The Penguin Lounge Chair

The Penguin Lounge Chair from Audo Copenhagen (formerly Menu) resurrects a mid-century masterpiece that captured American hearts in the 1950s. Designed by architect Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1953, this iconic piece outsold many of its more celebrated Danish contemporaries, earning its place in design history through a perfect balance of visual elegance and exceptional comfort. The chair's distinctive silhouette—defined by a curved wooden back reminiscent of a penguin's embracing flippers—creates an immediate visual impact while promising the relaxation it so beautifully delivers.

Crafted with Kofod-Larsen's characteristic attention to detail, the lounge chair features a sculptural wooden back and framework available in either rich walnut or natural oak veneer. The slightly reclined seating position, measuring 22.05" W × 25.2" D × 29.13" H with a 16.54" seat height, invites extended relaxation while maintaining a refined presence that enhances any living environment. The precision-crafted steel framework provides both structural integrity and visual lightness, creating a dynamic counterpoint to the warmth of the wooden elements.

The Penguin Lounge Chair demonstrates Kofod-Larsen's exceptional understanding of materials and human ergonomics. The backrest's gentle curve provides proper lumbar support while creating a subtle embrace that invites you to linger. This thoughtful engineering reflects the designer's belief that furniture should "feel good" to both the eye and the body—a philosophy that established him as "one of the greatest design brains Denmark ever had" despite remaining somewhat underrecognized compared to his contemporaries.

Perfect for creating sophisticated focal points in living rooms, establishing reading nooks in libraries, or enhancing hospitality settings with historical significance and practical comfort, the Penguin Lounge Chair remains as relevant today as when it first appeared. This Audo Copenhagen reissue honors Kofod-Larsen's legacy while introducing his "most underrated but most exciting" Danish design sensibility to a new generation of design enthusiasts who appreciate both visual elegance and functional excellence.