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Sigurd Ressell Norwegian Sofa
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning midcentury Norwegian rosewood & leather two seater sofa designed by Siguard Ressell for
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sigurd Ressell Norwegian Sofa
Sigurd Ressell Norwegian Sofa
H 24.41 in W 53.15 in D 26.78 in
Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa, Norway 1970's
By Arne Norell, Sigurd Ressell, Ingmar Relling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Plywood two-seater sofa with dark brown leather cushions. Some traces of use, on the front of the
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Plywood

Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa, Norway 1970's
Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa, Norway 1970's
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 47.25 in
Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Long Island City, NY
A "Globe" Sofa designed by Peter Opsvik,( b.1939.) for Stokke Møbler, 1986-1988. Norway. Three-seat
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway
Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway
H 38 in W 84 in D 40 in
1960's Norwegian Bruksbo Safari Sofa in Wood and Leather
By Bruksbo
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Bruksbo Safari Sofa in Wood and Leather Midcentury low sling leather safari 2-seat sofa by
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birch

Scandinavian Kengu Sofa in Brown Leather by Solheim for Rykken, Norway
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Halle, DE
. Norway, 1970s. Upholstered in original brown or caramel leather. Cantilevered construction in wood with
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Brown Leather oak 3 Seater Sofa
By Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Brown leather oak 3 seater sofa. Superb tufted dark brown
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Leather

Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
By Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes leather teak sofa. Great light brown/tan leather with
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

1970s, Norwegian design, Ivar Opsvik for Bruksbo Norway, 2 seater Safari sofa.
By Bruksbo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ivar Opsvik for Bruksbo Norway. 2 seater sofa, model "Safari". Original
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Norwegian Three-Seat Sofa from Soda Galvano, 1960
By Soda Galvano
Located in Catonvielle, FR
This solid ash and leather three-seater sofa was produced in Norway by Soda Galvano during the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage 1970 Frederik Kayser for Vatne Møbler Leather Sofa Norway #516
Located in Lewes, GB
Very Stylish leather sofa designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Møbler 1960 Norway. An
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Long Vintage Norwegian Frederik Kayser For Vatne Leather Sofa Retro Rosewood#648
Located in Lewes, GB
Very Stylish leather sofa designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Møbler Norway 1960. Seriously
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Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960's Knut Saeter Rosewood Sofa for Vatne Mobler Norway New Black Upholstery
By Vatne Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and authentic Knut Saeter rosewood sofa, produced by Vatne Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Two-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type - in nice condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Three-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - in nice condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's Three Seat Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Set in Leather and Rosewood, Norway
By Ekorness
Located in San Francisco, CA
This comfortable "Amigo" sofa set is in great vintage condition and of original brown leather and
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

V Neat Two Seater Sofa in Leather by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway 70s #515
Located in Lewes, GB
A very stylish 1970s sofa, designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s. Exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Leather Sofa High-Back
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Norwegian Tan Leather Stressless Reclining Sofa Superior comfort Teak Colored
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Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hjellegjerde Mobler Fjords Two Seat Leather Recliner Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hjellegjerde Mobler Fjords two seat leather stressless recliner sofa featuring modern lines with
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sofa 'Illona' in Yellow Leather by Arne Norell, 1968
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa 'Illona' for two in mustard colored buffalo leather with a structure made of birch wood
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Leather

Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler cognac Leather and Rosewood Sofa
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Tan leather and rosewood three-seat sofa couch. All original
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless Buckingham Leather High Back Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Stressless Buckingham is a beautiful cross between Scandinavian design and traditional luxury. The Buckingham is a design match to the best-selling recliner from Stressless,...
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1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
By Ekorness
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
rosewood frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The sofa has beautiful details and was designed
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sigurd Ressell Vintage Leather and Anodised Aluminum Sofa for Vatne Mobler 1968
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare vintage chocolate brown leather and anodised aluminum sofa by Sigurd Ressel produced by Vatne
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Four-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen, White/ Ivory Leather with Rosewood Legs. Restored.
By Hans Olsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Hans Olsen long four-seat sofa with Brazilian rosewood legs. This has undergone a complete
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Leather Sofa from Ekornes by Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chicago, IL
century Danish Modern Ekornes leather and teak 3 seater model Montana sofa. Stunning Norwegian design.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Gray Reclining Sofa Mid-Century Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Baltimore, MD
Norway. This outstanding high back sofa features rich, leather upholstery, and adjustable, reclining
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two seater sofa by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1980s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
toghether to create this rare bench. Black leather with a beige beech wood frame. Very good condition
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Norwegian Kengu sofa made by the Rybo Rykken manufacture, whose designers are Elsa & Nordahl
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Expertly Restored - Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Daybed Sofa for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-density foam and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

3 Seat Palm Springs Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
3 seat Palm Springs sofa by Anderssen & Voll Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities
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2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

3 Seat Palm Springs Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
3 Seat Palm Springs Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
H 27.17 in W 90.56 in D 32.68 in
2 Seat Palm Springs Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
2 seat palm springs sofa by Anderssen & Voll Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities
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2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
-seater sofa in polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Bronze lacquered
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2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
H 63 in W 32.68 in D 27.17 in
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
-seater sofa in polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Bronze lacquered
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2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
H 90.56 in W 32.68 in D 27.17 in
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway. This high-quality sofa with
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ekorness Norway Mid-Century Sofa & Loveseat in Taupe Leather
By Ekorness
Located in Norwalk, CT
Make your living space unforgettable with this iconic sofa and loveseat by Ekorness of Norway
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech

Norwegian Teak, Leather Kengu Sofa Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful and rare Kengu sofa set designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian firm Rybo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Teak

1970s Orange Leather Loveseat Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s mid century modern Burnt Orange leather loveseat by Ekornes. This two seaters sofa was
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Norwegian Modern Loveseat in Leather and Teak by Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two-seat sofa was designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk (ca. 1960s, Norway
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair Green Leather and Rosewood Attributed to Fredrik Kayser, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
one of Norway's most iconic designers, Fredrik A. Kayser. This chair resembles Kayser's model 965H
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ekornes Amigo Matching Stressless Two Seater Sofa & Armchair In Cream Leather
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cambridge, GB
Leather Handsome and comfortable “Amigo” armchair and 2 seater sofa made in Norway by high quality
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

Ekornes Amigo Matching Stressless Two Seater Sofa & Armchair In Cream Leather
Located in Cambridge, GB
Leather Handsome and comfortable “Amigo” armchair and 2 seater sofa made in Norway by high quality
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Globe lounge chairs by Peter Opsvik, Norway, 1980
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in TOURS, FR
Amazing post modern pair of Globe lounge chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Mobler, Norway, circa
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ry-Wing Leather Lounge Sofa/Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Timeless Elegance: Ry-Wing Leather Lounge Sofa/Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell 1970s Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather with Chrome Base
By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sofa in chocolate brown buffalo leather and chrome base with fabulous whipstitch trim, designed
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Sought after Ingmar Relling Orbit Chairs / Sofa by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
By Ingmar Relling, A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning original reclining Relling chair, Designed by the Norwegian furniture designer Ingmar
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lovely Sofa and Daybed of White Wool by Ire Möbler, 1950s, Sweden
By Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique and lovely vintage sofa and bed sofa was produced by IRE Möbler (still active today) in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wool, Birch

Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner black leather lounge chairs with wood bases, a
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Leather & Rosewood Lounge Chairs Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
excellent as is the frames and frames leather is fine. Very comfortable. We have the matching sofa in
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Down

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Leather Lounge or Easy Chairs, Switzerland 1966
By Poul Kjærholm, Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of lounge or easy chairs with a heavy chromed base and tuffed leather cushions designed by
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Palmspring Armchair by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
-seater sofa in polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Bronze lacquered
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Palmspring Armchair by Anderssen & Voll
Palmspring Armchair by Anderssen & Voll
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury Sofa module set Saga with table by Gunnar Sørlie 1958, Norway
By Karl Sorlie
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special and rare midcentury sofa set named Saga- including a teaktable that can be removed and
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

3 Seat Leather Sofa, Mod 965 by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Basel, BS
3 Seat Sofa, Model 965. Design Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway circa 1960. The sofa is
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Stressless Paradise Leather Sofa Cream Corner Sofa Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Paradise Leather Sofa Cream Corner Sofa Couch. SKU: #16922-c3
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stressless Eldorado Leather Corner Sofa White Relax Function Sofa Couch
By Kein Designer
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Eldorado leather corner sofa white relax function sofa couch
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stressless Oslo Leather Corner Sofa Brown Dark Brown Sofa Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Oslo leather corner sofa brown dark brown sofa couch
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stressless Eldorado Leather Sofa Beige Three Seater Couch
By Kein Designer
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Eldorado leather sofa beige three seater couch. Product
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Norwegian Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Norwegian leather sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every Norwegian leather sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Norwegian leather sofa, we have 99 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Norwegian leather sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Norwegian leather sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser and Knut Sæter each produced at least one beautiful Norwegian leather sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Norwegian Leather Sofa?

A Norwegian leather sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,239, while the lowest priced sells for $462 and the highest can go for as much as $16,714.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About Norwegian Leather Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, you can dye a leather sofa. To do so, you must typically begin by sanding down the upholstery, oiling it and then applying dye. Because there is a risk that you could damage your sofa, you may wish to enlist the help of a professional upholsterer or furniture repair expert. Find a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different types of leather that are great for sofas - royalin, full grain and top grain leather. In terms of style and comfort, it really comes down to a matter of preference. You’ll find a variety of leather sofa options from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best type of leather for a sofa is top grain leather, which is smooth, supple and the most expensive. Top grain has two grades — aniline, which is most natural and semi-aniline, which may be coated with a protective top coat. You can also have top grain leather that is pigmented. If you are looking for some contemporary, vintage and antique leather sofas, you can visit 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is real leather, run your hand along the upholstery. With real leather, you're likely to feel an uneven or bumpy underlayer due to the natural characteristics of the material. By comparison, man-made leather will usually feel perfectly smooth. The appearance of the leather can also be a giveaway. Natural leather will usually show off variations in its grain, while faux leather will typically have a regular repeated pattern. If you're still uncertain after completing an inspection yourself, consult a certified appraiser or experienced furniture dealer for assistance. Explore a large selection of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Full-grain and top-grain leather are both good quality-leathers for sofas. Full-grain leather consists of the full hide, making it durable yet supple and visually appealing. Top-grain leather is more economically priced and has the outermost layer of the hide sanded and buffed away, giving it a smoother texture and less of a visible grain. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    When choosing a leather sofa, it's important to consider the material's quality, especially if you're looking for an enduring item. Top-grain calfskin leather, for instance, is more durable and simpler to maintain than corrected-grain leather. Top-grain leather also softens with age and develops a unique sheen. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a leather sofa is a good investment depends on a variety of factors. The materials and quality of craftsmanship will affect how long a piece lasts, but how you care for and use it will also impact longevity. Forward-thinking design and sensuous materials are the hallmarks of 1970s-era leather seating, which feels as sexy, comfortable and radical today as it did in its heyday. Through joint research with several forward-looking furniture manufacturers into state-of-the-art industrial processes, designers of the original leather-clad beanbag chair Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro explored ways of employing polyurethane foam to serve as both cushion and structure, offering a whole new range of seating concepts. There is likely a leather sofa in everyone’s budget, but taking care of your investment is important. Unlike upholstery, the color of the leather sofa you choose won’t make a difference when it comes to regular maintenance. A damp cloth can be used to remove dust, for example. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The highest-grade leather for a sofa is full-grain leather. It comes from the topmost layer of the animal hide and does not undergo any buffing or sanding. As a result, it is highly durable, has a luxurious, supple feel and shows off the beautiful natural grain pattern of genuine leather. Explore a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    To tell a good-quality leather sofa, examine its details closely. The highest-end pieces will usually feature full-grain leather, which refers to a strong and durable grade of leather that retains its original grain surface (hair and imperfections are removed). What type of fill is present inside the cushions also impacts the quality, with spring seats with felt and wool and high-grade foam being featured in the best sofas. Finally, frames will typically be produced out of sturdy materials like wood and feature strong joints. Explore a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How long a leather sofa should last depends on its construction and materials. You can get a good idea of how long a particular sofa will last by looking at its warranty. Often, the leather upholstery wears out on a sofa before the frame. Find a range of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Burgundy pairs well with grey, turquoise, golden yellow, and umber. In addition, the warm-green tone contrasts beautifully with the burgundy leather furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique leather sofas.
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    The best choice for a wall color that goes with a caramel sofa depends on your preferences. Caramel is a mellow hue that embraces a diverse variety of color combinations. Some of the choices that may add to the visual appeal of your caramel sofa are beige, bluish pink, orange and teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary leather sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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