Kofod Larsen For Selig

Mid Century Hoop Chair

Danish Chair By Selig

Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Sofa

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Thor Larsen

Danish Mid Century Modern Larsen

Materials

Walnut

$6,595 / set

Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs

By Lawrence Peabody, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

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'Spear Chair' by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

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H 27 in W 29 in D 25 in

'Spear Chair' by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Long Beach, CA

An iconic 'spear' lounge chair, model 544-15, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. It gets the name from the large sculpted arms that taper to a point.

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Selig

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H 27 in W 32 in D 29 in

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen lounge chair and ottoman. Solid wood frame has been refinished.

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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H 28 in W 31 in D 34 in

Pair of Kofod-Larsen for Selig Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of black Danish modern chairs by IB Kofod-Larsen for Selig.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Danish Settee by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig

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H 27 in W 51.5 in D 26 in

Danish Settee by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful Danish modern settee by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Settee has excellent lines with the iconic sculptural back slats.

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech

Lounge chair by KOFOD LARSEN for SELIG denmark

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H 33 in W 33.75 in D 28 in

Lounge chair by KOFOD LARSEN for SELIG denmark

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lounge chair by KOFOD LARSEN for SELIG denmark. Nice wingback design.

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H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 31 in

Pair of Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Lounge Chairs in Eye Fabric

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig made from beachwood. Freshly upholstered in a modern custom made white fabric with playful 80's-inspired patterns of ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Kofod Larsen For Selig For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kofod larsen for selig you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every kofod larsen for selig was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a kofod larsen for selig — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kofod larsen for selig bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Kofod Larsen For Selig?

The average selling price for a kofod larsen for selig at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $19,000 for the highest priced.

Ib Kofod-Larsen for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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.