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Theo Ruth Artifort Club Chairs Faux Fur
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Pair of Mid-Century club chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1958. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Faux Fur
Mid-Century Sofa and Two Armchairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two armchairs and one sofa, designed by Theo Ruth (makers: Wagemans § Van Tuinen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Theo Ruth Armrest Lounge Chair for Artifort Holland
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Staphorst, NL
Theo Ruth designed the Congo chair with armrests in 1953.
This model is known as the Penguin chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautifull Penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, manufactured in the Netherlands in 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth Dutch design
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth. Manufactured by Artifort.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful Penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, manufactured in The Netherlands in 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Wool, Cotton
Midcentury Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This lounge chair was designed by the renowned Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort. This armchair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort, circa 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
Lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth, circa 1950.
Manufactured by Artifort (Netherlands).
Wood legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
separately. By Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Velvet Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Velvet lounge chair with ottoman by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s.
With the original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s Theo Ruth Model 105
Hair Pin
Easy Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Easy chair,
Designed Theo Ruth for Artifort,
Produced 1957 in Netherland,
Model 105 "Hair Pin
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1950s Theo Ruth Model 105
Hair Pin
Easy Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Easy chair,
Designed Theo Ruth for Artifort,
Produced 1957 in Netherland,
Model 105 "Hair Pin
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Iconic Theo Ruth Settee Sofa Model 115 for Artifort, Holland, 1959
By Theo Ruth
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Rare two-seat sofa designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1959. This two-seat sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech, Velvet
"Penguin" Chair in Original Leather Upholstery by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 1957 "Penguin" chair by Theo Ruth in original leather upholstery with great patina. Chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Very Rare High Backed Single Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
a bright red textured fabric. Theo Ruth, Holland, circa 1955.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Midcentury Artifort Cocktail Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful set of armless Theo Ruth lounge chairs for artifort. Newly upholstered in woolfelt in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool
Dutch Set of Artifort Theo Ruth Chairs
By Julian Marshall
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of two Theo Ruth chairs of the Dutch firm Artifort. The chairs are reupholstered one year ago
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Theo Ruth
Congo
Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful set of two Congo chairs designed by Theo Ruth during the 1950s.
The chairs feature a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Club Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth Dutch Mid-Century Modern, 1958 Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Mid-Century Modern and comfortable lounge / club chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth with new
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Living Room Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Wilnis, UT
An eye-catching set of a 3-seater sofa and 2 easy chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
Theo Ruth Sofa Edited by Artifort with De Ploeg Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Dutch designer Theo Ruth was the first full-time employed by Artifort. He managed its Design
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Golden Velvet Daybed in Manner of Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Eye-catching daybed in manner of Theo Ruth for Artifort. The mattress has internal springs, much
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Pair of Model 105 Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s. These rare mid century lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Iconic Seating Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning seating set designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Fabric
A Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
pattern. Designed by Theo Ruth, made by Wagemans & van Tuinen Holland circa 1955. Documented in the book
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Midcentury Club Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Julian Marshall
Located in New York, NY
with integrated armrests. The club are fully restored with all new upholstery. Theo Ruth, Holland circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Daybed by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Daybed with orange long hair upholstery and frame of browned oak.
Manufactured by Eugen Smith Soloform in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
$6,057
Leather Wing Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Hudson, NY
an extremely handsome vintage 1940's leather wing chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Wagemans
van Tuinen
By Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This rare vintage set of 2 lounge chairs was designed by Theo Ruth for Wagemans & Van Tuinen (later
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Wilnis, UT
An amazing pair of lounge chairs, one highback and one lady chair, designed by Theo Ruth and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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.
Category
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.
Category
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
Pink Velvet Two Seat Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Dutch Modern Design 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lovely two-seat sofa in new pink velvet by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Club Chairs by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
upholstery done in a ultra-soft vanilla-colored long-haired Tibetan lamb. By Theo Ruth, Holland circa 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Cocktail Chairs Attributed to Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Schagen, NL
Set of two wonderful cocktail chairs, design attributed to Theo Ruth for Artifort in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Theo Ruth Vintage Set of 1950s Chairs and Couch in Vinyl
Located in Paris, ile de france
THEO RUTH vintage set of 50s chairs and couch in vinyl
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Living Room Sets
Materials
PVC, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Artifort Theo Ruth Set of Congo and Model 107, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful blue with superdarkgrey set of lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Both
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Dutch Theo Ruth chair original fabric 1960
s cast-iron legs
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort, eye catcher for the living-room.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Slipper Chairs
Theo Ruth Pair of Club Chairs in Red for Artifort, The Netherlands 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Pair of Theo Ruth club chairs in red wool fabric, for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s. The back
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Penguin Easy chair designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Three-Seat Sofa in the Style of Theo Ruth
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Three-seat sofa in the style of the Dutch designer Theo Ruth designed in the 1950s. The sofa has a
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
A Single Lounge Chair in Leather by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
upholstery. By Theo Ruth, The Netherlands circa 1955.
PLEASE NOTE, ONLY A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wim Crouwel and Theo Ruth No. 22 "New Alphabet" in Carved Birch, 2014
By Artifort, Theo Ruth, Wim Crouwel
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Wim Crouwel and Theo Ruth No. 22 "New Alphabet" is made from carved birch, polyester, organic
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Theo Ruth, Set of Two
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Set of two Midcentury lounge chairs in the style of Theo Ruth. These chairs are very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede
A Pair of Club Chairs, Model "Penguin", by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
. The clubs have been reupholstered in a Kravet fabric. Edited by Artifort. Theo Ruth, Holland circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
A Pair of Club Chairs, Model "Penguin", by Theo Ruth
By Julian Marshall
Located in New York, NY
. The clubs have been reupholstered in a Kravet fabric. Edited by Artifort. Theo Ruth, Holland circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
A pair of mid-century slipper chairs by Theo Ruth
Located in New York, NY
a elephant grey velvet. Designed by Theo Ruth, made by Wagemans & Van Tuimen. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Club Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Julian Marshall
Located in New York, NY
separately. Theo Ruth, Holland circa 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Club Chairs Model 115 Executed in Sheepskin, Designed by Theo Ruth for
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Woudrichem, NL
A pair of lounge chairs model 115 executed in sheepskin, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Artifort Pinguin chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful Penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, manufactured in the Netherlands in 1957. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Mid Century Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artiforte
Located in New York, NY
original Artiforte label on the seat undersides. By Theo Ruth, Holland circa 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
A Pair Mid Century Club Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artiforte
Located in New York, NY
is 54" long. By Theo Ruth for Artiforte, Holland circa 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Sofa Model 115 Executed in Sheepskin Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Holland
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Woudrichem, NL
A small sofa or loveseat, Model 115 executed in sheepskin, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort Mid Century Modern 50s 50er 60s Design
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherland.
It comes with a gorgeous new upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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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.
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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.
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.