$6,895Sale Price|30% Off
H 36 in W 31.75 in D 29.25 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair in Afrormosia Teak for OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen high back seal chair in Afrormosia teak and in bright red Maharam Halliingdal for
Wool, Teak
$5,500 / set
H 25.25 in W 22 in D 28 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod
Beech, Teak, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE.
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE. Newly reupholstered in
Teak, Leather
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960’s. This
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
$2,895
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$3,895
H 31 in W 28 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored -Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$2,861 / item
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
The Penguin Lounge Chair-Walnut & Leather Dakar 0329-by Ib Kofod-Larsen-for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
and safe. The chair embraces you. When furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen designed the Penguin Chair
Steel
$1,766Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
The Penguin Lounge Chair-Oak & Kvadrat, Re-wool 218-by Ib Kofod-Larsen, for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
and safe. The chair embraces you. When furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen designed the Penguin Chair
Steel
$2,895
H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsenn
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This sleek and
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Beech
Ib Kofod-Larsen, rare High Backed "Seal" Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Singapore, SG
Rare and sought after high back lounge chair model 503-799 'Seal', in teak and leather by Ib Kofod
Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Sälen/Seal high back designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 36 in W 31.75 in D 29.25 in
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal or Sälen Lounge Chairs, Teak and Burnt Orange
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Kofod Larsen Seal chairs by OPE, Sweden, 1960s. One high back and one standard. Both
Upholstery, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Molded Birch Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Penguin" lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen with molded birch plywood back and black Iron
Iron
Sold
H 35 in W 30 in D 40 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Reclining Lounge Chair/Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of ‘Penguin’ modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of ‘Penguin’ modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
Sold
H 29 in W 31 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak & Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 28 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Sculpted Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Leather, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This sleek and
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
Kofod-Larsen's beautiful and important "Seal" chair with a sculptural Afrormosia wood frame and the
Teak, Upholstery
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' High Back Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair model 503-799 'Seal', in teak and leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1956
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High-backed seal chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, manufactured by OPE of Sweden. This lounge chair has
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 25.25 in W 22 in D 28 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen
Wood, Beech, Teak
1950s Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair in Afromosia Teak and Cognac Leather
By Illums Bolighus, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A vintage high back seal lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Illums Bolighus. This example
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Style Scandinavian Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
resemblance with the ‘Elizabeth’ and ‘Seal’ chairs of Ib Kofod Larsen and lounge chair of Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Expertly Restored - Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.73 in D 32.88 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
assignment was the “Sälen”, or the “Seal”. Ib Kofod-Larsen won the annual award from the Danish
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 32.5 in D 37.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Overman, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the desired position. The chair also swivels. 32.5” Wide x 37.25” Deep x 39” High (18.5” seat height)
Metal
Sold
H 37.75 in W 34 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Attributed Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs feature sculpted walnut barrel back frames reminiscent of Ib Kofod-Larsen's "Seal" chair. The
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Contemporary American Aaron Ash & White American Leather Deep-Seated Armchair
By American Leather
Located in London, England
inspired by Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen’s famous “Seal Lounge Chair". The frame is made from Ash and
Leather, Ash
Kofod Larsen High-back Seal Chair , Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a high-back seal chair in original dark cognac leather.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.31 in W 90.94 in L 30.31 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Model FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard by Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
. Kofod-Larsen’s striking teak and leather-upholstered Sälen (or Seal) easy chairs for OPE (also 1950s
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back "Seal" Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen high back "Seal" chair designed in 1956 and produced by OPE.
Leather, Teak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,650 / item
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
$807Sale 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
$2,850
H 40 in W 30 in D 33.5 in
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden. Adjustabl...
Wool, Teak
$16,861 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$10,945
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 33.86 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...
Alpaca
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort, and great function. The chair features five positions of recline accommodating eve...
Birch, Upholstery
$89,056 / 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
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'PD30' Lounge Chair in Teak and Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Povl Dinesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Povl Dinesen, lounge chair, model 'PD30', leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s. This design by Ib Kofod-Larsen features beautiful contours and clear geometry. The leath...
Leather, Teak
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Erberto Carboni, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...
Metal
Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Paris, IDF
Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden. One of the most striking pieces of this collaboration ...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
$17,717 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod...
Leather, Teak
$11,636
H 29.73 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original name of the chair, is from t...
Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Uncommon pair of sculptural arm chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen. Dark walnut tone and velvet upholstery.
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.
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.