Theo Ruth Black "Penguin" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth "Penguin" lounge chair for Artifort, 1950s The chair upholstered in black wool fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Theo Ruth Black "Penguin" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth "Penguin" lounge chair for Artifort, 1950s The chair upholstered in black wool fabric
Wool, Wood
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'congo' lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,281
Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of iconic 'Penguin' chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactures by Artifort
Fabric, Beech
Sold|$2,400
Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in a Burnt Cienna Knoll Boucle just newly shipped from Europe and completely
Upholstery
Sold|$2,255 / item
Wingback chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 50’s Netherlands.
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Wingback chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 50’s Netherlands. Classic model reupholstered in a thick
Fabric
Theo Ruth For Artifort Tall Back Lounge Chair in Navy
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Version of this Theo Ruth Wing Back Tufted Armchair in New Navy Blue Fabric. Original Frame
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$8,070 / set
F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces
Metal
Sold|$9,020 / set
F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces
Metal
Sold|$1,325
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s Lounge Chair
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Circa 1956 with Full Curves. Newly Upholstered in Royal. Theo
Sold|$3,797 / set
Set of Two Rare Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchairs
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Two special chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The armchairs are upholstered in a blue fabric and
Metal
Theo Ruth Design Sofa Model 109 for Artifort, circa 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
fabric by Kvadrat, over black fabric, a design by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1957.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Theo Ruth Velvet Leaf Green Lounge Chair
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth. An attractive lounge or side chair with stylish curves and gorgeous earthy green leaf toned
Velvet, Teak
Sold|$3,250 / set
Theo Ruth for Artifort 3 piece Sectional Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three Piece Sectional Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Perfect to use in many ways! Loveseat with
Aluminum
Sold|$1,582
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort cuts a really pleasing profile. Ruth
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$2,611 / item
Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth "Congo" lounge chairs for Artifort, 1950s 3 "Congo" chairs in different colors in
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth F815 Armchair for Artifort New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare Theo Ruth armchair model F815 for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. The listing and price are
Metal
Sold|$6,450
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa Set
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sofa set designed by Theo Ruth. Both use unique tension set construction. Seat and back
Upholstery
Sold|$3,895
Theo Ruth for Artifort Three Seater Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable, curvy Theo Ruth three seater sofa with beechwood legs and new apple red upholstery. Legs
Beech, Upholstery
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.
Metal
Sold|$5,800
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
Wood, Leather
Sold|$1,950 / item
Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs in black lacquered wood and checkered yellow fabric
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,159 / set
Pair of Model 105 Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A super cool and comfortable pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. These have
Beech
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair Artifort, Netherlands, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning Congo lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Congo Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Design by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Striking Dutch design
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s Dutch Design
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
Unique Dutch design construction chair named "Congo" designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured for
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$3,100 / set
Pair of Theo Ruth Navy Blue Velvet Lounge Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly upholstered navy blue velvet Theo Ruth lounge chairs for Artifort. Legs in original
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$5,800
Theo Ruth Daybed Eugen Schmidt 50´s
By Julian Marshall, Julian Marshall
Located in Munich, DE
Theo Ruth Very elegant and rare Daybed / Recamiere / Chaise Longues with wood frame made by
Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort with original fabric
By Julian Marshall
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare original congo chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957. This chairs has influences
Fabric, Beech
Theo Ruth "Fuchsia" Armless Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period armless lounge chair designed by famous Dutch designer Theo Ruth and
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth Penguin Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Penguin chair was designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in 1957. It is the
Wool, Wood
Sold|$2,450
Pair Of Theo Ruth For Artifort Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1950's Design by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair with Headrest for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame. Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$8,308 / set
Pair of Theo Ruth 'F815' Lounge Chairs, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of lounge chairs was designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1960s. The rare model
Metal
Rare Theo Ruth Three-Seat Sofa with New De Ploeg Upholstery, Artifort, 1955
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the license to sell Joseph Andre Moth and Dux. Theo Ruth was one of the main Dutch designers that
Metal
Dutch Design Artifort, Theo Ruth Loveseat Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Loveseat designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950's. Reupholstered with a beautiful fine
Upholstery
Sold|$1,995
Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pieces of a Puzzle. Original Condition, Visible Wear and Tears. Theo Ruth was an interior and
Wood, Upholstery
Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great Penguin lounge chair desgined by Theo Ruth in the early fifties and manufactured by Artifort
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,367 / set
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'congo' lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking
Fabric
Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent original Artifort Congo chair designed by: Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1950. The chair is
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth Sofa / Loveseat Model 115 in Red Wool for Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Theo Ruth small sofa / loveseat Model 115 for Artifort, the Netherlands 1957. Wooden frame with
Wool, Wood
Sold|$1,160
Theo Ruth Coffee Table
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rosewood and Brushed Steel Coffee Table with Enameled Metal Black Support.
Metal, Steel
Early Production Theo Ruth Model 115 Loveseat for Artifort The Netherlands, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This model 115 sofa or loveseat (two person) is by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort This is
Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch
F815 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort in New Fabric, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of F815 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are very rare, amazing
Metal
Sold|$2,500 / item
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth, New Wool Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950's
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural "Congo" chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design from the 50's
Wood
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
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort 115 Sofa in Bouclé and Oak, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This piece is a rare, sophisticated center
Bouclé, Oak
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Artifort 1950's NEW Mohair Velvet Wool Fabric
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1950's Lounge chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort Fully restored and upholstered in
Mohair, Velvet, Birch
Sold|$5,500 / set
Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
design is by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957 and based on concept of an African shepherd chair that also
Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
Wool, Oak
Original 1950's Theo Ruth Congo Chair for in Brick and Black
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$2,250
Theo Ruth Congo Chair
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique tension set construction. The back and seat are two separate pieces that fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. Upholstery in black with white seat top. Original finished b...
Beech, Upholstery
Theo Ruth For Artifort F115 Sofa In Beige Velvet And Metal , 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. A nice combination of newly
Metal
Mid Century "Congo" Chair and Ottoman by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage lounge chair and matching ottoman by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in tan
Textile, Wood
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
Sold|$1,150
Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957
By Julian Marshall
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic lounge chair by Theo Ruth with original cubic fabric and black feet. Like all of our
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort Lounge Chair In Navy and White
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth ebonized birch frame with newly reupholstered navy seat cushion and textured white seat
Upholstery
Sold|$9,500 / set
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.
Leather, Fabric
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