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Ib Kofod-Larsen - Selig Furniture Co.

Scandinavian modern ib kofod-larsen lounge chairs for selig in red stripe fabric

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Denmark

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Beechwood, Foam, Fabric.

Dimensions

W.	30.75 in;	H.	27.75 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	78.11 cm;	H.	70.49 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Arm H.	21 in;
Arm H.	53.34 cm;

Creation Date

1960's

Description

Just look at this phenomenal pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs! These were designed in the 1960s by famed Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. They are comprised of a solid and sturdy walnut-stained beechwood frame that has angled legs and a sculptural slatted back. The slats themselves are a work of art with their angled backsides. Those slats are held in place with a bowed perpendicular support. Combine all this with their signature paddle-shaped armrests and their silhouette is amazing from all sides. We have upholstered their new high-density foam loose seat and back cushions with a fabulous new old stock (NOS) red, gold, and orange striped fabric which we have applied horizontally accenting their mid-century modern low and long appearance. The strapping has a different installation on each chair we believe depicting an age difference and only one retains its original tag.

Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) was 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, Petersens. He also found great success with the Selig company, who imported and sold thousands of pieces, mostly seating, to the U.S. market starting in the 1950s. His items are extremely sought after in the vintage market.

This pair will be awesome wherever you use them. Make the set yours!

Handsome pair of Scandinavian Modern Selig lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. They are in wonderful restored condition. The frames have been refinished, the strapping is new, and new cushions have been made and upholstered in a NOS (new old stock) vintage red, gold, and orange horizontal stripe fabric. Please see photos. Circa 1960s.

Chair:

Height – 27.75 Inches
Width – 30.75 Inches
Depth – 30 Inches
Arm Height – 21 Inches
Seat Height – Front 17 – Back 12.5 Inches
Inside Seat Width – 22.5 Inches
Inside Seat Depth – 20 Inches
Inside Back Height – 16.5 Inches
Weight – 25 Pounds Each

Boxed Size:

Height – 48 Inches
Width – 36 Inches
Depth – 36 Inches
Weight – 80 Pounds

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Dealer Reference Number

414-SEA-269

Incollect Reference Number

407531