Pair of "Samsö" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen from 1960

Name: Pair of "Samsö" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen from 1960
Brand: Ib Kofod-Larsen
Price: 34913.39 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Magnificent and rare pair of lounge chairs “Samsö” by Kofod Larsen. It is a model almost as iconic as the Elizabeth armchair. His work became increasingly sought after the late 1950s, when he was commissioned by Olof Persson to produce a furniture collection specifically for the Swedish market. This model was produced by the Swedish manufacturer OPE at the same time as 2 other emblematic models from Kofod Larsen “Seal” and “Candidaten”. By its finesse of design and its elegance, it is perhaps its most beautiful achievement, and here with a very beautiful grain of rosewood which highlights the armrests

Creator:

Ib Kofod-Larsen (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather,Palisander

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. New fine veal leather cushions.

Seller Location:

PARIS, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7851237756902

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Ib Kofod-Larsen

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.

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