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Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair first generation
Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair first generation

Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair first generation

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in San Diego, CA

This exceptional first-generation Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen is a masterclass in Danish Modern ergonomics and restraint.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair

Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored
1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored

1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored Offered for sale is a 1950s Danish Modern totally restored Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1960's
Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1960's

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 black wrought Iron framework, ergonomic, slightly slanted, curved and laminated steamed...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig- Set of 2
1950s Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig- Set of 2

1950s Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig- Set of 2

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig This 1950s pair of Penguin Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod-Larsen is a perfect example of mid-century elegance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth - Two Available
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth - Two Available

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth - Two Available

Located in San Francisco, CA

A penguin lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A modular design comprised of two interlocking pieces, seat and back can separate.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair
Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman
A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman

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' 1950's. Completely restored, and reupholstered in period correct fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

IB Kofod-Larsen Selig Penguin Chair Iron Frame Green Leather 1950s
IB Kofod-Larsen Selig Penguin Chair Iron Frame Green Leather 1950s

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 a wonderful patina, as is the seat back. The green leather upholstery is fresh as a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair
Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Penguin Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
Penguin Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

Penguin Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Penguin lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in 1953, for Selig.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Among his most famous creations are the 'Congo' and 'Penguin' chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery

Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Among his most famous creations are the 'Congo' and 'Penguin' chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Penguin Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950
Penguin Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950

Penguin Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950

By Theo Ruth

Located in Kampen, NL

Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in the Netherlands during the 1950s, the Penguin Chair is an iconic example of mid-century Dutch modernism.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, England

Rejecting traditional design, he became known for innovative works, such as the reversible dining table at the 1949 Cabinetmakers’ Exhibition, which featured the first use of plastic...

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Penguin Lounge Chair
Penguin Lounge Chair

Penguin Lounge Chair

$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 backrest.

Category

20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for armchairs like the 1952 Congo chair and the 1953 Penguin chair.Ruth’s long ten...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Utrecht, NL

His most famous pieces include the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair, both of which were constructed from two interlocking pieces that fit together without locks or screws ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Penguin Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Restored Penguin Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Restored Penguin Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of matching Penguin lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Kodawood Floral “Miami” Penguin Style Clam Chairs
1960s Kodawood Floral “Miami” Penguin Style Clam Chairs

1960s Kodawood Floral “Miami” Penguin Style Clam Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, James Wiener, Kodawood, Hans Olsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bensalem, PA

Almost perfect pair of original Kodawood of Miami by Seymour J Weiner please look up pictures and video for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Spaulding Dining Chair by Croft House
Spaulding Dining Chair by Croft House

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 Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather "Penguin" Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather "Penguin" Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather "Penguin" Lounge Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The walnut legs are sturdy and elegant, and they match perfectly with the overall design of the chairs. One of the most distinctive features of these chairs is the arms, which are sh...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Walnut

Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Renowned Danish designer, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Penguin Rocking Chair – a true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship – features a sculptural bentwood backrest on a wrought iron frame w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak) by Croft House
Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak) by Croft House

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 Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort
Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort

Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Penguin lounge arm-chair designed by Theo Ruth for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The chairs have become a true icon over time. The name Penguin is derived from the playful, funky shape of the back of this chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Spaulding Dining Chair (MPL) by Croft House
Spaulding Dining Chair (MPL) by Croft House

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 Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Lounge Chairs Wrought Iron, Leather & Bentwood
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Lounge Chairs Wrought Iron, Leather & Bentwood

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 simple, they feature a black wrought iron base with the strength to support the weig...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S
Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S

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 chair measures: 20.5 wide x 24 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inch...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood

Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s

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 of two interlocking pieces that can be joined together without locks or screws...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Wood

Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Root/Dark Stained Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Root/Dark Stained Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo

Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Root/Dark Stained Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dubai, AE

Kofod-Larsen had a keen understanding of materials, often using teak, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin, T...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Nature/Natural Oak-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Nature/Natural Oak-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo

Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Nature/Natural Oak-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo

By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dubai, AE

Kofod-Larsen had a keen understanding of materials, often using teak, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin, T...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Knitting Lounge Chair-Black Oak / Baru 24 Kvadrat  by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo
Knitting Lounge Chair-Black Oak / Baru 24 Kvadrat  by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo

Knitting Lounge Chair-Black Oak / Baru 24 Kvadrat by Ib Kofod-Larsen forAudo

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dubai, AE

Kofod-Larsen had a keen understanding of materials, often using teak, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin, T...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo

Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo

By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dubai, AE

To the touch and when sitting in it. With all his chairs, The Penguin, The Seal and the Elizabeth Lounge Chair, his focus was on the person who was going to be sitting in them.

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

One of his most important work, design was the Congo chair in 1952 and the Penguin chair in 1957. During his life time, he worked together with the well-known French designer Pierre ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Armchair by Fröscher, Light Wood Frame, 1960
Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Armchair by Fröscher, Light Wood Frame, 1960

Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Armchair by Fröscher, Light Wood Frame, 1960

By Fröscher Sitform, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen studied art and became known for his Penguin and Elisabeth chair designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Pair of "Penguin" Armchairs by Louis van Teeffelen, The Netherlands 1960s
A Pair of "Penguin" Armchairs by Louis van Teeffelen, The Netherlands 1960s

A Pair of "Penguin" Armchairs by Louis van Teeffelen, The Netherlands 1960s

By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Familiarly referred to as the "Penguin" armchairs, the design is inspired by the organic and fluid shapes of nature, with a backrest that resembles the graceful curve of a penguin's ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Danish Mid-Century 'Penguin' Lounge Chair by I.B. Kofod Larsen
Danish Mid-Century 'Penguin' Lounge Chair by I.B. Kofod Larsen

Danish Mid-Century 'Penguin' Lounge Chair by I.B. Kofod Larsen

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century 'Penguin' form lounge / side chair with a bentwood back with two small wings and a beige fabric upholstered slip seat, supported by a black iron frame.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron, Metal

Ib Kofod-Larsen Mid-Century Modern Penguin Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Mid-Century Modern Penguin Chair

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ib Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' Chair with Marimekko Fabric
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' Chair with Marimekko Fabric

Ib Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' Chair with Marimekko Fabric

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Hudson, NY

Ib Kofod Larsen 'Penguin' chair with marimekko fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful “Penguin” chair designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957

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 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

During his career, Ruth designed collectable furniture such as the Congo cair (1952) and the Penguin chair (1957). Their design is remarkable: there have been build without screws!

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

During his career, Ruth designed collectable furniture such as the Congo cair (1952) and the Penguin chair (1957). Their design is remarkable: there have been build without screws!

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Pair of "Penguin" Lounge Chairs Ib Kofod-Larsen
Pair of "Penguin" Lounge Chairs Ib Kofod-Larsen

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. These were imported by Selig beginning, 1953. Features bent plywood backs in birch, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ernest Race Flamingo Chair
Ernest Race Flamingo Chair

Ernest Race Flamingo Chair

Unavailable|$2,255 / item

Ernest Race Flamingo Chair

By Ernest Race

Located in Solihull, GB

It won the Design Centre award in 1959 and is recognised as one of the classic British mid century designs. The Flamingo chair is becoming very rare and is seldom seen on the mark...

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs
Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs

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 seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs
Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs

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 leather seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs
Kofod Larson "Penguin" Chairs

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 caramel brown leather seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs
Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs

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 seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Chairs
Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Chairs

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 seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Penguin Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the penguin chair you’re looking for. A penguin chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the penguin chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A penguin chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made penguin chair over the years, but those crafted by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Penguin Chair?

A penguin chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,433, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

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.