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Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, DENMARK
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, MADE IN DENMARK.. wonderful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair in Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare Danish lounge chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for G. Laauser, 1955. Finely sculpted frame of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair in Leather
Ib Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair in Leather
H 26.75 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair, Model 4346
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early and rare lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model 4346 for Frits Hansen, Denmark. Signature
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair in teak Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1953
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning lounge chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark 1953. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful, stately design by Kofod-Larsen is Classic Danish modern. The teak frame has
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
H 39 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen crafted of a beech frame with curved teak backrest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 21.75 in D 24.75 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen gained popularity in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Vintage Midcentury Ib Kofod Larsen Style Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury Ib Koford Larsen style lounge chair Beautifully restored Scandinavian style
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Reclining Lounge Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made arm chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Features reclining back, sculpted arms and a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
exceptionally comfortable seat. Designed by Danish-born architect and furniture designer IB Kofod-Larsen. Ib
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Penguin chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and produced by Selig. Gorgeous molded birch
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 28 in W 22 in D 24 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Cane-Back Lounge Chair Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
These two beautiful lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig have beautiful lines, cane
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1960s Solid Walnut Lounge Chair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful solid walnut and teak lounge chair Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Low Slung Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low slung Danish modern lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen gained popularity in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1950s Danish Black Leather Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather upholstered lounge chair with tufted wingback, having a finely joined exposed frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair Styled After Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century teak lounge chair styled after Ib Kofod Larsen in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Pair of Reclining Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular reclining lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
rosewood frame. Designed in 1958. Ib Kofod Larsen / Mogens Kold.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 31.89 in W 37.01 in D 32.68 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Selig in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cane, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig
H 27.96 in W 28.55 in D 27.56 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair for OPE, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen design "Seal" chair for OPE, Denmark. Very good condition teak frame and newly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair for OPE, Denmark
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair for OPE, Denmark
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Pair of High Back Leather Lounge Chairs Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back, black leather lounge chairs with birch legs attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Totally restored Mid century lounge chair with adjustable ottoman foot rest attributed to Ib Kofod
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Danish Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig Denmark (B)
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
for the Selig Furniture company designed by IB Kofod Larsen .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Danish Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig Denmark (A)
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
for the Selig Furniture company designed by IB Kofod Larsen .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2023 Ib Kofod Larsen for Audo Copenhagen Elizabeth Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Elizabeth Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. This
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2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s. Sculptural frame with walnut
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 31 in D 29 in
Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish modern walnut reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod Larsen is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Penguin Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Penguin lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in 1953, for Selig. This editon was produced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Exceptionally Rare, Possibly Unique Ib Kofod-Larsen Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. The only chair that is known to exist. Made by Christensen and Larsen. A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Wingback Lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fröscher
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Ranst, VAN
Wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in 1974 for Fröscher KG in Germany. The rosewood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Ib Kofod Larsen "Cloud Master" recliner chair. Designed in 1954 and produced by Carlo Garhn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, model "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen (Denmark) for OPE Möbler
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern walnut high back lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and manufactured by Selig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish 'Blade Arm' Lounge Chair, Beech & Bouclé, Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, c. 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This iconic armchair has been fully restored and newly upholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish 'Blade Arm' Lounge Chair, Beech & Bouclé, Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, c. 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This iconic armchair has been fully restored and newly upholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern leather lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish modern teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lovely chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig. It features stunning sculpted arms new Removable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Samsö Produced by OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern walnut lounge chairs by architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod for Selig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of ‘Penguin’ modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood

A beautiful mid century modern Danish lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful mid century modern Danish lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 'Elizabeth' lounge chair in Brazilian rosewood by by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brazilian rosewood. Designed in 1956 by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Made by Christensen & Larsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair 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 take this journey with passion and preci...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair 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 take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Sculpted Lounge Chair for Selig
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 take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak & Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
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 take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge Lounge Chairs for the Megiddo Collection
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge lounge chairs for the Megiddo collection of Israel. These lounge
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wenge

Expertly Restored - Sculpted Lounge Chairs 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 take this journey with passion and preci...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Bentwood and Leather Penguin Chair Circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
An original "Penguin" lounge chair upholstered in leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Littleton, CO
An exquisite original vintage all-wood edition of Ib Kofod-Larsen's classic 'Penguin' chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
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Find a variety of ib kofod larsen lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all ib kofod larsen lounge chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 661 antique and vintage ib kofod larsen lounge chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ib kofod larsen lounge chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ib kofod larsen lounge chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ib kofod larsen lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig and OPE Möbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ib Kofod Larsen Lounge Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,705, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $104,400 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

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.