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Ilona Sofa By Arne Norell

Ilona Sofa by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel, 1971.
Ilona Sofa by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel, 1971.

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s

$4,710

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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 original fabric, very good condition.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

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.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

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.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

$6,476 / item

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Karlstad, SE

This striking "Ilona" sofa was designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell and produced during the 1970s.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Ilona" by Arne Norell

$6,476 / item

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

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 during the 1970s.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s
Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

$5,888 / item

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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 fabric.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s
Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s

Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s

$2,355

H 35.44 in W 62.21 in D 28.75 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's

$7,000

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

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 and beach wood, is the essence of Scandinavian design, combining beauty and functi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

$8,832

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

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, Sweden. Global front door shipping, flat-packed: €800.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

$8,832

H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

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, Sweden. Global front door shipping, flat-packed: €800 Please note: cushions in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

$5,888

H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in

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 by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.       

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s

$7,772 / item

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s
Vintage Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s

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 best of Scandinavian mid-century design. The sturdy beech wood frame anchors the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s

Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

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Scandinavian Modern, ARNE NORELL, Sofa Ilona, leather/fabric/beech
Scandinavian Modern, ARNE NORELL, Sofa Ilona, leather/fabric/beech

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 of furniture is a true testament to the elegance and functionality that epitomize S...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960
Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960

Arne Norell Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960

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H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s

Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s

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H 88.59 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell sofa model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"
Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model "Ilona"

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H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in

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 Arne Norell Aneby Möbler in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden

Arne Norell Sofa, Model Ilona, Sweden

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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell
Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell

Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

Ilona Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

Model Ilona designed by Swedish architect Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Model "Ilona" 2-seater Sofa by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, 1970s
Model "Ilona" 2-seater Sofa by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, 1970s

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 original fabric. Will be disassembled for shipping.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern 2-seater Sofa "Ilona" Saddle Leather, Arne Norell, 1971
Scandinavian Modern 2-seater Sofa "Ilona" Saddle Leather, Arne Norell, 1971

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" in the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather

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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

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 seating, natural leather slings, teak frame                 

Category

Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell
Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell

Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Sofa Loveseat In Tan Leather by Arne Norell

By Børge Mogensen, Arne Norell

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A striking 1960s "Ilona" sofa by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The tan leather cushions have warm patina and are extremely comfortable.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arne Norell Llona Sofa in Brown Leather by Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Llona Sofa in Brown Leather by Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

ARNE NORELL 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
ARNE NORELL 3 Seater Sofa 1960's

ARNE NORELL 3 Seater Sofa 1960's

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H 27.96 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury Sofa by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s
Midcentury Sofa by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

Midcentury Sofa by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

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H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.29 in

Midcentury Sofa by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

Model Ilona designed by Swedish architect Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona Designed by Arne Norell
Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona Designed by Arne Norell

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, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

Model Ilona designed by Swedish architect Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell, Made in Sweden, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

Model Ilona designed by Swedish architect Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century Two Seat Vintage Leather Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden
Mid Century Two Seat Vintage Leather Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden

Mid Century Two Seat Vintage Leather Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass hardware, loose cushions with zippered covers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Arne Norell Two Seat Vintage Brown Leather Sofa, Sweden
Mid Century Modern Arne Norell Two Seat Vintage Brown Leather Sofa, Sweden

Mid Century Modern Arne Norell Two Seat Vintage Brown Leather Sofa, Sweden

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass hardware, loose cushions with zippered covers.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa
Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa

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H 28.5 in W 59 in D 30 in

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Arne Norell Ilona Safari Loveseat or Two-person Sofa.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, Sweden

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H 30 in W 58 in D 32 in

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 reupholstered in the highest quality stone colored vegan sherpa. The frame is comprised o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Arne Norell 1960s Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather
Arne Norell 1960s Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather

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 originally tan leather has faded and patinated over time to blend in a cream or almo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Safari 1960s Chair Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather
Arne Norell Safari 1960s Chair Model Ilona in Cream and Tan Leather

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell Aneby, Sweden, 1960s

“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell Aneby, Sweden, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Utrecht, NL

Norell’s wood-framed Inka Armchair, Indra Sofa, and Ilona Sofa (design dates unverified) are likewise held together by leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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 original fabric, very good condition.       

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa Produced by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa Produced by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s
Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s

Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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. Free global front door shipping!

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 30.71 in

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, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden. Global front door shipping: $495.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

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, original fabric, leather and brass details.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Brown Leather by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Brown Leather by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Pair of Sofas Model Ilona by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Ilona sofa designed by Arne Norell in 1971. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa
Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa

Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa

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H 32 in W 29 in D 58 in

Arne Norell Ilona 2-Seat Sofa

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Norell, Ilona 2-seat sofa, designed in 1971, manufactured by Norell Mobel.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model Ilona, 1960s
Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model Ilona, 1960s

Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model Ilona, 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 83.86 in D 29.93 in

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: small surface scratch in the leather on one pad, see picture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1960s
Pair of Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1960s

Pair of Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 30.71 in

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 beech. Cushions is sold without cover, ready for new upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

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 Norell Möbel, Sweden.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in

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, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in

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 Möbel, Sweden. Global front door shipping: $595.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in

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 Möbel, Sweden. Global front door shipping: $495.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in

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, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden. Please note: the fabric has bursts on 4 of the c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s
Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s

Arne Norell Two-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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 door shipping: USD 495.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960
Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960

Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960

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H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Arne Norell Ilona Two-Seat Sofa, Sweden, 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice small sofa designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Aneby, Sweden, 1960. This sofa has a solid birch wooden frame; the neck leather sling is keeping the frame together. T...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Leather

Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960
Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960

Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960

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H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in

Arne Norell "Ilona" Three-Seat Sofa, Sweden 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Paris, FR

Very Nice and Comfortable 3 seater sofa designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Aneby, Sweden, 1960. Solid birch Frame and Lovely original tawny color patinated leather. Excelle...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Ilona Sofa By Arne Norell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ilona sofa by arne norell available at 1stDibs. Each ilona sofa by arne norell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ilona sofa by arne norell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right ilona sofa by arne norell, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made ilona sofa by arne norell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Norell and Norell Möbel AB are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ilona Sofa By Arne Norell?

The average selling price for a ilona sofa by arne norell at 1stDibs is $6,271, while they’re typically $3,685 on the low end and $15,331 for the highest priced.

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 Sofas for You

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.