The Penguin Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered
The Penguin Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
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The Penguin Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered
The Penguin Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
SKU 71157-003943
Materials
Materials
and upholstery.
Dimensions
Dimensions
SH: 47 cm
AH: 67 cm
W: 57 cm
D: 57 cm
Additional resources
Additional resources
Designed in 1953 by Ib Kofod-Larsen, The Penguin Dining Chair is today considered a mid-century masterpiece. Calm, harmonious and shaped to cradle the body as it sits, the Penguin’s straightforward design provides a remarkably high level of comfort, as a rocking chair, dining chair and lounge chair. Seat and back upholstery ensure added support while lending the celebrated design a new expression.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Ib Kofod-Larsen
Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) was a key figure in Danish Modern design, though he remained in the shadow of icons like Wegner and Jacobsen. Much of his work was created for international markets, making him better known abroad than in Denmark. His designs were sophisticated, organic, and well-proportioned, with a purist’s attention to detail. Though he saw himself as an artisan rather than an academic, his work had a poetic, artistic quality. He was deeply involved in every step of production, blending innovation with craftsmanship. Kofod-Larsen had a keen understanding of materials, often using teak, palisander, and leather to create furniture that felt as good as it looked. His chairs, including The Penguin, The Seal, and the Elizabeth Lounge Chair, prioritized comfort and elegance, securing his legacy as one of Danish design’s most underrated yet brilliant minds.
