Cor is Latin for heart, and COR furniture exemplifies the qualities at the heart of exceptional design: practicality, comfort and style. The company's sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables capture the essence of the best of mid-century modernism. Simple silhouettes, quality materials and function-first designs ensure that vintage COR furniture is still in high demand with collectors all over the world.
COR was founded in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany, in 1954 by Leo Lübke — in the name of his son, Helmut — and the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg, a northern German county. Nearly a couple of decades prior, in 1937, a manufacturer of bedroom furniture called Interlübke was established by Leo and his brother Hans. The latter’s son Horst, who was managing partner from 1972, retired during the 1990s and his son Helmut Lübke joined Interlübke and shifted the brand’s focus toward modular furniture systems. During the 1980s, the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg left COR and the Lübke family became its sole owner. In 2006, COR-Interlübke retail locations opened their doors.
COR made its mark in 1959 with a sleek modular seating system consisting of five parts called Quinta, which was created by designer Michael Bayer. The upholstered line boasted clean, angular contours and appealed to the day's ever-broadening flexible interior design sensibilities. It remained in production until 1978. The success of the Quinta was followed by the 1964 Conseta system, which featured a sofa and other pieces of seating designed by Friedrich Wilhelm Möller.
The following decades saw more successful collaborations with designers like Peter Maly and Luigi Colani. The latter, a German industrial designer born Lutz Colani, created a range of gorgeous organically shaped Space Age seating for BASF and Fritz Hansen, serveware for Rosenthal and worked on automobile designs for Fiat. Colani designed the popular Orbis line for COR during the 1970s.
In 2000, the Arthe sofa by Wulf Schneider was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award from the North Rhine-Westphalia Design Centre.
COR is still owned and operated by the Lübke family’s parent company Gebrüder Lübke GmbH & Co. KG and continues to produce furniture at the Rheda-Wiedenbrück factory, sourcing leather from southern Germany and upholstery from Italy. The company partnered with Jehs+Laub, a renowned Stuttgart-based studio, in 2010.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage COR seating, tables and more.
$4,500
H 31 in W 21 in D 34 in
1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair, model Numero Uno, from leather and chrome in the manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso 1986, Italy. Freestanding ergonomic lounge c...
Cowhide
Longue Chair Zyklus By Peter Maly For COR 1980s
By Peter Maly
Located in Čelinac, BA
Peter Maly Zyklus Longue Chair For COR 1980s
Chrome
Klaus Uredat Sculptural 'Targa' Lounge Chair
By Klaus Uredat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Klaus Uredat for Horn Collection, lounge chair model 'Targa', moulded polyurethane and leather, Germany, circa 1971. Sculptural easy chair by German designer Klaus Uredat. The org...
Leather, Plastic, Polyester
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Every ATRA piece is crafted in-house and can be tailored in finish and dimensions to your specifications. UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leathe...
Leather, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Vintage Richard Hersberger Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Richard Hersberger
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Such a cool chair. Comfortable and heavy in a cool mustard yellow leather.
Steel, Chrome
Omega chair by Habitat
By Habitat International
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Lazy Omega chair by Habitat in chrome and black leather, with a fixed pillow.
Chrome
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Balancing his pieces perfectly between lines and curves, function and elegance, lightness and robustness, Osvaldo Borsani and his twin brother founded the company Tecno in 1953 that became known for its technological approach to furniture design. The Italian designer has created iconic products, such as the sofa D70, the D40 chair...
Steel, Brass
Vintage Chair & Ottoman made in Italy by Giorgio Saporiti
By Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Vintage Chair & Ottoman made in Italy by renowned designer Giorgio Saporiti. This luxurious furniture set exudes sophistication and timeless elegance, making it the perfect addition to any stylish interior. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair and ottoman set showcases the impeccable Italian craftsmanship that has made Giorgio Saporitti a household name in the world of furniture design. Each piece has been thoughtfully handcrafted to ensure both comfort and aesthetic appeal. The chair features a stunning reupholstered design, adorned with rich brown fabric that adds warmth and depth to any room. The plush cushioning provides a comfortable seating experience, allowing you to relax and unwind in utmost style. Additionally, the chair's sleek and curved silhouette adds a touch of modernity to its classic vintage charm. Accompanying the chair is an elegant ottoman, designed to complement its luxurious counterpart flawlessly. The ottoman not only enhances the overall comfort but also offers a versatile addition to the set, serving as a footrest, extra seating, or even as a stylish accent piece. Whether placed in a living room, study, or even a bedroom, this Vintage Chair & Ottoman set will surely be the centerpiece of attention. The chair and ottoman frames are embossed in black vegan leather and upholstered in a plush orange fabric. The piece retains the original manufacturers label. Measurements: Chair; 44 inches high x 42 inches wide x 41 inches deep x 18 inches seat...
Textile, Wood, Leather
Vintage Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller
By Geoff Hollington, Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a rare lounge chair and ottoman by Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller, 1989. The heavy duty construction is clad in supple black leather. It features a hidden under-arm rec...
Steel
$8,693 / set
H 33.27 in W 28.51 in D 38.51 in
Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Ottoman: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut and le...
Leather, Walnut
Peter Prasil Leather Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Australian designer Peter Prasil, a unique leather chaise lounge chair. The chaise features a curvaceous black leather upholstered seat supported by a tubular aluminum scaffold-...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather lounge chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, c.1990s, USA. The plush lounge chairs feature original deep camel leather uphols...
Leather
Italian Lounge Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair attributed to Italian designer Paolo Buffa. The chair features a textured linen upholstery with dark green piping at each side. The birch frame showcases beautiful bentw...
Linen, Birch
Ward Bennett Scissor Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor chair by Ward Bennett. This 1982 production of a 1960s design. It features an oak frame with caramel leather upholstery. Dimensions 23.5” width x 27.5” depth x 34.5” height;...
Leather, Oak
Miles Karpilow Studio Craft Leather Lounge Chair
By Miles Karpilow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio Craft lounge chair by master craftsman, John Karpilow circa 1960, USA. The Bay Area artisan created this impressive piece known as the "Osborne" chair which features a leather...
Leather, Walnut
'P22' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Patrick Norguet for Cassina
By Patrick Norguet, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary wingback lounge chair by Patrick Norguet for Cassina, c.2013 Italy. The chair features a light gray upholstered seat and ottoman with black powder coated aluminum frame....
Aluminum
