The Penguin Lounge Chair

A mid-century bestseller from the hand of Ib Kofod-Larsen, The Penguin Lounge Chair remains as popular today as when it was first introduced in 1953. Light and elegant with its curved wooden back and upholstered seat, it continues to offer unparalleled sitting comfort thanks to its considered combination of quality craftsmanship and premium materials.

Dimensions

Specifications

Additional Resources

Shipping & Returns

Dimensions

Height

29.13 in

Width

22.05 in

Depth

25.2 in

Seat height

16.54 in

Arm rest height

23.5 in

Specifications

Materials

Powder coated steel
Curved plywood
Oak or walnut veneer
If upholstered: foam and upholstery

Additional Resources

Shipping & Returns

Free Large Item Shipping on Orders Over $100

We offer free US ground shipping on orders of $100 or higher when placed on our website.

Our standard shipping for large furniture items is curbside only. You need to provide a phone number and prepare to schedule delivery via phone.

For an additional $249, you can add White Glove delivery to your order and furniture will be assembled in the room of your choice with package removal.

This information applies to website orders within the contiguous United States. For shipping rates to HI and AK, etc., or for information about B2B shipping, please contact us.

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Oversized Returns

We cannot accept returns on this item or other oversized/bulky furniture and large lighting items due to their large and to-order nature.

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Dakar, 0842

This chrome- and vacuum-tanned, full-grain aniline leather has a waxed surface for an exceptionally soft touch and a glossy finish that highlights its natural texture. Becoming more comfortable over time, it provides a supportive and cosy seating experience and develops a distinctive patina that adds character and uniqueness to each piece of furniture.

1 2 3 4 5

Cal 117

3

Black

100% Aniline Leather

0.9 - 1.1 mm

Nevotex

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Dakar, 0250

This chrome- and vacuum-tanned, full-grain aniline leather has a waxed surface for an exceptionally soft touch and a glossy finish that highlights its natural texture. Becoming more comfortable over time, it provides a supportive and cosy seating experience and develops a distinctive patina that adds character and uniqueness to each piece of furniture.

1 2 3 4 5

Cal 117

3

Brown

100 % Aniline Leather

0.9 - 1.1 mm

Nevotex

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Dakar, 0329

This chrome- and vacuum-tanned, full-grain aniline leather has a waxed surface for an exceptionally soft touch and a glossy finish that highlights its natural texture. Becoming more comfortable over time, it provides a supportive and cosy seating experience and develops a distinctive patina that adds character and uniqueness to each piece of furniture.

1 2 3 4 5

Cal 117

3

Brown

100 % Aniline Leather

0.9 - 1.1 mm

Nevotex

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Hallingdal 65 0110

Originally designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1965, Hallingdal 65 is an exceptionally durable upholstery fabric that features a harmonious blend of wool and viscose, both dyed before spinning to accentuate their texture. The wool contributes superior durability and flexibility, while the viscose enhances the colour with brilliance and depth.

1 2 3 4 5

C&M (BS5852-0/1), Cal 117, Crib 5 (BS5852-5)

100,000

3-4

7

Grey

70% New Wool, 30% Viscose

Kvadrat

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Re-Wool 0218

Re-wool is a luxurious upholstery fabric that champions sustainability. Made with recycled wool, it features a woven stitch-like surface with a remarkable colour depth that creates a dynamic visual interplay on furniture surfaces.

1 2 3 4 5

Cal 117, C&M (BS5852-0/1)

100.000

4

6

Beige, Grey

45% Recycled Wool, 45% New wool, worsted, 10% Nylon

Kvadrat

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Audo Bouclé 02

With its distinctive appearance, Audo Bouclé is characterised by its looped yarns that create a textured, three-dimensional surface. Soft, warm and durable, it is available in a range of beautiful muted colours.

1 2 3 4 5

CAL 117

60.000

4-5

5-6

Beige

51% Polyacrylic, 31% Viscose, 18% Polyester

Audo

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Natural Oak Veneer, Oiled

Oiled oak veneer is a thin layer of oak wood that has been treated with an oil finish and displaying the same colour and distinctive grain patterns as its solid counterpart. The oil finish enhances and protects these natural characteristics, bringing out the depth and beauty of the wood and providing a warm, natural sheen.

Beige, Brown

Oak, Veneer

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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Walnut

Please note: as each sample is crafted from natural wood, variations in colour and grain are to be expected. Oiled walnut veneer is a thin layer of walnut wood that has been treated with an oil finish and displaying the same rich, dark brown colour and distinctive grain patterns as its solid counterpart. The oil finish enhances these natural characteristics, bringing out the depth and beauty of the wood and providing a warm, natural sheen.

Brown

Walnut, Veneer

Colors:

Dakar, 0842 Dakar, 0250 Dakar, 0329 Hallingdal 65, 0110 Re-Wool, 0218 Audo Bouclé, 02

Materials:

Oak Veneer, Oil Walnut Veneer, Oil
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MEET THE DESIGNER

Ib Kofod-Larsen

Architect Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) had a successful career in the 1950s and 1960s when Danish design was flourishing across the world. A large part of his vast furniture catalogue was designed for the non-Danish market and manufactured abroad. He worked especially for American, Swedish, British and German furniture companies and manufacturers, and this may be the reason that his furniture has undeservedly become better known internationally than in his home country of Denmark. Ib Kofod-Larsen formed part of a movement known as Danish Modern, but he went slightly under the radar and worked in the shadow of Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and Nanna Ditzel. Today he is called one of the most underrated – but most exciting – names on the Danish design scene. And one of the greatest design brains Denmark ever had. “His furniture is sophisticated and well-proportioned with beautiful silhouettes and sculptural, organic lines and curves.” Although he himself felt like an artisan – and he had no academic approach to furniture design – there is something poetic and artistic about his designs. The soft lines. The visual lightness. The graphic purity. The free, artistic expression. He was a purist. A man of detail. At first glance, his furniture may seem simple, but at closer inspection it is full of detail. It is inventive and borders on engineering. He drew, sculpted, made prototypes, was involved in production and participated in the entire process down to every test and launch. He was a creative designer, maybe one of the greatest designers in the golden age of Danish design. He took an innovative approach. Not just to furniture, but to ways of thinking about furniture. First and foremost, he had an exceptional understanding of materials and an eye for the potential of the wood and the quality of the raw materials he used. He often worked in different types of wood – mainly teak and palisander in combination with real leather. To Kofod-Larsen, the most important thing was that the furniture should feel good. To the touch and when sitting in it. With all his chairs, The Penguin, The Seal and the Elizabeth Lounge Chair, his focus was on the person who was going to be sitting in them.

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