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Round Coffee Table With Black Slate Plate By Sigurd Ressell Falcon From 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Lejre, DK
This round coffee table with a black slate plate, designed by Sigurd Ressell Falcon in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Metal

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Chrome Base 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare Falcon lounge chair with armrest and chrome steel base. The cushions are upholstered with
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Leather Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Leather chrome lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell. Falcon Chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Leather Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Leather chrome round tube lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell. Falcon Chair and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

!970s Falcon Lounge Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in PEGO, ES
Beautiful Scandinavian designed lounge Falcon chairs by Sigurd Ressell circa early to mid 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

!970s Falcon Lounge Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
!970s Falcon Lounge Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Chromed Steel & Slate Falcon Coffee Table by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chrome and slate Falcon series coffee table designed by Sigurd Ressell. Designed c.1961 for Vatne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Chrome

1970s Falcon Lounge Chrome Framed Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in PEGO, ES
Rare and Beautiful metal chrome frame Scandinavian designed lounge Falcon chairs by Sigurd Ressell
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Falcon Chairs with stool by Sigurd Ressell Norway - 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Berlin, DE
Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Chairs with stool, Norway - 1970s. The measurements given apply to
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Norwegian Vintage Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Sofia, BG
Iconic FALCON lounge chair by Norwegian interior and industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960 Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler Falcon Glass Top Coffee Table
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Countryside, IL
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Falcon Chair This lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 34
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Falcon Bentwood and Leather Sling Footstool by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Leather Footstool Falcon Chair Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler 1970s Falcon
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chairs in brown leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chairs in brown leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chairs in brown leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Black Leather 'Falcon' chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chair in black leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Lounge Chair 'Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler Denmark
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway danish Modern
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hard to find Falcon chairs, designed by Sigurd Ressell in Norway for Vatne Møbler circa 70s
Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rosewood

Pair Dark Brown Leather Lounge Chairs 'Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful rare lounge chairs model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Brown Leather Lounge Chair 'Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler.
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Falcon Leather Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 101cm H, 80cmD, 80cmW, 45cm Hseat Condition: Good Designer: Sigurd Ressel Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Falcon Leather Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 80cm W, 80cm D, 45cm Seat, 81cm H Condition: Good Designer: Sigurd Ressel Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Sigurd Ressell Leather Falcon Lounge Chair for Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Sigurd Resell Rosewood Falcon Coffee Table
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stylish modern "Falcon" glass top coffee table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Möbler. This
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

1970s Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Chairs Leather by Vatne Møbler , Norway
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original conditon with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

A mid-century Danish ''Superstar'' by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
more highly sort after. Falcon style chairs were originally designed in 1970 by Sigurd Ressell for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Highback Winged Falcon Chair In Rust Leather
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Sigurd Ressell Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair Of Highback Falcon Lounge Chairs + Ottoman In Chrome
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Sigurd Ressell Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Ottoman for Falcon Chair in Leather by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
About: Introducing a rare early "Falcon Chair" ottoman designed by the highly influential Sigurd
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
By Sigurd Resell
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of Sigurd Ressell's Falcon lounge chairs with original stone-colored leather and
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Beautiful Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chair, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Sigurd Ressell falcon chair, circa 1960. Excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Table for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed by Sigurd Ressell to accompany his iconic Falcon series of lounge chairs with molded
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Black Falcon Glass Table Sigurd Ressell Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Notteroy, NO
Black Falcon glass table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Norway. The base is made to
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cut Glass, Beech

Falcon Glass Table Designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Notteroy, NO
Falcon glass table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway. The base is made to the
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Plate Glass

Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs
Located in Mere, GB
Dansk Mobelfabrik Producent. Similar to the Sigurd Ressell Falcon chair they feature a hammock-like
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs
Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Sigurd Ressell High Back Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Mere, GB
Designed by Sigurd Ressell and produced by Vatne Mobler, the Falcon chair has since become an
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Sigurd Ressell High Back Falcon Chair
Sigurd Ressell High Back Falcon Chair
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Beautiful Sigurd Ressell High Back Leather Falcon Chair, circa 1970
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Sigurd Ressell leather falcon chair, circa 1970, in excellent condition
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Fantastic Sigurd Ressell Leather Falcon Chair 'Chrome-plated legs', circa 1970
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic Sigurd Ressell leather falcon chair (chrome-plated legs) circa 1970, in excellent
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armed 1960s Rosewood Norwegian Leather Falcon Style Chair After Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armed 1960s rosewood and leather falcon style chair after Sigurd Ressell made in Norway. Ultra
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Scandinavian Falcon chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler in brown leather, circa 1974
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Rosewood Sofa by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
fixings, original leather cushions in good condition with a nice patina, designed by Sigurd Ressel for
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Cognac Leather Norwegian Woodman Swivel Chair by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Notteroy, NO
condition 1975 designed by Sigurd Ressell the designer of the Falcon chair, manufactured by Vatne Møbler
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Falcon Armchair Vatne Mobler Norwey
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Notteroy, NO
leather hide and in good condition. Designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway. Produced in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cotton Canvas

Falcon Armchair Vatne Mobler Norwey
Falcon Armchair Vatne Mobler Norwey
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Chrome High Back Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Mere, GB
Designed by Sigurd Ressell in the late 1960s, the falcon chair has since become an iconic piece of
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome High Back Falcon Chair
Chrome High Back Falcon Chair
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 30.32 in
Chrome High Back Falcon Chair and Stool
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Mere, GB
Designed by Sigurd Ressell in the late 1960s, the Falcon chair has since become an iconic piece of
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome High Back Falcon Chair and Stool
Chrome High Back Falcon Chair and Stool
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 30.32 in
Marble Composite Falcon Table Sigurd Ressell Vatne Mobler Norway
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Notteroy, NO
Marble composite falcon table made designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, late 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

SIGURD RESSELL "FALCON" CHAIR and OTTOMAN
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sigurd Ressell "Falcon" Chair and Ottoman Produced by Vatne in Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sigurd Ressell "Falcon" Chair and Ottoman
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sigurd Ressell "Falcon" chair and pttoman produced by Vatne in Norway.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon chairs in black leather and chrome-plated steel, Norway, 1971
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
H 32.25 in W 30.5 in D 28.5 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vatne Mobler, circa 1975
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sigurd Ressell falcon high back sling lounge chair and ottoman by Vatne Mobler, circa 1975. The
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Poltrona Frau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Falcon sling lounge chair, circa 1970. Designed by Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010), multi-part bentwood
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
H 39 in W 32.5 in D 33 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Poltrona Frau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Falcon sling lounge chair, c. 1970. Designed by Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010), multi-part bent wood
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
H 39 in W 32.5 in D 33 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Leather lounge Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sigurd Ressell Vatne Falcon leather lounge chair. Wood frame holds a canvas sling, very comfortable
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Vintage 'Superstar' Chrome and Leather Sigurd Ressell Falcon Style Chairs
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Danish vintage 'Superstar' chrome and leather Sigurd Ressell Falcon style lounge chair set in brown
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Slate, Chrome

Sigurd Ressell 'Falcon' Side Table for Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler side table is comprised of a laminated beech base and smoked
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Smoked Glass

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Black Lounge Chair Vatne Mobler Norway 1970
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed high back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Canvas

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair Cognac Brown Vatne Mobler Norway, 1970
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed low back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair Camel Brown Vatne Mobler Norway, 1970
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed high back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Sigurd Ressell Falcon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sigurd ressell falcon you’re looking for. A sigurd ressell falcon — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sigurd ressell falcon — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sigurd ressell falcon is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sigurd ressell falcon over the years, but those crafted by Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell and Sigurd Ressell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sigurd Ressell Falcon?

The average selling price for a sigurd ressell falcon at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $16,209 for the highest priced.

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