Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Leather, Teak
$18,009 / 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
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
$15,992 / 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
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Wool, Teak
$19,399 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Leather, Teak
$19,399 / 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
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Teak, Fabric
$10,344 / 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
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, 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
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
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Teak, Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
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 Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
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 Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Rare model lounge chair produced for
Fabric, Teak
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
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
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in London, England
this chair are a wonderful example of Kofod-Larsen's eccentric design style. The cushions have been
Fabric, 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
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
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 OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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 OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Teak lounge chairs and stool produced by OPE, Sweden, circa 1960. New cushions reupholstered in
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
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
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
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
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
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 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
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$22,400 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structur...
Leather, Beech
$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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,564 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,375 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$673Sale Price / item|55% 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 boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$10,151 / 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...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$34,883
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$2,895
H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsenn
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This sleek and ergonomic lounge chair features a sturdy wood frame with angled legs and a sculptura...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Beech
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
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.