Set of Four Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chairs with Walnut Molded Backs and Turquoise Seats

$6,595

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Incredible set of four Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin chairs. These chairs have a black iron rod frame, walnut molded plywood backs, and turquoise tweed upholstered seats. They are in fabulous ready to use condition with new plastic feet. The upholstery is newer but has a vintage feel. The wood is not without age related marks but has a nice overall vintage patina. Circa 1950s.

 

Chair:

  • Height – 29.5 Inches
  • O/A Width – 21.25 Inches
  • O/A Depth – 24 Inches
  • Seat Height – 16 Inches
  • Arm Height – 24 Inches
  • Seat Width – 21.25 Inches
  • Seat Depth – 18 Inches
  • Inside Back Height – 17.5 Inches
  • Weight – 19.5 Pounds Each

 

Crated Size:

  • Height – 35 Inches
  • Width – 26.75 Inches
  • Depth – 38.25 Inches
  • Weight – 195 Pounds

 

 

DESIGNER

MAKER

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LINE/COLLECTION

Penguin Chair

STYLE / PERIOD

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MATERIALS

Molded Plywood, Iron, Veneer, Walnut

CIRCA

1950s

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Description

We adore these chairs immensely!! This is a set of four of the famed Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin chair which was introduced in 1953 first by Petersens in Denmark and then by the American furniture company Selig where it became one of their best sellers. And, with that success, was knocked off by imposters. These are original. They are comprised of a black iron rod frame with a gorgeous walnut veneered molded plywood back with the namesake little penguin-like shaped wings that give you the feeling they are reaching out to hold you, and in fact it does. The wonderful form fitting back is extremely comfortable and surrounds you perfectly. This set’s seats are upholstered in a turquoise and black tweed fabric which, although new, looks like a vintage pattern that would have been used on them in the 1950s. They do have their Made in Denmark stamp on the bottom edge of the wood backs.

Kofod-Larsen is a native of Denmark and studied at the Danish Royal Academy in Copenhagen. He won, in 1948, the Holmegaard glass competition and an annual award from the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild which garnered him attention from Faarup Mobelfabrik where he went on to create some of his most beautiful works. He also designed for several other companies including High Wycombe, Christensen & Larsen, Carlo Ghrn, Bovenkamp, Fredericia Furniture, and, of course, Petersens.

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Details

DESIGNER

MAKER

,

LINE/COLLECTION

Penguin Chair

STYLE / PERIOD

,

MATERIALS

Molded Plywood, Iron, Veneer, Walnut

CIRCA

1950s