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Ruth
Over the course of his career, Ruth designed many successful pieces, such as the Congo (1952) and Penguin (1957) chairs. Their design is remarkable: both are constructed by interlocking parts, and are therefore fastened without a clamping or screwing system! Theo Ruth was born in the Netherlands in 1915. He studied at the Academy of Arts in Maastricht, where he quickly developed a passion for design. In 1936, the young designer joined Artifort, specializing in the design of living-room furniture. His talent was rewarded by his appointment as Design Director in 1939. He held this position until his death in 1971. At Artifort, Ruth worked alongside such design greats as Pierre Paulin and Geoffrey Harcourt. Ruth had a profound impact on his era and remains a key name in design.
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Artifort F815 sofa by Theo Ruth
€2,250Bid from €1,575
Pair of vintage model 410 chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
€3,290Bid from €2,961
Pair Of Penguin Armchairs By Theo Ruth For Artifort
€7,500Bid from €7,100
Vintage Congo armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
€3,590Bid from €3,231
Vintage Theo Ruth Congo Armchair Chair Dark Blue
€1,250
Pair of vintage F115 armchairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1960s
€7,990Bid from €7,191
Vintage 2-seat sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
€3,490Bid from €3,141
Modern vintage penguin chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
€3,990Bid from €3,591
Vintage black leatherette and orange fabric armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
€4,200Bid from €3,780
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Artifort 1950's Theo Ruth Congo chair
€850€750Bid from €700
Pair of vintage armchairs by Theo Ruth, 1958
€1,200Bid from €1,080
Wagemans by Theo Ruth sofa
€2,850€2,575Bid from €2,400
Theo Ruth chair Congo
€850Bid from €510
Artifort Theo Ruth armchair
Sold for €900
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