The Seal Lounge Chair, Low Back
The Seal Lounge Chair, Low Back
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
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The Seal Lounge Chair, Low Back
The Seal Lounge Chair, Low Back
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
SKU 71169-004056
Materials
Materials
foam, felt, quilt foam, pocket springs, rubber.
Dimensions
Dimensions
SH: 40 cm
AH: 61 cm
W: 80 cm
D: 77 cm
Additional resources
Additional resources
Arguably one of Ib Kofod-Larsen's best-known designs, The Seal is an elegant armchair typical of its time – and yet entirely timeless. The angled frame and armrests and leather upholstery put comfort at the fore, inviting lounging. And despite being made of heavy materials, it has a lightness to it; the shell appears to float inside the wooden frame. Named after the Swedish ski resort, Sälen, and not the animal, The Seal is a fine example of Ib Kofod-Larsen's organic design and focus on detail and comfort. The chair is available with a low or high back.
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.
