Theo Ruth – Penguin chair – Artifort
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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
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