Kontiki Chair from Arne Norell Ab
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Rīga, LV
Very comfortable armchair Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in camel color leather. Wood parts were
Leather, Wood
$10,000 / set
H 29 in W 36 in D 35 in
Pair Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low lounge chairs Swedish Design. Designer and
Brass
Set of 4 Kontiki Teak Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Troeds
By Hugo Troeds
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 4 Kontiki chairs designed by Yngve Ekström för Hugo Troeds. Massive teak. New upholstery.
Teak
'Kontiki' Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kontiki chair by Arne Norell. Produced by Möbel AB Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Very good
Leather, Beech
Pair of Arne Norell Kontiki Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome pair of Arne Norell's Kontiki lounge chairs, 1960s, Sweden. Designed in leather, over wood
2x ARNE NORELL lounge chair KONTIKI Schweden 1960er
By Arne Norell
Located in Aachen, DE
Ein Paar bequemer Loungesessel "KONTIKI" aus Leder, entworfen von Arne Norell, hergestellt von
Leather, Harewood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Kontiki by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Arne Norell easy chairs model Kontiki. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
'Kontiki' Teak Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Troeds, Set of 4
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of 4 'Kontiki' dining chairs, designed by Yngve Ekström for Troeds. Teak frame, black
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six (6) Restored "Kontiki" Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Troeds, 70s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
Moller. The Kontiki side chair proved to be one of Ekstrom's most beloved designs not only for Troeds but
Teak
Arne Norell Kontiki Easy Chair with Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Easy Chair with ottoman, designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB
Leather
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
Pair of "Kontiki" Easy Chairs by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Kontiki by Arne Norell. Produced by Möbel AB Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Very good
Leather, Beech
Set of Six Swedish Teak Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six Scandinavian modern teak dining chairs, model "Kontiki" designed by Yngve Ekstrom for
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 15.75 in W 30.32 in D 18.51 in
1970s Leather Footstool Designed by Arne Norell Manufactured by Norell Ab Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
leather seat. These stools work with both Inca and Kontiki model chairs or as a stand alone stool. In
Leather, Beech, Teak
Pair of Kontiki Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood and leather Kontiki Chairs by Arne Norell for his namesake company in Sweden. Arne
Brass
Arne Norell: "Kontiki" Easy Chair - Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: Pair of Arne Norell "Kontiki" Easy Chair. Produced in Aneby, Sweden Circa 1960s
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Kontiki Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Comfortable leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Arne Norell, manufactured by Norell AB
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell Lounge Chair, Model Kontiki, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Arne Norell lounge chair, model Kontiki, circa 1970. Original green leather upholstery with light
Leather
Danish Modern Arne Norrel "Kontiki" Safari Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Kontiki safari chair and ottoman by Arne Norrel, Denmark, circa 1960s
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Pair of 'Kontiki' Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell, 1970s, Signed
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable chairs don't last long on the open market. These Kontiki leather arm chairs by Arne Norell for
Brass
'Kontiki' Leather Safari Lounge Armchair by Arne Norell, 1970s, Signed
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
last long on the open market. This Kontiki leather arm chair by Arne Norell for Scanform Columbia
Brass
Arne Norell Kontiki Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Matching Kontiki Easy Chair is also available, see dealer storefront.
Leather
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Leather Safari Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Arne Norell's Kontiki lounge chair, 1960s, Sweden. Made in leather, over wood frame with brass
Brass
Arne Norell Kontiki Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1950
By Arne Norell
Located in Wilnis, UT
Lounge chair and ottoman, model Kontiki, designed by Arne Norell (Sweden) around 1950
Teak, Leather
Teakwood Chair "Kontiki", Yngve Ekström for Troeds, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Waedenswil, CH
The 4 chairs convince by their classic, form-strong design, their high quality materials and their
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Leather and Teak "Kontiki" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of leather safari chairs by Arne Norell. They are both in great vintage condition. Leather
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 34.26 in D 32.68 in
Leather lounge chair model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Leather lounge chair model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Beechwood and Leather Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of "Kontiki" lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Aneby Sweden
Brass
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Leather and Rosewood Chairs and Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of "Kontiki" lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB. Rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
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H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
Fantastic 1960s Arne Norell Leather Lounge Chair Mod. Kontiki Beechwood
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful vintage and authentic Arne Norell leather lounge chair, made by Aneby Mobler in Sweden
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$5,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...
Leather, Ash
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s. The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Rattan
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975. Sectional De Sede DS-11 sofa, manufactured in 1975 in Switzerland. This patchwork modular sofa consists of...
Leather
$3,600
H 30 in W 33 in D 34 in
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari Lounge chair by Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Arne Norell, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge Chair by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. A Single of very rare safari chair by Brukso / Stranda, Norway. This chair is...
Leather, Hardwood
$21,130
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$6,082
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Leather, Beech
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$7,865 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,848 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Arne Norell Scirocco Lounge Chairs with Ash Frame and Leather Cushions
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Arne Norell safari chairs. Original upholstered cushions with patinated leather. Frame of ash. Model Scirocco, made by Norell.
Leather, Ash
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.