The Penguin Lounge Chair

Overview

The Penguin Lounge Chair was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1953. Audo describes its deep, low profile, curved plywood back and angled seat as a form that cradles the body. The page presents the chair as a reclining lounge seat with a straightforward graphic outline.

Specifications

• Dimensions: W 56 × D 64 × H 74 cm; seat height 42 cm; armrest height 62.5 cm
• Frame and back: powder-coated steel frame with curved plywood back
• Wood finish: natural oak or walnut veneer
• Upholstery: optional foam-padded upholstery
• Shown upholstery: Audo Bouclé 02 The listed proportions are compact, with the deep seat and low overall height defining this lounge-chair configuration.

Design and construction

The official Audo page identifies The Penguin Lounge Chair as a 1953 design by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Its curved plywood back and angled seat are paired with a powder-coated steel frame. The back is offered in natural oak or walnut veneer, while optional foam-padded upholstery is available. Audo describes the chair as reclining and harmonious, with a graphic purity intended to interact with other furniture. The page also describes the curved back and angled seat as elements that cradle the body.

Published dimensions

Audo lists the chair at 56 cm wide, 64 cm deep and 74 cm high. The seat height is 42 cm and the armrest height is 62.5 cm. Audo Bouclé 02 is shown as the upholstery option, with looped yarns and a textured, three-dimensional surface. These measurements and materials describe the lounge-chair configuration recorded here.