Originally going by the modest name of Model U56, it later came to be known as the Elizabeth Chair after Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip purchased two of them during an official visit to Denmark in 1958. This relaunch by Audo remains faithful to the original design, distinguished by its low profile, sculpted armrests and pronounced backrest that invites you to recline and relax.
With a sleek, contoured frame crafted from solid oak or walnut using traditional craftsmanship techniques, the piece showcases Larsen’s signature style that flourished in the golden age of Danish Modern design. To complement the warming natural wood tones, choose from a selection of premium fabric upholstery in soft neutrals to bring an air of luxury to any space.
Ib Kofod-Larsen, born in 1921, was a Danish born architect and furniture designer. Graduating from the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen, he opened his own studio in 1948. Kofod-Larsen's prolific body of work has enshrined him alongside other mid-century masters like Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner, and Borge Mogensen.
Kofod-Larsen's lifetime work demonstrates simplicity of line coupled with the use of comfortable materials, whilst he worked particularly closely with his craftsman in order to ensure the quality of every product he designed. Many of his designs became particularly sought-after during the 1950's and 60's, again becoming popular in more recent years due to the upsurge in demand for high quality Scandinavian modernist furniture.
Discover more about the story of the iconic re-issued Knitting Chair in our design journal.
