Elizabeth Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare easy chair and stool set, model U56, also known as the Elizabeth chair, was designed in 1956 by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by the distinguished Danish cabinetmaker C...
Rosewood, Faux Leather
'Easy Chair with Matching Stool in Leather and Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The U56 easy chair with matching stool, commonly referred to as the “Elizabeth” model, was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by cabinet...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 17 in W 21 in D 21 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen for G Plan Danish Range Footstool Eames Mid-Century Era
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
There is no doubting the exceptional skill as a designer that Kofod Larsen showed throughout his long and illustrious career with pieces for a range of companies proving increasingly...
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Foot Stool Siesta Teak and Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Alvesta, SE
Mid-Century Modern stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, produced by OPE Sweden in Scandinavia.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful stool or ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960’s.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 13.78 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stool Model Elizabeth by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare stool model Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stool Model Siesta Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A stool model Siesta designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stools Model Siesta Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of stools model Siesta designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Easy Chair Model Glimminge by Ope in Sweden
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model Glimminge designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden. Here photographed together with Ib Kofod-Larsen stool model Siesta, sold separ...
Leather, Oak
"Elisabeth" Stool by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Elisabeth" stool by Ib Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen.
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking sculptural stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, in collaboration with the Danish / American company Selig, in the 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Leather Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish sculptural stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, in collaboration with the Danish / American company Selig, int the 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Beech
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Cognac Leather Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Foam, Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chair with Stool by Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair with stool model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman for Povl Dinesen
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Povl Dinesen Danish modern Teak ottoman with saddle leather sling. The leather has lots of patina with minor spotting.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Armchairs with Foot Stool Designed by Ib Kofoed-Larsen, Denmark, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs with foot stool “Elizabeth” designed by Ib Kofoed-Larsen for Christiansen and Larsen, Denmark, 1956. Rosewood and original black leather.
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Candidate Chair and Stool, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair and 'Siesta' ottoman, circa 1960 Burmese teak lounge chair and ottoman produced by OPE, Sweden, circa 1960. New foam cushions covered ...
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Örenäs with Stool Siesta by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Örenäs with stool model Siesta designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Stools, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of teak stools with brass details, newly upholstered in mohair.
Brass
Pair of "Elizabeth" Chairs and Stool in Rosewood by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic "Elizabeth" chairs by Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen, produced in 1956 by Christensen & Larsen.
Leather, Rosewood
Jacob Kjaer, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable teak and leather lounge chairs designed and produced by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1945. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 26...
Leather, Teak
$902,001
H 36.82 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,499
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
Vintage Mid Century "Model 654" Leather Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is an early Model 654 chair with accompanying ottoman by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, 1941. This example in its original leather strapping is a patina lover's dream. The s...
Leather, Birch
$85,094 / set
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish master designer Ib Kofod-Lar...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Brown Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian made designer lounge chair & ottoman set circa 1972. It features rosewood stained solid wood chair frames with chocolate brown leather upholstery. Price includes the set ...
Leather, Wood
$19,671 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Grete Jalk - PJ-65 Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs by Danish designer Grete Jalk from the 1950s that have been carefully restored and have new feather-...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,500 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Leather and Walnut Lounge Chairs by Hans C. Andersen
By Hans C. Andersen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of Danish modern lounge chairs from the 1960s, designed by Hans C. Andersen and imported by Gunnar Schwartz. These exceptional pieces represent the golden age of Scan...
Leather, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 A rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish architect-designer Ib Kofo...
Leather, Rosewood
$36,817
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chair mode...
Leather, Teak
$6,715
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Wool
$174,103
H 32.88 in W 26.97 in D 29.53 in L 32.88 in
NV-45 Easy Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Finn Juhl, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare NV-45 easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl in 1945 and crafted by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, stands as one of the most iconic and sculpturally expressive works in t...
Leather, Rosewood
$18,720 / set
H 37.41 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Örenäs easy chairs, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE in Sweden during the 1950s, are distinguished examples of Scandinavian modern design. The frames are crafted f...
Leather, Teak
Easy Chair in Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Sälen easy chair, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s, stands as a compelling example of Scandinavian mid-century furniture that mar...
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. These examples are made from highl...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,195
H 37 in W 33 in D 18 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
Leather
$22,500 / set
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Max Ingrand “2240” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1961, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “2240” sconces for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, 1961, Set of 2 Designed by Max Ingrand during his celebrated artistic direction at Fontana Arte, this model reflects th...
Brass
$6,444 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$56,162
H 18.9 in Dm 19.69 in
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's Additional Information: Material: Copper, nickel plated steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling...
Copper, Steel
$960Sale Price|60% Off
H 35.04 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Carl Ojerstram Designed Wicker Chaise Lounge for IKEA
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair. Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. Striking Swedish design from the 1990s. Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Wicker, Rattan
SERA 2 tone Stone Entry Way Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is our Sera Wall Mirror, crafted from two-tone travertine by artisans in Afyon, Turkey—an ancient region regarded as the cradle of stone artistry since 6000 BC. The stones are h...
Travertine
$3,006 / item
H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
$2,875Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 25.99 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Vintage P142 lounge chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
The P142 lounge chair, designed by Italian designer Eugenio Gerli for the renowned furniture manufacturer Tecno in 1969, is a true symbol of timeless design and exquisite craftsmansh...
Steel, Iron
Vintage disk chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage disk chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte made in Italy in the 1940s. Three exquisitely sculpted and sandblasted glass discs interact with light in contrasting manner...
Brass
$12,499
H 44.5 in W 67 in D 20 in
Restored T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 12-Drawer Dresser Blue/Mahogany
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Foskett & John Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design legend T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, this dresser was made by Widdicomb for distribution by John Stuart Inc. Typical of pieces by these groups, the constructio...
Brass
$9,400
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...
Leather, Oak
Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s
By Erik Worts, Worts Mobler
Located in London, England
Erik Wørts - Rosewood and Cane Back Armchair Erik Worts achieved great commercial success in his design career largely through collaborations with IKEA in Sweden and FDB Mobler in D...
Leather, Rosewood
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
Paul Frankl 10 Drawer Lacquered Dresser in Sundried Tomato c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Sun Dried Tomato Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. ...
Brass
$2,200
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
Fabric, Oak
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.
Find vintage Ib Kofod-Larsen furniture today on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.