This design feature is part of our “Objects of Local Cool” series, where we spotlight timeless, travel-worthy pieces you can bring home—from museum shops to hotel lobbies. This time LocalsInsider (we are a bit obsessed with Scandinavian design) spotted a cool piece of design from Denmark furniture that you can buy online.
There’s a chair. And then there’s this chair.
The Rico Lounge Chair by Copenhagen-based design brand Ferm Living is more than a seat—it’s a sculptural moment. Spotted recently in the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art’s online shop (yes, you can actually buy it), this curved, cocooning chair now comes in bold black and sand stripes. And that’s where it gets really interesting.
Stripes Are Back, Baby
Designers have been tapping into a deep nostalgia lately, reviving wide stripes as the go-to mood for modern interiors. It’s a look that goes back to the 1930s—think riviera resorts, seaside umbrellas, and French deckchairs. Today, those wide stripes are back in a big way, showing up in boutique hotels and cafés from Cote d’Azur, Lisbon to Palm Springs in shades of deep green, navy, or beige.
And now? They’re on your armchair.
The Rico chair’s new striped edition—a collaboration between Ferm Living and the Louisiana Museum—is directly inspired by the museum’s iconic north wing: continuous wood slats, stark black window frames, and that crisp Danish architecture everyone quietly wants in their living room.
A Cozy Sculpture for Your Home
Let’s talk shape. The Rico chair is round, plump, and unapologetically dramatic—like something a design-forward Bond villain might relax in after a long day. But it’s also warm and cozy, with molded foam that hugs you just enough.
What It’s Made Of:
- Upholstery: A textured canvas blend (34% linen, 27% viscose, 17% polyester, 12% cotton, 8% wool, 2% other fibers)
- Frame: Molded foam around a metal and wood structure
- Feet: Discreet and sturdy low-pressure polyethylene
It’s built to last—and made for lounging with intention.
Buy It from the Museum
Yes, you can actually purchase this chair from the Louisiana Museum’s online shop (and at a serious discount if you’re a member). Here’s the deal:
- Price: $1,376 (or $1,238.40 with membership)
- Regular price: $2,752
- Dimensions: W: 87 cm x D: 81.5 cm x H: 79 cm
- Weight: 30.5 kg
- Care: Vacuum regularly; spot clean with a damp cloth or go professional
It’s delivered right to your curb by a specialty shipping service.
Ferm Living has been turning heads in the design world for years, known for balancing minimalist Nordic lines with playful textures and curves. Based in Copenhagen, the brand is big on sustainability and homey elegance, often working with artisans to create everything from textiles to ceramics. Their pieces are modern but never sterile—just like the Rico.
I think this chair would go well in an interior that also features a few cool pieces of Danish design—for example, our favorite handmade oak lamp.
