Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne
Leather
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Karlstad, SE
This two-seater sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The "Kontiki" model reflects
Leather, Beech
$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
H 29 in W 90 in D 35 in
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low sofa Swedish Design Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid
Brass
$5,907 / item
H 30.32 in W 61.03 in D 33.08 in
Set of 2 Arne Norell sofas model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in
Leather
$5,316Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 34.65 in
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good
Brass
$15,000
H 29 in W 90 in D 30 in
1970s Kontiki Three Seat Sofa by Arne Norell for Scanform with New Upholstery
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Kontiki Three-Seat Leather Sofa, initially designed by Arne Norell in 1970. This example
Teak, Leather, Foam
3-seatet ”kontiki” sofa by Arne Norell
Located in Genarp, SE
3-seater sofa ”Kontiki” designed by Arne Norell in original buffalo leather. Produced by Arne
Leather, Wood
$8,506
H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Leather, Wood
Vintage Leather Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki From Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid birch frame with
Leather
Arne Norell “Kontiki” Safari Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare original black leather three-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne
Leather
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Three-Seat Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweden: Arne Norell "Kontiki" three-seat sofa, circa 1970s.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 90.56 in D 33.86 in
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
3-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
3-seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 92.52 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Genarp, SE
Design Arne Norell 1970´s Made by Norell Möbler, Sweden Buffalo leather, stained beech, leather
Leather, Wood
Olive Green Arne Norell "Kontiki" Safari Settee and Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Completely original stunning olive green Arne Norell safari settee and ottoman. Made of European
Leather
Arne Norell Kon-Tiki Leather 3-Seat Sofa
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Kontiki”, also known as “Indigo”, leather sofa was designed in 1970. Seat cushion leather has been
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Sofa, Model Kontiki, by Arne Norell AB Sweden
Located in Nashville, TN
Arne Norell sofa, Model Kontiki, by Arne Norell AB Sweden. Original leather cushions on a solid
Sold
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Kontiki by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
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
Sold
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 33.86 in
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
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Kontiki Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great vintage Arne Norell "Kontiki" 2 seater sofa. Great vintage leather with nice patina
Leather
Arne Norell Kontiki Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in San Francisco, CA
The midcentury classic "Kontiki" leather sofa, a 3 seater, was designed in 1970 by Arne Norell
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original brown leather three-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne
Leather
Arne Norell Safari Sofa "Kontiki" Model
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arne Norell safari sofa "Kontiki" model. Measures: Seat is 16" high Arm is 21" high. It can also
Leather
Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki Olive Green Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Arne Norell in 1970, the Kontiki sofa was inspired by safari furniture
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Two-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Kontiki sofa by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A mid century sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Kontiki, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Reupholstered, great condition. Global
Leather, Ash
Arne Norell Model Kontiki Brown Olive Leather Sofa
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brown olive leather Kontiki lounge sofa was designed and produced by Arne Norell in Sweden
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 34.65 in
Arne Norell Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Beech, Leather
Danish Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Arne Norell Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outsranding Danish Mid-Century Modern black leather sofa teak frame by Arne Norell.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 65.36 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Two-seat sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell 3-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Dark stained beech, floral fabric, 1960s. Excellent
Leather
Arne Norell 2-Seat Sofa Model Kontiki, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Dark stained beech, floral fabric, 1960s. Excellent
Leather
Arne Norell 'Kontiki' Three-Seat Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A handsome example of the Classic 'Kontiki' sofa designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Mobel AB Arne
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 32.68 in
Two-Seat Leather Sofa Model Kontiki Designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Two-seat leather sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Kontiki Two-Seater Leather Sofa, Beechwood, AB Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Arne Norell Mod. Kontiki Vintage Leather Sofa in very good condition, beechwood frame
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Kontiki Three-Seater Leather Sofa Beechwood AB Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Arne Norell Mod. Kontiki Vintage Leather Sofa in very good condition, beechwood frame
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Kontiki Sofa with Green Leather, circa 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Designed by Arne Norell for his Swedish Norell Møbler furniture company, the Kontiki line is an
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Leather and Rosewood Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Loves Park, IL
"Kontiki" sofa designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB. Rosewood frame and tan leather. A
Leather, Rosewood
Kontiki Safari Sofa by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
A 1970s two-seater "Kontiki" sofa by Arne Norell. This design is comprised of brown leather
Brass
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Leather and Rosewood Chairs and Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of "Kontiki" lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB. Rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning Nordic pair of safari lounge chairs in original condition, made in Norway 1965. These fantastic chairs are made of solid mahogany frames and thick black saddle leather seats...
Leather, Mahogany
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$9,293 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$15,359
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
$5,907 / set
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
Leather, Beech
$9,566
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 38.59 in
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldw...
Leather
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$9,077 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.