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Arne Norell Inca

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair in original leather
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair in original leather

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair in original leather

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s

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.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970
Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970

Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful and very comfortable 'Inca' chairs and ottoman designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970, in chocolate brown buffalo leather on a dark sta...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Chair ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel AB Sweden
Inca Chair ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel AB Sweden

Inca Chair ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel AB Sweden

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell Manufactured by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell 1970s

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Inca" Lounge Chair. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s

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 by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s

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 by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s

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 by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral
Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral

Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral

By Arne Norell

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully crafted Inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970
Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970

Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970

By Arne Norell

Located in Paris, IDF

Good condition Some wear in the leather Price for 1 armchair , 2 armchair available Price for the stool: 1100 Euros A pair of iconic 'Inca' lounge chairs with ottomans executed in a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Model Inca Caramel Leather Lounge Chair
Arne Norell Model Inca Caramel Leather Lounge Chair

Arne Norell Model Inca Caramel Leather Lounge Chair

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This brown caramel leather Inca lounge chair was designed by Arne Norell and produced from Norell Mobler AB in Sweden.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB
Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB

Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB , Sweden
1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB , Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

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Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Lounge Chair, 1960s
Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Lounge Chair, 1960s

Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Lounge Chair, 1960s

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in

Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Lounge Chair, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Malmo, SE

This very comfortable and beautiful lounge chair was designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell and made at his factory Norell Möbler AB.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Beech

Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.01 in

Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Malmo, SE

A buffalo leather lounge chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured b his own company. The chair has a stained beech frame and leather seat and back connected with leather straps...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Two 1970s "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs by Arne Norell
Two 1970s "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

Two 1970s "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

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H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in

Two 1970s "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in London, GB

Two imposing "Inca" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Safari Chair
Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Safari Chair

Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Safari Chair

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair. Sweden, Circa 1970.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Footrest
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Footrest

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Footrest

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Arne Norell Inca lounge chair and footrest in patinated leather and European beechwood Measures: Chair is 36" x 36" x 36" and 15.5 seat height Footrest is 30 wide, 23 deep and 15 high.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Chairs in Original Leather
Pair of Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Chairs in Original Leather

Pair of Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Chairs in Original Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of Mid-century Arne Norell "Inca" Chairs in Original Calfskin Saddle Leather and Teak.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden, CIrca 1970
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden, CIrca 1970

Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden, CIrca 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell Inca lounge Chair, Sweden, CIrca 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970

Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Arne Norell Inca Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Leather
Arne Norell Inca Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca Ottoman
Arne Norell Inca Ottoman

Arne Norell Inca Ottoman

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H 17 in W 29.5 in D 22 in

Arne Norell Inca Ottoman

By Arne Norell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rosewood and leather ottoman by Swedish designer Arne Norell, part of the Safari chair series he created in which the piece is designed to break down completely.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in new full grain leather
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in new full grain leather

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in new full grain leather

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca sofa Sweden 1965
Arne Norell Inca sofa Sweden 1965

Arne Norell Inca sofa Sweden 1965

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H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in

Arne Norell Inca sofa Sweden 1965

By Arne Norell

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice example of the Inca sofa designed by Arne Norell for Norell, Sweden 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Beech, Leather

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s

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H 35.83 in W 36.23 in D 38.59 in

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

A fantastic edition of the Inca chair, executed in a patinated leather upholstery. The sophisticated lacquered beech wooden frame shows clear, simple lines with visible wooden dowels...

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s Arne Norell "Inca" Stool for Norell Möbler
1970s Arne Norell "Inca" Stool for Norell Möbler

1970s Arne Norell "Inca" Stool for Norell Möbler

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic "Inca" stool designed by Swedish architect, Arne Norell at his workshop Norell Möbler, and made in Columbia during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Mahogany

Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB
Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB

Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB

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H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 33.08 in

Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This Inka armchair with ottoman made of caramel-colored aniline leather with dark brown, strong leather on the back comes in excellent condition. The original leather of the armchair...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather
Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

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H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Great vintage condition with good patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden

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H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of Inca easy chairs designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of Inca easy chairs designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Originally designed by Arne Norell in 1970, the Kontiki sofa was inspired by safari furniture. Featuring an exposed beech wood frame, the 2-seater sofa is upholstered in soft tan le...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Great vintage condition with good patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Great vintage condition with good patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Inca easy chairs with stools produced by Arne Norell in Sweden
Arne Norell Inca easy chairs with stools produced by Arne Norell in Sweden

Arne Norell Inca easy chairs with stools produced by Arne Norell in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs with footstools model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Solid Rosewood And Leather Arne Norell Inca Chair
Solid Rosewood And Leather Arne Norell Inca Chair

Solid Rosewood And Leather Arne Norell Inca Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare, rosewood and leather lounge chairs with intricate leather strapping.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s
Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s

Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Ottoman in new brown Leather for Norell Möbel
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Ottoman in new brown Leather for Norell Möbel

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Ottoman in new brown Leather for Norell Möbel

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable Inca Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbell AB Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lounge chair and ottoman 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Lounge chair and ottoman 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s

Lounge chair and ottoman 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, cognac leather and beech.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Pair Of Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chairs From Sweden, Circa 1970
Vintage Pair Of Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chairs From Sweden, Circa 1970

Vintage Pair Of Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chairs From Sweden, Circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage De Sede Leather Lounge Chair From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model with original green leather upholstery with nice patina and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Karlstad, SE

Pair of Arne Norell “Inca” Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1970s Classic pair of “Inca” lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960
Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960

Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Pairs extremely well with Arne Norell’s Inca Ottoman, which I also have for sale in green leather (please see images).    

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Rosewood Inca Chair
Arne Norell Rosewood Inca Chair

Arne Norell Rosewood Inca Chair

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H 35.5 in W 34.5 in D 37.5 in

Arne Norell Rosewood Inca Chair

By Arne Norell

Located in Puslinch, ON

Made of Brazilian rosewood and top grain leather. In excellent condition- two button covers missing. Chair is designed to be held together using the straps as shown. This means it ca...

Category

Vintage 1970s South American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Inca Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
Inca Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

Inca Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

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H 36 in W 35.5 in D 36 in

Inca Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patinated leather Inca lounge chair by Arne Norell. Made in Sweden, circa 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Swedish Armchair INCA Designed by Arne Norell
Swedish Armchair INCA Designed by Arne Norell

Swedish Armchair INCA Designed by Arne Norell

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H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 35.83 in

Swedish Armchair INCA Designed by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish armchair INCA designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbler.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in L 35.44 in

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Two-seat sofa model Inca 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 Easy Chairs Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s
Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s

Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s

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H 35.44 in W 64.97 in L 35.44 in

Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.   

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair with Stool Model Inca by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Easy Chair with Stool Model Inca by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Easy Chair with Stool Model Inca by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy chair with stool model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki + Inca
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki + Inca

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki + Inca

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H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki + Inca

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sold singly or as a pair. Great patina and nice vintage leather. A matching "Kontiki" sofa is also avaliable, see dealer storefront.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Arne Norell Easy Chairs with Stools Model Inca
Arne Norell Easy Chairs with Stools Model Inca

Arne Norell Easy Chairs with Stools Model Inca

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H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

Arne Norell Easy Chairs with Stools Model Inca

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Arne Norell AB, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell
Inca Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell

Inca Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 38.19 in

Inca Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Oslo, NO

Comfortable lounge chair with ottoman on a beech frame and original leather upholstery. Model 'Inca' designed and manufactured by Arne Norell from 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dark stained beech, original green leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB, Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Stool Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Stool Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Stool Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy chair and stool model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Arne Norell easy chairs model Inca produced in Sweden
Arne Norell easy chairs model Inca produced in Sweden

Arne Norell easy chairs model Inca produced in Sweden

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H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

Arne Norell easy chairs model Inca produced in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Inca" Easy Chair Footstools by Arne Norell
Pair of "Inca" Easy Chair Footstools by Arne Norell

Pair of "Inca" Easy Chair Footstools by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of "Inca" easy chair footstools by Arne Norell. Rosewood and leather.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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Rare Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s
Rare Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s

Rare Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s

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H 35.44 in W 90.56 in L 35.44 in

Rare Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.    

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in

Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dark stained beech, original green leather with nice patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Inca Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler
Inca Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler

Inca Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Hitchin, England

An iconic 1970s Inca chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Two "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs in Leather by Arne Norell
Two "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs in Leather by Arne Norell

Two "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs in Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Two imposing "Inca" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Easy Chair Model Inca by Arne Norell, 1960s
Easy Chair Model Inca by Arne Norell, 1960s

Easy Chair Model Inca by Arne Norell, 1960s

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H 35.5 in W 34.5 in D 37.5 in

Easy Chair Model Inca by Arne Norell, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful and very comfortable "Inca chair" designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, in patinated brown original buffalo leather, marked.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Inca" by Arne Norell
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Inca" by Arne Norell

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Inca" by Arne Norell

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H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Inca" by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Karlstad, SE

A set of four lounge chairs model "Inca" by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB, 1960s.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Inca Armchairs with Appurtenant Ottoman by Arne Norell
Inca Armchairs with Appurtenant Ottoman by Arne Norell

Inca Armchairs with Appurtenant Ottoman by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Kramfors, SE

Set of two inca armchairs and appurtenant ottoman. Designed by Arne Norell in 1971 and produced by Norell Möbler during the 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Leather Inca Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Leather Inca Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Leather Inca Lounge Chair

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Kramfors, SE

Leather lounge chair Inca by Arne Norell designed in 1971. This Scandinavian modern armchair has upholstery in buffalo leather and frame made from birch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Arne Norell easy chairs and stools model Inca produced in Sweden
Arne Norell easy chairs and stools model Inca produced in Sweden

Arne Norell easy chairs and stools model Inca produced 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Safari Lounge Sofa in Butterscotch Leather by Arne Norell
Inca Safari Lounge Sofa in Butterscotch Leather by Arne Norell

Inca Safari Lounge Sofa in Butterscotch Leather by Arne Norell

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This iconic lounge sofa was produced by the legendary Swedish designer, circa 1960. Realized in hand rubbed beech, the Inca sofa features the clean lines and idiosyncratic details th...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Arne Norell Inca For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic arne norell inca available at 1stDibs. A arne norell inca — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the arne norell inca you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A arne norell inca is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made arne norell inca over the years, but those crafted by Arne Norell and Norell Möbel AB are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Arne Norell Inca?

Prices for a arne norell inca can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,682 and can go as high as $20,951, while the average can fetch as much as $6,919.

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.