Ib Kofod Larsen ‘Seal’ lounge chair for OPE Möbler Sweden

A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design, the “Seal” or ‘‘Sälen’’ lounge chair, also known as Model 503-799, was designed by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden. The chair is characterised by its elegant, architectural frame in solid teak, with beautifully angled front legs and slender, raised armrests that give the design a remarkably light and open appearance. Set within the wooden structure is the generously proportioned upholstered seat and high, gently reclined backrest, creating the distinctive silhouette that has become synonymous with Kofod-Larsen’s seating designs. This example combines the warmth and rich grain of the teak frame with a sophisticated black Ohmann leather upholstery, which has been professionally reupholstered. The deep, enveloping seat contrasts beautifully with the clean lines of the wooden frame, while the generous proportions make the chair as comfortable as it is visually compelling. With its sculptural profile, carefully considered proportions and combination of teak and leather, the “Seal” demonstrates Kofod-Larsen’s characteristic ability to balance organic comfort with restrained Scandinavian elegance. It is a particularly appealing piece for collectors of Danish and Scandinavian mid-century furniture, equally at home as a statement lounge chair in a contemporary interior or within a more traditional collection.