{"product_id":"ib-kofod-larsen-mcm-penguin-rocking-chair","title":"Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Rocking Chair","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA charming and highly sculptural \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Penguin” rocking chair by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, combining a dramatically molded wood backrest, slender black metal frame, upholstered seat, and beautifully curved wooden rocking runners. With its expressive silhouette and wonderfully light construction, the Penguin remains one of the most recognizable and playful seating designs associated with mid-century Danish modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe defining feature is the chair’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esculpted molded-wood back\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Rather than functioning as a simple backrest, the shell curves dramatically around the sitter, extending outward at either side like a pair of wings. Viewed from the front, the form has an almost organic quality; from the side, its thin profile reveals how elegantly the molded shell appears to float against the minimal metal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis contrast between materials is particularly successful. The warm, honey-toned wood gives the chair richness and warmth, while the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethin black iron frame creates a graphic, architectural framework\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e beneath it. Long wooden runners extend beyond the frame at both the front and rear, emphasizing the chair’s low, elongated profile and giving the design a wonderful sense of movement even when standing still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe upholstered seat provides a comfortable counterpoint to the harder materials while remaining visually restrained so that the sculptural backrest remains the focus. The result is a chair that feels remarkably open and lightweight despite its generous, embracing shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Penguin is a wonderful example of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIb Kofod-Larsen’s approach to Danish modern furniture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, balancing ergonomics, craftsmanship, organic forms, and an economy of materials. It is playful without becoming whimsical and sculptural without sacrificing its function as an inviting lounge chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis vintage example is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecurrently undergoing restoration in the Hobbs Modern workshop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The wood, metal frame, and upholstery will be carefully addressed while preserving the character and integrity of the original chair. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe upholstery can be customized in the client’s choice of fabric or leather\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making this an opportunity to tailor the finished chair to a specific interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact yet visually distinctive, the Penguin works beautifully as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emid-century modern rocking chair, reading chair, nursery chair, bedroom accent chair, or sculptural lounge chair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is the type of design that can stand alone in a room and still feel complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Ib Kofod-Larsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “Penguin” Rocking Chair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mid-Century Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Molded wood, black metal, upholstery, wooden rocking runners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Currently undergoing restoration by Hobbs Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustomization:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Upholstery can be customized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 29 in. L × 20.5 in. W × 33 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Penguin has an unusual amount of personality for such a visually economical design. The sweeping molded back seems to embrace the sitter, while the delicate black frame almost disappears beneath it. Most striking are the long wooden rockers, which visually stretch the chair horizontally and create a beautiful counterpoint to the upright shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is distinctly \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanish modern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, but also feels surprisingly contemporary—a sculptural, functional design that is just as compelling viewed from the back or side as it is from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45672769617973,"sku":"HM-260628-719","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/IbKofodLarsenPenguinRockingChair-27.jpg?v=1790726298","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/ib-kofod-larsen-mcm-penguin-rocking-chair","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}