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
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.
Brass
$16,500 / set
Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful and very comfortable 'Inca' chairs and ottoman designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970, in chocolate brown buffalo leather on a dark sta...
Brass
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.
Leather, Beech
$6,850 / item
Arne Norell Model Inca Caramel Leather Lounge Chair
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brown caramel leather Inca lounge chair was designed by Arne Norell and produced from Norell Mobler AB in Sweden.
Brass
$23,221 / set
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
$14,862Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These iconic Inca model lounge chairs with matching ottoman were designed in the 1970s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell AB.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$7,895Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB , Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This iconic Inca model lounge chair with matching ottoman was designed in the 1970s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell AB.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
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
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
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
$13,933 / set
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Inca Chair ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel AB Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell Manufactured by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Characteristic for Arne Norell‘s Inca furniture series and done other ms as well is it‘s stackable b...
Wood
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970.
Leather
Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Malmo, SE
This very comfortable and beautiful lounge chair was designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell and made at his factory Norell Möbler AB.
Leather, Wool, Beech
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.01 in
Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Malmo, SE
A buffalo leather lounge chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured b his own company. The chair has a stained beech frame and leather seat and back connected with leather straps...
Leather, Beech
Two 1970s "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in London, GB
Two imposing "Inca" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Rosewood Inca Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Puslinch, ON
Made of Brazilian rosewood and top grain leather. In excellent condition- two button covers missing. Chair is designed to be held together using the straps as shown. This means it ca...
Leather, Rosewood
Inca Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated leather Inca lounge chair by Arne Norell. Made in Sweden, circa 1965.
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Safari Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair. Sweden, Circa 1970.
Leather
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Footrest
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arne Norell Inca lounge chair and footrest in patinated leather and European beechwood Measures: Chair is 36" x 36" x 36" and 15.5 seat height Footrest is 30 wide, 23 deep and 15 high.
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Inca easy chairs designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Inca easy chairs designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stool by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Inca easy chairs and stool designed by Arne Norell.
Brass
Inca Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Oslo, NO
Model 'Inca' designed and manufactured by Arne Norell from 1965.
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dark stained beech, original green leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB, Aneby, Sweden.
Beech, Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair with Stool Model Inca by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair with stool model Inca designed by Arne Norell.
Brass
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Arne Norell “Inca” Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1970s Classic pair of “Inca” lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell easy chairs model Inca produced in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Stool Model Inca Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair and stool model Inca designed by Arne Norell.
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A fantastic edition of the Inca chair, executed in a patinated leather upholstery. The sophisticated lacquered beech wooden frame shows clear, simple lines with visible wooden dowels...
Leather, Beech
Two "Inca" Lounge Safari Chairs in Leather by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two imposing "Inca" chairs by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler.
Leather, Hardwood
Easy Chair Model Inca by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and very comfortable "Inca chair" designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, in patinated brown original buffalo leather, marked.
Leather, Beech
Lounge chair and ottoman 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, cognac leather and beech.
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Inca" by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of four lounge chairs model "Inca" by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB, 1960s.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell easy chairs and stools model Inca produced in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stools model Inca designed by Arne Norell.
Brass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Inca lounge chair by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1968
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very comfortable lounge chair, model Inca, was designed by Arne Norell in the 1960's in Sweden.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Inca Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Madrid, ES
Arne Norell "Inca" easy chair manufactured by Norell Möbel AB, labeled.
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s, Brown Leather Chair "Inca" and Ottoman by Arne Norell Möbler AB, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
It's designed by Arne Norell and made by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29 in W 34.25 in L 29 in
Arne Norell 1960s Safari Easy Chair Low Model Inca in Patinated Tan Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1960s model Inca low version safari chair in tan leather and beech wood designed by Arne Norell in the late 1960s for Norell Mobler, Sweden.
Leather, Beech
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. Featuring an exposed beech wood frame, the 2-seater sofa is upholstered in soft tan le...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.01 in
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair and Ottoman in new brown Leather for Norell Möbel
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Inca Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbell AB Sweden.
Leather, Wood
Inca Armchairs with Appurtenant Ottoman by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Kramfors, SE
Set of two inca armchairs and appurtenant ottoman. Designed by Arne Norell in 1971 and produced by Norell Möbler during the 1970s. The upholstery is the original dark brown, buff...
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in new full grain leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Inca Lounge Chairs by Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Inca series lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by Arne Norell in 1968.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s Brown Buffalo Leather Chair "Inca" and Ottoman by Arne Norell Möbler AB. !
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
It's designed by Arne Norell and made by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Inca easy chairs with stools produced by Arne Norell in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs with footstools model Inca designed by Arne Norell.
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 also avaliable, see dealer storefront.
Arne Norell Easy Chairs with Stools Model Inca
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB, Sweden.
Brass
Pair of "Inca" Easy Chair Footstools by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Inca" easy chair footstools by Arne Norell. Rosewood and leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dark stained beech, original green leather with nice patina.
Arne Norell Inca chair with ottoman for Norell AB
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Inka armchair with ottoman made of caramel-colored aniline leather with dark brown, strong leather on the back comes in excellent condition. The original leather of the armchair...
Leather
Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Great vintage condition with good patina.
Birch, Leather
Inca Chair by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
An iconic 1970s Inca chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Mobler.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Arne Norell "Inca" Chairs in Original Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of Mid-century Arne Norell "Inca" Chairs in Original Calfskin Saddle Leather and Teak.
Teak, Leather
Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Leather Inca Lounge Chair
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Leather lounge chair Inca by Arne Norell designed in 1971. This Scandinavian modern armchair has upholstery in buffalo leather and frame made from birch.
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair and Ottoman Model Inca 1960s, Sweden, Danish
By Arne Norell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Easy chair by the Sweden designer Arne Norell in 1960s. It has a beech wood frame, seat and back cushions in leather that has aged beautifully, with a great patina This stylish cha...
Leather, Beech
Solid Rosewood And Leather Arne Norell Inca Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, rosewood and leather lounge chairs with intricate leather strapping.
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage Arne Norell Lounge Chair, Model Inca, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell lounge chair, Model Inca, circa 1960.
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Great vintage condition with good patina.
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs in Light Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Great vintage condition with good patina.
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Inca Chair and Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
An iconic Inca chair and footstool by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Inca Chair and Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
An iconic Inca chair and footstool by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler from the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden, CIrca 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Inca lounge Chair, Sweden, CIrca 1970.
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s Inca Chair & Footstool by Swedish Designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hitchin, England
An iconic Inca chair and footstool by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler from the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, Model Inca, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Arne Norell lounge chairs, model Inca, circa 1960.
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, Model Inca, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Arne Norell lounge chairs, model Inca, circa 1960.
Leather
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970.
Upholstery
$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
$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
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
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
$8,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...
Brass
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
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
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
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$9,423 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$1,950Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
$22,400 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structur...
Leather, Beech
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.