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Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Model 115 Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 Model 115 Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
This set of two
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Theo Ruth, this Congo Chair was produced for Artifort furniture in the 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of three rare lounge chairs by Cho Kiang Ie and Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth, Kho Liang Ie
Located in ECHT, NL
Designed in collaboration with Theo Ruth, Frans Bergs & Jacques Weijenbergh. Model 158F.
Produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$9,509 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa
Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort, in good condition. The seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood
$28,500 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Dedar, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Leather and oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / 1940 / Armchair / Theo Ruth / Artifort / wood, leather, wicker / Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Oak
Rare pair of F181 lounge chairs by Kho Liang Le
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1958
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie, Theo Ruth
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
collaboration with Theo Ruth, Frans Bergs & Jacques Weijenbergh for Artifort in 1958. The pieces from the square
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Living roomset F181 Square Line Series by Kho Liang Le
Theo Ruth 1958 Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie, Theo Ruth
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
with Theo Ruth, Frans Bergs & Jacques Weijenbergh for Artifort in 1958. The pieces from the square line
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950
s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of nicely curved wingback chairs in a senior and lady version by Dutch designer Their Ruth for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Leather and Oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1940
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare leather and oak armchair with block turned legs and arms.
Category
20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century daybed in the style of Theo Ruth.
Beautiful yellow upholstery, still the original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Artifort started to attract new designers like Theo Ruth and later Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey Harcourt.
We work with
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 975 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
in the 1950s and 1960s by working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 F585 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990
s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
and 1960s by working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey Harcourt.
It is also possible to choose the color
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
and 1960s by working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
By Michael McCoy
Located in Weesp, NL
designed by Michael McCoy in 1985. In 1936, the company employed a permanent designer in the shape of Theo
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
$9,494 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
By Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
were edited by Artifort and were designed by Theo Ruth. Fully documented. Theo Ruth, Netherlands, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa Model 105 "Hair Pin", Theo Ruth, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare sofa model 105 lounge by Theo Ruth for Artifort produced in 1957.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Birch
Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Sofa 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Luxury Siberian long pile faux fur
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Elegant Dutch Theo Ruth for Artifort Attributed Daybed, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Very elegant daybed which we strongly attribute to Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Teal Artifort Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Model 137
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
Artifort lounge chair in teal fabric, by Theo Ruth model no 137 designed in 1950s completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
Very rare and hard to find 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1958. This model is so rare that its
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Limited Edition Artifort Pinguin Chair by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Norwich, GB
Artifort celebrates its 125th anniversary with a limited edition re-release of Theo Ruth’s iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Important Rare Sofa Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Very important unique museum quality Theo Ruth sofa.
There is only one-piece on this planet and it
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Important Rare Sofa Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Very important unique museum quality Theo Ruth sofa.
There is only one-piece on this planet and it
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Important Rare Armchairs Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Important and very unique pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth.
There are only these examples of this
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of early model 410 club chairs by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Club Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, Midcentury Dutch Design, 1958 Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Comfortable re-upholstered 1958 midcentury club / lounge chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Ghent, BE
An original "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design from
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
50s Theo Ruth very rare ‘Tongue’ lounge fauteuil for Wagemans
van Tuinen
By Theo Ruth
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
dutch “ploeg” fabric. This chair is attributed to Theo Ruth for Wagemans & Van Tuinen mid 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lounge Chairs Model 410 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Pair of club chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1955. The chairs are upholstered in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Important Rare Sofa Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
sofa.
There is only one-piece on this planet and it was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mohair
Theo Ruth Sofa or Love Seat in Red for Artifort, Model 115, 1970s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Theo Ruth sofa in red (model 115), for Artifort, The Netherlands. The back tilts slightly backward
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2
By Theo Ruth
Located in Ostend, BE
This set of two club chairs was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1956. Each chair has four
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
410 Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956, Set of 2
By Theo Ruth
Located in Ostend, BE
This set of two club chairs was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1956. Each chair has four
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
“Penguin” Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful “Penguin” chair designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Theo Ruth is is responsible for the success of the Artifort brand around the world. During his
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Schagen, NL
Early piece designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Features a Black Leatherette Backrest and Orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech
Pair of Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of club chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s. The chairs are upholstered in the original
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort Set/2
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Theo Ruth was born in 1915 in the Netherlands and studied at the Academy of Arts in Maastricht. He
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Congo
Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful set of “Congo” and “Pinguin”lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Chairs, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Faux Fur
By Julian Marshall
Located in Paris, ile de france
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s of chair newly reupholstered in wool faux fur
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Faux Fur
Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff"in Carved Birch and Leather, 2014
By Artifort, Swip Stolk, Theo Ruth
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Swip Stolk and Theo Ruth No. 72 "Hotstuff" made from carved birch, polyester, organic cotton and
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester
Rare Lounge Chair Model 121 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Holland, 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Woudrichem, NL
A rare easy chair model 121 designed by Theo Ruth for Dutch company Artifort in 1956. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair
By Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Bommel, NL
by Pierre Paulin for Artifort ór Theo Ruth for Wagemans & Van Tuinen in de mid 1950's. Wagemans & Van
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three-Seat Sofa and Arm Chair in Gold Colored Wool
Located in Amsterdam, NL
designs by Theo Ruth). Regardless the origin, it is a stunning and rare piece and a real eye catcher in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
ARTIFORT THEO RUTH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pinguin chair Theo Ruth
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
$1,424
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Theo Ruth lounge chair for Artifort
A scoop style lounge chair with open back by Theo Ruth for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Theo Ruth Sofa
By Julian Marshall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Netherlands: Theo Ruth Sofa for Artifort C.1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Sofas
$6,500
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Theo Ruth For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal theo ruth for your home. A theo ruth — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer theo ruth, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A theo ruth is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Artifort, Julian Marshall and Dux of Sweden each produced at least one beautiful theo ruth that is worth considering.
How Much is a Theo Ruth?
Prices for a theo ruth can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $431 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,395.
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.