Needing little introduction, the Elizabeth Chair was given its name after the UK’s reigning Queen purchased a pair during a state visit to Copenhagen in 1958. Designed in 1956 and initially known as the Model U56, this reissued lounge version in luxurious leather stays true to the original’s sculptural form with its sleigh-like backrest offering optimal comfort while reclining.
Arguably one of Kofod-Larsen’s most revered designs, the refined, curved frame comes in a choice of FSC-certified solid oak or walnut, hand-polished and oiled for a protective, silky smooth finish. The prized wood grain is beautifully complemented by the fine aniline leather, available in classic natural tones to enrich your living space with warmth and sophistication.
Pair it with Audo’s Elizabeth Ottoman in Leather for exceptional comfort.
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.
