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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

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort, in good condition. The seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood

Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958

By Artifort, Dedar, Theo Ruth

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Rare pair of F181 lounge chairs by Kho Liang Le & Theo Ruth for Artifort 1958
Rare pair of F181 lounge chairs by Kho Liang Le & Theo Ruth for Artifort 1958

Rare pair of F181 lounge chairs by Kho Liang Le & Theo Ruth for Artifort 1958

By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

collaboration with Theo Ruth, Frans Bergs & Jacques Weijenbergh for Artifort in 1958. The pieces from the square

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Living roomset F181 Square Line Series by Kho Liang Le & Theo Ruth 1958 Artifort
Living roomset F181 Square Line Series by Kho Liang Le & Theo Ruth 1958 Artifort

Living roomset F181 Square Line Series by Kho Liang Le & Theo Ruth 1958 Artifort

By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie, Theo Ruth

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

with Theo Ruth, Frans Bergs & Jacques Weijenbergh for Artifort in 1958. The pieces from the square line

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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

Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955
Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955

Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Artifort started to attract new designers like Theo Ruth and later Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey Harcourt. We work with

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 F585 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990's
Set of 2 F585 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990's

Set of 2 F585 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990's

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

and 1960s by working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

and 1960s by working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Fabric

Model 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Model 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Model 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey Harcourt. We work with professional packers and

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa

$9,467Sale Price / set|20% Off

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa

By Michael McCoy

Located in Weesp, NL

designed by Michael McCoy in 1985. In 1936, the company employed a permanent designer in the shape of Theo

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960
"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960

"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

first steps on the path to innovative design with the Pinguïn and Congo chair designed by Theo Ruth. In

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in New York, NY

were edited by Artifort and were designed by Theo Ruth. Fully documented. Theo Ruth, Netherlands, circa

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa Model 105 "Hair Pin", Theo Ruth, 1957
Sofa Model 105 "Hair Pin", Theo Ruth, 1957

Sofa Model 105 "Hair Pin", Theo Ruth, 1957

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare sofa model 105 lounge by Theo Ruth for Artifort produced in 1957.      

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Birch

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

Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Sofa 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Luxury Siberian long pile faux fur

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Elegant Dutch Theo Ruth for Artifort Attributed Daybed, 1950s
Elegant Dutch Theo Ruth for Artifort Attributed Daybed, 1950s

Elegant Dutch Theo Ruth for Artifort Attributed Daybed, 1950s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Very elegant daybed which we strongly attribute to Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Teal Artifort Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Model 137
Teal Artifort Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Model 137

Teal Artifort Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Model 137

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

Artifort lounge chair in teal fabric, by Theo Ruth model no 137 designed in 1950s completely

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

Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958
Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958

Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

Very rare and hard to find 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1958. This model is so rare that its

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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

Limited Edition Artifort Pinguin Chair by Theo Ruth

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

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

By Theo Ruth

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Very important unique museum quality Theo Ruth sofa. There is only one-piece on this planet and it

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

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

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

By Theo Ruth

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Very important unique museum quality Theo Ruth sofa. There is only one-piece on this planet and it

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

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

Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of early model 410 club chairs by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s. The chairs

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Club Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, Midcentury Dutch Design, 1958 Artifort
Club Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, Midcentury Dutch Design, 1958 Artifort

Club Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, Midcentury Dutch Design, 1958 Artifort

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Comfortable re-upholstered 1958 midcentury club / lounge chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Nickel

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 Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Ghent, BE

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

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

50s Theo Ruth very rare ‘Tongue’ lounge fauteuil for Wagemans & van Tuinen
50s Theo Ruth very rare ‘Tongue’ lounge fauteuil for Wagemans & van Tuinen

50s Theo Ruth very rare ‘Tongue’ lounge fauteuil for Wagemans & van Tuinen

By Theo Ruth

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

dutch “ploeg” fabric. This chair is attributed to Theo Ruth for Wagemans & Van Tuinen mid 1950’s

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

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s
Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s

Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

Modernist lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950s. Inspired by the old African

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

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

By Theo Ruth

Located in Winterswijk, NL

sofa. There is only one-piece on this planet and it was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, this vintage Congo chair has been restored in Esgii fabric

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s
Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s

Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s

By Theo Ruth

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Theo Ruth sofa in red (model 115), for Artifort, The Netherlands. The back tilts slightly backward

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

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

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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

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

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Theo Ruth is is responsible for the success of the Artifort brand around the world. During his

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

Materials

Fabric

“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful “Penguin” chair designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Schagen, NL

Early piece designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Features a Black Leatherette Backrest and Orange

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of club chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s. The chairs are upholstered in the original

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Theo Ruth was born in 1915 in the Netherlands and studied at the Academy of Arts in Maastricht. He

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

Materials

Fabric

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Beautiful set of “Congo” and “Pinguin”lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950
Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950

By Artifort, Julian Marshall

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A 1950s pair Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" chairs. An innovative design, the back and seat are in

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Chairs, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Faux Fur
Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Chairs, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Faux Fur

Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Chairs, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Faux Fur

By Julian Marshall

Located in Paris, ile de france

Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s of chair newly reupholstered in wool faux fur

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Faux Fur

Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff"in Carved Birch and Leather, 2014
Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff"in Carved Birch and Leather, 2014

Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff"in Carved Birch and Leather, 2014

By Artifort, Theo Ruth, Swip Stolk

Located in Blauvelt, NY

Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff" made from carved birch, polyester, organic cotton and

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2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester

Rare Lounge Chair Model 121 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Holland, 1956
Rare Lounge Chair Model 121 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Holland, 1956

Rare Lounge Chair Model 121 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Holland, 1956

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Woudrichem, NL

A rare easy chair model 121 designed by Theo Ruth for Dutch company Artifort in 1956. Very

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair
Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair

Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair

By Pierre Paulin, Theo Ruth

Located in Den Bommel, NL

by Pierre Paulin for Artifort ór Theo Ruth for Wagemans & Van Tuinen in de mid 1950's. Wagemans & Van

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three-Seat Sofa and Arm Chair in Gold Colored Wool
Set of Three-Seat Sofa and Arm Chair in Gold Colored Wool

Set of Three-Seat Sofa and Arm Chair in Gold Colored Wool

Located in Amsterdam, NL

designs by Theo Ruth). Regardless the origin, it is a stunning and rare piece and a real eye catcher in

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

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

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort

By Theo Ruth

Located in San Francisco, CA

Theo Ruth lounge chair for Artifort A scoop style lounge chair with open back by Theo Ruth for

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

ARTIFORT THEO RUTH
ARTIFORT THEO RUTH

ARTIFORT THEO RUTH

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pinguin chair Theo Ruth

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Theo Ruth Sofa
Theo Ruth Sofa

Theo Ruth Sofa

Sold|$6,500

Theo Ruth Sofa

By Julian Marshall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Netherlands: Theo Ruth Sofa for Artifort C.1950's

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Sofas

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair

Theo Ruth Lounge Chair

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Dronten, NL

Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands. These chairs

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth 'Congo' Chairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of "Congo" chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957, France.

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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort
Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth loveseat by Artifort in newly upholstered charcoal black fabric. Frame is original, feet

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort
Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

Theo Ruth Loveseat by Artifort

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Theo Ruth loveseat by Artifort, newly upholstered fuchsia velvet with dark stained tapered legs. In

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

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