Reflecting the American Modernist aesthetic of the 1950s and 1960s, The Penguin Rocking Chair’s iconic, playful design has earned its place in Danish cultural heritage and design legacy. Its ergonomic wing-like arms extend from the backrest, comfortably embracing the sitter and displaying an elegant, sculptural silhouette while not in use.
This rocking chair version features a fully upholstered seat in premium woollen fabrics from Kvadrat, which provides excellent durability and flexibility. Textiles are available in a range of colourways, enabling you to add a contrasting splash of colour against the natural wood tones and to complement the visual story of your home. Solid ash rockers provide a sense of dynamism and rhythmic movement, guaranteed to bring tranquility during your valuable downtime.
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.
