The Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair
The Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
The Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair
The Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
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The Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair
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The Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair
Penguin Wooden Lounge Chair features a solid oak frame with a form-pressed veneer back, curved to support the body. The addition of an upholstered seat introduces a layer of softness, offering comfort while preserving the chair’s balanced proportions.
The form is compact, ensuring the chair sits comfortably within smaller spaces or alongside other furniture pieces.
Available in natural or red-stained oak, with a choice of upholstery options for the seat, the design adapts to a range of interiors. Rooted in mid-century Danish design, Penguin remains focused on proportion, material and ease of use, without unnecessary detail.
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.
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