Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegant, sculpted pieces such as the U-56 Elizabeth chair.
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegant, sculpted pieces such as the U-56 Elizabeth chair.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'PD30' Lounge Chair in Teak and Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Povl Dinesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designs are all elegant, sculpted pieces such as the U-56 Elizabeth chair. Please note that the leather
Leather, Teak
$2,200 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designs are all elegant, sculpted pieces such as the U-56 Elizabeth chair. Please note that this set is
Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
Leather, Oak
$78,364 / set
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Set of Easy Chairs in Wool and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The model U56 easy chairs with accompanying stools, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956 and crafted
Fabric, Teak, Wool
$78,364 / set
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
'Easy Chair with Matching Stool in Leather and Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The U56 easy chair with matching stool, commonly referred to as the “Elizabeth” model, was designed
Leather, Rosewood
$26,341
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Armchair, Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, Late 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition the same year. Originally known under model 'U-56', the chair
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak
U56 Elizabeth Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
U56 - 'Elizabeth' lounge chair in mahogany with original, patinated leather. Designed in 1956. Rare
Mahogany
[Queen] Elizabeth Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod Larsen U56
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Authentic pair of IB Kofod Larsen model U56 lounge chairs handcrafted by Christensen & Larsen with
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model U56 / Elizabeth by Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by
Fabric, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen U-56 Elizabeth Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Incredibly rare and exquisitely crafted Model U-56 Elizabeth chair designed in 1956 by Ib Kofod
Leather, Teak
Pair of Elisabeth Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of U56 - Elisabeth chairs in solid teak & Natural leather - Designed in 1956 by Maa. Ib Kofod
Elizabeth Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
U56, reupholstered 'Elizabeth' easy chair in black elegance leather and frame of teak. Designed in
Teak
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H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Pair of ‘Seal’ Lounge Chairs Produced by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brdr Petersens
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
known as the U-56, this armchair which is a signature work of Ib Kofod-Larsen, originally named the U-56
Leather
the Elisabeth Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "Elizabeth" lounge chair otherwise known as the U-56 easy chair with an exposed Rosewood frame
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Elizabeth Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
U56, pair of 'Elizabeth' easy chairs in teak and patinated black leather. Designed in 1956. Marked
Teak
Pair of Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
-Larsen, 1956, executed by the cabinet makers Christensen & Larsen, Denmark. Model U-56. Both chairs burn
Rosewood
IB Kofod Larsen Elizabeth Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair, model U-56, ' Elisabeth', with teak frame, seat and back upholstered
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chairs by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chairs by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chairs model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Rare 'Elizabeth' lounge chair in Brazilian rosewood by by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model U56 - Reupholstered ‘Elizabeth’ easy chair in black ‘Elegance’ aniline leather with frame in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Elizabeth Chairs for Christensen and Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, model U-56. Both chairs burn marked 'C' to the frame. Very fine original
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Molded Birch Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Clean, sculptural lines characterize much of his work. Notable designs include the U-56 or Elizabeth
Iron
Elizabeth Armchair by Kofod Larsen in Rosewood and Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Christensen and Larsen. Model U56, this chair earned the nickname 'Elizabeth' after Queen Elizabeth II visited
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 90.56 in L 30.32 in
Rosewood FA 66 Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen 1960 for Faarup, Denmark, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Renens, CH
designs such as his U-56 or Elizabeth chair or the Penguin chair as well as the furniture he designed for
Rosewood
Sold
H 27 in W 52 in D 33 in
IB Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Sofa Settee Love Seat
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Dayton, OH
sculptural lines. The U-56, or Elizabeth Chair (1956), composed of a structure in light teak and leather
Walnut
Sold
H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century 'Trol' Sideboard in Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
lines characterize much of his work. Notable designs include the U-56 or Elizabeth Chair (1956). Kofod
Sold
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Set of Two 'Seal' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. His most praised designs are all elegant, sculpted pieces such as the U-56 Elizabeth chair. Please
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Sälen/Seal Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 1957, Set of Two
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
version of the Danish Elisabeth U-56 chair. This pair is made from teak and black leather with a nice
Leather, Teak
Elizabeth Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Loves Park, IL
An iconic U-56 lounge chair, otherwise known as the "Elizabeth" chair. Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Teak, Leather
Elizabeth Chair & Ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Easton, PA
Iconic Danish teak lounge chair with the rare ottoman called the Elizabeth chair, U-56 designed in
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Danish “Elizabeth” arm chairs by Kofod – Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
U 56, also known as "The Elizabeth chair" in teak and original wool.
Sold
H 30.31 in W 90.94 in L 30.31 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Model FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard by Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, sculptural lines characterise much of his work. Notable designs include the U-56 or Elizabeth Chair (1956
Rosewood
Ib Kofod Larsen Model 4060 Rio Rosewood Sideboard, Circa 1964
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
for themselves. His most praised designs are all elegant, sculpted pieces such as the U-56 Elizabeth
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
$9,398
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk Klarinett Teak Lounge Chair
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 1950s Scandinavian Modern 'Klarinett' lounge chair by Møre Lenestol Fabrikk A/S. It is made of teak wood with a removable, weighted headrest. It is in good structural ...
Teak
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Danish Modern Z Chair in the Manner of Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern walnut "Z" lounge chair, in the manner of Poul Jensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair has been completely restored. The wood has been refinished and the cushions have...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$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 Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
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
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
IB Kofod Larsen Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Rosewood credenza designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1955. This sideboard features book-matched rosewood with four cabinet doors below four drawers. Upon opening, the ...
Rosewood
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
Sheepskin, Beech
Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort, and great function. The chair features five positions of recline accommodating eve...
Birch, Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Upholstery, Walnut
Finn Juhl Spade Chair Model 133 for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design spade chair model 133 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Newly refinished teak frame with new cushions upholstered in Danish wool.
Teak
Danish Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Teak & Leather, 1955
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G. Laauser in 1955. This elegant piece features a beautifully sculpted teak wood frame with a gently steamed backrest, show...
Leather, Teak
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 13.5" Arm Height (inches): 18" All ite...
Metal
$14,367
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
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.