Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 A rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish architect-designer Ib Kofo...
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish master designer Ib Kofod-Lar...
Leather, Rosewood
$41,326 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood lounge chair 'Samsö' by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare 'Samsö' chair by danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Samsö Easy Chairs by OPE, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of Samsö easy chairs, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, exemplifies the sculptural elegance and material richness that define Scandinav...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Samsö Easy Chairs in Rosewood & Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The proportions of the Samsö chairs are generous yet balanced, offering both comfort and composure.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Model Samsö Produced by OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Samsö Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
$17,839 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
$17,839 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Leather, Teak
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 Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Fabric Cushions 1950s
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Teak, Fabric
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958.
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
Danish Midcentury Pair of “Samso” Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960
By Illum Bolighus, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Mid-Century Pair of “Samso” Lounge Chairs Designed by the Danish Furniture Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960.
Leather, Beech, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chair, circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden by Danish master designer Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chair, circa 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chair, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chair produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chair, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chair, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chair produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samsö Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Nubuck Leather
By Oluf Persson OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in PARIS, FR
The Samsö chair was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden in the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Lounge Chairs "Samsö" by Ib Kofod Larsen
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of lounge chairs model "Samsö" by Ib Kofod Larsen for Ope Möbler, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Samso' Rosewood Lounge Chair, circa 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Samso' lounge chair, circa 1960 Rare model lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Samso' Rosewood Lounge Chair, circa 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Samso' lounge chair, circa 1960 Rare model lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samsö easy chairs by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Samsö easy chairs in rosewood and brown leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Samso' Rosewood Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of 'Samso' lounge chair, circa 1960s Rare model lounge chairs produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden.
Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen easy chairs model Samsö produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE Mod. Samsö
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Kofod Larsen for OPE in the 1950s. The rosewood frame is still in very good condition, the cushions were newly reupholstered with brown-co...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs Model Samsö Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen Produced by OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Teak, Leather
Pair of "Samsö" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen from 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and rare pair of lounge chairs “Samsö” by Kofod Larsen. It is a model almost as iconic as the Elizabeth armchair.
Leather, Palisander
Sold
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Rosewood and Leather “Samsö” Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful “Samsö” lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen, made from rosewood with loose leather backs and seats.
Leather, Rosewood
Swedish ‘Candidate’ Chair by Danish Legend by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
This highly successful range included the ‘Salen’ (Seal), ‘Kandidaten’ (Candidate) & ‘Samso’ lounge chairs. Purchased from an estate that was riddled with Finn Juhl rosewood furnitur...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Beautiful Lounge Chairs Mod. Samsö by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1958 for the Swedish furniture manufacturer OPE Mobler, Sweden. Both chairs are made out of rosewoo...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
This highly successful range included the 'Salen' (Seal), 'Samso' and 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) lounge chairs.
Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samsö OPE Beech and Leather Loveseat or Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- model Samsö - Designed ca. 1960 - solid stained beech frame - buffalo leather upholstery - feather filled cushions - rubber webbing seat supports - rarely seen in two-seat va...
Beech, Leather
Sold
H 92.52 in W 157.49 in D 18.9 in
Beautiful 1960s Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Wall Unit, Shelving System by CADO (d)
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Wall unit without decoration, the shown objects like the Erik Buck Mod. 66 chair or the Italian brass floor lamp or the Ib Kofod Larsen 'Samsö' chair are available on our 1stdibs sto...
Teak
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,370 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,556 / 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
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|58% Off
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in s...
Brass
$5,461 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table, 1960s Elegant Danish Mid-century modern side or coffee table with underlying shelf. Table top with wrapped grips makes this table easy to move around...
Teak
Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in London, England
Sven Langkilde - Rare Mahogany Desk This delightful and sophisticated desk was made in highly limited quantities by Danish designer Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company La...
Mahogany
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.