
Set of Two (2) Restored Danish Modern 'Penguin' Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark, c. 1960's
Title: Set of Two (2) Restored Danish Modern 'Penguin' Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark, c. 1960'sAbout: Introducing a rare set of authentic 'Penguin' chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. First produced by Selig in 1953 these now iconic Danish Modern chairs are the epitome of Danish Modern Design. Featuring a plywood molded back, a thin metal frame and a generous seat reupholstered in a spirited heavy-knit, burnt orange fabric this set of Penguin chairs has recently received a caring and painstaking restoration in homage to the late great Larsen. The name 'Penguin' is derived from the playful, funky shape of the back of this chair. Thanks to its shape, sitting in the chair feels comfortable and ultra-supportive. This particular variant of the Penguin features a beech plywood seat back, stained walnut in accordance with the original tones released in the 1960's perfectly offsetting the eye-catching burnt orange fabric.Ib Kofod-Larsen was a venerated architect who f