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Theo Ruth for Artifort, Modern Lounge Chair
By Theo Ruth
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Theo Ruth for Artifort, modern lounge chair. Theo Ruth’s iconic design. From here the modern
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Theo Ruth for Artifort, Modern Lounge Chair
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Modern Lounge Chair
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Penguin lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The chair is based on an African chair
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This low wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth features a tufted back with three buttons, covered in a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
Pair of "theo Ruth for Artifort Club Chairs
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pair of "theo Ruth for Artifort Club Chairs. Chairs where never used
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of "theo Ruth for Artifort Club Chairs
Pair of "theo Ruth for Artifort Club Chairs
H 36.23 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good 1950s Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Artifort was founded in 1890 and still exist
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Midcentury Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 33.47 in
Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth lounge chairs for Artifort The Netherlands, 1950s One lounge chair with a highly winged
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
H 36.62 in W 27.96 in D 23.23 in
Theo Ruth Model 115 Lounge Chair For Artifort / C.1950
By Theo Ruth
Located in Montréal, QC
Theo Ruth, a notable Dutch furniture designer of the mid-20th century, gained recognition for his
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Birch

Theo Ruth Model 115 Lounge Chair For Artifort / C.1950
Theo Ruth Model 115 Lounge Chair For Artifort / C.1950
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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 27" deep and 28
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Theo Ruth's Model 135 lounge chair, designed for Artifort in 1956, is a classic and elegant piece
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs model 115, metal, fabric, the Netherlands, design 1958
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Congo settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Settee measures 57" wide, 27" deep and 28" high. Seat
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth 122 Lounge Chair Alpaca Wool Artifort, 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and cosy lounge chair model 122 designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Theo Ruth lounge chair for Artifort The Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth lounge chair for Artifort The Netherlands, 1950s A lounge chair with a highly winged
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Leather Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Leather Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s A beautiful leather lounge chair with a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Leather Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Leather Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s A beautiful leather lounge chair with a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Theo Ruth 'F815' Lounge Chairs, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of lounge chairs was designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1960s. The rare model
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Schagen, NL
Early piece designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Features a Black Leatherette Backrest and Orange
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Model 121 Lounge Chair set of 2 by Theo Ruth for Artifort
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chair in Ash and Orange Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair, stained ash, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Known as
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Ash

Theo Ruth for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Striped Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs, in original black and white fabric, wood, The
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of nicely curved wingback chairs in a senior and lady version by Dutch designer Their Ruth for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Reupholstered in Bouclé Theo Ruth “115” Sofa for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Renens, CH
Reupholstered 115 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort (The Netherlands). The Sofa has been
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair Black Leather Wingback Armchairs With ottoman- Theo Ruth for artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Trenton, NJ
ottoman, designed for acclaimed Dutch manufacturer Artifort by Theo Ruth. This striking pair of wingback
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Late 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of three rare lounge chairs by Cho Kiang Ie and Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in ECHT, NL
for only a very short period (1958 - 1961). Important chairs designed by Theo Ruth (head design of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail 'Lady' Chair, Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The chair is in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Artifort Theo Ruth 'Gentleman's' Cocktail Chair, Netherlands 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort Cocktail Chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1950s. The chair is in unique
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Congo Chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern penguin chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Penguin Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, 1970. A Dutch two-seat
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Sofa, Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail sofa, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The sofa is in unique
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Beech

Artifort Theo Ruth Livingroom Set, Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail livingroom set, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The set is
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Beech

Orange Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A midcentury cocktail chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s. Upholstered with the original rust
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The daybed by Theo Ruth is characteristic for
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Wood, Fabric

Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This Mid-Century Modern daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and produced by Eugen Schmidt
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wool, Alpaca, Wood

Theo Ruth Sectional Sofa by Artifor, 1950's
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Modular seating group by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950's. The four elements can
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Theo Ruth Sectional Sofa by Artifor, 1950's
Theo Ruth Sectional Sofa by Artifor, 1950's
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Theo Ruth for Artifort 3 piece Sectional Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three Piece Sectional Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Perfect to use in many ways! Loveseat with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Aluminum

1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare set of 3 armchairs and bench designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort made from leather and oak
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Sofas

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Leather, Oak

1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Beige Corduroy Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1970.  A Dutch settee in beige
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Sofa in Floral Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Settee, model 'Congo', lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 "F115" Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of lounge chairs, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 60's. The frame of the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, Netherlands 1970.  A Dutch settee in a two-toned
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Living Room Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching set of a 3-seater sofa and 2 easy chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Bouclé, Birch

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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé

Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Artifort started to attract new designers like Theo Ruth and later Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

For Him and Her Easy chairs and matching ottoman . 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely set of Two easy chairs and a matching stool . Beechwood frame , 1950s comes with like new
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
from that time. The armchairs were designed in 1956 by Theo Ruth who made many beautiful models for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
from that time. The armchairs were designed in 1956 by Theo Ruth who made many beautiful models for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
By Michael McCoy
Located in Weesp, NL
Humanscale (with Peter Stathis), the million-selling “Bulldog Chair” for Knoll and the ‘McCoy Collection’ of
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 32.29 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
H 31 in W 29 in D 38.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Teal Artifort Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Model 137
Teal Artifort Theo Ruth Lounge Chair Model 137
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Modernist Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chair, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
Modernist lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950s. Inspired by the old African
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Club Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, Midcentury Dutch Design, 1958 Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Comfortable re-upholstered 1958 midcentury club / lounge chair by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Nickel

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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

60s Theo Ruth Model 410 Lounge Fauteuil for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Theo Ruth is is responsible for the success of the Artifort brand around the world. During his
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Ultra Rare Yellow and Black Upholstered Artifort 115 by Theo Ruth, 1958
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Ghent, BE
An original "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design from
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

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Theo Ruth Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the theo ruth chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every theo ruth chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the theo ruth chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right theo ruth chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made theo ruth chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Julian Marshall and Dux of Sweden are consistently popular.

How Much is a Theo Ruth Chair?

Prices for a theo ruth chair start at $431 and top out at $20,325 with the average selling for $2,576.

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