The Penguin Lounge Chair
The Penguin Lounge Chair
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
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The Penguin Lounge Chair
The Penguin Lounge Chair
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
SKU 71158-004773
Materials
Materials
Curved plywood
Oak or walnut veneer
If upholstered: foam and upholstery
Dimensions
Dimensions
SH: 42 cm
AH: 62,5 cm
W: 56 cm
D: 64 cm
Additional resources
Additional resources
The Penguin Lounge Chair is a mid-century masterpiece. Reclining and harmonious, but with plenty of boldness, it is characterised by calmness and balance. Sitting in this deep, low chair feels comfortable and safe. The chair embraces you. When furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen designed the Penguin Chair in 1953, he focused on the person who was to sit in it. Its curved back and angled seat cradle the body, and its otherwise remarkably straightforward design provides a surprisingly high level of comfort. The Penguin Lounge Chair has a graphic purity that enables it to interact seamlessly with other furniture pieces.
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.
