Midcentury Siesta Leather Chairs

Bentwood Leather Mid Century

Norwegian Bentwood Leather Chair

Teak Westnofa Lounge Chair

Ingmar Relling For Westnofa

Siesta Armchair

Westnofa Bentwood

Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

Bentwood Lounge Chair And Ottoman

Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Mid-Century 1960

$2,282 / set

H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in

Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Mid-Century 1960

By Hans Kaufeld

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This Siesta 62 comes in the classic black leather version with an ottoman. The chair displays an

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Siesta chair by Westnofa

$1,385

H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in

Siesta chair by Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Siesta chair in bentwood and leather by Westnofa, Norway. Designer: Ingmar Relling (1920 - 2002)

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Siesta Footstool Green Nubuk Leather Ingmar Relling Westnofa

$1,204

H 17.72 in W 24.22 in D 21.26 in

Mid-Century Modern Siesta Footstool Green Nubuk Leather Ingmar Relling Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Siesta Footstool Ottoman in Green Nubuk Leather by Ingmar Relling for

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1960s Mid Century "Siesta" Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38.75 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

1960s Mid Century "Siesta" Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Norway during the mid-century era, this iconic set features a sculptural bentwood frame paired with

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair for Westnofa

$1,626

H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in München, BY

Siesta armchair with high backrest and armrests in black leather and black bentwood frame. Designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

$757

H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

lovely retro leather Chair dimensions (approximate), seat height 38cm, back height 94cm, depth 80cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair

$2,900

H 36.5 in W 31 in D 30 in

Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair

By Erhardsen & Andersen

Located in Toledo, OH

Erhardsen and Andersen, "Siesta" chair with ottoman. 20th century. Black leather tufted armchair on

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Siesta Low Safari Lounge Chair Westnofa

$2,000

H 30 in W 28 in D 31 in

Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Siesta Low Safari Lounge Chair Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Westnofa Norwegian modern Low Siesta Safari chair designed by Ingmar Relling. Beech Wooden frames

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Ingmar Relling Siesta Longue Chair For Westnofa

$1,390

H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

Ingmar Relling Siesta Longue Chair For Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Čelinac, BA

Ingmar Relling Siesta Leather Longue Chair for Westnofa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair

$915

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair

By Ingmar Relling

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

combines mid-century modern style with high-quality craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to any

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Siesta Leather Highback Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

$995

H 39 in W 26 in D 28 in

Siesta Leather Highback Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

Located in Esperance, NY

Siesta Leather Highback Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman

$5,400 / set

H 38.5 in W 25.25 in D 28 in

Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great pair of highback Siesta chairs in light grey leather with one matching ottoman and light

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Lounge Chair Siesta, Blk Natural Leather, By I. Relling, Westnofa, Norway, 1980s

$1,495

H 39.75 in W 24.5 in D 30 in

Lounge Chair Siesta, Blk Natural Leather, By I. Relling, Westnofa, Norway, 1980s

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Bridgeport, CT

and laced with a canvas sling with grommets. The chair is covered with a channel stitched soft natural

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Canvas, Wood

Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s

$2,931 / set

H 39.37 in W 26.77 in D 32.28 in

Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Hamburg, DE

Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Design: Ingmar relling, 1965 Manufacturer: Ekornes Model: Siesta

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Westnofa Siesta Armchair by Ingmar Relling, Leather & Beechwood, 1960

$987

H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 33.08 in

Westnofa Siesta Armchair by Ingmar Relling, Leather & Beechwood, 1960

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

A Siesta armchair in a beautiful, rich chocolate brown with an additional cushion in the headrest

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Norwegian "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman Designed by Ingmar Relling

$2,300 / set

H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

Norwegian "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman Designed by Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

collaboration with his son Knut Relling, designed the Siesta Chair which won him first prize (in the same year

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bentwood

Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s

$962

H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in

Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - early model - faux leather with patina

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs

$653Sale Price / item|34% Off

H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in

Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Markington, GB

, combining comfort with classic mid-century Scandinavian design. Dimensions (approximate): Seat height: 44

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric, Leather

Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottomane Footstool by Ingmar Relling for Rybo

$1,203 / item

H 18.5 in W 25.98 in D 21.65 in

Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottomane Footstool by Ingmar Relling for Rybo

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Hamburg, DE

Ottoman for Rybo Siesta Chair. This is the official reissue of the classic chair of the Norwegian

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s

$9,975

H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in

Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s

By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Brown Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling

$3,028

H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in

Brown Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling

Located in London, GB

This Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling is a quintessential example of mid-century Norwegian design

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottoman Leather Cushion by Ingmar Relling

$587

H 3.54 in W 25.2 in D 20.47 in

Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottoman Leather Cushion by Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Hamburg, DE

Original leather cushion for the Siesta Chair Ottoman by Westnofa. Official proof of authenticity

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s

$1,276

H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in

Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Praha, CZ

- iconic model - very confortable

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

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Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 with Ottoman, Leather Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 35.04 in D 37.8 in

Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 with Ottoman, Leather Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern

By Hans Kaufeld

Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 with ottoman, black leather lounge chair, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chair

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Brown Leather Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs

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H 33 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Brown Leather Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Goshen, NY

Item Type Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Materials Leather Condition Good Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Brown Leather Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair Scandinavian Modern Ingmar Relling

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H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Brown Leather Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair Scandinavian Modern Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, a brown leather Westnofa Siesta lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Brown Leather Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair Scandinavian Modern Ingmar Relling

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H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Brown Leather Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair Scandinavian Modern Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, A brown leather Westnofa Siesta lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back

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H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Siesta High" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 39 in W 25 in D 34 in

1960s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Siesta High" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Scandinavian Westnofa “Siesta” high lounge chair and ottoman. Leather detachable cushions

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Siesta High Back Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

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H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in

Siesta High Back Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen

Beautiful vintage lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling in Norway. Black leather version in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Vintage Siesta Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

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H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in

Set of Two Vintage Siesta Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Berlin, DE

Vintage design A set of two 'Siesta' armchairs Black leather and rosewood frames Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Tall Siesta Easy Chairs and Footrest, Ingmar Relling to Westnofa, 1960

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H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in

Pair of Tall Siesta Easy Chairs and Footrest, Ingmar Relling to Westnofa, 1960

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

A pair of tall Siesta easy chairs and Footrest of black leather and dark wood, designed by Ingmar

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Westnofa Mid Century Bentwood Brown Leather Siesta Chair

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H 30 in W 24 in D 30 in

Westnofa Mid Century Bentwood Brown Leather Siesta Chair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Westnofa mid century bentwood brown leather siesta chair The chair measures: 24 wide x 30 deep x

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bentwood

Westnofa Mid Century Leather Siesta Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 38.5 in W 24.25 in D 31.25 in

Westnofa Mid Century Leather Siesta Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Westnofa mid century leather siesta lounge chair and ottoman The chair measures: 24.25 wide x

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Westnofa Mid Century Bentwood Brown Leather Siesta Chair with Ottoman

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H 30 in W 24 in D 30 in

Westnofa Mid Century Bentwood Brown Leather Siesta Chair with Ottoman

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Westnofa Mid Century Bentwood Brown Leather Siesta chair with ottoman The chair measures: 24

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bentwood

Mid-Century design leather ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

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H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century design leather ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-Century design black leather ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

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H 32.25 in W 26 in D 22.25 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Esperance, NY

This is a great vintage chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The chair has a great design

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

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H 32.25 in W 26 in D 22.5 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Esperance, NY

This is a great vintage chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The chair has a great design

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

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H 32.25 in W 26 in D 22.5 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Esperance, NY

This is a great vintage chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The chair has a great design

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

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H 32.25 in W 26 in D 22.5 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Esperance, NY

This is a great vintage chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The chair has a great design

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Sling “Siesta” Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Sling “Siesta” Chairs

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage MCM “Siesta” lounge chairs. The coveted sling chair by Ingmar Relling

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

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H 32 in W 27.5 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century ‘Siesta’ chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, circa 1960s. This

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

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H 41 in W 29 in D 33 in

Pair of Mid-Century Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pair of modern Westnofa Siesta high-back lounge chairs with arms and matching ottomans in a

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Westnofa "Siesta" Low Back Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 32 in W 26 in D 30 in

Westnofa "Siesta" Low Back Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low back leather Westnofa "Siesta" lounge chair and ottoman. Caramel leather cushions, Bent wood

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair’s - Set of 5

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H 32.25 in W 26 in D 22.5 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair’s - Set of 5

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Esperance, NY

This is an extraordinary chance to acquire a set of five matching lounge chairs designed by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Westnofa Leather "Siesta" Easy Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 31 in

Pair of Westnofa Leather "Siesta" Easy Chairs

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Laminated bent wood with teak finish and leather upholstered cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

Mid-Century Lounge Chair “Siesta”, by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Black, 1970s

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H 299.22 in W 24.41 in L 299.22 in

Mid-Century Lounge Chair “Siesta”, by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Black, 1970s

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Berlin, DE

This mid-century lounge chair “Siesta”, was designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Black in the

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Siesta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Ekornes

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Siesta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Ekornes

By Ingmar Relling, Ekornes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Dark Brown Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling, Siesta Loun

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H 39 in W 24.5 in D 31 in

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Dark Brown Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling, Siesta Loun

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of Mid-Century Modern dark chocolate brown leather lounge chairs designed by Ingmar Relling

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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ingmar Relling, Westnofa "Siesta" Chair

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H 32 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Ingmar Relling, Westnofa "Siesta" Chair

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Astoria, NY

Ingmar Relling (Norwegian, 1920-2002) for Westnofa, a ‘Siesta’ Lounge Chair (designed 1965), 1960's

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Ingmar Relling Siesta Leather Lounge Chair for Westnofa

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H 32 in W 24 in D 32 in

1960s Ingmar Relling Siesta Leather Lounge Chair for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Here is a wonderful 1960s Ingmar Relling "Siesta" leather lounge chair for Westnofa. The leather

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Siesta Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

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H 37.5 in W 25.25 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Siesta Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Danish modern midcentury Siesta lounge chairs in leather upholstery with fabric back

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cognac Leather "Siesta" Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

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H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in

Cognac Leather "Siesta" Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Karis, Nyland

'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling and manufactured by Westnofa in Norway

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 33 in

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Norwegian Westnofa "Siesta" lounge chairs in natural brown leather with bentwood frames

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

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H 33.5 in W 26 in D 31.25 in

Pair of "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury Norwegian Westnofa "Siesta" lounge chairs in burgundy leather with black bentwood frames

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Siesta Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway

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H 38 in W 25 in D 34.5 in

Siesta Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A black leather and rosewood toned bentwood cantilevered Siesta lounge chair with canvas sling

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Pair of Rosewood-Framed Leather Siesta Chairs, Westnofa of Norway

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H 38 in W 25 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Rosewood-Framed Leather Siesta Chairs, Westnofa of Norway

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Scandinavian Modern rosewood framed leather siesta chairs From Westnofa of Norway, designed by

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

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H 38.59 in W 28.75 in D 32.29 in

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage leather siesta chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. This very comfortable

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1960s Danish Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs- Set of 2

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H 32.75 in W 28.5 in D 30.25 in

1960s Danish Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs- Set of 2

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of stunning siesta lounge chairs crafted by renowned designer Ingmar Relling and expertly

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

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H 38.59 in W 28.75 in D 32.29 in

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage leather siesta chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. This very comfortable

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

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H 38.59 in W 28.75 in L 38.59 in

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage leather siesta chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. This very comfortable

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Green Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

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H 38.59 in W 28.75 in D 32.29 in

Green Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage leather siesta chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. This very comfortable

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Westnofa Siesta Norway Leather Lounge Chair designed by Ingmar Relling

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H 37 in W 25.5 in L 37 in

Westnofa Siesta Norway Leather Lounge Chair designed by Ingmar Relling

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Westnofa Siesta lounge chair in brown leather designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

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H 38.59 in W 28.75 in D 32.29 in

Black Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage leather siesta chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. This very comfortable

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Leather, Bentwood

Lounge chair Siesta designed by Ingmar Relling with leather cushion

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H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in

Lounge chair Siesta designed by Ingmar Relling with leather cushion

By Ingmar Relling

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Siesta lounge chair, designed by Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) in 1965. Curved multi-ply beech frame

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa

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H 38 in W 24 in D 31 in

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather lounge chair and ottoman by Westnofa. Westnofa Norwegian

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Leather, Canvas, Teak

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Black Leather, 1970s

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H 31 in W 25.75 in D 32 in

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Black Leather, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Siesta" easy chair with attractively curved wooden frame and upholstered seat and back covered in

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Westnofa "Siesta" Lounge Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 30 in

Pair of Westnofa "Siesta" Lounge Chairs

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great pair of midcentury low back Norwegian Westnofa attributed lounge chairs with black leather

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Westnofa Siesta Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling

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H 38.5 in W 24.5 in L 38.5 in

Westnofa Siesta Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Westnofa Siesta lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling. Ottoman measures 24" across

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

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H 39.5 in W 26 in D 38 in

Pair of "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Norwegian Westnofa "Siesta" lounge chairs in rust brown leather with bentwood frames

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Westnofa "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 32.75 in

Westnofa "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black leather cushions with bent plywood frame in original condition, well used and loved. Retains

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Siesta" easy chair with atttractively curved wooden frame and upholstered seat and back covered in

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

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H 38.75 in W 25.5 in D 32.25 in

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall back "Siesta" easy chair with attractively curved wooden frame and upholstered seat and back

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of High Back "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

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H 39 in W 26.5 in D 33 in

Pair of High Back "Siesta" Easy Chairs for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury Norwegian Westnofa "Siesta" lounge chairs in wine red leather with bentwood frames, head

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa

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H 32 in W 24 in D 34 in

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather low lounge chairs by Westnofa. (2) Westnofa

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa

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H 39 in W 27 in D 34 in

Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather High lounge chairs by Westnofa. (2) Westnofa

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Birch

Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa

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H 39 in W 27 in D 34 in

Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather High lounge chairs by Westnofa. (2) Westnofa

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Bentwood Teak and Leather Siesta Lounge Chair

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H 32 in W 26 in L 32 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Bentwood Teak and Leather Siesta Lounge Chair

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Minimalist Scandinavian Modern bentwood teak and cognac leather lounge chair

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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1960s Leather Easy Chairs Model "Siesta" by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

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H 37 in W 25.25 in D 28.5 in

1960s Leather Easy Chairs Model "Siesta" by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great easy or lounge chairs in grayish brown or gray colored leather on top of canvas and a frame

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa “Siesta” Chair in Dark Green Leather, Vintage, 1970s

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H 33 in W 26 in D 32 in

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa “Siesta” Chair in Dark Green Leather, Vintage, 1970s

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Green leather Siesta lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

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Midcentury Siesta Leather Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury siesta leather chairs available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury siesta leather chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of midcentury siesta leather chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of midcentury siesta leather chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern midcentury siesta leather chairs are of considerable interest. Westnofa Furniture and Ingmar Relling each produced beautiful midcentury siesta leather chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Midcentury Siesta Leather Chairs?

Prices for midcentury siesta leather chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, midcentury siesta leather chairs begin at $507 and can go as high as $4,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,509.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.