Theo Ruth
Netherlander
Theo Ruth was a Dutch furniture and interior designer who was active in the mid-20th century. He was born in Rotterdam in 1915 and passed away in 1971.
Ruth is best known for his furniture designs, which were characterized by their sleek lines, modernist aesthetic, and use of high-quality materials. He worked for a number of prominent furniture manufacturers throughout his career, including Artifort and Oostwoud, and his designs were highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts.
Some of Ruth's most famous designs include the Congo Chair, the Penguin Chair, and the Lotus Chair, all of which feature his signature style of clean lines and simple yet elegant shapes. Ruth was also known for his innovative use of materials, such as his use of metal and molded plywood in his furniture designs.
Today, Theo Ruth's furniture designs are considered to be important examples of mid-century modern design, and his work continues to be highly valued by collectors and design enthusiasts around the world.
Ruth is best known for his furniture designs, which were characterized by their sleek lines, modernist aesthetic, and use of high-quality materials. He worked for a number of prominent furniture manufacturers throughout his career, including Artifort and Oostwoud, and his designs were highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts.
Some of Ruth's most famous designs include the Congo Chair, the Penguin Chair, and the Lotus Chair, all of which feature his signature style of clean lines and simple yet elegant shapes. Ruth was also known for his innovative use of materials, such as his use of metal and molded plywood in his furniture designs.
Today, Theo Ruth's furniture designs are considered to be important examples of mid-century modern design, and his work continues to be highly valued by collectors and design enthusiasts around the world.
Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s Chairs Newly Covered in Sheep Fur
H 33.46 in W 35.43 in D 38.58 in
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Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
H 31.89 in W 56.3 in D 31.5 in
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Pair of Theo Ruth 'F815' Lounge Chairs, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
$ 7,500
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Sculptural "F109" Wood, Linen and Leather Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 32 in W 36 in D 32 in
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Pair of armchairs model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Theo Ruth
Armchair model 115 for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
$ 6,000
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Theo Ruth for Artifort pair of documented chair newly covered in wool faux fur
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
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Theo Ruth for Artifort rare couch newly covered in wool faux fur
H 31.89 in W 54.33 in D 30.71 in
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Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Chairs, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Faux Fur
H 32.28 in W 32.28 in D 31.5 in
Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth for Artifort rare couch newly covered in wool faux fur
H 31.89 in W 54.33 in D 30.71 in
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Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth for Artifort pair of documented chair newly covered in wool faux fur
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
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Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth Pair of Mid-Century Club Chairs, Model Congo, Netherlands Circa 1953
H 31 in W 28 in D 38 in
$ 5,595
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Pair of club chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 29.92 in W 31.5 in D 29.92 in
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Pair of club chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 29.92 in W 31.5 in D 29.92 in
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Pair Theo Ruth chairs, The Netherlands, 1950s
H 33.46 in W 30.71 in D 35.43 in
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Theo Ruth Daybed for Eugen Schmidt Soloform, The Netherlands 1947
H 63 in W 83 in D 196 in
Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Chairs, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Faux Fur
H 32.28 in W 32.28 in D 31.5 in
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Theo Ruth Daybed for Eugen Schmidt Soloform, The Netherlands 1947
H 25.59 in W 29.53 in D 77.17 in
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Theo Ruth
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s Chairs Newly Covered in Sheep Fur
H 33.46 in W 35.43 in D 38.58 in
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