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Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Lounge Chair in Light Linen Blend Fabric, Sweden 1950s

Creator: Ib Kofod-Larsen
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Early version of the 'Seal' lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen in birch, produced by OPE, 1956. Re-upholstered in a light linen blend fabric by Pierre Frey.
The clear lined frame of this chair contrasts beautifully with the angled seating and gives the work an open and very photographical appearance. Due to the well chosen proportions and high quality of the design the Seal chair is very comfortable to sit in, also for longer reading or ipad sessions and is a true modern classic. Together with the Elizabeth chair and the Trol sideboard it belongs to the best works designed by Kofod-Larsen.
In 1956, the Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen received an assignment from the Swedish furniture maker OPE Möbler (Olof Persons Fåtöljindustri) to design a series of “Danish” furniture in order to breathe life into the dying Swedish furniture industry. One of the most prominent pieces of this assignment was the Seal.

About the designer:
Ib Kofod-Larsen was born in 1921 in Denmark. Kofod-Larsen was trained as a cabinetmaker with the highest honours in 1944, and later completed his education as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1948. His first recognition as a designer came when he won the Holmegaard Glass Competition and received the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild’s annual award. These awards attracted the attention of the Danish furniture manufacturer Faarup Møbelfabrik. During his time at Faarup, he created some of his most beautiful works, like the rosewood Model 66 sideboard, and established himself as a furniture designer.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wood, Fabric
Condition:	Good. In very good condition; wood has minor marks, some light discoloration. Recently re-upholstered.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Book References:	llums Bolighus Center of Modern Design, distributor's catalog, 1961, unpaginated
Dealer Reference #:	20160004
Incollect Reference #:	353894

Dimensions

W.	31.89 in;	H.	28.74 in;	D.	30.71 in;
W.	81 cm;	H.	73 cm;	D.	78 cm;

Seat H.	14.96 in;
Seat H.	38 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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