Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame.
Leather
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather, 3 Seats, Denmark 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak
$15,158Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These iconic Inca model lounge chairs with matching ottoman were designed in the 1970s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell AB. A celebrated example of Scandinavian modern desi...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$8,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB , Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This iconic Inca model lounge chair with matching ottoman was designed in the 1970s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell AB. A celebrated example of Scandinavian modern design,...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Illona Loveseat in Patinated Green Leather by Are Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Arne Norell Manufacturer: Norell Møbler AB Era: 1960s Materials: Beech, leather Measurements: 58.75? wide x 31.5? deep Condition: In excellent origin...
Leather, Beech
Olive Green Arne Norell "Kontiki" Safari Settee and Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Completely original stunning olive green Arne Norell safari settee and ottoman. Made of European beachwood frame and olive green leather and brass buckles.
Leather
Sold
H 28.25 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Safari Rosewood and Green Leather Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage 'Sirocco' safari chairs, produced circa 1960s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Möbel AB Arne Norell of Aneby, Sweden, with tufted loose seats, backs and armrests...
Brass
Arne Norell Merkur Sofa in Buffalo Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model name "Merkur". Produced by Arne Norell Möbler, Sweden. Rare green color.
Leather
Arne Norell Inca Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Madrid, ES
Arne Norell "Inca" easy chair manufactured by Norell Möbel AB, labeled.
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A beautiful example of a 1960s “Inca” ottoman by Arne Norell in stained beech and original green leather, manufactured by Möbel AB Arne Norell in Aneby, Sweden.
Leather, Beech
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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
"Inca" Armchair by Arne Norell in Patinated Green Buffalo Leather, 1970s Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Brescia, Brescia
"Inca" Armchair by Arne Norell in Patinated Green Buffalo Leather - 1970s Swedish Masterpiece" A masterpiece by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell.
Brass
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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A beautiful example of a 1960s Arne Norell “Sirocco” Safari chair in green leather and rosewood – in my opinion the most stunning of combinations!
Leather, Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, AB Aneby, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of Arne Norells "Sirocco" chairs in green leather and rosewood.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
70s Pair Swivel Chairs By Arne Norell In Sturdy Olive Green Buffalo Leather
By Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable pair swivel chairs by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden from the 1970s.
Leather
Scandinavian Mid Century Green Leather and Wood Loveseat by Coja
By Arne Norell, Coja Culemborg
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Leather and Wood Loveseat by Coja Culemborg Netherlands, attributed to Arne Norell c.1960’s. Olive Green Leather on a dark stained beechwood frame.
Leather, Beech
Green Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fantastic safari chair in military green original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Leather
Green Leather Ari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful polished bespoke green leather Ari lounge chair and footstool by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobel.
Steel
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Oak
Arne Norell Easy Chairs in Green Leather by Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell Lounge Chair in Patinated Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, high back lounge chair, leather, wood, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
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H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs in Green Tufted Leather by Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs in dark stained beech and tufted green leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell ‘Mexico’ Lounge Chair in Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, lounge chair model ‘Mexico’, leather, beech, Sweden, 1970s This high-quality lounge chair named ‘Mexico’ is designed by the talented Swedish de...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki Olive Green Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Arne Norell in 1970, the Kontiki sofa was inspired by safari furniture.
Leather, Beech
Excellent Two-Seater Sofa with Green Leather by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Excellent two-seater sofa with green leather by Arne Norell. Two-seater sofa by Swedish designer Arne Norell.
Leather, Teak
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Safari Chair, Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Nicely aged original Arne Norell safari chair, green leather and wood frame, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Wood
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H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech, Green Leather and Brass by Arne Norell, 1960′S
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech, Green Leather and Brass by Arne Norell, 1960s Additional Information: Material: Dark stained beech, green leather, brass Style: midcentury, Scandin...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather.
Brass
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H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Safari Sirocco Chairs, Rosewood and Green Leather, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of late 1960s Arne Norell safari sirocco chairs in stunning rosewood and green leather.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 36.23 in
Arne Norell Ari Chair and Ottoman in Rare Green Leather, 1970s, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Super rare green leather Ari lounge chair and ottoman, 1970s, Sweden, designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden.
Stainless Steel
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H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, "Sirocco" Safari Chair in Rosewood & Green Leather, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of Arne Norells "Sirocco" chair in green leather and rosewood.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
A pair of Arne Norell Safari Sirocco Chairs, Sweden, 1960s (free shipping)
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Arne Norell safari sirocco chair in green leather, 1960s, Sweden.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather
By Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable swivel chair by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden. The chair is upholstered with beautiful and sturdy olive green ( patchwork ) buffalo leather.
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Green Leather Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of Arne Norell chairs in green leather, produced by Norell AB.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa in Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tufted, three-seat sofa in original, olive-green leather by Arne Norell.
Leather
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa in Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tufted, three-seat sofa in original, oilve-green leather by Arne Norell.
Leather
Midcentury Arne Norell "Jupiter" Chair in Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Malmo, SE
Midcentury green leather lounge chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell.
Leather
Pair of Sirocco Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Sirocco Chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell in jacaranda wood with green leather upholstery, Danish mid-century modern.
Midcentury Arne Norell Three-Seat Green Leather Sofa "Jupiter"
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Malmo, SE
Large three-seat sofa by Swedish designer Arne Norell. This sofa has original tufted green leather upholstery in good vintage condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
Leather
Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs, Leather and Ash, Arne Norell, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Hudson, NY
This is my favorite incarnation of the iconic Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell - light green with a wonderful leather patina.
Ash, Leather
Arne Norell Settee
Located in Wainscott, NY
Arne Norell Settee. Original Olive Green Leather w/ Brass Buckles.
Mahogany, Silk, Leather
Arne Norell Kontiki Sofa with Green Leather, circa 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Designed by Arne Norell for his Swedish Norell Møbler furniture company, the Kontiki line is an iteration of his popular and iconic "Safari" furnishings.
A set of two Arne Norell chairs in green leather
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A pair of Arne Norell chairs in very rare green/brown leather.The leather has a fine patine.
Pair of Scirocco Chairs by Arne Norell
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of handsome 'Scirocco' chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell, 1917-1971 in green leather and brazilian rosewood frames, mid century modern
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H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Green Leather Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö, Torbjørn Afdal, Arne Norell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The designer is yet unknown to us, but it has some resemblances to the designs by other Scandinavian designers like Arne Norell, Eric Merthen and Ingmar Relling. In particular the Il...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfinished, deliberately rough a...
Resin
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New Italian Cognac Leather Bolster Pillow _________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern fu...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
$3,366 / item
H 9.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in Amber by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$3,270 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
$10,066 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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 Sweden.
Brass
Custom Made Dining Banquette Bench Upholstered or Slip Covered COM
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order the Bloom Banquette can be done in any of our linens, performance fabrics, or COM. Can be made to any length, depth, and height. Leg finishes are also available ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
Steel
$3,781Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Cognac leather three seat sofa with straps and buckles on the side rests. Bulbous s...
Leather
Roche bobois Sofa, Black Leather
Located in Brussels, BE
Roche bobois Sofa, black leather
Leather
$5,000
H 28 in W 107.5 in D 32 in
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk fabric with down pillows. Unusual and I'd say rare, never seen another like it. Clas...
Silk, Down
Arne Norell’s enduring designs mixed leather and metal as well as turned wood and bentwood in pieces that allowed the natural beauty of these materials to shine. Simple and casual yet sophisticated, his vintage sofas, lounge chairs and other furniture epitomize the Scandinavian modern style that took post–World War II design by storm.
Although he created versatile furnishings that promoted comfort along with style, Norell is lesser known than many other mid-century designers, with some of his work produced only after his death. Born in Åsele, Sweden, Norell opened a furniture workshop in Solna, just north of Stockholm, in 1954. In 1958, he established Møbel AB Arne Norell on a farm in Småland. (This region is also the birthplace of IKEA, which opened its first store that same year.) The beauty and tranquility of this location were a source of inspiration.
In Småland, Norell created his most well-known designs, among them the Inca armchair with visible wooden dowels and plush leather, the Indra and Ilona sofas and the spare but elegant wood-framed Sirocco chair (1964). For many of his designs, Norell looked to the same military-style campaign furniture that had, decades prior, inspired the revered Safari chair (1933) crafted by Kaare Klint, a legendary Danish designer and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts professor who taught the likes of Hans Wegner, Ole Wanscher and others.
Like these earlier furniture designers, Norell was committed to making comfortable and practical furniture. Using leather and warm woods as the building blocks of his work, he eschewed glue and screws, instead securing his designs with buckles and leather straps. In 1973, Norell earned posthumous recognition from the British Furniture Manufacturers Association for his sumptuous Ari chair, a luxurious lounge set on a chrome-plated steel frame with foam cushions covered in leather.
During his lifetime, Norell’s work was popular among European interior designers. However, it became more widely known after 1971, when many of his designs were finally put into production. Norell’s furnishings, as well as work by his daughter Marie Norell-Möller and other Swedish designers, are still crafted by hand in the Aneby, Sweden, factory operated by Norell Furniture, which has remained a family-run company.
Find a collection of authentic vintage Arne Norell furniture today on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.