Penguin Classic

Seal Chair By Ib Kofod Larsen

Ladderax Shelving

Don PollackI'm Witnessing a Forest Fire-Oil Painting, Fictional Penguin Classic Book Cover, 2019

$4,000

I'm Witnessing a Forest Fire-Oil Painting, Fictional Penguin Classic Book Cover

By Don Pollack

Located in Chicago, IL

Using song lyrics combined with Penguin classic book covers, Don Pollack opens us up to a discussion of the current state of our environment in this oil painting entitled "I'm Witnes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

$1,499

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

Harland MillerYork; So Good They Named It Once (Artist's Proof 2 of 10), 2025, 2025

$13,572

York; So Good They Named It Once (Artist's Proof 2 of 10), 2025

By Harland Miller

Located in Nottingham, GB

Harland Miller's signed print York (York, So Good They Named It Once) playfully reimagines a classic Penguin book cover, combining his trademark wit and nostalgia in a tribute to his...

Category

2010s Interior Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Harland MillerIn Shadows I Boogie (Blue), 2019

$6,752

In Shadows I Boogie (Blue)

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

He is widely recognized for his visually striking and often satirical paintings that draw inspiration from classic Penguin book covers. Miller's works play with the iconic design of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Harland MillerIn Shadows I Boogie (Pink), 2019

$6,752

In Shadows I Boogie (Pink)

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

He is widely recognized for his visually striking and often satirical paintings that draw inspiration from classic Penguin book covers. Miller's works play with the iconic design of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Spaulding Dining Chair by Croft House

$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 Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak) by Croft House

$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 Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Spaulding Dining Chair (MPL) by Croft House

$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 Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

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Harland MillerHigh on Hope screen print edition of 50 harland miller 2014, 2014

Unavailable

H 59 in W 43 in

High on Hope screen print edition of 50 harland miller 2014

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

“There are lots of aspects to the Penguin classic that inspire me visually,” he claims.

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Harland MillerLove Conquers Nothing Harland Miller secondary art market, 2011

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H 16 in W 13 in

Love Conquers Nothing Harland Miller secondary art market

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

“There are lots of aspects to the Penguin classic that inspire me visually,” he claims.

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Harland MillerHappiness, The Case Against etching and lino cut edition of 50, 2017

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H 72 in W 48 in

Happiness, The Case Against etching and lino cut edition of 50

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

“There are lots of aspects to the Penguin classic that inspire me visually,” he claims.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Linocut

Harland MillerI Am The One I've Been Waiting For screen print edition of 50 2016, 2014

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H 49 in W 39 in

I Am The One I've Been Waiting For screen print edition of 50 2016

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

“There are lots of aspects to the Penguin classic that inspire me visually,” he claims.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Deakin & Francis Black Spinel Penguin Cufflinks

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Deakin & Francis Black Spinel Penguin Cufflinks

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Firenze, IT

Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Classic cute penguin cufflinks with a luxury edge, set with semi-precious black spinel gem stones.

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Spinel, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Black spinel penguin dress studs

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Deakin & Francis Black spinel penguin dress studs

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Firenze, IT

Our classic cute penguin dress studs with a luxury edge, set with semi-precious black spinel gem stones.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Spinel, Sterling Silver

Seguso for Bisazza, Pair of Penguin Chicks with Rainbow Canes 1993 Signed

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H 6.3 in Dm 4.73 in

Seguso for Bisazza, Pair of Penguin Chicks with Rainbow Canes 1993 Signed

By Bisazza Vetro, Livio Seguso

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This famous Livio Seguso design of chick penguin was a Classic of his production. He did them in several ways.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Luxury Cushions "Penguin Classics" Bespoke Silk Pillow Made in London

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H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Luxury Cushions "Penguin Classics" Bespoke Silk Pillow Made in London

Located in London, England

"Penguin Classics", circa 1990 British bespoke luxury cushion created using original vintage silk featuring the glorious illustrated designs and titles of the popular British Penguin...

Category

1990s English Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Ben TankardUnpopular Penguin 312, 2018

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H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 1.19 in

Unpopular Penguin 312

By Ben Tankard

Located in Melbourne, AU

This is an abstract painting, based on the classic 'Popular Penguin' paperback books, a style icon.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Pencil

Ben TankardUnpopular Penguin 305, 2018

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H 43.51 in W 29.93 in D 1.19 in

Unpopular Penguin 305

By Ben Tankard

Located in Melbourne, AU

This is an abstract painting, based on the classic 'Popular Penguin' paperback books, a style icon.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair

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H 29 in W 21.5 in D 23 in

Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Long Beach, CA

A classic “Penguin” lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen with bent plywood back, black iron frame and upholstered seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chairs

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H 29 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

All original pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin chairs. Great classic Mid-Century Modern design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Harland MillerLove Conquers Nothing, 2011

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H 16 in W 13 in

Love Conquers Nothing

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

“There are lots of aspects to the Penguin classic that inspire me visually,” he claims.

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Harland MillerI Am The One I've Been Waiting For, 2014

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H 59 in W 43 in

I Am The One I've Been Waiting For

By Harland Miller

Located in London, GB

“There are lots of aspects to the Penguin classic that inspire me visually,” he claims.

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Ben TankardUnpopular Penguin 301, 2018

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H 43.51 in W 29.93 in D 1.19 in

Unpopular Penguin 301

By Ben Tankard

Located in Melbourne, AU

This is an abstract painting, based on the classic 'Popular Penguin' paperback books, a style icon.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

$6,500 / item

H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut

Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen

$7,700

H 28 in W 77 in D 27 in

Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Design Bramin

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

$45,000

H 33 in W 27 in D 29 in

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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

$3,500 / set

H 28 in W 22 in D 24 in

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

A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman

$5,500 / set

H 32 in W 21.5 in D 23 in

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

$1,495

H 20 in W 21 in D 25 in

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

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs

$3,995

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s....

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

$4,000 / set

H 29 in W 22 in D 25.5 in

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

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

$2,200 / item

H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

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 iron, Denmark, design 1953, production, 1960s. The 'Pinguin' chair by Ib Kofod-La...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Penguin Classic For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the penguin classic you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A penguin classic — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer penguin classic, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A penguin classic made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made penguin classic has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Artifort and Theo Ruth are consistently popular.

How Much is a Penguin Classic?

Prices for a penguin classic can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,295.