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Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair in Afrormosia Teak for OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen high back seal chair in Afrormosia teak and in bright red Maharam Halliingdal for OPE, Sweden, 1960s.
Wool, Teak
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kofod Larsen’s versatility to work with different types of wood, in this case creating a frame of beech wood and mixing it with teak bent wood back and seat, shows his vision to crea...
Beech, Teak, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair.
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair.
Teak, Leather
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960’s.
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
ExpertlyRestored-Danish Modern Leather Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Beechwood, New Italian Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Beech
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut-Stained Oakwood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Springs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Expertly Restored -Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Oak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Fagas Straps Dimensions: 31in H x 28in W x 29in D Seat Height 16.50in Ottoman: 15.50in H x 23.50in ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for S.
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Beech Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing, New Springs Dimensions: 39in H x 28.50in W x 31.50in -47.50in D Seat Height 16.50...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
The Penguin Lounge Chair-Walnut & Leather Dakar 0329-by Ib Kofod-Larsen-for Audo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Audo
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
When furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen designed the Penguin Chair in 1953, he focused on the person who was to sit in it.
Steel
The Penguin Lounge Chair-Oak & Kvadrat, Re-wool 218-by Ib Kofod-Larsen, for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
When furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen designed the Penguin Chair in 1953, he focused on the person who was to sit in it.
Steel
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsenn
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Beech
‘D200’ Lounge Chair & ‘D200s’ Sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Laauser, Denmark 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
One of the most impressive aspects of the design is the complete absence of visible screws or hardware, a testament to the extraordinary cabinetmaking techniques of the period. The ...
Wool, Walnut, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen, rare High Backed "Seal" Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Singapore, SG
Rare and sought after high back lounge chair model 503-799 'Seal', in teak and leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chairs by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Sälen/Seal high back designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Teak
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H 36 in W 31.75 in D 29.25 in
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal or Sälen Lounge Chairs, Teak and Burnt Orange
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Kofod Larsen Seal chairs by OPE, Sweden, 1960s. One high back and one standard.
Upholstery, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Molded Birch Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Penguin" lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen with molded birch plywood back and black Iron base and blue upholstered seat, circa 1956.
Iron
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H 35 in W 30 in D 40 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Reclining Lounge Chair/Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of ‘Penguin’ modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Iron and Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of ‘Penguin’ modern lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
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H 29 in W 31 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Selig ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
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H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak & Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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H 29 in W 28 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Sculpted Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
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H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Highland, IN
Kofod-Larsen's beautiful and important "Seal" chair with a sculptural Afrormosia wood frame and the rare high-back upholstered seat.
Teak, Upholstery
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' High Back Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair model 503-799 'Seal', in teak and leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1956.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High-backed seal chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, manufactured by OPE of Sweden.
Leather, Teak
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H 25.25 in W 22 in D 28 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen, and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen A/S in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Wood, Beech, Teak
1950s Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair in Afromosia Teak and Cognac Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Southampton, NJ
A vintage high back seal lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Illums Bolighus.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Style Scandinavian Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
The design shows much resemblance with the ‘Elizabeth’ and ‘Seal’ chairs of Ib Kofod Larsen and lounge chair of Arne Hovmand-Olsen.
Fabric, Teak
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H 28.5 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Expertly Restored - Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and preci...
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
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H 30.32 in W 29.73 in D 32.88 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most prominent pieces of this assignment was the “Sälen”, or the “Seal”. Ib Kofod-Larsen won the annual award from the Danish Cabinetmakers’ Guild in 1948.
Fabric, Wood
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H 39 in W 32.5 in D 37.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner updated with new faux fur arms. One of the arms had a rip, so we sealed the tear and wrapped the arms with faux fur to cover the blemish and...
Metal
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H 37.75 in W 34 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Attributed Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs feature sculpted walnut barrel back frames reminiscent of Ib Kofod-Larsen's "Seal" chair.
Fabric, Walnut
Kofod Larsen High-back Seal Chair , Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a high-back seal chair in original dark cognac leather.
Leather, Wood
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.
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.