Exposed frame of Brazilian Rosewood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Armchair by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchair model Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chair with Stool by Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair with stool model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth chairs in Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model U56 / Elizabeth by Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by
Fabric, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chairs by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by
Leather, Rosewood
Robert Vorley Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box 2021
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Robert Vorley octagonal Tunbridge ware box Date : 2021 Period : Elizabeth II Origin
Wood
Private listing for Elizabeth
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of side tables by Kai Kristiansen.
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Acclaimed design by Ib Kofod-Larsen, the sculptural rosewood frame is sublime. Excellent original
Rosewood
Rosewood Elizabeth Chair by Ib Koford-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Portland, OR
A Elizabeth chair by Ib Koford-Larsen in Rosewood. The chair is untouch from it's original
Rosewood, Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood "Elizabeth" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Cambridge, MA
An "Elizabeth" lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by Christensen
Rosewood, Leather
Ib Kofod - Larsen “Elizabeth” Chair in Rosewood, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
, Denmark. This example is in rosewood and original red leather. It is available to view in my gallery in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 30.75 in D 30.75 in
Exceptional Pair of Rosewood Elizabeth Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional pair of rosewood Elizabeth chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956, manufactured by
Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery
Pair of "Elizabeth" Chairs and Stool in Rosewood by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic "Elizabeth" chairs by Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen, produced in 1956 by
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood "Elizabeth" Chairs by Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen Brazilian rosewood "Elizabeth" chairs in the
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 30.12 in
Pair of Elizabeth Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen and Larsen, 1956
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
Exceptional pair of "Elizabeth" chairs in rosewood with patinated leather, designed by Ib Kofod
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 19 in W 63 in D 21.75 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table by Christensen & Larsen, Danish
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manufactured by Christensen & Larsen. Perfect match for Elizabeth chairs. Solid Brazilian
Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 30.12 in
Elizabeth Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen and Larsen, Denmark, 1956
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
Exceptional "Elizabeth" chair in rosewood with patinated leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for
Leather, Rosewood
$911 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$148,721
H 43.31 in W 60.24 in D 59.06 in
PH Grand Piano PH150 Excellence, cognac leather with chrome, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Please contact us for individual shipping quot...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,470,861
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
$1,250,000 / set
H 100.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whims...
Granite, Bronze
$23,533
H 18.12 in W 53.94 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-14-A Storage Unit or Low Cupboard, c. 1957–58 by Pierre Jeanneret. Designed for the Secretariat (1958) and various administrative buildings. It has four doors equipped...
Metal
Montgomery 3-Seater Quilted Yellow Soft by Studio 63
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing with its eccentric sculptural silhouette, this stylish three-seater sofa is a statement-making design sure not to go unnoticed. The rigorous profiles characterizing the b...
Textile
$7,450
H 24.41 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
By Studio 14, Busnelli
Located in Almelo, NL
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sofa, manufactured by the renowned Italian company Busnelli, is a remarkable find due to its rarity....
Upholstery, Foam
Luxury Watches Safe
Located in Paris, FR
Safe luxury watches forged in steel with 9 bi-directional steel bolts, secure electronic Sargent and Greenleaf keypads, wrapped in top grain cowhide leathers in croco red wine fini...
Steel
$58,000 / set
H 33 in W 27 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945. Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inches): 27.5" All items ...
Teak, Fabric
CAB 413 Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina in a Dark brown leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship...
Cowhide, Leather
$88,251 / set
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...
Teak
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
$21,180
H 31.11 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$12,075 / item
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of armchairs, created in the 1970s by the designer Percival Lafer is extremely comfortable and is capable of bringing a sense of personality and style to any decor. The str...
Wood, Foam
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Silver
$32,000 / set
H 33 in W 27 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Leather, Walnut
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.