1953, Theo Ruth for Artifort, Pinguin Chair Newly Upholstered in Black/White

Description

In 1953, Artifort took its first step along the path of innovative design with the Pinguïn, designed by Theo Ruth. The iconic Pinguïn armchair consists of only two separate base elements that seamlessly fitting together with forked ends and held together by gravity. The design armchair reminds you of a pinguïn (Dutch for Penguin) because of its striking armrests. Becomes soon newly redone in our showroom in black & white. Weight 18 kg

The dimensions of the chair when dis assembled in two parts is 104 cm H x 56 cm D x 76 cm W

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• CREATOR
  Theo Ruth (Designer),Artifort (Manufacturer)
• OF THE PERIOD
  Mid-Century Modern
• PLACE OF ORIGIN
  Netherlands

• DATE OF MANUFACTURE
  circa 1970
• PERIOD
  1950-1959
• MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
  Wood,Fabric,Upholstery

• CONDITION

  Fair

  See Condition Descriptions
• WEAR
  Wear consistent with age and use.
• DIMENSIONS
  H 31.89 in. x W 29.93 in. x D 22.05 in.H 81 cm x W 76 cm x D 56 cm

• SEAT HEIGHT
  18.12 in. (46 cm)