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
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
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
Leather, Teak
A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of Afromosia (African teak) Kandidaten lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and
Teak
$17,805 / 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
Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen gained popularity in
Leather, Teak
$19,180 / 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, OPE
Located in London, England
Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen gained popularity in
Leather, Teak
$19,180 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Fabric Cushions 1950s
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen gained popularity in
Teak, Fabric
$15,812 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
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
Wool, Teak
$10,341 / set
H 28.15 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, set of 2 "Candidate" lounge chairs in afromosia, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Vicenza, VI
Elegante coppia di poltrone “Candidate” progettate da Ib Kofod‑Larsen e realizzate in massello di
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Teak
Unavailable
H 27.25 in W 76 in D 30 in
Vintage Scandinavian Walnut & Leather "Candidate" Sofa by Kofod Larsen for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
by Ib Kofod Larsen and manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s by OPE, Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri
Leather, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate chairs, circa 1960. Pair of Afromosia teak lounge chairs produced
Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Teak lounge chair produced by OPE
Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Rare model lounge chair produced for
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Rare model lounge chair produced for
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Lounge Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
this chair are a wonderful example of Kofod-Larsen's eccentric design style. The cushions have been
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Pair of Afromosia teak lounge chairs produced by OPE, Sweden, circa 1960. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #110 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Candidate Chair, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Afromosia teak lounge chair produced by
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Kofod Larsen Kandidaten Candidate Lounge Chairs mid century Danish armchairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of teak Ib Kofod=Larsen Candidate lounge chairs 1963 made by Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri in
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Three Seat Candidate Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen three-seat sofa with frame of walnut. New upholstered cushions in vintage tan
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
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
Teak, Leather
Swedish ‘Candidate’ Chair by Danish Legend by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
famous for. Ib Kofod-Larsen being so sought after in his homeland of Denmark, was also commissioned by
Leather, Rosewood
Teak "Kandidaten" 'Candidate' Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Hitchin, England
A "Kandidaten" (Candidate) sofa in teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, dating from the 1960s. A Minimalist
Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish Candidate Sofa by IB Kofod Larsen for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish Candidate sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE. It is Danish
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in L 29.53 in
Pair of Teak "Kandidaten" (Candidate) Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of "Kandidaten" (Candidate) chairs in teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, dating from the 1960s. A
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Kandidaten Candidate Teak Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE, Sweden, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Göteborg, SE
Kandidaten is a very elegant armchair design by Ib Kofod Larsen. The armchair is from the 60s, but
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Set, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in London, England
Teak lounge chairs and stool produced by OPE, Sweden, circa 1960. New cushions reupholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate chairs, circa 1960 Pair of Afromosia teak lounge chairs produced by
Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate chairs, circa 1960. Pair of Afromosia teak lounge chairs produced
Wool, Teak
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, Afromosia Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960. A pair of Afromosia African teak
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Illums Bolighus, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and made by Illums
Bouclé, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Candidate Chair and Stool, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair and 'Siesta' ottoman, circa 1960 Burmese teak
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
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
Wool, Teak
Pair of Candidate / Kandidaten Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of Candidate / Kandidaten chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen A Minimalist highly sought after
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
"Kandidaten / Candidate" Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A "Kandidaten / Candidate" chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. A Minimalist highly sought after design by
Teak, Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Pair of "Kandidaten" 'Candidate' Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of "Kandidaten" (Candidate) chairs in teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, dating from the 1960s. A
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
"Kandidaten / Candidate" Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A "Kandidaten / Candidate" chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. A Minimalist highly sought after design by Ib
Wool, Teak, Fabric
Sold
H 28.25 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Scandinavian Lounge "Candidate" Lounge Chair by Kofod Larsen for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s by OPE, Olof Perssons
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 75.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Danish MidCentury Modern +Candidate" Sofa by Kofod Larsen for Ope Mobler
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern "Candidate" sofa designed by Kofod Larsen and manufactured
Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Kandidaten Easy Chairs for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Alvesta, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen. Model Kandidaten, or "the Candidate" Stable wood
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 30 in D 28 in
1960s Pair of Teak "Candidate" Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofed Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Afromosia teak "Candidate" lounge chairs by Ib Kofed-Larsen for Selig designed, circa 1960
Teak
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$4,569 / set
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces was made entirely by hand. It is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. This means it has large air bubbles inside the h...
Brass
$16,834 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.27 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of six. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solutio...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of two lights Maison Arlus sconces, perpex shades Two lights, 65 watts max per light US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 1.1/2 inches W, 4inches H Glass...
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
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...
Teak
$1,250Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.28 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These panels probably come from a chest or a...
Oak
$2,895
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.75 in
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
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...
Walnut
Sold|$4,500
H 15.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
Folke Ohlsson Model 1304-T Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
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...
Stone, Brass
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
Brass
$6,012
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock mov...
Enamel
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The sofa is made out of high quality leather. The back and sit of the sofa is composed from three pillows. Armrests are covered with leather and have a soft stuffing in them for an e...
Leather
Pair of Armchairs by Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This early version of the Cloud armchair by Jacques Jarrige, created in 2012, marks the origin of a form that would go on to become one of the artist’s most emblematic and evolving s...
Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Style Midcentury Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern high back armchair in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Nice walnut legs and shaped front giving it a distinct Pearsall flair, with an elegant narrowing back. Should be re...
Fabric
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, wood and velvet, France, 1959 Designed in 1959 by Pierre Chapo, the L01 “Godot” daybed exemplifies the French designer’s distinctive fusion of ratio...
Velvet, 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.
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.