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Kofod Larsen Candidate Chair

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, Afromosia Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960. A pair of Afromosia African teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Pair of Samso Lounge Chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Swedish ‘Candidate’ Chair by Danish Legend by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
famous for. Ib Kofod-Larsen being so sought after in his homeland of Denmark, was also commissioned by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Sofa, c1958 A rarely seen small sofa produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

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Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate chairs, circa 1960. Pair of Afromosia teak lounge chairs produced
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Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, 1960s
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Candidate Chair, circa 1960
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Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Afromosia teak lounge chair produced by
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
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Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair, circa 1960 Teak lounge chair produced by OPE
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Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960s
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Ib Kofod Larsen Kandidaten Chairs OPE Sweden 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
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Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage Scandinavian Lounge "Candidate" Lounge Chair by Kofod Larsen for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
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Ib Kofod Larsen Kandidaten Easy Chairs for OPE
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
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Located in Alvesta, SE
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Pair Kandiaten Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
Pair Kandiaten Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
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Kofod Larsen Candidate Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kofod larsen candidate chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each kofod larsen candidate chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, wood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kofod larsen candidate chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each kofod larsen candidate chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Kofod Larsen Candidate Chair?

The average selling price for a kofod larsen candidate chair at 1stDibs is $5,905, while they’re typically $2,604 on the low end and $14,007 for the highest priced.

Ib Kofod-Larsen for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.