{"product_id":"ib-kofod-larsen-seal-chair","title":"Ib Kofod-Larsen \"Sälen\" (Seal) Lounge Chair — OPE, Sweden Available for Custom Restoration","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFew chairs from the golden age of Scandinavian design carry the immediate recognition of the Sälen — the \"Seal\" chair — designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE of Sweden in the late 1950s. The deep, enveloping back shell curves forward and inward cradling the sitter in a posture that is at once relaxed and undeniably composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis example is Afromosia — African teak — a dense, straight-grained hardwood with a warmth and weight that distinguishes it from the more commonly seen versions in rosewood or teak. The frame is structurally sound, with Kofod-Larsen's characteristic sculptural carve evident throughout: the sweep of the armrests, the pointed finial tips that flare outward like a compass needle, the elegant splay of the rear legs. Beneath the seat, the original retailer's plaque reads \u003cstrong\u003eIllums Bolighus, København\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Copenhagen's foremost department stores — placing this chair within a chain of custody that begins at the source. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe original black leather has lived a full life. It is heavily worn and will be fully replaced as part of a professional restoration. That is where you come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis chair is offered as a collaborative restoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work with us to select your upholstery — we welcome leather in any color, natural or dyed, as well as danish wool,  bouclé, or a textile of your choosing. The frame will be cleaned, assessed, and refinished as needed. What you receive is a museum-quality piece built around your vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45209890258997,"sku":"HM-260510-325","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Seal_Chair_Hobbs_Modern-14.jpg?v=1779499298","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/ib-kofod-larsen-seal-chair","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}