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.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Ilona Oak and Cognac Leather Campaign Safari Chair, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Ilona campaign safari chair rendered in a turned oak frame with cognac leather back, side, buckle straps and button removable loose cushions.
Metal, Brass
$17,483 / set
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 Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Ash
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.
Leather, Beech
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair Arne Norell "Ilona" Chairs Original beautifully patinated leather.
Leather
1960s 'Ilona' Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
A 1960s 'Ilona' chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Featuring jacaranda-stained beech, brass buckles and saddle leather.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
1960s 'Ilona' Chair and Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
A 1960s 'Ilona' chair and footstool by Swedish designer Arne Norell.
Leather, Beech
"Ilona" Arne Norell Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Napa, CA
"Ilona" chair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden 1971.
Leather
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.
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 Scandinavian elegance.
Leather, Wood, Fabric
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, Rosewood
Sold
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, Sweden.
Brass
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.
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 in the 1960s for Norell Mobler, Sweden. The chair is assembled without any screws o...
Leather, Beech
Leather Lounge Chair Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather lounge chair designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler, Sweden, with thick, cognac colored leather cushions on saddle leather sling sup...
Brass
ARNE NORELL 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Leather sofa manufactured by Swedish designer Arne Norell for the leather company Coja between 1963 and 1968.Norell is best known for the Ilona sofa and the Safari chair, but it is t...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Arne Norell Ilona Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Arne Norell Ilona chairs with cushions in original fabric. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden.
Brass
1960's 'Ilona' Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
A 1960s 'Ilona' chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Featuring stained beech, brass buckles and saddle leather with 4 loose cushions.
Leather, Beech
Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Kaare Klint
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of striking 1960s "Ilona" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell.
Leather, Hardwood
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Club Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, 'Ilona' lounge chair, beech, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
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.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Leather Lounge Chairs Model 'Ilona'
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning pair of leather armchairs designed in the early 1960s designed and produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, with thick tufted leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports w...
Brass
Ilona Lounge Chair in Leather by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in beautiful patinated leather, wood frame and brass hardware.
Brass
Ilona Lounge Chair in Leather by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in beautiful patinated leather, wood frame and brass hardware.
Leather
Pair of Ilona Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Debrecen, HU
Offered as a pair, these Ilona Lounge Chairs by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell embody timeless Scandinavian elegance.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Safari Chair Model Ilona in Brown Leather and Beech
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1960s safari chair in brown and olive colored leather and stained beechwood designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s for Norell Mobler, Sweden. The chair is assembled without a...
Leather, Beech
Ilona Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Maskuline leather chairs designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s, produced in Sweden. Featuring thick brown leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with brass hardware, the st...
Brass
Ilona Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell for Scanform, Columbia
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
Illona lounge chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell for Scanform, Columbia in Caramel Brown Leather. Ottoman: 17"H x 29"W x 24"D
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 32.09 in D 28.75 in
Arne Norell “Ilona” Lounge Chair in Stained Beech and Leather, Mid 20th Century
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a mid-century Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Arne Norell. This Ilona model combines elegant form with great comfort.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Easy Chair, Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chair with original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Ash
Arne Norell 'Ilona' easy chair & ottoman, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chair & ottoman, original fabric and leather.
Leather, Ash
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Leather, Ash
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs with original brown leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Ash
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs with original brown leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Fabric, Ash
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Ilona easy chairs in patinated original buffalo rusty brown leather.
Brass
Two 1960s "Ilona" chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
A pair of striking 1960s "Ilona" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell.
Beech, Leather
Pair of Arne Norell "Ilona" Safari Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Ilona" safari style chairs by Arne Norell. Dark stained rosewood frames with rich dark chocolate leather cushions and aged brass buckles.
Arne Norell Ilona Saddle Leather Safari Chair, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic design and one of the masterpieces from Arne Norell who designed the Ilona safar chair in 1971 and made with the strength of saddle leather and loose cushions with perfect ...
Leather, Beech
Sold
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.
Brass
Pair of Arne Norell "Ilona" Safari Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Ilona" safari style chairs by Arne Norell. Blonde beechwood frames with rich cognac leather cushions and aged brass buckles.
"Ilona" Arne Norell Sofa and Chair Set
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cushions appear to have been remade in the 1970s, they are not in perfect condition, showing areas of wear, and can certainly be remade and improved upon... but we like this orig...
Two Seater Sofa and Club Chair, Model Ilona by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Love seat and club chair in dark stained beach and brown leather upholstery
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Green Leather Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Torbjørn Afdal, Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The designer is yet unknown to us, but it has some resemblances to the designs by other Scandinavian designers like Arne Norell, Eric Merthen and Ingmar Relling. In particular the Il...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Pair of 1960s Ilona Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s "Ilona" safari chairs by Arne Norell for Aneby Mobler.
Leather, Beech
Two "Ilona" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
Two striking 1970s "Ilona" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell in tan and brown leather respectively.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Ilona Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
A 1960s 'Ilona' chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Featuring stained beech and saddle leather with 4 loose cushions.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$3,030
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Brown Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood, Sweden 1970s.
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Norell Sirocco Brown Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood, Sweden 1970s. Swedish Safari easy chair model Sirocco with original chocolate colored leather. Designed by Arne Norell 196...
Leather, Santos Rosewood
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair in original leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back features thick buffalo leather...
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair in patinated brown original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good vintag...
Brass
$9,907 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stools model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Brass
$5,680 / set
H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 29.14 in
Karin Mobring, A Pair of Armchairs, Model "Natura", Swedish Mid Century, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of charming Swedish Mid Century Modern lounge chairs in solid pine, upholstered in leather with a fine patina. Designed by Karin Mobring, model "Natura" in the 1970s. Reminisc...
Leather, Pine
$5,500 / set
H 28.15 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs are crafted with a solid frame in ash and a wa...
Brass
Arne Norell Scirocco 2 Safari Chairs by Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A Pair of Scirocco Safari easy chairs by Arne Norell (1917-1971). They are made of solid rosewood mounted with patinated grain leather seat, backrest and armrests. Loose cushions of ...
Brass
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition. Original cognac leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
$4,200
H 28.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.25 in
Vintage Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage leather lounge chair designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. This exquisite piece, known as the Sirocco, embodies the tim...
Brass
Kaare Klint Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated original cognac brown leather. Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Leather
Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Classic Safari chair by Kaare Klindt, manufactured by Rud Rasmusen, Denmark. This chair shows perfect original patina on the leather. Condition: The leather is well taken care of an...
Leather, Ash
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.
Brass
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs Model "Bristol", 1960s
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition. Produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhult, 1960s. Newly upholstered.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Cognac Leather Safari Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome mid-century safari-style armchair combining a warm wood frame with beautifully aged cognac leather. The chair is constructed with turned and gently shaped wooden uprights ...
Leather, Wood
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.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in walnut by Folke Ohlsson, produced by DUX, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.
Teak
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm hand-rubbed finish. Dimensi...
Wood
$12,767 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
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
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$12,355 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoose Sconce is part of our contemporary collection. Insprired by mid century Italian design, the gooseneck sconce is in a darkened patina brass, and steel. Single E12 based so...
Steel, Brass
$7,459 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Bookcase with Cabinet in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, bookcase, oak, black glass, France, 1960s Elegant bookcase with integrated sideboard designed by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme for Vo...
Glass, Oak
Antique French Art Deco Club Chair, Distressed Brown Leather, 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique circa 1930s 1940s French Brown Leather Club Chair. French Art Deco Original Distressed Leather Club Chair. Classic French Art Deco leather club chair dating from the 1930's w...
Leather
$13,458 / item
H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
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.