Theo Ruth – Penguin chair – Artifort

Article number 5380

Iconic Penguin lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth in 1957 for Artifort (the Netherlands). This Penguin chair consists of two interlocking pieces; the seating and the back. Both parts have organically curved legs. The armrests are very welcoming and comfortable. This Penguin chair is professionally re-upholstered with a French vanilla white Bouclé fabric, a luxurious mixture of wool and cotton.

Dimensions
77 x 83 x 80 cm (lxdxh)
Seating height: 40 cm

Period 50s

Designer Theo Ruth

Manufacturer Artifort, the Netherlands

Material
Bouclé upholstery (Wool and cotton mixture)
Wooden legs

Condition Good vintage condition; some small traces of use consistent with age on the wooden legs