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Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The rare easy chair model “Sälen” designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Wire Lounge Chair Armchair Sälen, Knut & Marianne Hagberg, Ikea, 1982
Postmodern Wire Lounge Chair Armchair Sälen, Knut & Marianne Hagberg, Ikea, 1982

Postmodern Wire Lounge Chair Armchair Sälen, Knut & Marianne Hagberg, Ikea, 1982

By K and M Hagberg, IKEA

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful wire loungechair with armrests from the 1980s. This is the model „Sälen“, designed in

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Ikea 1982 Model Sälen by Knut & Marianne Hagberg Pine Lounge Arm Chair
Vintage Ikea 1982 Model Sälen by Knut & Marianne Hagberg Pine Lounge Arm Chair

Vintage Ikea 1982 Model Sälen by Knut & Marianne Hagberg Pine Lounge Arm Chair

By IKEA

Located in Munich, Bavaria

SÄLEN. It is made of a solid scandinavian pine wood. This version is rare with the red wire frame.The

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather
Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather

Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Kansas City, MO

Excellent pair of Salen 799 / Seal Chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

: Teak and original cognac leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chair model Sälen / Seal

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Original Black Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Original Black Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Original Black Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Original Black Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen Additional Information

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs
A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs

A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs

$6,180

H 27.5 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

, including the Sälen (Seal), Samsö, and Kandidaten chairs, became some of the company’s most successful

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

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather

$15,400

H 293.31 in W 314.97 in D 311.03 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler, Sälen' (Seal) lounge chair, model '503-799', teak, leather, Sweden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair  "Seal"  made by OPE in Sweden 1960
Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair  "Seal"  made by OPE in Sweden 1960

Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Paris, IDF

Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Armchair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960
Ib Kofod Larsen Armchair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960

Ib Kofod Larsen Armchair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Paris, IDF

Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak, Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

$14,037

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

$14,037

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE. Newly reupholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s

$32,169 / set

H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model Sälen / Seal easy chairs. Original black leather and teak frame. Produced by OPE Möbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s
Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s

$32,169 / set

H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model Sälen / Seal easy chairs. Original black leather and teak frame. Produced by OPE Möbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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1950s Ib Kofod-Larsen Attributed Lounge Chair, AB Trensums, Sweden
1950s Ib Kofod-Larsen Attributed Lounge Chair, AB Trensums, Sweden

1950s Ib Kofod-Larsen Attributed Lounge Chair, AB Trensums, Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik

Located in Hudson, NY

and the Sälen chairs of the period with an arm structure similar to a Selif example. The lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather
Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather

Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in København Ø, DK

We are pleased to offer an outstanding and fully restored pair of Seal Chairs (Model 799), designed

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sealchair / Sälen Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sealchair / Sälen Chair

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sealchair / Sälen Chair

Located in New York, NY

An amazing sculptural teak and black leather chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Ope, Sweden. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Salen Lounge Chair, 1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Salen Lounge Chair, 1950s

Ib Kofod-Larsen Salen Lounge Chair, 1950s

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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Salen Lounge Chair, 1950s

By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, England

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Salen lounge chair, 1950s Solid Afromosia teak lounge chair, produced by

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Easychair Sälen / Seal Chair 1960s for Ope
Ib Kofod Larsen Easychair Sälen / Seal Chair 1960s for Ope

Ib Kofod Larsen Easychair Sälen / Seal Chair 1960s for Ope

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Ib Kofod-Larsen easychair, model "Sälen" / Seal Chair. In solid oak and black leather. Prod. by OPE

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen Produced by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen Produced by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen Produced by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen/Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen easy chairs model Sälen / Seal by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen easy chairs model Sälen / Seal by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen easy chairs model Sälen / Seal by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Sälen or Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Sälen or Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Sälen or Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Sälen or Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal or Sälen Lounge Chairs, Teak and Burnt Orange
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal or Sälen Lounge Chairs, Teak and Burnt Orange

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal or Sälen Lounge Chairs, Teak and Burnt Orange

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of Kofod Larsen Seal chairs by OPE, Sweden, 1960s. One high back and one standard. Both

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" lounge chairs
Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" lounge chairs

Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" lounge chairs

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H 30 in W 31 in D 30 in

Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" lounge chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Handsome pair of easy chairs with sculptural teak frames and yellow and natural wool upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair by OPE in Sweden

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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in L 29.53 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Sälen/Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden

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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden

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H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Sälen/Seal high back designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair Produced by Ope in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair Produced by Ope in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair Produced by Ope in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Sälen/seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair Produced by Ope in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair Produced by Ope in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair Produced by Ope in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Sälen/Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs Produced by Ope in Sweden
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs Produced by Ope in Sweden

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs Produced by Ope in Sweden

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Black Seal Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Black Seal Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Ib Kofod-Larsen Black Seal Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

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H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Black Seal Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Utrecht, NL

Black leather version of the classic Sälen (seal) lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen in teak with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Seal Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden, 1950s
Seal Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden, 1950s

Seal Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden, 1950s

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H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in

Seal Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Utrecht, NL

Early version of the Sälen (seal) lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen in birch with original fabric for

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1960s Original Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
1960s Original Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

1960s Original Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

By Illums Bolighus, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

An original 1960s Ib Kofod Larsen Salen "Seal" chair produced by either Illums Bolighus or OPE of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Chair

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Chair

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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE

Located in London, England

. The 'Salen' or 'Seal' chair was designed and made in the late 1950s. This example comes in rich, oiled

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Pair of Black Leather Seal Armchairs for OPE, Sweden, 1956
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Pair of Black Leather Seal Armchairs for OPE, Sweden, 1956

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Pair of Black Leather Seal Armchairs for OPE, Sweden, 1956

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE of Sweden a pair of "Salen" or Seal chairs designed in 1956. Black leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

2 Postmodern Ikea Sälen Chairs by K.&M. Hagberg , Sweden 1982
2 Postmodern Ikea Sälen Chairs by K.&M. Hagberg , Sweden 1982

2 Postmodern Ikea Sälen Chairs by K.&M. Hagberg , Sweden 1982

By IKEA, K and M Hagberg

Located in Halle, DE

A Pair of Postmodern Ikea Chairs , model : SÄLEN ,designed by K.&M. Hagberg , Sweden 1982. Made

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Utrecht, NL

assignment was the “Sälen”, or the “Seal”. Ib Kofod-Larsen won the annual award from the Danish

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Model Sälen Side Chair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg, 1982
Model Sälen Side Chair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg, 1982

Model Sälen Side Chair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg, 1982

By K and M Hagberg

Located in Surbiton, GB

Pine wood and steel side chair designed by Knut & Marianne Hagberg in 1982 and produced by Ikea for

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Seal / Salen Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame
Seal / Salen Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame

Seal / Salen Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kofod-Larsen "Seal" armchair / lounge chair. Teak frame with brown velvet fabric with a texture

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Lounge Chair Seal 'Sälen', Model 503-799 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Olof Persson
Lounge Chair Seal 'Sälen', Model 503-799 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Olof Persson

Lounge Chair Seal 'Sälen', Model 503-799 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Olof Persson

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Oluf Persson OPE

Located in Berlin, DE

Lounge chair, model Seal / Sälen or 503-799, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal/Sälen Easy Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal/Sälen Easy Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal/Sälen Easy Chairs, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Teak and fabric. Produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s. Ready for new upholstery.         

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Seal Lounge Chairs in Teak Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1956
Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Seal Lounge Chairs in Teak Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1956

Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Seal Lounge Chairs in Teak Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1956

By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A stunning pair of Sälen (engl. Seal) easy chairs in solid teak and wonderful cognac leather

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal/Sälen Easy Chairs, 1960s
Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal/Sälen Easy Chairs, 1960s

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal/Sälen Easy Chairs, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Original leather and teak frame. Produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Set of Two 'Seal' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Set of Two 'Seal' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Set of Two 'Seal' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE, set of two 'Sälen' (Seal) lounge chairs model 503-799, teak and black

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960’s Ib Kofod-Larsen ‘’Sälen’’ Chair
1960’s Ib Kofod-Larsen ‘’Sälen’’ Chair

1960’s Ib Kofod-Larsen ‘’Sälen’’ Chair

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H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 31.11 in

1960’s Ib Kofod-Larsen ‘’Sälen’’ Chair

By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Industry Jönköping. Walnut structure and renewed upholstery in leather. Sweden, 1960’s. Kofod-Larsen was one of the biggest figures in Dan...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sälen "Seal" Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
Sälen "Seal" Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

Sälen "Seal" Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

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H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in

Sälen "Seal" Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Loves Park, IL

A "Seal" chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Sälen/Seal Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 1957, Set of Two
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Pair of Sälen/Seal Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 1957, Set of Two

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

This pair of easy chairs, model Sa¨len (meaning 'seal'), was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair
Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair

Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair

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H 73 in W 80 in D 76 in

Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair

By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen

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Truly exceptional Salen or Seal chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden

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Ib Kofod-Larsen Model FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard by Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960
Ib Kofod-Larsen Model FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard by Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960

Ib Kofod-Larsen Model FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard by Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960

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. Kofod-Larsen’s striking teak and leather-upholstered Sälen (or Seal) easy chairs for OPE (also 1950s

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Salen Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the salen chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of hardwood, teak and wood, every salen chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a salen chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each salen chair bearing Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler and Oluf Persson OPE each produced at least one beautiful salen chair that is worth considering.

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The average selling price for a salen chair at 1stDibs is $16,114, while they’re typically $3,800 on the low end and $36,181 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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.