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Theo Ruth Loveseat for Artifort in Navy Blue Velvet
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth Loveseat for Artifort newly upholstered in navy blue velvet. Legs in original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Theo Ruth
Penguin
Chairs for Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Theo Ruth 'Penguin' Chairs made for Artifort. These chairs are made of two interlocking
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Beech
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, Mid-20th Century
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs on curved feet out of cherrywood by Theo Ruth (1925-1971). The strongly
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, sculptural sofa produced by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1950s. Please confirm item
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Theo Ruth Black "Penguin" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth "Penguin" lounge chair for Artifort, 1950s
The chair upholstered in black wool fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wingback chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 50’s Netherlands.
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Wingback chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 50’s Netherlands. Classic model reupholstered in a thick
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Theo Ruth For Artifort Tall Back Lounge Chair in Navy
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Version of this Theo Ruth Wing Back Tufted Armchair in New Navy Blue Fabric. Original Frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of iconic 'Penguin' chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactures by Artifort
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958.
These are rare pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
F115 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of f115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958.
These are rare pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Rare Theo Ruth for Artifort Armchairs
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Two special chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The armchairs are upholstered in a blue fabric and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,807 / set
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950s Lounge Chair
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Circa 1956 with Full Curves. Newly Upholstered in Royal.
Theo
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Theo Ruth Design Sofa Model 109 for Artifort, circa 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
fabric by Kvadrat, over black fabric, a design by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1957.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Theo Ruth Velvet Leaf Green Lounge Chair
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth. An attractive lounge or side chair with stylish curves and gorgeous earthy green leaf toned
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Theo Ruth for Artifort 3 piece Sectional Sofa
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three Piece Sectional Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Perfect to use in many ways! Loveseat with
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
$3,250 / set
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort Three Seater Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable, curvy Theo Ruth three seater sofa with beechwood legs and new apple red upholstery. Legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,617 / item
Theo Ruth F815 Armchair for Artifort New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare Theo Ruth armchair model F815 for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. The listing and price are
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa Set
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sofa set designed by Theo Ruth. Both use unique tension set construction. Seat and back
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs Model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs model F115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
Recently reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 60
s Armchairs by Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 60's armchairs upholstered with leather, by Theo Ruth. Extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Model 105 Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A super cool and comfortable pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort.
These have
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair Artifort, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,950 / item
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth "Congo" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s Dutch Design
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
Unique Dutch design construction chair named "Congo" designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Theo Ruth Navy Blue Velvet Lounge Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly upholstered navy blue velvet Theo Ruth lounge chairs for Artifort. Legs in original
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Theo Ruth Daybed Eugen Schmidt 50´s
By Julian Marshall, Julian Marshall
Located in Munich, DE
Theo Ruth
Very elegant and rare Daybed / Recamiere / Chaise Longues with wood frame made by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Daybeds
Theo Ruth "Fuchsia" Armless Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960
s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period armless lounge chair designed by famous Dutch designer Theo Ruth and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Theo Ruth For Artifort Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1950's Design by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Theo Ruth Penguin Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Penguin chair was designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in 1957. It is the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Theo Ruth Congo Lounge Chair with Headrest for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame.
Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Theo Ruth Three-Seat Sofa with New De Ploeg Upholstery, Artifort, 1955
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the license to sell Joseph Andre Moth and Dux.
Theo Ruth was one of the main Dutch designers that
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dutch Design Artifort, Theo Ruth Loveseat Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Loveseat designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950's.
Reupholstered with a beautiful fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Theo Ruth Penguin Armchair in Black and White Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great Penguin lounge chair desgined by Theo Ruth in the early fifties and manufactured by Artifort
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'congo' lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. A smart design comprised of two interlocking
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Theo Ruth Sofa / Loveseat Model 115 in Red Wool for Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Theo Ruth small sofa / loveseat Model 115 for Artifort, the Netherlands 1957. Wooden frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Dutch Design Congo Chair Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent original Artifort Congo chair designed by: Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1950. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth Coffee Table
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rosewood and Brushed Steel Coffee Table with Enameled Metal Black Support.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
$1,160
Early Production Theo Ruth Model 115 Loveseat for Artifort The Netherlands, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This model 115 sofa or loveseat (two person) is by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort
This is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch
F815 Armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort in New Fabric, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of F815 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958.
These are very rare, amazing
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth, New Wool Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950
s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural "Congo" chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design from the 50's
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Theo Ruth Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Artifort 1950
s NEW Mohair Velvet Wool Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1950's Lounge chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort
Fully restored and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Birch
Theo Ruth for Artifort 115 Sofa in Bouclé and Oak, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This piece is a rare, sophisticated center
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Penguin and Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Seagrass, Birch
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Original 1950
s Theo Ruth Congo Chair for in Brick and Black
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
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 Artifort, Theo Ruth
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
$2,250
Theo Ruth For Artifort F115 Sofa In Beige Velvet And Metal , 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. A nice combination of newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs by Theo Ruth Artifort 1950
s
By Julian Marshall
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort.
Rare heigh and low model both with wool brown jersey
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
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
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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