$3,108Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather, 3 Seats, Denmark 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s. This comfortable three seats sofa is
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak
$3,520
H 26.38 in W 92.52 in D 35.44 in
Original Midcentury Dreisitzer Sofa Couch Arne Norell Mexico Leder
By Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Dreisitzer Sofa von Arne Norell aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an
Leather, Wood
$2,401Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
1960s, Lounge Chair 'Mexico' by Arne Norell Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An original 1960s “Mexico” armchair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden. This striking piece reflects
Leather
$2,402Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
1960s, Lounge Chair 'Mexico' by Arne Norell Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An original 1960s “Mexico” armchair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden. This striking piece reflects
Leather
$2,531
H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 39.38 in
Original Midcentury Sessel Arne Norell Armlehnstuhl Mexico Leder2
By Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt 2 wunderschönen Vintage Sesseln von Arne Norell aus den 1960er
Leather, Wood
$2,532
H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 39.38 in
Original Midcentury Sessel Arne Norell Armlehnstuhl Mexico Leder
By Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt 2 wunderschönen Vintage Sesseln von Arne Norell aus den 1960er
Leather, Wood
$4,705Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
1960s, Pair of Lounge Chairs 'Mexico' by Arne Norell Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of original 1960s “Mexico” armchairs designed by Arne Norell, Sweden. These striking pieces
Leather
Midcentury Arne Norell "Mexico" Leather Sofa, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Malmo, SE
A beautiful three seat sofa designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. The sofa is
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell 'Mexico' Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arne Norell 'Mexico' Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1970
Vintage Arne Norell Mexico Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Mexico Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970. Original tan leather upholstery with
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 34.5 in D 37 in
Pair of Black Leather Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Norell "Mexico" Model, 1970
By Arne Norell
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great pair of vintage black leather chairs and ottoman by Arne Norell "Mexico model, 1970
Leather
"Mexico" Sofa by Arne Norell for Aneby Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Leather "Mexico" Sofa by Arne Norell for Aneby Sweden.
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
1960s Camel Quilted Buffalo Leather "Mexico" Chair by Arne Norell A.B., Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable and solidly build, model, "Mexico", easy or lounge chair designed by Arne Norell
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
1960s Pair Quilted Camel Buffalo Leather "Mexico" Chairs by Arne Norell A.B.
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable set of two solidly build, model, "Mexico", easy or lounge chairs designed by Arne
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
1960s Quilted Camel Buffalo Leather "Mexico" Sofa by Arne Norell A.B., Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable and solidly build, model, "Mexico", three seater sofa designed by Arne Norell for
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
1960's Camel Quilted Buffalo Leather "Mexico" Chair by Arne Norell A.B., Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable and solidly build, model, "Mexico", easy or lounge chair designed by Arne Norell
Leather, Walnut
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1970s. This comfortable sofa is designed by
Leather, Oak
Arne Norell ‘Mexico’ Lounge Chair in Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, lounge chair model ‘Mexico’, leather, beech, Sweden, 1970s
Leather, Beech
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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Leather Merkur / Mexico Sofa, Sweden, Norell Mobel, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Lovely Arne Norell leather Merkur / Mexico sofa, Sweden, Norell Mobel, 1970s in cognac colored
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Leather Merkur / Mexico Sofa, Sweden, Norell Mobel, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An Arne Norell leather Merkur / Mexico sofa, Sweden, Norell Mobel, 1970s in cognac buffalo leather
Leather
Three-seat Leather Sofa Model Mexico by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 3-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell in the late 1960's as Model Mexico. The model was
Leather, Beech
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs Model Mexico by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell in the late 1960's as Model Mexico. The
Leather, Beech
Pair of Mexico Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell in White Boucle
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mexico lounge chairs by Arne Norell in white bouclé.
Upholstery
Pair of Arne Norell "Mexico" Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arne Norell "Mexico" lounge chairs. Upholstered in beautifully aged cognac colored leather
Pair of Arne Norell Mexico Sofas in Natural Leather, circa 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa model Mexico designed by the Swedish designer Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in
Leather
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Sofa by Arne Norell ‘Mexico’ Tan Buffalo Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
Upholstered in honey-colored buffalo leather with two cushions. Loose seat and backrests with deep-knotted buttons. Gorgeous patination, gently worn in, larger size on one armrest. ...
Leather
Mid-Century Tan Leather Tufted Mexico Sofa by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three-seat sofa with well patinated leather.
Sold
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in L 27.56 in
High Quality 1960s Arne Norell Leather Sofa Mod. Mexico Sweden, a
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful, rare and exclusive 1960s leather sofa. Design: Arne Norell, Mod. Mexico made by Norell
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Mexico Three-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather by Arne Norell, circa 1968
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Nice soft patina of the buffalo leather. The back has buttons and the seating cushions are loose. Very confortable. The matching archmair is rare to find the size is 85x90cm / H72cm...
'Mexico' Easy Chair Designed by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Madrid, ES
Big armchair model 'Mexico' designed by Arne Norell. Beautiful vintage brown buffalo leather
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Amazing & Rare 1960s Leather Sofa Set by Arne Norell Mod. Mexico Sweden AB
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful, rare and exclusive 1960s leather sofa set. Design: Arne Norell, Mod. Mexico made by
Down, Leather, Wood
Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning walnut burl cube by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A great piece used as a small coffee table, large side table or pedestal. Matching coffee table and console with ottom...
Glass, Burl
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$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
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,950
H 29.25 in W 83.25 in D 37.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Coronado' Sofa in Butterscotch Leather, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 'Coronado' three-seater sofa, a testament to the revolutionary Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, was designed by the esteemed duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world...
Steel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$346Sale Price|30% Off
H 21.75 in Dm 7 in
1980s Wildwood Chinoiserie Butterflies Leaves Ivy Table Lamp 31"
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1980's Wildwood table lamp - Chinoiserie style white porcelain vase shaped body, hand painted with leaves, branches and butterflies, brass accents and a squared off wooden base...
Porcelain
$385Sale Price|30% Off
H 11.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique Japanese bronze champlevé and cloisonné enamel vase with dragon handles. It features decorative patterns of lotus and chrysanthemum flowers, vines, and dragons. Mad...
Bronze
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Arts Nouveau Stained Slag Glass Parlor Lamp 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian era Aesthetic Movement / Art Nouveau style table lamp. Mushroom shaped lamp crafted of swirling blue, white, and purple slag glass framed with ornate filigree brass...
Slag Glass
$2,692Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in Amber by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$3,500 / item
H 18 in W 16 in D 60 in
Oak Rustic Wabi-Sabi Brutalist Style Bench, Handcrafted Solid Oak Wood Bank
Located in İnegöl, TR
Dimensions: Length: 160 cm (approx. 63 in) Width: 40 cm (approx. 15.75 in) Height: 45 cm (approx. 17.7 in) Materials: Solid Oak Wood Embrace the beauty of organic minimalism wit...
Wood, Chestnut
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
$1,250
H 29.25 in W 38 in D 37.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Lounge Chair, Butterscotch Leather, 1966
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Coronado' lounge chair in butterscotch leather; a hallmark of Italian design. It was designed in 1966 by design luminaries Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world-renowned B&am...
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Early Barrel Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
An early "Barrel Lounge Chair" designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1947, with this example dating to the early to mid 1950s. The chair has been fully restored inside and out, and features ...
Brass
$4,592
H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...
Velvet, Wood
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.