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Arne Norell Ilona

Vintage Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970
Vintage Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970

Vintage Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970. Original black leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s European Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s

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. Made by Norell

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s

$4,681

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Danish Modern
Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Danish Modern

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Danish Modern

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Safari Loveseat by Arne Norell. Model “Ilona”. Original leather shows patina. 59w 30d 28.5h 15.5s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s
Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

$5,851 / item

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model "Ilona" designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s
Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s

Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s

$2,340

H 35.44 in W 62.21 in D 28.75 in

Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s

By Arne Norell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

architect Arne Norell in the 1960s for Norell Möbel AB

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

$7,000

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

By Arne Norell

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Leather sofa by Swedish master craftsman Arne Norell, 1960s. The structure, combining thick leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden

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.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden

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

Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s

Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s

$2,551Sale Price|22% Off

H 29.14 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Debrecen, HU

The Ilona lounge chair, conceived by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell, embodies timeless

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Fabric

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

$8,777

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

$8,825

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

$5,851

H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s

$17,555 / set

H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s

$7,724 / item

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

$6,471 / item

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Karlstad, SE

This striking "Ilona" sofa was designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell and produced

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

$6,437 / item

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Karlstad, SE

This striking "Ilona" sofa was designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell and produced

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell
Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell

Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell

$4,876 / set

H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s
Vintage Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s

Vintage Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This iconic sofa, designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s and produced in Sweden, exemplifies the very

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Scandinavian Modern, ARNE NORELL, Sofa Ilona, leather/fabric/beech
Scandinavian Modern, ARNE NORELL, Sofa Ilona, leather/fabric/beech

Scandinavian Modern, ARNE NORELL, Sofa Ilona, leather/fabric/beech

By Arne Norell

Located in Skå, SE

Experience the Scandinavian Modern masterpiece - the Illona sofa by Arne Norell. This iconic piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Two 1960s Ilona Chairs in Tan Leather by Arne Norell
Two 1960s Ilona Chairs in Tan Leather by Arne Norell

Two 1960s Ilona Chairs in Tan Leather by Arne Norell

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H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in

Two 1960s Ilona Chairs in Tan Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in London, GB

A pair of striking 1960s "Ilona" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The tan leather

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960
Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960

Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960

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H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960

By Arne Norell

Located in Fuveau, Provence

A beautiful sofa by Arne Norell model "Ilona. Manufactured by Mobel AB, Sweden, circa 1960. Thick

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa

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H 29 in W 64 in D 33 in

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Norell 'Ilona' two-seater sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas

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H 30 in W 63 in D 33 in

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas

By Arne Norell

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas Original beautifully patinated leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs

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H 30 in W 36 in D 33 in

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs Original beautifully patinated leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell "Ilona" Safari Settee Sofa
Arne Norell "Ilona" Safari Settee Sofa

Arne Norell "Ilona" Safari Settee Sofa

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H 29 in W 60 in L 29 in

Arne Norell "Ilona" Safari Settee Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Arne Norell "Ilona" safari settee. Cushions recovered in midcentury style canvas fabric. Offered

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa
Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa

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H 28.5 in W 59 in D 30 in

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat or Two-person Sofa. Made in Sweden. Original leather cushions

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Ilona Sofa with Pendleton Stripes:  1960's
Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Ilona Sofa with Pendleton Stripes:  1960's

Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Ilona Sofa with Pendleton Stripes: 1960's

By Arne Norell

Located in Austin, TX

The Scandinavian modern design of the Arne Norell Ilona sofa has been given an update with iconic

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa

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H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Arne Norell 2 seat "Ilona" sofa. Nicely patinated thick leather cushions,brass buckles,teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Settees

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

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H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

By Arne Norell

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

The plumpness of the cushions makes this ARNE NORELL-designed ILONA two-seat sofa stand out.Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather, Fabric

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather

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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scandinavian Modern, Arne Norell, designed in 1971, manufactured by Norell Mobel. Taupe leather

Category

Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Lounge Chairs for Norrell Mobel AB, Sweden
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Lounge Chairs for Norrell Mobel AB, Sweden

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Lounge Chairs for Norrell Mobel AB, Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of stunning leather and rosewood 'Ilona' lounge chairs by Arne Norell, circa 1971. Leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Ilona Easy Chairs in Black Leather by Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Ilona Easy Chairs in Black Leather by Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Ilona Easy Chairs in Black Leather by Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of Ilona easy chairs in dark stained beech and black leather designed by Arne Norell

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Ilona" Arne Norell Chair
"Ilona" Arne Norell Chair

"Ilona" Arne Norell Chair

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H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in

"Ilona" Arne Norell Chair

By Arne Norell

Located in Napa, CA

"Ilona" chair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden 1971. Manufactured by Mobel AB. Stained beechwood

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sofa Model "Ilona"
Arne Norell Sofa Model "Ilona"

Arne Norell Sofa Model "Ilona"

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H 29.93 in W 83.86 in D 31.11 in

Arne Norell Sofa Model "Ilona"

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Great vintage Arne Norell three-seat sofa model "Ilona". Vintage black leather, brass details and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"
Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"

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H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Fantastic green original leather sofa by Arne Norell in excellent vintage condition. Produced by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden

Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden

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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Three-seat sofa with original fabric, leather, brass, stained beech. Design by Arne Norell, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Two-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 Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden

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H 30 in W 58 in D 32 in

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

C. 1960s Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden. This sofa is epitome of comfort. It has been

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of two-seat sofas model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Model "Ilona" 2-seater Sofa by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, 1970s
Model "Ilona" 2-seater Sofa by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, 1970s

Model "Ilona" 2-seater Sofa by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Karis, Nyland

Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell
Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell

Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

by Swedish architect Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s. The sofa is cleaned, waxed and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Norell Möbel AB

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

1960s 'Ilona' Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell
1960s 'Ilona' Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell

1960s 'Ilona' Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell

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H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in

1960s 'Ilona' Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Hitchin, England

A 1960s 'Ilona' chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Featuring jacaranda-stained beech, brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beautifully Conditioned Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, circa 1960
Beautifully Conditioned Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, circa 1960

Beautifully Conditioned Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, circa 1960

By Arne Norell

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully conditioned Ilona lounge chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, circa 1960. Both leather and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern 2-seater Sofa "Ilona" Saddle Leather, Arne Norell, 1971
Scandinavian Modern 2-seater Sofa "Ilona" Saddle Leather, Arne Norell, 1971

Scandinavian Modern 2-seater Sofa "Ilona" Saddle Leather, Arne Norell, 1971

By Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

Swedish two-seater sofa designed by Arne Norell and manufactured at his own workshop "Norell Möbel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Safari 1960s Chair Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather
Arne Norell Safari 1960s Chair Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather

Arne Norell Safari 1960s Chair Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful 1960s safari chair in cream and tan leather and blond beech wood designed by Arne Norell

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960s 'Ilona' Chair and Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell
1960s 'Ilona' Chair and Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell

1960s 'Ilona' Chair and Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Hitchin, England

A 1960s 'Ilona' chair and footstool by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Featuring stained beech

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Leather Lounge Chair Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Leather Lounge Chair Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Leather Lounge Chair Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning leather lounge chair designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

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Brass

Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell
Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell

Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell

By Børge Mogensen, Arne Norell

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A striking 1960s "Ilona" sofa by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The tan leather cushions have warm

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Arne Norell 1960s Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather
Arne Norell 1960s Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather

Arne Norell 1960s Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful 1960s safari-style two-seat sofa by Arne Norell in beech and tan and cream leather. The

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Beech

Black Arne Norell Chair Model Ilona
Black Arne Norell Chair Model Ilona

Black Arne Norell Chair Model Ilona

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H 29 in W 34 in D 32 in

Black Arne Norell Chair Model Ilona

Located in Nashville, TN

Arne Norell chair, model Ilona in black leather. Black leather strapping on a stained birch frame

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden. Three-seat sofa with black

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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden. Three-seat sofa with black

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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Vintage Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden. Three-seat sofa with tan leather

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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

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Leather

Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona Designed by Arne Norell
Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona Designed by Arne Norell

Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona Designed by Arne Norell

Located in Nashville, TN

Tan leather two-seat sofa, model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby

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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa
Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa

Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa

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H 32 in W 29 in D 58 in

Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Norell, Ilona 2-seat sofa, designed in 1971, manufactured by Norell Mobel.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chair
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chair

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chair

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H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chair

By Arne Norell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Norell, 'Ilona' lounge chair, beech, leather, Sweden, 1960s.  Very nice contrasting easy

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in patterned fabric. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Ilona Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Ilona Chairs, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Ilona Chairs, Sweden, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in

Pair of Arne Norell Ilona Chairs, Sweden, 1970s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original pair of Arne Norell Ilona chairs with cushions in original fabric. Made by Norell

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Arne Norell Ilona Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s

Rare Arne Norell Ilona Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A stunning Arne Norell Ilona sofa in patinated brown leather. In good vintage condition with

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s

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 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chairs
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chairs

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chairs

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H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in

Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Norell, set of two 'Ilona' lounge chairs, in rosewood and leather, Sweden, 1960s.  Very

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s
Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s

Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful patinated leather

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Ilona sofa designed by Arne Norell in 1971. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Arne Norell 'Ilona' easy chair & ottoman, 1970s
Arne Norell 'Ilona' easy chair & ottoman, 1970s

Arne Norell 'Ilona' easy chair & ottoman, 1970s

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H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

Arne Norell 'Ilona' easy chair & ottoman, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ilona easy chair & ottoman, original fabric and leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960
Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960

Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960

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H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in

Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Paris, FR

Very Nice and Comfortable 3 seater sofa designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Aneby, Sweden

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960
Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960

Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960

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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice small sofa designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Aneby, Sweden, 1960. This sofa has

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Birch, Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa Produced by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa Produced by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa Produced by Arne Norell Ab in 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.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Beech

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Arne Norell Ilona For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arne norell ilona you’re looking for. Each arne norell ilona for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a arne norell ilona — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A arne norell ilona is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Arne Norell Ilona?

Prices for a arne norell ilona start at $900 and top out at $15,331 with the average selling for $5,000.

Arne Norell for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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