$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 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, 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
$8,766 / 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
$8,766 / 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 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, Oak
$6,337 / 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
$9,782 / 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
$618 / set
H 6.7 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
ANTIQUE KILIM TRIBAL RUG UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL RAISED ON BUN FEET WiTH STUDS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Elevate your space with this beautiful antique Kilim footstool, dating from the early 20th century. Upholstered in richly coloured, handwoven wool with a class...
Fabric
$9,352 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$721Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposant armchair with leather covering. A brutalist design. An impressive and cozy solitaire. The material combination of dark stained wood and brown leather is striking. The cheek...
Leather, Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$4,300 / item
H 32 in W 48 in D 12 in
Tillikum Clear Acrylic & Torched Oak Console by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum Torched Console by Autonomous Furniture is a striking union of natural allure and modern innovation. Crafted with meticulous care by designer Kirk Van Ludwig, this conso...
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Fir
$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
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$4,130 / item
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
21st Century, Studio Irvine Fusto Console Table Mod.i Concrete Light Blue Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in three diff...
Concrete
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$8,718 / item
H 41.34 in W 85.04 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Ultramarine
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight diff...
Concrete
Sarreid Woven Brass Waste Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
A Sarreid woven brass waste basket. 9 ½ inches wide by 17 ½ inches tall
Brass
French Art Deco Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural side or occasional table in faux grained wood. Shaped columnar support rests on a flat base with stepped edge detail that curves up to support the glass top. The base re...
Glass, 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.