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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$7,500 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Cane-Back Lounge Chair Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Highland, IN
These two beautiful lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig have beautiful lines, cane backs, and new seat cushions upholstered in "Rivington" by Knoll.
Cane, Wood
$17,552Sale Price|35% Off
Exceptionally Rare, Possibly Unique Ib Kofod-Larsen Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. The only chair that is known to exist. Made by Christensen and Larsen. A different version of the chair is shown in the famous Grete Jalk books "forty years of Dani...
Teak
$5,995 / set
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These exceptional Danish modern lounge chairs represent a masterful collaboration between renowned architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and Selig, dating to the 1960s. Ea...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,500 / set
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 35.5 in
Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by architect and furniture maker Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig during the 1950s, this Danish Modern reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman embody the effortless balance of ...
Bouclé, Walnut
$2,895
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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
$3,250
H 30.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.5 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Caned Back Lounge Chair Mid Century New Boucle
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Caned Back Lounge Chair, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivo...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.58 in W 30 in D 28 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lovely chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig. It features stunning sculpted arms new Removable / Washable Cushion cover. The webbing is in good condition. The Selig emblem is pr...
Walnut
$14,400 / set
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 37 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. A masterclass in Scandinavian craftsmanship, these iconic lounge chairs showcase the g...
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort, and great function. The chair features five positions of recline accommodating eve...
Birch, Upholstery
Vintage Midcentury Ib Kofod Larsen Style Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury Ib Koford Larsen style lounge chair Beautifully restored Scandinavian style lounge chair in walnut with a rich tan leather upholste...
Walnut
$7,259 / set
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 28 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair, Solid Beech & Cane, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural icon of Danish modernism, this rare lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen pairs a lyrical frame with a transparent, light-as-air seat. Crafted in solid beech that has been pro...
Cane, Beech
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. This distinctive Danish modern design features a solid walnut wood frame with four large slats ac...
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Scandinavian Modern Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Astoria, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen (Danish, 1921 - 2003) Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 'Seal' low-back or lounge chair with teak wood frame and upholstery, circa 1960s. Dimensions: 29" H x 32" W x 3...
Fabric, Teak
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H 39 in W 32 in D 36 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Oatmeal Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered rich hand sewn Oatmeal Shearling. Hailing from 1950s Denmark, this Scandinavian...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Beech
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Lounge chairs. These chairs are a smaller scale and would work well in a living room as well as in front of a desk. The sculpted frames are made of ...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of elegant chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, circa the 1950s made in Denmark, freshly refinished in walnut finish recently upholstered in Knoll fabric, sol...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rare Lounge Chair in Original Fabric and Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in fabric and teak, model 423 designed in 1954 by Maa. Ib Kofod Larsen, edited by Christensen & Larsen Cabinetmakers. Original condition.
Teak
Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Pod Chairs Retailed by Povl Dinesen
By Povl Dinesen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of pod chairs designed by Ib kofod Larsen and retailed by Povl Dinesen. The foam shells are newly upholstered in Light Gray and light blue contrasting Maharam Hallingdal wool fa...
Wool, Oak
Iconic Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Club Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The iconic Elizabeth chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, designed in 1956 and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark. Frame is in teak and seat is newly upholstered in a soft nubby cream Ma...
Upholstery, Teak
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H 26.5 in W 29.75 in D 32 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury Danish modern sculpted solid teak lounge chairs Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark, 1960s Solid sculpted teak frames and origina...
Upholstery, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larson Spear Head Chair Cane back
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
Ib Koford Larson cane back chair, caning in very good condition and finish, woven fabric chenille in wheat and cream color, rubber straps for comfort stamped, Denmark Selig...
Fabric, Walnut, Cane
Danish Modern Leather and Walnut Lounge Armchair by Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice lounge armchair designed by Kofod Larsen, circa 1950s new leather upholstery and freshly refinished walnut frame, solid and sturdy .
Leather, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of "Hoop" Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning pair of easy chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, nicknamed the "hoop" chair, are in fantastic original condition including the turquoise upholstered cushions. Imported into the ...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 28.38 in W 25.75 in D 28.5 in
Early Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig: Restored
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful and early rare split-back lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This is a very early model - unmarked, but authentic. New straps and clips. Refinished frame -...
Fabric, Rubber, Teak