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Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Leather Lounge Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
The Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Leather Lounge Chair is a Danish masterpiece of mid-century design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair for Christiansen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & 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 U-56 Elizabeth Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
-Larsen for cabinet makers Christensen & Larsen. Later nicknamed the Elizabeth chair after Queen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

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

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

Midcentury Kofod Larsen Lounge Chairs Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning pair of Danish leather lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Expert
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, Afromosia Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960. A pair of Afromosia African teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chair
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chair in solid tea. Original upholstery of black saddle leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chair
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 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
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Ebonized Hoop Chair, Peacock Chair w/ Patinaed Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
Early, Ib Kofod-Larsen Peacock / Hoop accent chair that features a sculpted ebonized, walnut frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Restored Vintage Ib Kofod-Larsen Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Grey Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
complement to the chair's design. Add this beautifully restored Ib Kofod-Larsen style lounge chair and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak & Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-density foam and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lowback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Black Leather
By Søren Willadsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Manufacturer: Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Era
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Teak Frame + Leather Cushions Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
We are pleased to offer this special chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen with a teak frame as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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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
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Leather & Teak Chair for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Søborg Møbler 1, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chairs in solid teak. New upholstered with brandy coloured aniline
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in
1960s Original Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original 1960s Ib Kofod Larsen Salen "Seal" chair produced by either Illums Bolighus or OPE of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ib Kofod Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chair, Set of Two
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Miami, FL
misattribution. Additional Item Information: Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chair, Set of Two.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Pair of Samso Lounge Chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ib Kofod Larsen Easychair Sälen / Seal Chair 1960s for Ope
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Ib Kofod-Larsen easychair, model "Sälen" / Seal Chair. In solid oak and black leather. Prod. by OPE
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1950s Örenäs Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Olof Person Ope Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Nantwich, GB
A beautiful 1950's lb Kofod-Larsen for Olof Pearsin (OPE) Orenas Lounge Chair. Sympathetically
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Lounge Chairs, c1960s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Steffen Syrach-Larsen - Lounge Chairs, c1960s A pair of incredibly rare rosewood lounge chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered lounge chair and foot stool in 'Elegance' aniline leather (colour: Indian Red) on a
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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
Set of 8 Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern Maple and Leather Dining Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Jack Lenor Larsen for Larsen Furniture in the Art Deco style. Chairs are made of solid bird's-eye
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Black Leather Low Back Danish Lounge Chair in Rosewood
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Manufacturer: Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Era
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Set of Six Ib Kofod-Larsen Dinning Chairs In Rio Rosewood
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare set of six dinning chairs designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Teak and walnut 'Penguin' chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kleinburg, ON
playful design. The chair features a curved wood back that resembles a penguin’s wing, and a leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & A. Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan in
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Elizabeth Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model U-56
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of iconic teak and leather 'Elizabeth Chairs' by Ib Kofod-Larsen. These incredibly rare and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair in Rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen
By Søren Willadsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chair in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen for Søren Willadsen
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Six Modern Teak Dining Chairs Kofod Larsen Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs IB Kofod Larsen Denmark 1960s Denmark Maker stamped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, 'Pinguin' dining chairs, mahogany plywood, fabric, coated
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ib Kofod Larsen set of two easy chair in teak with black leather. Model 'Holte'. Maker Oluf Persson
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 26.78 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Holte Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Holte designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Solid teak frame with a curved high back, angled seat and high quality leather cushions make for an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ejner Larsen, Axel Bender Madsen, Rare Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, 1951 Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge chair designed by Ejner Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, in a very rare execution with
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Samsö Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen Dining Chairs Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen. Produced by Søren Willadsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair by Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining chair and leather chair by famed Danish designers Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
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

Fröscher Leather Office Chair Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Attr.' Elizabeth Danish Design
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Fröscher “Elizabeth” office chair / conference chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen (attributed) in a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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 Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair "Seal Chair" by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Sa¨len 799" or "Seal Chair" by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE mo¨bler. The chair has been upholstered
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Larsen Leather Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of larsen leather chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct larsen leather chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Larsen leather chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of larsen leather chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern larsen leather chairs are of considerable interest. Larsen leather chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen and Selig are consistently popular.

How Much are Larsen Leather Chairs?

Prices for larsen leather chairs start at $379 and top out at $86,692 with the average selling for $5,800.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.

Questions About Larsen Leather Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.