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
Vintage 1970s European Loveseats
Leather
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
Leather
$6,813
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. Made by Norell
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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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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
Leather
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
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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
Leather
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
Leather, Beech
$9,948
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
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.
Brass
$7,607
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
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.
Brass
$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
Leather, Wood, Fabric
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
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
Leather, Ash
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
Brass
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
Leather, Beech
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
Leather, Beech
$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
Leather, Beech
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
Brass
$4,412
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
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
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 58.27 in D 30.71 in
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
Leather, Fabric, Beech
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
Leather, Beech
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
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Norell 'Ilona' two-seater sofa
Wood
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas
By Arne Norell
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofas Original beautifully patinated leather.
Leather
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs Original beautifully patinated leather.
Leather
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
Leather, Wood
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
Leather, Beech
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H 31 in W 85 in D 31 in
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
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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
Brass
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
Beech, Leather, Fabric
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
Leather, Teak
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
Leather, Rosewood
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
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"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
Leather
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
Brass
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
Leather
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.
Leather, Fabric, Beech
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.
Beech, Leather
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.
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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
Fabric, Bentwood
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H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
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
Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in L 29.14 in
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.
Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
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
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
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
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Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Arne Norell sofa model Ilona produced by Norell AB in Sweden.
Leather
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Leather, Beech
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H 32 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
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
Brass
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H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
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
Leather
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
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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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Leather, Beech
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H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
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
Leather, Beech
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
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
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
Leather, Oak
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
Leather, Beech
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
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
Leather
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
Leather
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
Leather
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
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.
Leather, Wood
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
Leather, Wood
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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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
Brass
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H 29.93 in W 80.71 in D 30.71 in
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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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
Brass
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
Leather, Rosewood
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
Brass
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.
Brass
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
Leather, Ash
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
Leather, Wood
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
Birch, Leather
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.
Leather, Beech
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$4,072 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Wood
$1,275 / item
H 16.52 in W 13.63 in D 5.29 in
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce featuring a blown glass g...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,495 / item
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 22.75 in
Solid Wood, Walnut Finish, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back
By Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully striking, contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back, inspired by the midcentury chairs of Spanish designer Eugenio Escudero from the the 195...
Ash
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
Steel
Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Pine
Roman torso in stone
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Muscular torso in stoneware, after the classical greek and Roman sculptures. with a good patina. Signed but not readable (see last picture). Probably circa 1930.
Stoneware
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s This Safari-inspired armchair exemplifies refined elegance through its meticulou...
Brass
$2,300 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Calcatta Viola Marble-Topped & Walnut Base Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
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.