Three-quarter front view of the restored Seal lounge chair with cognac leather upholstery and sculpted walnut frame.
Pair of restored Seal lounge chairs with cognac leather upholstery and walnut frames displayed in a bright residential interior.
Three-quarter rear view of the restored Seal lounge chair showing the curved leather back and sculpted walnut frame.
Rear three-quarter view of the restored Seal lounge chair showing the cognac leather back, sculpted walnut frame, and rear support details.
Three-quarter front view of the restored Seal lounge chair with cognac leather upholstery and sculpted walnut frame.
Pair of restored Seal lounge chairs with cognac leather upholstery and walnut frames displayed in a bright residential interior.
Three-quarter rear view of the restored Seal lounge chair showing the curved leather back and sculpted walnut frame.
Rear three-quarter view of the restored Seal lounge chair showing the cognac leather back, sculpted walnut frame, and rear support details.

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Lounge Chair

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Celebrated for its expressive, organic frame, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s "Seal" chair (Sälen) is a masterclass in mid-century Swedish manufacturing. The angled, wing-like teak chassis appears to float around the Cognac leather upholstered shell, offering an extraordinary posture of lounge comfort. Fully restored to highlight the dramatic, sculpted teak grain and swooping armrests.

CATEGORY:
Restored

DESIGN PERIOD & MAKER:
Designed 1956; Executed by Olof Person (OPE), Sweden

STATUS:
Restored
2x Available for Acquisition

PRIMARY MATERIALS & FINISH:
Restored Solid Teak Frame, Bespoke Upholstery


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Celebrated for its expressive, organic frame, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s "Seal" chair (Sälen) is a masterclass in mid-century Swedish manufacturing. The angled, wing-like teak chassis appears to float around the Cognac leather upholstered shell, offering an extraordinary posture of lounge comfort. Fully restored to highlight the dramatic, sculpted teak grain and swooping armrests.

CATEGORY:
Restored

DESIGN PERIOD & MAKER:
Designed 1956; Executed by Olof Person (OPE), Sweden

STATUS:
Restored
2x Available for Acquisition

PRIMARY MATERIALS & FINISH:
Restored Solid Teak Frame, Bespoke Upholstery


INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE

HISTORY & PROVENANCE

An icon of
Swedish modernism.

1956

Designed 1956;
Executed by Olof Person (OPE), Sweden

Additional historical context and provenance details to be added. The OPE maker’s mark shown here provides a physical reference to the chair’s Swedish production.

Restoration Highlights

Frame Restoration
Placeholder for joinery repairs, structural reinforcement, or stabilization work.

Wood Preservation
Placeholder for cleaning, refinishing, or preservation methods used on the teak frame.

Upholstery Work
Placeholder for any bespoke upholstery, webbing, cushioning, leather, or related restoration work.

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