Vintage penguin lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1957

Netherlands

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About this vintage design furniture

A new upholstered penguin lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort (1957). A modular design comprised of two interlocking pieces, seat and back can separate. Newly restored in a dark grey excellent quality fabric. Ask us for specific shipping costs to your location. Theo Ruth can be considered the Pioneer of Artifort’s design traditions. After studying to be a furniture and interior designer in the Dutch city maastricht, he started working for Wagemans & Van Tuinen in 1936. First as a furniture maker and in 1939 he became head of the design- and manufacturing department. Ruth was Artifort’s first permanent designer. He was well-known for his cutting edge designs for mainly living rooms. His most famous chairs are the Congo (1952) and Penguin chair. He also inspired a lot of other designers at Artifort. Theo Ruth died in 1971, but his designs are still famous around the world as one of the highlights of Dutch design.

Reference : 143280

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Features

Length
80 cm
Height
86 cm
Depth
73 cm
Designer
Théo RUTH
Period
1960s
Origin
Dutch
Colour
Grey
Main material
Wool
Other material
Beech

delivery and return

  • Shipped from : Netherlands
  • Delivery time :
    • 1 week for small items
    • 2 to 5 weeks for bulky products
  • Return possible: up to 14 days after delivery

About the designer

Théo RUTH

Theo Ruth is a talented Dutch designer. He was the first designer for the renowned Artifort, and is known for having played a major role in the brand's worldwide success.
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