2 Early lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Julian Marshall
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
2 classic 1950's lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort The Netherlands. They are
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
2 Early lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Julian Marshall
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
2 classic 1950's lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort The Netherlands. They are
Birch
Rare Theo Ruth Model 122 Easy Chair in Original Upholstery Artifort, 1955
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare easy chair model 122 by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort produced in 1955. The chair
Metal
Sold|$4,628 / set
Set of 2 Teddy Wing Back Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 wing back chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s. One ladies and one gentleman chair
Bouclé
Theo Ruth Beige Mohair Lounge Chair for Artifort, Dutch Mid-Century
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century lounge chair, designed by influential Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort
Mohair, Wood
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
Fabric
Theo Ruth Artifort teak and red vynil easy chairs 1953
By Julian Marshall
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Theo Ruth. He designed some fantastic pieces included these chairs that were some of his early works
Teak
Sold|$3,250
Theo Ruth Style Loveseat in Indigo
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet little indigo blue upholstered loveseat with birch legs. Newly upholstered.
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Sheepskin, Netherlands 1960s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the plethora of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Theo Ruth Style Velveteen Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
back Theo Ruth style design. Comfortable club style chairs that swivel and are supported by four
Velvet
Theo Ruth Inspired Kiwi Velvet Midcentury Loveseat
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury 1950s loveseat newly upholstered in kiwi velvet with inset wood armrests and tapered wood legs. Good original condition.
Velvet, Wood
Theo Ruth Style Wingback Loveseat in Sunshine Yellow
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fab sunshine yellow upholstered wingback sofa, great button detail, sweeping lines. Frame is in original condition with some wear to feet consistent with age and use.
Upholstery, Wood
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
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth 'Congo' Sofa for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Greding, DE
Midcentury sofa or loveseat on curved wooden feet. The strongly inclined, rounded backrest and the seat and armrests are newly covered with a white bouclé fabric with black piping an...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort High Back Lounge Chair
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered artifort high back lounge chair in berry red with exposed wood legs. Frame is original, legs are in original condition with some wear consistent with age and use.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern lounge chair and table designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid Century Modern lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Teak legs and reupholstered
Metal
Sold|$4,800
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three piece sectional sofa on tubular aluminium legs with pod feet. Each piece retains the orignal Artifort label. Three piece fit together to form a gentle curve or can be used sepa...
Sold|$1,650
Theo Ruth Easy Chair for Artifort
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice, Low, Cozy Lounge Chair with Newly Upholstered Body and Birch Legs. A classic!
Mid-Century Theo Ruth Artifort 1950s Boucle Armchair / Lounge Chair
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
, the seat can be zipped off. Designed by the famous Dutch Designer The Ruth who designed it for
Bouclé, Wood
Sold|$7,714 / set
Congo & Penguin Lounge chairs Design Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Den Haag, NL
These iconic chairs is on a high quality beech wooden base. These stunning pieces of Dutch design would make a real eye-catcher in any interior! These Penguin and congo chair consis...
Fabric
Sold|$1,450
Crazy Theo Ruth Style Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing steel framed dramatic winged back lounge chair newly upholstered in bone white. Original tapered wood legs.
Upholstery
Sold|$4,300
Artifort Sofa Set by Theo Ruth 1958
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered in Light Moss Green. The set includes a Love Seat and a Pair of His and Hers Lounge Chairs. His Measures: 28 x 32.5 x 17/34.5/37 Hers Measures: 28.5 x 31 x 17/24/31
Sold|$2,250
Theo Ruth Inspired Olive Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous plump olive velvet tufted lounge chair with dark wood ribbon-like arm rests and fat claw-like feet. Frame in good original condition.
Velvet, Wood
Artifort Green Wool Sofa Loveseat by Theo Ruth
By Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great and rare 1950s Artifort loveseat,cocktail bench. Normal seat height a beautiful small version make the green sofa very special.
Wool, Wood
Sold|$4,450 / set
Pair or Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Tension set Construction. The Back and Seat are 2 separate Pieces that Fit together like 2 Pieces of a Puzzle. Original Condition! (seats have been reupholstered with new fabr...
Upholstery, Birch, Wood
Pair of Congo chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of slipper chairs with new upholstery supported by ebonized wooden legs
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,644
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.
Mid-Century Modern Armchair from Artifort & DUX, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth, Dux of Sweden
Located in Beirut, LB
Rare early Artifort lounge chair attributed to Theo Ruth. This amazing Mid-Century Modern papa bear
Fabric, Oak
Sold|$7,400
Early Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Artifort, Carl Malmsten, Theo Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
upholstery. Minor wear considering the age. Very much in the manner of Carl Malmsten, Theo Ruth or Fritz
Early Dutch Modernist Shearling Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By Hans J. Wegner, Theo Ruth
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning vintage 1940s-1950s modernist sofa in the style of Theo Ruth. This piece is incredibly
Sheepskin, Pine
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Ultramarine Blue Lounge Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Amsterdam
Velvet, Wood
Nicely Refined Rosewood Sideboard Designed by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel and Manufactu
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic lounge chair model 121 designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, Holland, 1956
Metal
Sold|$4,400
Sculptural Mid century Danish Lounge Chairs
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian textile. In the style of Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands.
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$1,703
Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century daybed in the style of Theo Ruth. Beautiful yellow upholstery, still the original
Fabric
Set of 2 rare Square line series chairs by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort. 1950s Neth
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Landgraaf, NL
as the 158F chair was designed in collaboration with Theo Ruth, Frans Bergs & Jacques Weijenbergh
Nickel
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. This chair has a beautifully classic Scandinavian design with tapered legs, tilted...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Sold|$3,085 / set
Set of 1950s Lounge Cocktail Chair and Sofa
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind, this beautiful authentic 1950s club cocktail chair and sofa! Material: original English silk fabric with teak wood legs. Very special in this separate pink-pink and ec...
Silk, Wood
Dutch Modernist Daybed with Teddy Fabric, Holland, 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic modern daybed by unknown designer or manufacturer, Holland, 1950. The daybed has a birch wooden frame and is newly upholstered with teddy fabric made from alpaca wool. This...
Alpaca, Beech
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lounge chair model #105 by Theo Ruth for Artifort made in 1950, also known as the hair pin chair
Wood, Wool
Sold|$3,495
Theo Ruth for Artifort Loveseat
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Theo Ruth for Artifort, small two-seat love seat with rounded curves and tufted back. New
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$3,450
Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Sofa
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, fabric and beech, The Netherlands, 1950s This Congo sofa
Fabric, Beech
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s A sofa for Artifort (Netherlands), 1950s By Theo
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,450
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
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,650
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
Fabric, Wood
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
Fabric, Beech
Cobalt Blue Theo Ruth Style Velvet Lounge Chair
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Theo Ruth style armless lounge chair in newly re-upholstered cobalt blue velvet with
Velvet, Wood
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Chair, Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
0Beautiful artifort cocktail chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1950. The chair is in unique
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$7,500
Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Penguin lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The chair is based on an African chair
Upholstery, Beech
Rare Theo Ruth Daybed designed for Artifort, Netherland, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Brussels, BE
The abstract shape of the seat rests on wooden legs. Original cream fabric. Designed by Theo Ruth
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth F815 Armchairs by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of f815 (f115) armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$3,100
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly upholstered Theo Ruth lounge chairs in gorgeous seal grey velvet. Legs are lightly
Velvet, Wood
Set of Two Artifort Cocktail Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1960s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Artifort cocktail chairs by Theo Ruth, 1960s Cocktail chairs with light wood legs Artifort
Leather
Listing for PL: Customized Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchair 115
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair by Theo Ruth.
Fabric, Beech
Theo Ruth F115 Armchairs by 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
Gorgeous Artifort Emerald Green Velvet Sofa by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Artifort loveseat by Theo Ruth, in newly upholstered tufted emerald green velvet with
Velvet, Foam, Wood
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
Velvet
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
Fabric
Theo Ruth for Artifort Reupholstered 'Gentleman' Armchair
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, F109 armchair, white and grey fabric and wood, the Netherlands, 1950s
Fabric, Wood
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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.
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