Theo Ruth Model 115 Lounge Chair For Artifort / C.1950
By Theo Ruth
Located in Montréal, QC
Theo Ruth, a notable Dutch furniture designer of the mid-20th century, gained recognition for his
Alpaca, Birch
Pink Roof White Birch, Original Painting
By Ruth LaGue
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Pink Roof White BirchRuth LaGueAcrylic painting on Paper mounted on cradled wood
Acrylic
$6,000 / set
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Artifort started to attract new designers like Theo Ruth and later Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey
Steel
Unavailable
H 32.63 in W 29.88 in D 31.5 in
Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff"in Carved Birch and Leather, 2014
By Theo Ruth, Artifort, Swip Stolk
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff" made from carved birch, polyester, organic cotton and
Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester
Sofa Model 105 "Hair Pin", Theo Ruth, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare sofa model 105 lounge by Theo Ruth for Artifort produced in 1957.
Wool, Birch
Ruth
Located in Habo, SE
RUTH is a box I made from walnut and birch, featuring a parquetry pattern crafted from home-sawn
Birch, Walnut
Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
design is by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957 and based on concept of an African shepherd chair that also
Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch
Sold
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Early Production Theo Ruth Model 115 Loveseat for Artifort The Netherlands, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This model 115 sofa or loveseat (two person) is by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort This is
Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch
Sold
H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Artifort 1950's NEW Mohair Velvet Wool Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1950's Lounge chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort Fully restored and upholstered in
Mohair, Velvet, Birch
Sold
H 33.47 in W 71.26 in D 35.44 in
Rare Theo Ruth Three-Seat Sofa with New De Ploeg Upholstery, Artifort, 1955
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the license to sell Joseph Andre Moth and Dux. Theo Ruth was one of the main Dutch designers that
Metal
Pair or Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Tension set Construction. The Back and Seat are 2 separate Pieces that Fit together like 2 Pieces of a Puzzle. Original Condition! (seats have been reupholstered with new fabr...
Upholstery, Birch, Wood
2 Early lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Julian Marshall
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
2 classic 1950's lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort The Netherlands. They are
Birch
Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair In Navy and White
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth ebonized birch frame with newly reupholstered navy seat cushion and textured white seat
Upholstery
Lovely Theo Ruth Style Low Wing Back Lounge Chair in Ivory
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Mid-Century, Theo Ruth inspired wing back, lounge or vanity chair with original birch
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
New Upholstery Theo Ruth Model 105 Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1957, the Netherlands
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This beautiful lounge chair is model 105 by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957 I has
Steel
Sold
H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of nicely curved wingback chairs in a senior and lady version by Dutch designer Their Ruth for
Steel
Sold
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Stunning Theo Ruth Model 105 'Hair Pin' Sofa for Artifort with Kvadrat Wool
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare sofa model 105 lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort produced in 1957. During the
Birch, Upholstery, Wool
Sold
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Stunning pair of 1950's Theo Ruth Model 105 'Hair Pin' Easy Chairs for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of model 105 Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort produced in 1957 During the
Birch, Upholstery
Sold
H 32.63 in W 31.5 in D 29.88 in
Wim Crouwel and Theo Ruth No. 22 "New Alphabet" in Carved Birch, 2014
By Artifort, Wim Crouwel, Theo Ruth
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Wim Crouwel and Theo Ruth No. 22 "New Alphabet" is made from carved birch, polyester, organic
Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester
Living Room Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Wilnis, UT
An eye-catching set of a 3-seater sofa and 2 easy chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by
Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
Sold
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Low Chairs "Congo" Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1950
By Theo Ruth
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Congo" chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Birch wood, new upholstery with new foam and
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32.63 in W 29.88 in D 31.5 in
Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014
By Artifort, Julius Vermeulen, Theo Ruth
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth; Penguin chair designed in 2014 is made from carved birch, polyester
Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester
$12,950
H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$9,278 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the R...
Mahogany
$666Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,534 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$10,475
H 36.23 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Pair of Italian Brutalist Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Unusual shaped frame Boucle upholstery Normally carried in stock in Italy but can be made to order if not. Several different fabric options are available. Seat ...
Bouclé, Ash
Danish Designer, Stool, Teak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and beige mohair stool, designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 13.5"
Mohair, Teak
$12,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
Mohair, Wood
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.
Fabric, Maple
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.