Considered by many as one of Kofod-Larsen’s best-known designs, The Seal Chair was commissioned in 1952 for Swedish furniture company OPE Möbler and named Sälen after one of the country’s famous ski resorts. A prime example of the Danish Modern style that flourished at the time, the classic model proved to be a commercial success on account of its sculptural, comfort-driven design.
Relaunched by Audo for the modern clientele, this high-back version offers additional upper back support while reclining, compared to its low-back counterpart. The armchair’s masterfully crafted frame, available in solid oak or walnut, exudes a natural warmth and elegance that is beautifully complemented by luxuriously soft, aniline leather upholstery. Whether placed in a communal space or private retreat, the High Back Seal Lounge Chair promises lasting comfort for you and generations to come.
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.
