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 during the 1950s, is a remarkable example of Scandinavian mid-century modern design.
Leather, Wood
$990
H 29 in W 25 in D 23 in
Postmodern Wire Lounge Chair Armchair Sälen, Knut & Marianne Hagberg, Ikea, 1982
By K and M Hagberg, IKEA
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish vintage postmodern design chair in very good condition with marginal signs of age.
Metal, Steel
$34,431 / set
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
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.
Leather, Teak
$1,400
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Ikea 1982 Model Sälen by Knut & Marianne Hagberg Pine Lounge Arm Chair
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This version is rare with the red wire frame.The Sälen was produced only for a short period of 2 Years.
Metal
$34,898 / set
H 27.96 in W 67.52 in D 27.96 in
‘D200’ Lounge Chair & ‘D200s’ Sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Laauser, Denmark 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
While the Elizabeth chair (named after Queen Elizabeth II who purchased two of these chairs during a state visit in Denmark), and the Sälen chair were produced in fairly large number...
Wool, Walnut, Teak
Easy Chair in Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Sälen easy chair, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s, stands as a compelling example of Scandinavian mid-century furniture that mar...
Leather, Teak
$37,874
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chair mode...
Leather, Teak
$87,537 / set
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...
Teak
$34,431 / set
H 28.94 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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: Material: Teak and original black leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pai...
Teak, Leather
A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
The resulting series, including the Sälen (Seal), Samsö, and Kandidaten chairs, became some of the company’s most successful designs.
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The 'Sälen' (seal) lounge chair is a design by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Teak
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 Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden.
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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 Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden.
Wood, Teak, Leather
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.
Teak
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 leather.
Teak, Leather
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.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
1950s Ib Kofod-Larsen Attributed Lounge Chair, AB Trensums, Sweden
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hudson, NY
It is unclear if designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen who was very prolific in Scandinavian design across a wide range of manufactures. The lounge chair is reminiscent of the Seal, Elizabeth ...
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 30.01 in W 32.01 in D 30.01 in
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 by renowned Danish architect Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden ...
Leather, Teak
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 leather has a nice patina with slight hints of brown coming through.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Salen Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Salen lounge chair, 1950s Solid Afromosia teak lounge chair, produced by OPE, Sweden.
Teak
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.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in L 28.35 in
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 32 in D 30 in
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.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 36 in W 31.75 in D 29.25 in
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 have been recently reupholstered in a burnt orange velvet that feels like suede. Ver...
Upholstery, Teak
Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" lounge chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome pair of easy chairs with sculptural teak frames and yellow and natural wool upholstery. Very comfortable lounge seating with deep and low seats.
Teak, Wool
"Seal Chair" by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Sälen 799" or "Seal Chair" by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE möbler.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
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 original fabric for OPE, 1956 This iconic lounge chair is a true modern classic and to...
Leather, Teak
Seal Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early version of the Sälen (seal) lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen in birch with original fabric for OPE, 1956 In 1956, the Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen received an ass...
Fabric, Birch
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 Sweden, completely restored to original leather.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Molded Birch Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kofod-Larsen’s striking teak and leather-upholstered Sälen (or Seal) easy chairs for OPE (also 1950s) have become increasingly popular on the vintage market in recent years.
Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Chair
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Rare and highly collectable piece from Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen for Swedish manufacturer OPE. The 'Salen' or 'Seal' chair was designed and made in the late 1950s.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
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 and Aframosia wood frames, great lines and very comfortable.
Leather
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.
Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.73 in D 32.88 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Furthermore, the textured fabric contrasts beautifully with the angled wood and gives the chair a photogenic appearance. Due to the well-chosen proportions and high quality materials...
Fabric, Wood
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 2 years in the early 1980s. This model is the rarer version of the more widely pro...
Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 31.75 in D 29.5 in
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 similar to suede. Manufactured by OPE, Sweden, 1950s. Very good original condition and...
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair Seal 'Sälen', Model 503-799 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Olof Persson
By Oluf Persson OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair, model Seal / Sälen or 503-799, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' High Back Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back version of the iconic Sålen lounge chair. The well-crafted frame of this chair is made in solid teak.
Leather, Teak
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.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Seal Lounge Chairs in Teak Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A stunning pair of Sälen (engl. Seal) easy chairs in solid teak and wonderful cognac leather, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, manufactured by OPE Sweden in midcentury, circa 1956.
Leather, Teak
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.
Teak, Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
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 leather, Sweden, 1956.
Leather, Teak
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...
Leather, Rosewood
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.
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 21.66 in
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 produced by OPE (Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri) in Sweden during the 1950s. The Seal chair...
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Truly exceptional Salen or Seal chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden.
Teak
Sold
H 30.31 in W 90.94 in L 30.31 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Model FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard by Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kofod-Larsen’s striking teak and leather-upholstered Sälen (or Seal) easy chairs for OPE (also 1950s) have become increasingly popular on the vintage market in recent years.
Rosewood
$450
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in
Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue) /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue)" *Issued unsigned Year: 2005 Medium: Original Lithograph on Stonehenge paper Limite...
Lithograph
$1,880 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$564 / item
H 80.71 in W 64.97 in D 0.4 in
Large hand quilted patchwork bed quilt made from organic cotton
By granite + smoke
Located in London, London
'Large grid' hand made quilt 100% Organic cotton quilts hand made in short runs by a small family run artisan studio in India. Made using GOTS certified fabric which is screen print...
Cotton, Organic Material
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$4,966 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
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
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$6,069
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
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.
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.