Pair of Black Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs by Artifort

Theo Ruth / Artifort / Netherlands

Pair of Theo Ruth Arm Chairs for Artifort in New Charcoal Black Upholstery. Frame is Original and Legs Show Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Age and Use. Theo Ruth for Artifort Theo Ruth was an interior and furniture designer whose most famous design was his 1952 Congo chair based on innovative tension construction. After joining Artifort in 1936 (then named Wagemans & Van Tuinen) as their primary furniture designer, he became integral to the development of Artifort’s design department, bringing in other designers such as Geoffrey Harcourt, Gerrit Rietveld, and Pierre Paulin.