Conceived by one of Denmark’s greatest design masterminds, The Penguin Chair’s distinctive silhouette and airy, elegant design quickly became a mid-century bestseller, especially in the United States. Playfully named after the aquatic bird, thanks to its flipper-like arms that cradle around the sitter’s body, the piece showcases Kofod-Larsen’s signature style with its sculptural form and organic simplicity.
Crafted from FSC-certified plywood and finished with a beautiful natural oak or walnut veneer, the Penguin is a sleek, contemporary take on the classic rocking chair, which easily integrates into a range of private and public spaces. Solid ash wood rockers enable you to gently sway back and forth, generating a soothing rhythm to induce a deep state of relaxation.
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.
