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Theo Ruth Congo Chair

Original 1950 s Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Citrine and Black
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Lounge Chair
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair, stained ash, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Known as
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Theo Ruth for Artifort 
Congo
 Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort 
Congo
 Lounge Chair
$2,200
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 27" deep and 28
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
$4,900
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT, Netherlands – 1952
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands - 1952. Designer: Theo Ruth Manufacturer
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Theo Ruth for Artifort 
Congo
 Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Theo Ruth for Artifort 
Congo
 Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
$1,975 / item
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 33.08 in
"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Utrecht, NL
Congo that enjoyed great success. This ‘Congo’ chair is a representative example of Ruth
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948
By Theo Ruth
Located in Den Haag, NL
Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 'Art and Comfort
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy Congo Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Dronten, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair in black lacquered beech and new teddy cotton fabric
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Theo Ruth, this Congo Chair was produced for Artifort furniture in the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Congo Chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
$4,296
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort, in good condition. The seat
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa 
Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa 
Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
$28,500 Sale Price / set
22% Off
H 32 in W 44 in D 31.5 in

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Theo Ruth Congo Chair in "Esgii" Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, this vintage Congo chair has been restored in Esgii fabric
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
By Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century club chairs, model "Congo" each with frames in lacquered wood
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
H 31 in W 29 in D 38.5 in
Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Modernist lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950s. Inspired by the old African
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Congo Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful set of “Congo” and “Pinguin”lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A 1950s pair Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" chairs. An innovative design, the back and seat are in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in a Burnt Cienna Knoll Boucle just newly shipped from Europe and completely
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
Theo Ruth Congo Chair for Artifort
H 33 in W 21 in D 30 in
Original 1950 s Theo Ruth Congo Chair for in Brick and Black
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Chair
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique tension set construction. The back and seat are two separate pieces that fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. Upholstery in black with white seat top. Original finished b...
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo Chair
Theo Ruth Congo Chair
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Meulebeke, BE
"Congo" lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1952. This chair has a unique
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952
Theo Ruth "Congo" Chair, 1952
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 29.14 in
Theo Ruth Congo Chair
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo Chair
Theo Ruth Congo Chair
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Congo" chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957, France.
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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Theo Ruth 
Congo
 Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth 
Congo
 Chairs
H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort cuts a really pleasing profile. Ruth
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
H 16.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort designed in 1952 in original brown boucle with ebonized wood
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957
By Julian Marshall
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic lounge chair by Theo Ruth with original cubic fabric and black feet. Like all of our
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957
Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort 1957
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 39.38 in
Theo Ruth Congo chair for Artifort with original fabric
By Julian Marshall
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare original congo chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957. This chairs has influences
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition with Signs of Wear to Paint around Feet. Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good 1950s Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Artifort was founded in 1890 and still exist
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 33.47 in
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Ingenious design by Theo Ruth. The seat and back slide together which creates a locking scissor
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth "Congo" lounge chairs for Artifort, 1950s 3 "Congo" chairs in different colors in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'congo' lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 28.75 in
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair Artifort, Netherlands, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning Congo lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Congo settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Settee measures 57" wide, 27" deep and 28" high. Seat
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Easy Chairs
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Dronten, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs in black lacquered wood and checkered yellow fabric
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 
Congo
 Easy Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort 
Congo
 Easy Chairs
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 28.75 in
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair with Headrest for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame. Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s Dutch Design
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Unique Dutch design construction chair named "Congo" designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'congo' lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
design is by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1957 and based on concept of an African shepherd chair that also
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch

Congo Penguin Lounge chairs Design Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Den Haag, NL
would make a real eye-catcher in any interior! These Penguin and congo chair consists of two
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent original Artifort Congo chair designed by: Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1950. The chair is
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth, New Wool Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950 s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural "Congo" chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design from the 50's
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Congo Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Design by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Striking Dutch design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair
By Julian Marshall, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pieces of a Puzzle. Original Condition, Visible Wear and Tears. Theo Ruth was an interior and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, Mid-20th Century
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs on curved feet out of cherrywood by Theo Ruth (1925-1971). The strongly
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Pair or Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Tension set Construction. The Back and Seat are 2 separate Pieces that Fit together like 2 Pieces of a Puzzle. Original Condition! (seats have been reupholstered with new fabr...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Wood

Mid Century "Congo" Chair and Ottoman by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage lounge chair and matching ottoman by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in tan
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Congo chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of slipper chairs with new upholstery supported by ebonized wooden legs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Production Theo Ruth Model 115 Loveseat for Artifort The Netherlands, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
owner not very long ago A Theo Ruth Congo and Pinguin chair in the same upholstery from this interior
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch

Theo Ruth, Pair of "Congo" Lounge Chairs for Artifort, circa 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of "Congo" chairs designed by Theo Ruth and edited by Artifort, circa 1950. This
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery

Theo Ruth Congo lounge chair in bouclé Artifort The Netherlands 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning “Congo” lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
A pair of iconic easy chairs, model Congo, by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for the firm Artifort 1952
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Wood

Package deal - for client
Located in Waalwijk, NL
: - LU93317991883 Set of two Halabala chairs in black lambswool - LU93315368333 Theo Ruth Pair of 'Congo' Easy
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Package deal - for client
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful set of two Congo chairs designed by Theo Ruth during the 1950s. The chairs feature a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

"Congo Chair" by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Providence, RI
Embrace mid-century modern design with the Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Chair. This iconic piece
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort "Congo" Rare Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
1950s Artifort "congo" rare lounge chair, designed by Theo Ruth. Beech frame, new grey/grey Kvadrat
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Low Chairs "Congo" Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1950
By Theo Ruth
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Congo" chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Birch wood, new upholstery with new foam and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Artifort Theo Ruth Set of Congo and Model 107, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful blue with superdarkgrey set of lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Both
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Theo Ruth Armrest Lounge Chair for Artifort Holland
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Staphorst, NL
Theo Ruth designed the Congo chair with armrests in 1953. This model is known as the Penguin chair
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

A Pair of Club Chairs, Model "Congo", by Theo Ruth
By Julian Marshall
Located in New York, NY
designed by Theo Ruth. The chairs are fully documented. Theo Ruth, Holland circa 1953.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

A Pair of Club Chairs, Model "Congo", by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
designed by Theo Ruth. The chairs are fully documented. Theo Ruth, Holland circa 1953.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

A Pair of Club Chairs, Model "Congo", by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
designed by Theo Ruth. The chairs are fully documented. Theo Ruth, Holland circa 1953.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created in 1952 by the Dutch designer Theo Ruth, these beechwood Congo chairs feature tension-set
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Congo Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 2 'Congo' lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Kravet Faux
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Julian Marshall
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful iconic easy chair "congo" by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for the firm Artifort. This chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 39.38 in

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Rare Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen Woven Lounge Chair Danish Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare ILLUM WIKKELSO for Niels Eilersen woven lounge chair. original paper cord on seat and back
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Expertly Restored - Johannes Andersen Extending Teak Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

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Theo Ruth Congo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic theo ruth congo chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every theo ruth congo chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a theo ruth congo chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A theo ruth congo chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made theo ruth congo chair over the years, but those crafted by Artifort and Julian Marshall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Theo Ruth Congo Chair?

A theo ruth congo chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $925 and the highest can go for as much as $20,442.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.