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Theo Ruth Armchair

Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort

$8,933 / set

H 32.29 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Armchairs Penguin by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Theo Ruth

Located in Brussels, BE

The Penguin armchair by Theo Ruth for Dutch manufacturer Artifort is one of the icons of Dutch

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchair Model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
Armchair Model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s

Armchair Model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s Beech wooden base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Utrecht, NL

Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41

$4,526Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oirlo, LI

from that time. The armchairs were designed in 1956 by Theo Ruth who made many beautiful models for

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s

$2,013

H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in

Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing Artifort model 410 Chair. This comfortable chair is designed by Theo Ruth in the beginning

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Theo Ruth 'Gentleman's' Cocktail Chair, Netherlands 1950s
Artifort Theo Ruth 'Gentleman's' Cocktail Chair, Netherlands 1950s

Artifort Theo Ruth 'Gentleman's' Cocktail Chair, Netherlands 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Voorburg, NL

Beautiful Artifort Cocktail Chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1950s. The chair is in unique

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

$4,276

H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Congo Chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

$4,752

H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern penguin chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s

$3,918 / set

H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in

Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing Artifort model 410 Chairs. These comfortable chairs are designed by Theo Ruth in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's
Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's

$9,517 / set

H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning set of lounge chairs, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 60's. The frame of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leather and oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1940s
Leather and oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1940s

Leather and oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1940s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The Netherlands / 1940 / Armchair / Theo Ruth / Artifort / wood, leather, wicker / Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Oak

Leather and Oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1940
Leather and Oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1940

Leather and Oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1940

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare leather and oak armchair with block turned legs and arms.

Category

20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Lounge Chairs Model 410 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Lounge Chairs Model 410 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Lounge Chairs Model 410 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

Lounge Chairs Model 410 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Pair of club chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1955. The chairs are upholstered in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Limited Edition Artifort Pinguin Chair by Theo Ruth
Limited Edition Artifort Pinguin Chair by Theo Ruth

Limited Edition Artifort Pinguin Chair by Theo Ruth

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H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in

Limited Edition Artifort Pinguin Chair by Theo Ruth

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Norwich, GB

Artifort celebrates its 125th anniversary with a limited edition re-release of Theo Ruth’s iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2
410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2

410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2

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H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2

By Theo Ruth

Located in Ostend, BE

This set of two club chairs was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1956. Each chair has four

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2
410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2

410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2

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H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2

By Theo Ruth

Located in Ostend, BE

This set of two club chairs was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1956. Each chair has four

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Important Rare Armchairs Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
Important Rare Armchairs Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949

Important Rare Armchairs Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949

By Theo Ruth

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Important and very unique pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth. There are only these examples of this

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Ghent, BE

An original "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design from

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Theo Ruth Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
Theo Ruth Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

Theo Ruth Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

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H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 35.44 in

Theo Ruth Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Utrecht, NL

Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair

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H 36.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome Theo Ruth Armchair with Tapered Wood Legs and New Mustard Yellow Upholstery. In Very Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Tall Back Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth Tall Back Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth Tall Back Lounge Chair

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H 36.75 in W 29.5 in D 35 in

Theo Ruth Tall Back Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth armchair with tall back, new grape upholstery. Beautiful curvey lines, original legs with

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth F815 Armchair for Artifort New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1958
Theo Ruth F815 Armchair for Artifort New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1958

Theo Ruth F815 Armchair for Artifort New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1958

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Very rare Theo Ruth armchair model F815 for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. The listing and price are

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort
Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort

Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Theo Ruth armchairs for Artifort in New Charcoal black upholstery. Frame is original and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Model 105 Armchairs
Theo Ruth Model 105 Armchairs

Theo Ruth Model 105 Armchairs

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H 35 in W 30.5 in D 33 in

Theo Ruth Model 105 Armchairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of Model 105 modern armchairs with unique form. Dated and stamped.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Set of Two Rare Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchairs
Set of Two Rare Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchairs

Set of Two Rare Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchairs

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Set of Two Rare Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchairs

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Two special chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The armchairs are upholstered in a blue fabric and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Oirlo, LI

from that time. The armchairs were designed in 1956 by Theo Ruth who made many beautiful models for

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Armchairs Model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
Pair of Armchairs Model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s

Pair of Armchairs Model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of armchairs model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s Recently reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

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H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Munich, DE

Two upholstered Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The upholstery is a new velvet stripe

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands
Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands

Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Great Penguin lounge chair desgined by Theo Ruth in the early fifties and manufactured by Artifort

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair

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H 37.5 in W 29 in D 24 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Lounge Chair

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Version of this Theo Ruth Wing Back Tufted Armchair in New Royal Blue Fabric. Original Frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, Mid-20th Century
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, Mid-20th Century

Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, Mid-20th Century

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of lounge chairs on curved feet out of cherrywood by Theo Ruth (1925-1971). The strongly

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Theo Ruth For Artifort Tall Back Lounge Chair in Navy
Theo Ruth For Artifort Tall Back Lounge Chair in Navy

Theo Ruth For Artifort Tall Back Lounge Chair in Navy

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Version of this Theo Ruth Wing Back Tufted Armchair in New Navy Blue Fabric. Original Frame

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Artifort Theo Ruth Chair / Armchair, 1950
Vintage Artifort Theo Ruth Chair / Armchair, 1950

Vintage Artifort Theo Ruth Chair / Armchair, 1950

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H 29.14 in W 21.26 in L 29.14 in

Vintage Artifort Theo Ruth Chair / Armchair, 1950

By Theo Ruth

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Artifort Theo Ruth chair / armchair, 1950 Vintage chair that was designed circa 1950 by

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

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H 315 in W 28 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Theo Ruth lounge chair, circa 1956 with full curves. Frame is original, newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth F815 Armchairs by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Theo Ruth F815 Armchairs by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

Theo Ruth F815 Armchairs by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Pair of f815 / f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth F815 Armchair by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Theo Ruth F815 Armchair by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

Theo Ruth F815 Armchair by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

F815 armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is a rare, amazing and

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Pair of f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Pair of f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

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H 32 in W 28 in D 32 in

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth lounge armchair for Artifort in brand new cobalt blue velvet upholstery. Lightly

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

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H 37 in W 30 in D 36 in

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impressive Theo Ruth winged back lounge armchair for Artifort in brand new canary yellow velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

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H 36.25 in W 29.5 in D 36.5 in

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth lounge armchair for Artifort in brand new wine velvet upholstery. Legs are lightly

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Theo Ruth Artifort 1950s Boucle Armchair / Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Theo Ruth Artifort 1950s Boucle Armchair / Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Theo Ruth Artifort 1950s Boucle Armchair / Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

, the seat can be zipped off. Designed by the famous Dutch Designer The Ruth who designed it for

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

vintage f109 easy chair  Theo Ruth  Artifort
vintage f109 easy chair  Theo Ruth  Artifort

vintage f109 easy chair Theo Ruth Artifort

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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

vintage f109 easy chair Theo Ruth Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage armchair easy chair Theo Ruth Artifort Rare model armchair designed by Theo Ruth for

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Stylish 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Pair of Stylish 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Pair of Stylish 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Stylish 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in London, England

designer Theo Ruth for Artifort. Incredibly comfortable with a deep and wide comfortable cushioned seat.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Turquoise Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort
Turquoise Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort

Turquoise Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury lounge or armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Brand new turquoise velvet upholstery with

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

F815 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort in New Fabric, Netherlands, 1958
F815 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort in New Fabric, Netherlands, 1958

F815 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort in New Fabric, Netherlands, 1958

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Pair of F815 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are very rare, amazing

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchairs for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
Pair of Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchairs for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

Pair of Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchairs for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Utrecht, NL

Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Emerald Green Velvet Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort
Emerald Green Velvet Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

Emerald Green Velvet Theo Ruth Lounge Chair by Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth lounge armchair for Artifort in new emerald green velvet upholstery. Wood Legs have been

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Early Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs
Early Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs

Early Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs

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H 36 in W 26.5 in D 31 in

Early Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Artifort, Theo Ruth, Carl Malmsten

Located in San Diego, CA

upholstery. Minor wear considering the age. Very much in the manner of Carl Malmsten, Theo Ruth or Fritz

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of 60's Armchairs by Theo Ruth
Pair of 60's Armchairs by Theo Ruth

Pair of 60's Armchairs by Theo Ruth

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H 30 in W 24 in D 17 in

Pair of 60's Armchairs by Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 60's armchairs upholstered with leather, by Theo Ruth. Extremely comfortable

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth Artifort 1950's
Pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth Artifort 1950's

Pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth Artifort 1950's

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H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 26.78 in

Pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth Artifort 1950's

By Julian Marshall

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Rare heigh and low model both with wool brown jersey

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Scandinavian Plaid Armchair with Original Upholstery
Mid-Century Scandinavian Plaid Armchair with Original Upholstery

Mid-Century Scandinavian Plaid Armchair with Original Upholstery

By Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century armchair with original green and plaid upholstery and beautifully carved teak armrests

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair from Artifort & DUX, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair from Artifort & DUX, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair from Artifort & DUX, 1950s

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H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Modern Armchair from Artifort & DUX, 1950s

By Dux of Sweden, Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Beirut, LB

Rare early Artifort lounge chair attributed to Theo Ruth. This amazing Mid-Century Modern papa bear

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair off Artifort Theo Ruth armchairs 1950's
Pair off Artifort Theo Ruth armchairs 1950's

Pair off Artifort Theo Ruth armchairs 1950's

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H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in

Pair off Artifort Theo Ruth armchairs 1950's

By Julian Marshall

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair off Artifort Theo Ruth armchairs 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth Armchairs for Artifort
Pair of Theo Ruth Armchairs for Artifort

Pair of Theo Ruth Armchairs for Artifort

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H 33 in W 27 in D 30.5 in

Pair of Theo Ruth Armchairs for Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Theo Ruth lounge chair circa 1956 with full curves. Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Armchair in Crème Bouclé for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Theo Ruth Armchair in Crème Bouclé for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

Theo Ruth Armchair in Crème Bouclé for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

New upholstered armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is a rare, amazing and

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort by Theo Ruth, Two Armchairs, 1950s
Artifort by Theo Ruth, Two Armchairs, 1950s

Artifort by Theo Ruth, Two Armchairs, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in

Artifort by Theo Ruth, Two Armchairs, 1950s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Delft, NL

Two armchairs by Artifact (Netherlands), 1950s Attributed to Theo Ruth (1915-1971) The chairs

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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifor Armchair F109 Lady
Theo Ruth for Artifor Armchair F109 Lady

Theo Ruth for Artifor Armchair F109 Lady

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H 30.12 in W 28.35 in D 30.91 in

Theo Ruth for Artifor Armchair F109 Lady

By Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, velvet and oak, 1950s. This moss green voluptuous armchair by Theo Ruth (1915-) is a

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Midcentury Theo Ruth "Penguin" Style Armchair from the 1960s
Midcentury Theo Ruth "Penguin" Style Armchair from the 1960s

Midcentury Theo Ruth "Penguin" Style Armchair from the 1960s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Paris, FR

very similar to Theo Ruth "Penguin" designs. Adjustable in 2 positions Original piece from the 60's

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Theo Ruth for Artifort F109 'Gentleman' Armchair
Theo Ruth for Artifort F109 'Gentleman' Armchair

Theo Ruth for Artifort F109 'Gentleman' Armchair

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Theo Ruth for Artifort F109 'Gentleman' Armchair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, armchair, beech, red fabric, the Netherlands, 1950s. This velvet

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Gentleman' Armchair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Gentleman' Armchair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Gentleman' Armchair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, F109 armchair, white and grey fabric and wood, the Netherlands, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Lady' Armchair F109
Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Lady' Armchair F109

Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Lady' Armchair F109

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armchair by Theo Ruth (1915-) is a very strong singular item. The back flows with a natural grace into the

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teddy Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s
Teddy Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s

Teddy Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s

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Teddy Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Teddy armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s. Classic model reupholstered in thick teddy fabric

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Armchair model 109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950’s The Netherlands.
Armchair model 109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950’s The Netherlands.

Armchair model 109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950’s The Netherlands.

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Armchair model 109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950’s The Netherlands. This rare mid-century piece

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail 'Lady' Chair, Netherlands, 1950s
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail 'Lady' Chair, Netherlands, 1950s

Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail 'Lady' Chair, Netherlands, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Voorburg, NL

Beautiful Artifort cocktail chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The chair is in

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Theo Ruth High Back Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
Theo Ruth High Back Lounge Chair with New Upholstery

Theo Ruth High Back Lounge Chair with New Upholstery

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth high back lounge chair with new mahogany velvet upholstery. Frame is in original

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Set of Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Set of Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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Stunning Mid-Century Modern set of lounge chairs, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s

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Model 115 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s the Netherlands.
Model 115 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s the Netherlands.

Model 115 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s the Netherlands.

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Located in Landgraaf, NL

Model 115 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s the Netherlands. This chair was made in 1958 and

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mid Century Set of Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Mid Century Set of Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern set of lounge chairs, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Theo Ruth Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the theo ruth armchair you’re looking for. Each theo ruth armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer theo ruth armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A theo ruth armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made theo ruth armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Julian Marshall and Dux of Sweden are consistently popular.

How Much is a Theo Ruth Armchair?

Prices for a theo ruth armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,350 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,736.

Theo Ruth for sale on 1stDibs

Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer’s first permanent designer. Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for armchairs like the 1952 Congo chair and the 1953 Penguin chair

Ruth was born in 1915 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, where Artifort was established. Founded by Jules Wagemans, Artifort began as Wagemans & Van Tuinen in 1890 before rebranding to Artifort in 1928. Ruth studied furniture and interior design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht and joined the Artifort team in 1936.

Ruth’s long tenure as its head of design and development included overseeing the hiring of key individuals like Artifort’s aesthetic consultant and designer Kho Liang Ie, British furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI and French interior designer Pierre Paulin RDI.

Following Ruth’s death in 1971, Artifort has carried on his legacy of innovative furniture through collaborations with numerous top designers, such as Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang C.R. Mezger, René Holten, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Theo Ruth seating, including lounge chairs, sofas and more.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.