Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Lounge Armchair for Selig, Denmark, c. 1960s
A Danish Modern Lounge Chair — Architectural Clarity, Exceptional Craft
A rare and beautifully resolved lounge armchair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced in Denmark for the American importer Selig during the 1960s — confirmed by the original enamel maker's badge, reading "Made and Finished in Denmark / Imported by Selig", which remains intact.
Kofod-Larsen was among the most accomplished Danish architect-designers of his generation, and this chair reflects his practice at its most assured. The solid teak frame is low and generously proportioned — designed for genuine comfort rather than visual effect alone. The angled backrest carries four distinctive vertical slats, each with a precisely notched base detail that is characteristic of Kofod-Larsen's cabinetmaking vocabulary: a small gesture, but one that immediately separates the work from generic Danish production of the period.
The arms are the other detail worth pausing on — sculpted to a refined, tapering profile that widens elegantly toward the front, inviting the hand naturally. The X-brace visible from the rear adds structural integrity while contributing a secondary visual rhythm that rewards attention from every angle.
This is a chair that performs as well as it looks — equally suited to a considered reading corner, a Scandinavian lounge setting, or as a singular accent within a more contemporary interior. Kofod-Larsen's lounge seating is increasingly sought after, and this confirmed Selig example represents a strong and less commonly encountered model.
Designer Profile — Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921–2003)
"I seek harmony between construction and appearance."
Ib Kofod-Larsen is regarded as one of the most accomplished Danish architect-designers of the mid-20th century. Trained initially as a cabinetmaker, he graduated with top honours in 1944 before continuing his studies at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, establishing his own studio in 1948.
Early recognition came through awards from the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild and the Holmegaard Glass Competition.
His output extended well beyond furniture — encompassing silverware, glass, textiles, wallpaper, and industrial design — but it is his seating that endures most powerfully. A defining moment came in 1956 with the design of the Elizabeth Chair (Model U56), acquired by Queen Elizabeth II during a state visit to Denmark in 1958 and renamed in her honour and has since become one of the most celebrated works of Danish Modern design.. His Penguin series made him the best-selling Danish architect in the United States, and by the 1960s he was designing for manufacturers across Germany, Sweden, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
His legacy is furniture that is quietly expressive, deeply comfortable, and resolutely timeless.
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Armchair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Designer: Ib Kofod-Larsen
Manufacturer: Selig, United States (imported from Denmark)
Country: Denmark
Date: c. 1960s
Materials: Solid teak frame, newly upholstered
Dimensions: W 76.5 cm | D 96 cm | H 77 cm
Marks: Original Selig enamel badge present and intact
Condition & Restoration: The teak frame has been professionally restored, preserving its original form, tone, and integrity. Newly upholstered with new high-density foam made up in a premium textured performance textile chosen for both its quality and its quiet sage tone — selected to complement the warm teak. A stain resistant FibreGuard fabric from Home Fabrics, which has Stain Free Technology, assuring it will be able to stand up to everyday stains.
As with all authentic mid-century pieces, gentle signs of age remain and are considered part of their character.
Photographed in natural light in our studio.
We photograph every piece honestly — what you see is what you'll receive. Before dispatch, each item is cleaned and finished with Osmo Polyx®-Oil so it arrives looking its best.
