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.
Original COR CORDIA Sessel 15111 Leder 286 schwarz drehbar Stuhl
By COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Drehsessel vom deutschen Traditionshersteller COR aus dem Jahr 2023 zum Verkauf an. Das Modell ist bekannt unter dem Namen "Cordia" (15111) und es hand...
Steel, Chrome
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
***The ipe seats are made from one solid piece and they will weather from outdoor elements. There may be fading or minor checking and while most clients prefer the natural patina, the seats can be periodically coated to add additional protection*** Cast iron swing...
Iron
$175
H 30.71 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Brown Midcentury Round Beech Swivel Chair, Original Preserved Condition, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round midcentury swivel chair. Material: Beech Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1960-1969 Dimensions: Highest overall height 93 cm (36.61 in) Lowest overall hei...
Beech
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder
Located in Oakville, CT
Redolent of the cafeteria tables found in early-20th-century schools and factories, The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat is our hallmark product—proudly sand cast and made in America with premium ductile iron. This versatile heritage piece lies at the heart of the industrial-modern aesthetic of American furniture. Build these distinctive wall-mounted stools into your vision for a man-cave bar or kitchen-island. Designers have found they are the perfect alternative-seating solution for their commercial projects like beer gardens, communal-dining restaurants, and coffeehouse cafes. The 12” diameter alder wood seat is left raw for you to finish to your taste, or ipe is available and recommended for outdoor installations. The cast-iron assembly is painted satin black. Our rule of thumb for spacing is “one seat every two feet.” Stress tested in excess of 1,000 pounds. Seat depth measures 12 1/2" when pushed in, 26" when swung out. Width including seat and bracket measures 24". Height from bottom of mounting plate to top of seat measures 10 3/4". Spec sheet and Base plate mounting scan available upon request. The Swing out Seat is also known as, or has been called: Suspended Swing Out Kitchen Stool, Space Saving Stool, Wrought Iron Stool, Swing Stools...
Iron
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat with raw oak seat. This is suitable for indoor use, for restaurants, bars, kitchen countertops, islands. An exquisite alternative to compact indoor and outdoor seating, the Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat can revitalize any home remodeling project with a modern industrial aesthetic. These are also available with in raw alder and finished oak for indoor applications and ipe (Brazilian walnut) for outdoor applications. Our rule of thumb for spacing is “one seat every two feet.” The seats are stress tested in excess of 1,000 pounds. Seat depth measures 12 1/2" when pushed in, 26" when swung out. Width including seat and bracket measures 24". Height from bottom of mounting plate to top of seat measures 10 3/4". Spec sheet and base plate mounting scan available upon request. The swing out seat is also known as, or has been called: suspended swing out kitchen stool, space saving stool, wrought iron stool, swing stools...
Iron
$210
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Brown Midcentury Round Beech Piano Chair, Original Preserved Condition, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round midcentury piano chair. Material: Beech Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1960-1969 Measures: Maximal height 60 cm (23.62 i...
Beech
$2,719Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in
COR Arthe Sofa / Daybed by Wulf Schneider with original side table
By COR, Wulf Schneider
Located in Mortsel, BE
Nice pieces wit original side table
Metal
$1,472Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original good condition.
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Henry Walter Klein, swivel chair model "Silhouette". Original very good condition in dark brown leather: no smells and no stains. Metal base in wood imitation...
Steel
$375Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Original Bombenstabil Buffer Swivel Stool, Early 20th Century
By Max Stoelcker
Located in Schwerin, MV
A black, upholstered, and sprung swivel stool from the mid-20th century by Stoelcker KG, Ettenheim, known under the name "Bombenstabil" (Bombenstabil). Its distinctive feature is the...
Metal
$2,035
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the deliv...
Bentwood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 38 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Swiveling barrel back club chair in a periwinkle blue and rose flame stich upholstery. Low slung and extremely comfortable with wide, loose cushions. Original upholstery is stained a...
Bentwood, Upholstery
$1,746
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
1970s, Vintage Danish Swivel Leather Armchair, Egg Form, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish swivel armchair in egg form. Original upholstery in black leather, loose seat and back cushions. Five-star base made of chrome steel. Made in about 1970 by Danish furnitu...
Steel
$1,329
H 37.41 in W 35.83 in D 37.01 in
1970s, Danish swivel chair, original condition, brown furniture leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish swivel chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Classic Danish 70s design. Original brown leather, steel. Manufactured by Danis...
Steel
Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Horst Bruning for COR
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Germany, c.1966. Swivel Lounge Chair. Horst Brüning for COR Germany. Black Leather. Very Good Condition.
Aluminum