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The Penguin Chair by MENU
Dezeen Showroom: Danish furniture brand MENU is relaunching Ib Kofod-Larsen's classic and playful design The Penguin Chair, which was originally designed in 1953.
The name of the piece comes from its streamlined shape as well as its fin-like back and armrests that encircle the user.
![Rocking version of the Penguin Chair from above beside an end table](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2022/05/penguin-chair-more-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_6-852x942.jpg)
The Penguin Chair is made up of an upholstered or wood veneer seat and oversized wood veneer backrest supported by a slim, sculptural metal frame
"Taking its name from the flightless bird, The Penguin Chair has playful yet sophisticated, wing-like flippers that extend from its backrest to embrace the body," said the brand.
![Side-on image of figure sitting on Penguin Lounge Chair](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2022/05/penguin-chair-more-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x1193.jpg)
Reimagined for a 21st century audience, the chair now comes in three distinct and versatile iterations.
"The Penguin Dining Chair has an upright profile, sized to comfortably fit at a table, while The Penguin Lounge Chair is deep and low, perfectly for reclining and relaxing," it said.
![Three Penguin Dining Chairs arranged around a table](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2022/05/penguin-chair-more-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x1178.jpg)
"The Penguin Rocking Chair has the addition of wooden rockers to sway rhythmically and comfortably back and forth."
Its simplicity allows it to integrate into a range of spaces for a variety of purposes.
The chairs are available in oak, walnut or wood veneer combined with a range of upholstery options for the seat.
Product: The Penguin Chair
Designer: Ib Kofod-Larsen
Brand: MENU
Contact: [email protected]
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