Cor is Latin for heart, and COR furniture exemplifies the qualities at the heart of exceptional design: practicality, comfort and style. The company's sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables capture the essence of the best of mid-century modernism. Simple silhouettes, quality materials and function-first designs ensure that vintage COR furniture is still in high demand with collectors all over the world.
COR was founded in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany, in 1954 by Leo Lübke — in the name of his son, Helmut — and the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg, a northern German county. Nearly a couple of decades prior, in 1937, a manufacturer of bedroom furniture called Interlübke was established by Leo and his brother Hans. The latter’s son Horst, who was managing partner from 1972, retired during the 1990s and his son Helmut Lübke joined Interlübke and shifted the brand’s focus toward modular furniture systems. During the 1980s, the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg left COR and the Lübke family became its sole owner. In 2006, COR-Interlübke retail locations opened their doors.
COR made its mark in 1959 with a sleek modular seating system consisting of five parts called Quinta, which was created by designer Michael Bayer. The upholstered line boasted clean, angular contours and appealed to the day's ever-broadening flexible interior design sensibilities. It remained in production until 1978. The success of the Quinta was followed by the 1964 Conseta system, which featured a sofa and other pieces of seating designed by Friedrich Wilhelm Möller.
The following decades saw more successful collaborations with designers like Peter Maly and Luigi Colani. The latter, a German industrial designer born Lutz Colani, created a range of gorgeous organically shaped Space Age seating for BASF and Fritz Hansen, serveware for Rosenthal and worked on automobile designs for Fiat. Colani designed the popular Orbis line for COR during the 1970s.
In 2000, the Arthe sofa by Wulf Schneider was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award from the North Rhine-Westphalia Design Centre.
COR is still owned and operated by the Lübke family’s parent company Gebrüder Lübke GmbH & Co. KG and continues to produce furniture at the Rheda-Wiedenbrück factory, sourcing leather from southern Germany and upholstery from Italy. The company partnered with Jehs+Laub, a renowned Stuttgart-based studio, in 2010.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage COR seating, tables and more.
COR Sinus Black Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By COR
Located in Wesseling, DE
The COR Sinus armchair with its matching footstool blends contemporary design, premium materials, and outstanding comfort. Originally created in 1976 by reno...
Leather
Pair of 'Sedia' Swivel Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, 1972
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Great pair of 'Sedia' lounge chairs designed by Horst Brüning for COR around 1965. The beautiful aluminum base with swivel function gives these chairs a modern and timeless appearanc...
Aluminum, Steel
Leather "Swing" lounge chair with ottoman for COR Germany, 1960's
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Leather "Swing" lounge chair with ottoman by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor Germany. Since the early 1960s, the German manufacturer COR has been producing the "Sw...
Chrome
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ for COR Lounge Chair in new Bouclé, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular lounge chair by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969. Please note! Two sections (chairs) available. This listing is for one section. The Corbi consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as separate lounge chairs. Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous new mohair fabric. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi...
Mohair, Beech
Klaus Uredat Lounge Chair model Corbi for COR in new Mohair, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular lounge chair by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969. Please note! Three sections (chairs) available. This list...
Mohair, Beech
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ for COR Lounge Chairs in new Mohair, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular lounge chairs / sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969. The Corbi consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as separate lounge chairs. Three sections (chairs) available. This listing is for two. Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous mohair. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi...
Mohair, Beech
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Lounge Chairs by COR, Germany – 1969 in New Bouclé
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
‘Corbi’ modular lounge chairs by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – 1969. New bouclé fabric in cream by Bisson Bruneel from Paris, France. This listing is for 2 lounge chairs. The Corbi...
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
Mid Century Modern, "Trinom" Lounge Chairs by COR Peter Maly, 1969
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Trinom" Lounge Chairs by COR Peter Maly, 1969 Bold geometry, low profile, deep comfort – the Trinom armchair, designed by renowned German designer Peter Maly for COR, is a true ico...
Wool, Plywood
$2,473Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs by COR, 1970
By Friedrich Wilhelm Möller, COR, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Three armchairs by Friedrich Wilhelm Moller for COR, model 'Conseta', 1970s. Original black leather with true aged patina and metal body with steel base. Frame lacquered in gray colo...
Steel
$22,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1972. After receiving many requests to do so, we have carefully unpicked and removed the original custom order pop art upholstery and have now recovered the set in a more neutral, high quality mohair upholstery. A rare, beautiful and highly sculptural pure elemental design, the large dimensions of each .Corbi' seating element allow for them to be used equally as either individual lounge chairs or as a modular sofa. This particular set is a must for serious collectors, this set comes complete with the original German purchase invoice from 1972, which also confirms the additional expense of the custom order upholstery, we have carefully unpicked and kept the original upholstery fabric should the buyer wish to retain it for provenance (please see photos 14 and 15 which illustrate the set with it's original upholstery). The sculptural 'Corbi' modular lounge chair was designed in 1969 and only remained in limited scale production for a few years up to circa 1974. Today this super elegant design is both very popular and now extremely difficult to find due to the passage of time and the limited total production numbers so a large set of elements such as this, is really a rare opportunity. Each 'Corbi' element is composed of two independent Minimalist sculptural forms, one base element and one cylindrical seat back. With the base elements positioned end to end, day beds may...
Foam, Wood, Mohair
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ for COR Lounge Chair in new Mohair, Germany – 1969
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular lounge chair by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969. Please note! Three sections (chairs) available. This listing is for one section. The Corbi consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as separate lounge chairs. Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous new mohair fabric. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of "Conseta" Lounge Chairs by Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller, Germany 1960s
By COR
Located in Utrecht, NL
Friedrich-W. Möller was a cabinetmaker before turning to furniture design. After receiving his Master Craftsman Diploma, he trained in furniture design and interior decoration. In 19...
Metal
$22,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1972. After receiving many requests to do so, we have carefully unpicked and removed the original custom order pop art upholstery and have now recovered the set in a more neutral, high quality mohair upholstery. A rare, beautiful and highly sculptural pure elemental design, the large dimensions of each .Corbi' seating element allow for them to be used equally as either individual lounge chairs or as a modular sofa. This particular set is a must for serious collectors, this set comes complete with the original German purchase invoice from 1972, which also confirms the additional expense of the custom order upholstery, we have carefully unpicked and kept the original upholstery fabric should the buyer wish to retain it for provenance (please see photos 14 and 15 which illustrate the set with it's original upholstery). The sculptural 'Corbi' modular lounge chair was designed in 1969 and only remained in limited scale production for a few years up to circa 1974. Today this super elegant design is both very popular and now extremely difficult to find due to the passage of time and the limited total production numbers so a large set of elements such as this, is really a rare opportunity. Each 'Corbi' element is composed of two independent Minimalist sculptural forms, one base element and one cylindrical seat back. With the base elements positioned end to end, day beds may...
Foam, Wood, Mohair
$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 37 in W 30 in D 38 in
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrom...
Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 34 in D 37 in
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
$11,452 / set
H 27.56 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Vicenza, IT
Trio Sofa, designed by Team Form Ag and produced by COR in 1972. The sofa features six elements that can be assembled in different combinations. This sofa needs restoration. We can p...
Cotton, Foam
$5,400 / set
H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Horst Brüning Sedia Lounge Chairs for Kill International, 1960s
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of Sedia lounge chairs by Horst Brüning for Kill International, shell and loose cushions upholstered in leather, outfitted with a swivel frame with a four-star alumini...
Aluminum
$11,223 / set
H 29.93 in W 40.95 in D 36.23 in
Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with ottoman in black leather and wood by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. ISA stamped. Seat height: 37 cm. Ottoman dimensions: H: 38 cm W: 60 cm D: 60 cm. Wear due to ...
Leather, Wood
$3,250
H 37 in W 27 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Danish black leather Safari sling lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modernist safari chair with a teak frame featuring sculpted arms straight rounded stretchers and straight round supports. Has a thick black leather sling seat and a matc...
Leather, Teak
$10,994Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.14 in D 36.62 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Gilles Bouchez for Airborne, 1972
By Gilles Bouchez
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Showcasing the meticulous work of French designer Gilles Bouchez, this set of two lounge chairs from 1972 is an iconic representation of mid-century modern design. Crafted by Airborn...
Metal
$11,395 / set
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Bwana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Finn Juhl, Black Leather, 1962
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen
This stunning 'Bwana' lounge chair and ottoman is designed by Finn Juhl in 1962 for France & Son. Known for its sleek lines and elegant design, this chair is a perfect example of...
Leather, Teak
K. Rasmussen Leather and Teak Wingback Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By K. Rasmussen, Peter Wessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 40in H x 28in W x 29in D Seat height: 15.50in Ottoman: 15in H x 22.50in W x 17in D. Materials: Teak Wood, New Italian Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam _________...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Horst Bruning Daybed
By Horst Bruning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horst Bruning for Alfred Kill International daybed, Germany 1960's
Chrome
$1,546 / set
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Space age Orbis lounge chairs by Luigi Colani for Cor, 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of space age 'orbis' lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani and produced by Cor in the 1970s. The chairs have a white wooden frame and the original fabric cushions. 1960s...
Fabric, Wood
$3,900 / set
H 38 in W 37.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery Originally designed in 1952, these ergonomic lounge chairs...
Metal
Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic Lounge Chair and ottoman designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller in the late 1950s. The ottoman is a licensed production by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swed...
Metal
$12,025 / set
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Modular Green Sofa Ensemble ‚Orbis‘ by Luigi Colani for COR, Germany, circa 1970
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional large, modular Space Age design seating arrangement ‚Orbis‘ by Luigi Colani for COR in original green fabric and black shells, Germany, circa 1970. Design by Luigi Colani...
Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Swing Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer
By Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Swing armchair with its ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer for COR Steel chromed frames with tan leather upholstery. Good condition 1970s - Germany Hei...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Pair of 'Sedia' Swivel Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, 1960s
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lovely pair of 'Sedia' swivel lounge chairs designed by Horst Brüning for COR around 1960. The beautiful aluminum base with swivel function gives these chairs a modern and timeless a...
Metal
MCM Design SINUS Lounge Chair and Hocker by COR, Germany 1973
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern German Design "SINUS" Lounge Chair and Hocker by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for COR. Made in Germany, 1970's. Design is from 1973. This is a ver...
Steel
Sold
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed semi-aniline leather. The Sinus chair received its name from the formal aesthetics once it is transformed into an ultra-comfortable chaise longue (The steel spring rockers are depicting a sinus wave) although the lounge chair itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair) but also Joe Colombo Roll chair...
Steel
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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 33.47 in
Swing Slipper Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf for Cor, 1960s
By Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Swing slipper lounge chair by Reinhold Adolf for Cor, Germany, 1960s.
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 30.71 in
Space age plywood lounge chair attr to Luigi Collani for COR, Germany 1960s
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age lounge chair with the original blue fabric. Made and labeled by COR Germany in the 1960s. It is probably a design by Luigi Colani in the Orbis modular design range. It is m...
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed aniline leather. The Sinus chair received its name from the formal aesthetics once it is transformed into an ultra-comfortable chaise longue (The steel spring rockers are depicting a sinus wave) although the lounge chair itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair) but also Joe Colombo Roll chair...
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Lounge Arm Chairs, Brown Leather designed by COR, 1970s, Germany
By COR
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable set of two brown, grey leather lounge arm chairs designed manufactured by COR Germany, 1972. These brown, grey leather lounge chai...
Leather
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H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original Sinus chair with its original smooth und ...
Steel
Cor "Trio" Modular Leather Sofa with Ottoman
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft form leather sectional "Trio" modular sofa system, created by Team Form AG in 1972 Switzerland for COR. Each section is independent, and can be rearranged making this sofa versa...
Leather
Sold
H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 38.59 in
Sinus Lounge Chair and Ottoman by RA & HJ Schröpfer for COR, 1980s
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Renens, CH
Sinus Lounge chair and ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR (Germany) during the 1970s. Both lounge chair and ottoman f...
Steel
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H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 37.41 in
Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Reinhold Adolf for COR, 1960s
By COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Oirlo, LI
This armchair with ottoman was designed by Reinhold Adolf and produced by COR in the 1960s. The frame is made of flat steel. The seat and back are made of patinated leather in a b...
Metal
"Sinus" Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Adolf & Schräpfer
By COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Meulebeke, BE
"Sinus" lounge chair by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer, designed in 1976 for COR. This later production is made of stainless steel with whit leather cushions. The lounge chair is great condition. Sinus is a modern classic from 1976 which was already ahead of its time when it was first launched. With swinging spring steel rockers...
Stainless Steel
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H 34.26 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer Sinus Lounge Chair Brown Patined Leather
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very comfortable Sinus (chaise) lounge chair with ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer in 1976 for COR, Germany. Spring steel frame with leather belts and cushi...
Steel
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H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth und unharmed...
Steel