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
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
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
Iron
$1,196Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This
Metal
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
Metal
Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1960's
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy
Wrought Iron
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern penguin chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig- Set of 2
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig This 1950s pair of Penguin Lounge Chairs by
Metal
$4,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of ‘Penguin’ accent chairs. Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. These
Metal
A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four pieces-3 lounge chairs and an ottoman by Kofod Larsen. Made in Denmark, ca
Wrought Iron
IB Kofod-Larsen Selig Penguin Chair Iron Frame Green Leather 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iron frame IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair attributed to Selig. The iron frame is original and has
Iron
$3,800 / set
Pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Rocking Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs in the rare rocking version. The original wood finish has a
Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Theis original 'Penguin' Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen ais crafted from teak and European beech wood. As
Beech, Teak
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
Steel
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
his most famous creations are the 'Congo' and 'Penguin' chairs.
Metal
Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
his most famous creations are the 'Congo' and 'Penguin' chairs.
Metal
The Penguin Lounge Chair-Walnut & Leather Dakar 0329-by Ib Kofod-Larsen-for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Penguin Lounge Chair is a mid-century masterpiece. Reclining and harmonious, but with plenty of
Steel
The Penguin Lounge Chair-Oak & Kvadrat, Re-wool 218-by Ib Kofod-Larsen, for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Penguin Lounge Chair is a mid-century masterpiece. Reclining and harmonious, but with plenty of
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Armchair "Seal", Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Paris, FR
period including Christensen & Larsen, Fredericia Furniture, OPE. The Penguin chair, the U-56 or
Leather, Teak
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Penguin Lounge Chair
Located in Napa, CA
IB KOFOD LARSEN "Penguin" lounge chair. Danish Modern seating; Black iron legs with bowed wood
Wood
Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
1952 Congo chair and the 1953 Penguin chair.Ruth’s long tenure as its head of design and development
Metal
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
its design legacy. His most famous pieces include the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair
Fabric, Wood
Restored Penguin Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of matching Penguin lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Superb example of Danish modern
Metal
$1,800 / item
Spaulding Dining Chair by Croft House
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our take on the classic Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This dining chair is custom made in Los
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather "Penguin" Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
these chairs is the arms, which are shaped like a penguin's fins, giving them a unique and playful touch
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renowned Danish designer, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Penguin Rocking Chair – a true testament to
Steel
$1,800 / item
Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak) by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our take on the classic Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This dining chair is custom made in Los
Oak
Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Penguin lounge arm-chair designed by Theo Ruth for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. This
Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
frame and a generous seat. The chairs have become a true icon over time. The name Penguin is derived
Iron
$1,800 / item
Spaulding Dining Chair (MPL) by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our take on the classic Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This Dining Chair is Custom Made in Los
Maple
Mid Century Danish Modern Penguin Lounge Chair by Kofod - Larsen / Selig c 1950s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Penguin lounge chair, made by Kofod - Larsen, distributed by Selig. The chair features a
Wrought Iron
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Lounge Chairs Wrought Iron, Leather & Bentwood
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these awesome chairs were produced by Selig in Denmark. Light and
Wrought Iron
Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen mid century penguin wrought iron and bent plywood dining chairs - Set of 8 Each
Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
. Among his most famous pieces are the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair, both of which consist
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Root/Dark Stained Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin
Sheepskin, Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Nature/Natural Oak-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin
Sheepskin, Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair-Black Oak / Baru 24 Kvadrat by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin
Oak, Fabric
Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
should feel good. To the touch and when sitting in it. With all his chairs, The Penguin, The Seal and the
Sheepskin, Walnut
$28,500Sale Price / set|22% Off
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
work, design was the Congo chair in 1952 and the Penguin chair in 1957. During his life time, he worked
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood
Fröscher leather armchair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
his Penguin and Elisabeth chair designs.
Leather
A Pair of "Penguin" Armchairs by Louis van Teeffelen, The Netherlands 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, sculptural flair. Familiarly referred to as the "Penguin" armchairs, the design is inspired by the organic
Faux Leather, Wood
I.B. Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' Wood, Iron and Beige Fabric Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century 'Penguin' form lounge / side chair with a bentwood back with two small wings and
Metal, Iron
Unavailable|$1,250
Ib Kofod-Larsen Mid-Century Modern Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Ib Kofod- Larsen Mid-Century Modern Danish penguin chair. Great vintage condition.
Hardwood
Unavailable|$1,150
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' Chair with Marimekko Fabric
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' chair with marimekko fabric.
Iron
Unavailable|$3,246
“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful “Penguin” chair designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$2,946
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Ghent, BE
An original "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design from
Faux Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$1,924
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
career, Ruth designed collectable furniture such as the Congo cair (1952) and the Penguin chair (1957
Fabric
Unavailable|$4,569 / set
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
his career, Ruth designed collectable furniture such as the Congo cair (1952) and the Penguin chair
Fabric
Unavailable|$2,900 / set
Pair of "Penguin" Lounge Chairs Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod -Larsen, Denmark
Wood
Unavailable|$2,267 / item
Ernest Race Flamingo Chair
By Ernest Race
Located in Solihull, GB
Ernest Race pieces like the Heron and Antelope chairs and Penguin Donkey bookcase, unlike the Heron chair
Wool
Sold|$3,800
Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished walnut with newly upholstered black leather
Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished in ebony with newly upholstered with brown
Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished in medium walnut with newly upholstered with
Walnut
Sold|$3,800 / set
Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished with newly upholstered white creamy leather
Walnut, Leather
Sold|$3,800
Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs with walnut back and newly upholstered black leather
Leather
Sold|$1,595
IB Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
This is an original Penguin chair by IB Kofod Larsen. Has been completely restored with new leather
Metal
Sold|$2,200 / set
Kofod Larsen Pair of Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin chairs with walnut backs and black metal frames. Extremely comfortable and
Metal
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs refinished with newly upholstered contemporary fabric
Iron
Sold|$1,000
Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ib Kofod-Larsen penguin chair with a newly upholstered vintage nubby salmon colored seat. Wood
Iron
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