Dating back to 1951, Kofod-Larsen’s design is a metaphor for stillness and tranquillity, providing a moment of calm in the chaos of modern life. While it might not be used for the original purpose of knitting, it’s perfect for reading and relaxing.
The small footprint and eye-catching design make it perfect for a huge variety of different spaces, enhanced by the rich texture of the leather upholstery.
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.
