Designed in 1956 and originally known as the Model U56, the iconic piece was renamed the Elizabeth Chair after Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair during a state visit to Copenhagen in 1958. Audo’s relaunch of this lounge chair maintains the original’s sleigh-like backrest, and the ottoman honours the iconic design’s elegantly sculpted armrests and frame.
One of Kofod-Larsen’s most cherished creations, the chair’s slender frame comes in FSC-certified solid oak or walnut, hand-polished and oiled for a protective, silky smooth finish. The warmth of the wood is beautifully complemented by fine leather upholstery in rich, earthy tones, reflecting quality craftsmanship and Danish design heritage. The timeless Elizabeth Lounge Chair and Ottoman are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression in any modern interior.
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.
