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Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
H 29.53 in W 75.6 in D 33.67 in
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1960s This sofa is refined, modern with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
H 29.53 in W 68.51 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Arne Norell, attributed to. Arne Norell AB, edited by. Two-seater sofa. Teak frame. Brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sofa, 1970s
H 26.78 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ottoman by Arne Norell features a comfortable cushion with tufted details. The brown leather features a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
H 16.34 in W 27.56 in D 21.26 in
Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s. This high
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Löven by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Löven by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arne Norell armchair for Coja brown leather Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Norell armchair for Coja made of dark wood and brown leather made in Sweden Sweden around
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norells in Sweden
By Norells, Arne Norell
Located in Skanninge, SE
. Designed by Arne Norell 1964, produced by Norells AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. The price for shipping to the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Indra Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Indra designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
3-seat sofa model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.  
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
2-seat sofa model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell 'Ari' Easy Chair in Brown Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ari chair designed in 1966, by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with foot stools model Ari designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stools model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. All original, dark
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960s
Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Arne Norell Ari Easy Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great pair of Ari chairs designed in 1966, by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell “Kontiki” Safari Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chair for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The original Sirocco chair was designed by Arne Norell in 1964 and was handmade in Sweden in the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Arne Norell Leather Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Arne Norell “Mexico” Lounge Chairs for Arne Norell Mobel AB. Sweden, 1970’s. Original high
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Saturn Lounge Chair + Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Arne Norell Manufacturer: Norell Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Leather
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Arne Noréll Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norrél, Sweden, 1960s. Designed by Swedish architect Arne Norell in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Merkur Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable Merkur lounge chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Arne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Arne Norell Merkur Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
Arne Norell Merkur Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in PEGO, ES
Vintage Three-seater ILONA model sofa, design by Arne Norell from Sweeden 1971. The structure is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s
H 88.59 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Sofa and Armchair “Divina” Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa and armchair “Divina” designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler, Sweden. 1950s. Lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Swedish Ari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Ari lounge chair by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, 1970s Sweden An extremely
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat Inca with original brown leather, brass, stained beech. Design by Arne Norell, produced
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Buffalo Leather "Merkur" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 'Merkur' designed by Arne Norell, 1960s. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel in Aneby, Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Arne Norell ‘’Pilot’’ Armchairs
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ‘’Pilot’’ armchairs in beech and upholstery designed by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1960s Arne Norell ‘’Pilot’’ Armchairs
1960s Arne Norell ‘’Pilot’’ Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Leather, brass, stained ash wood. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original leather. Designed by Arne Norell
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.  
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Leather, brass, stained ash wood. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Asymmetric Chair Attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Modern asymmetrical chair, attributed to Arne Norell, 1950s. Reupholstered in Rose
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Arne Norell 3-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Dark stained beech, floral fabric, 1960s. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell 3-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki, 1960s
Arne Norell 3-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Brown original leather, brass, stained beech. Good condition. Design by Arne Norell
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
1960s Mid Centry Burnt Orange Brown Leather Swivel Chair in style of Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
few Arne Norell chairs, this is certainly has a distinct look with the leather fade. This high back
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Original fabric, brown leather, brass, stained beech. Design by Arne Norell, produced
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in
Stunning patinated ARI lounge chair in brown leather by Arne Norell - Möbel AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
tunning leather on this ARI lounge chair. What a patina!! Designed by Are Norell for Möbel AB
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Good vintage condition.   
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs with original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.  
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" with ottoman. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model Loven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model "Löven" designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Möbel Arne Norell AB in Aneby
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ilona sofas designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Dark
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Original Arne Norell “Ari” Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Hampstead, QC
Original Arne Norell “ARI” lounge chair with matching ottoman, 1970’s. Designed in 1966, the Ari
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
designer Arne Norell designed the Inka Chair in 1968 for the Möbelmanufaktur Norell AB, which he founded
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Safari Sofa Tropical Swedish 1960 Leather Bench
By Arne Norell
Located in Lyon, FR
Unique sofa of the 1960s of the designer Arne Norell in massive mahogany and black leather. New
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Antique 1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1970s Arne Norell Set of Two Rotang Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two lounge chairs in beech seat designed by Arne Norell The frames of the chairs have
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two imposing 1960s "Ilona" lounge chairs attributed to Swedish designer Arne Norell. In cognac
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Arne Norell Brown For Sale on 1stDibs

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