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Theo Ruth Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
About the Item
Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer’s first permanent designer. Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for chairs. Thus, this lounge chair is a representative example of Ruth’s craftsmanship and talent.
This chair is full of exceptional features and details that make it a unique example of the creative overflow that defined mid-century modernism in Europe. The flowing structure displays beautifully curved lines and rounded edges ensuring extreme comfort and emphasizing its ergonomic design. The round edges of the body create a nice balance with the spear-like legs. As with most lounge chairs, this model is also built in a permanently reclined position, which is a key feature.
The armrests are formed atop the wooden legs of the chair effortlessly, without any visible joinery as if just emerging from the wood naturally. The light colour of the textured upholstery in combination with the richly coloured, stained wood frame create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. The duality of the two materials creates a flowing, self-supporting and enticingly functional design. The combination of solid wood and high-quality upholstery is traditional in mid-century design for a good reason, showcased with the simple elegance of this chair.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches and marks on the wood. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
31.10 in W x 35.43 in D x 35.83 in H; Seat height 16.14 in; Seat depth 19.69 in; Arm height 19.69 in
79 cm W x 90 cm D x 91 cm H; Seat height 41 cm; Seat depth 50 cm; Arm height 50 cm
- Creator:Theo Ruth (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches and marks on the wood. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202425941stDibs: LU2947339844272
Theo Ruth
Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer’s first permanent designer. Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for armchairs like the 1952 Congo chair and the 1953 Penguin chair.
Ruth was born in 1915 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, where Artifort was established. Founded by Jules Wagemans, Artifort began as Wagemans & Van Tuinen in 1890 before rebranding to Artifort in 1928. Ruth studied furniture and interior design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht and joined the Artifort team in 1936.
Ruth’s long tenure as its head of design and development included overseeing the hiring of key individuals like Artifort’s aesthetic consultant and designer Kho Liang Ie, British furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI and French interior designer Pierre Paulin RDI.
Following Ruth’s death in 1971, Artifort has carried on his legacy of innovative furniture through collaborations with numerous top designers, such as Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang C.R. Mezger, René Holten, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.
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