Ilona Sofa by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel, 1971.
By Arne Norell
Located in LYON, FR
Two-seater sofa. The iconic ILONA model by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbel. This
Leather, Wood, Beech
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
Brass
$10,166
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
$7,774
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
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
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
Brass
Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s
By Arne Norell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilona Two-Seat Sofa – a timeless blend of elegance and comfort. Designed by renowned Swedish
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
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
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
$4,485
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
$6,862
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
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
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 Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Vintage Three-seater ILONA model sofa, design by Arne Norell from Sweeden 1971. The structure is
Leather, 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.
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
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
Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lejre, DK
by Swedish architect Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s. The sofa is cleaned, waxed and
Brass
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
Sold
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
Brass
Sold
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
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern, Arne Norell, designed in 1971, manufactured by Norell Mobel. Taupe leather
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Børge Mogensen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 1960s "Ilona" sofa by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The tan leather cushions have warm
Leather, Oak
Arne Norell Llona Sofa in Brown Leather by Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
2-seat sofa model Ilona in brown / red leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in
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
Leather, Teak
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
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
Midcentury Sofa by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Two-seat sofa with fabric cushions, leather, wood frame and brass hardware. Model Ilona designed by
Brass
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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Two-seat sofa in beautiful patinated leather, wood frame and brass hardware. Model Ilona designed
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Two-seat sofa in beautiful patinated leather, wood frame and brass hardware. Model Ilona designed
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Two Seat Vintage Leather Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Arne Norell Two Seat Vintage Brown Leather Sofa, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass
Brass
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
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
Arne Norell 1960s Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1960s safari-style two-seat sofa by Arne Norell in beech and tan and cream leather. The
Leather, Beech
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
Sold
H 41.54 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
or screws. Norell’s wood-framed Inka Armchair, Indra Sofa, and Ilona Sofa (design dates unverified
Bouclé, Teak
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 Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Leather, Beech
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
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 Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Black leather, brass, stained beech. Excellent condition. Design by Arne Norell
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two-seat, designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Dark stained beech
Brass
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced 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.
Brass
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced 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.
Brass
Sold
H 31.11 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Brown Leather by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Beech, Leather
Sold
H 29.14 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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 61.03 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
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 sofas model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Beech, Fabric, Leather
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 2-Seat Sofa
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Norell, Ilona 2-seat sofa, designed in 1971, manufactured by Norell Mobel.
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model Ilona, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell Aneby Mo¨bler, Sweden, 1960s. Rusty Brown original leather. Please note
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Ilona sofas designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Dark
Brass
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning three-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. Leather and
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Leather, brass, ash wood. Good condition. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne
Brass
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Brown original leather, brass, stained beech. Good condition. Design by Arne Norell
Brass
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Black leather, brass, stained beech. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Black leather, brass, stained beech. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Black leather, brass, stained beech. Original upholstery. Design by Arne Norell
Brass
Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brown leather and canvas. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Great condition! Global front
Leather
Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
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" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Very Nice and Comfortable 3 seater sofa designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Aneby, Sweden
Leather, Wood
$1,913 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,600
H 16 in W 22.88 in
Untitled (One Cent Life) /// Joan Mitchell Female Artist Abstract Expressionism
By Joan Mitchell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Joan Mitchell (American, 1925-1992) Title: "Untitled" (Page 92-93) Portfolio: One Cent Life *Unsigned edition Year: 1964 Medium: Original Lithograph on wove paper Limited edi...
Lithograph
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
$1,650 / item
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
$16,984 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$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 Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,470
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 37.41 in
Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s. Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s. The large leath...
Leather, Plexiglass
$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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
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.