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Knitting Lounge Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen's 1951 Knitting Chair in leather, with elbow cut-outs and a solid wood frame.
713 × 906 × 669 mm
1951
Lithuania
11 kg
Approx. $4,200 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
The Knitting Lounge Chair, Leather is the leather-upholstered Knitting Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Audo calls it an iconic 1951 design with signature elbow cut-outs and says the chair was first launched as a limited edition in 1951. It returns under Audo's concept of "Modernism Reimagined", described as the brand's first foray into classic furniture.
Construction
The materials panel names solid oak or walnut, curved plywood and upholstery. Audo's product sheet says the solid oak or walnut frame is CNC milled, the seat and backrest are made from curved plywood, and assembly is done by hand.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 71.3 × D 66.9 × H 90.6 cm
- Seat height: 30 cm; arm height: 48.5 cm; seat depth: 42 cm
- Frame finishes: dark stained oak, natural oak, walnut
- Leather options: Dunes Camel 21004, Dunes Cognac 21000, Aida Oeko-Tex 1618
- Net weight: 11 kg
Story
A 1951 chair brought back
Audo says the Knitting Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen was first launched as a limited edition in 1951 and now returns to modern Danish design under the concept of "Modernism Reimagined". The page calls it the brand's first foray into classic furniture.
Named for its elbow cut-outs
The chair is named for the elbow cut-outs that allow maximum comfort while knitting or reading. Audo says the playful nature of the chair serves to highlight its thoughtful design.
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