Vintage original Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
A rare and authentic Clam Chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Vik & Blindheim in Norway, circa 1953.
Wool, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta", furniture leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta".
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Original Terje Ekstrom Red Armchair Norway 80s Postmodern Lounge Chair
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Basel, BS
This is truly a rare, FABULOUS ICONIC 1980s Upholstered Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrom in Norway for Stokke. ***This is the Original Vintage Ekstrom chair, NOT a new remake / reprodu...
Metal
Rastad and Relling low back lounge chairs Gimson and Slater Norway 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Pair of low-back lounge chairs designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gimson & Slater, Norway circa 1960.
Bouclé, Teak
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling, original condition, leather.
By Harald Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling. Original very good condition with patina: no smells and no stains. Original brown leather, chrome steel, teakwood, canvas. Manufactured by ...
Chrome
$1,574Sale Price|56% Off
Westnofa Norwegian Black Leather and Red Wool Reversible Chaise Lounge
By Göte Möbler Nässjö, Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Westnofa Norwegian made leather chaise lounge with reversible cushion. This chaise is exemplary of Scandinavian design genius. It achieves so much, by such simple means. The original...
Leather, Canvas, Upholstery
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ottoman is upholstered in same sandstone leather and teak wood base as recliner. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman.
Metal
Two 1980s Norwegian Armchairs by Peter Opsvik Edited by Stokke
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1980s Norwegian armchairs by Peter Opsvik in beechwood and fabric; three round independent fabric-covered spheres at lower back.
Beech, Fabric
Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in TOURS, FR
A collectible Scandinavian modern sofa by Peter Opsvik, this 1980s Globe sofa features a sculptural, spherical cushion, upholstered in two tones leather. Its enveloping curves show O...
Leather, Wood
Lounge Chair Siesta, Blk Natural Leather, By I. Relling, Westnofa, Norway, 1980s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The silhouette features smooth, organic lines and a cantilevered base. The bentwood frame in black and laced with a canvas sling with grommets. The chair is covered with a channel st...
Leather, Wool, Canvas, Wood
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta".
Leather, Canvas, Beech
"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad & Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs of model "Knoll" designed by Jon Brunstad/ Arne Velle at Hjalmar Brunstad Fabrikker AS in Norway 1955. They are reupholstered with Sheepskin (moonlight) and is in...
Wood, Sheepskin
$2,800
Burl Wood Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Chair. the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Burl
Pair of mid century 1960's Edvin Helseth Norwegian Brutalist pine armchairs
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful pair of Brutalist pine dining or side chairs designed by Norwegian designer Edvin Helseth - these are model 313 chairs for his Tyrbo series, made by Stange Bruk in Norway i...
Pine
Set of Six Torbjørn Afdal Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hamburg, PA
This stunning set of six mid-century modern dining armchairs was designed by renowned Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal (produced by Bruksbo).
Leather, Teak
$1,194
Siesta chair by Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Siesta chair in bentwood and leather by Westnofa, Norway.
Leather, Bentwood
Contemporary Double-Curved Painted Bent Wood Cape Side Chair
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cape chair belongs to the Arctic Line, influenced by Nina’s years living in Norway where she was inspired by organic forms found in the ice and snowscapes.
Wood
Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Carved wooden chair, Scandinavia, circa 1700s. Hewn from a single log with rounded seat and high sculpted backrest. A wonderful deep and dark patina. Visible cracks and age-related ...
Pine
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
Rosewood, Upholstery
Sigve Knutson Lost Aluminium Foil Chair, Oslo, 2019
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson, lost aluminium foil chair Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2019 Aluminum Produced for Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: 34 cm x 35 cm x 68 H cm ...
Aluminum
Swing Chair by Peter Opsvik for Hag
By Peter Opsvik, Studio Hag
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1999. Edition 231/500. Full wood construction with reclining backrest. Rope provided is very long. Extremely rare chair. Original teepee included
Wood
$4,200Sale Price / set|39% Off
18th Century Pair of Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in same color wood and leather, just a ...
Leather, Wood
Solid Pine Desk Chair by Edvin Helseth for Trybo, 1966
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural pine desk / dining chair with a swiveling back rest and visible joinery.
Pine
$9,999 / item
Fluffy lounge chair
Located in Burlington, NJ
Defined by its generous Norwegian sheepskin upholstery and distinctive sloping armrests, the chair has an unmistakable character that combines sculptural presence with exceptional co...
Sheepskin, Oak
$3,999Sale Price / set|42% Off
Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in same color wood and leather, just a ...
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Scandia Rosewood Dining chairs Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in London, Lambeth
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chai...
Cherry
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
By Hove Möbler, Hans Battrud
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chairs retain original label. Norway, 1960s. 2 high back chairs are 37.5'' tall.
Chrome
$9,556 / item
Hunter Lounge Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Burlington, NJ
It is both a highly functional lounge chair and an important piece of Norwegian design history.
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler, Norway, c.1950s.
Upholstery, Teak
Wood Clay Chair No.2 by Sigve Knutson
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Working intuitively with hands-on techniques and a wide range of materials, young Norwegian designer Sigve Knutson creates objects that question contemporary mass-produced design. Af...
Polystyrene, Wood
$1,950Sale Price / item|35% Off
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very solid Black Leather chair. Labeled - Vatne Mobler. Made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NYC (2) Matching Chairs are available.
Leather, Rosewood
Sigurd Resell Falcon Chair, 1970
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large version "Falcon" lounge chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970, tuffed chocolate colored leather with detachable armrests, supported by suspended canva...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage Teak Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Rolf Rastad + Adolf Relling for Westnofa
By Adolf Relling, Rolf Rastad, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage sculptural old growth teak lounge chair and ottoman by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Westnofa, circa 1960s. All original and in excellent condition. Original turquoise an...
Wool, Teak
$2,800
Burl Lounge Chair Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Lounge Chair . the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Burl
Pair of Rare Easy Chairs with Black Leather Seat by Sven Ivar Dysthe, 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of easy chairs, designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe and produced by Dokka Møbler in Norway during the 1960s, exemplifies the sophisticated balance between industrial material...
Steel
Krogenæs pair of lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid pine and boucle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of lounge chairs / armchairs made by Krogenæs in Norway. Made of solid pine.
Bouclé, Pine
$8,741 / set
Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
By Bruksbo
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of very rare safari chairs by Bruksbo / Stranda, Norway. These chairs are not only a pleasure for the eye, but also very comfortable.
Leather, Beech
1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Frederik Kayser leather lounge chair for Vatne Mobler, Norway. 1960’s. Wingback chair with rosewood base and original cognac leather.
Leather, Rosewood
$4,895 / set
2 Scandinavian Pine Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Pair of vintage Scandinavian swivel lounge chairs with circular pine frames, round pedestal bases, and upholstered seats. The chairs feature an open ring construction with a visible ...
Fabric, Pine
$960Sale Price|40% Off
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair made in Norway by Westnofa. A rosewood bentwood frame brown leather cushions.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and gray leather cushion with buttons. Lounge at any angle in comfor...
Chrome
$6,000 / set
Early Ekstrem Chairs by Terje Ekstrom
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of all original early ‘Ekstrem’ lounge chairs by Terje Ekstrom.
Upholstery
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair, furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair. Original brown furniture leather, canvas, dark oak wood.
Leather, Canvas, Oak
$1,181 / item
Era dining chair
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Burlington, NJ
It is both a functional and versatile chair and a piece of previously unrealised Norwegian design history—an original 1956 design finally given the opportunity to enter the context f...
Steel
$1,181 / item
Era dining chair
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Burlington, NJ
It is both a functional and versatile chair and a piece of previously unrealised Norwegian design history—an original 1956 design finally given the opportunity to enter the context f...
Steel
$1,181 / item
Era dining chair
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Burlington, NJ
It is both a functional and versatile chair and a piece of previously unrealised Norwegian design history—an original 1956 design finally given the opportunity to enter the context f...
Steel
Ekornes Mid Century Teak Black Leather Scandinavian Lounge Chair
By Ekornes
Located in Baltimore, MD
Makers label on underside Ekornes made in Norway. The chair is very well-crafted, comfortable and very sturdy and will certainly make a powerful impression on a clean and modern inte...
Leather, Wood
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
Model 220 Lounge Chair by Torsten Johansson for Vatne Lenestolsfabrikk, 1950s
By Torsten Johansson
Located in Oslo, 03
A rare Model 220 lounge chair designed by Swedish designer Torsten Johansson and produced by Vatne Lenestolsfabrikk in Norway during the 1950s.
Wool, Upholstery
Arne Tidemand for AS Inventar/ Norcraf 'Holmenkollen' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tidemand for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen' lounge chair, leather, teak, Norway, 1959 This easy chair is designed by Norwegian designer Arne F.
Leather, Teak
Pair Scandinavian Modern Jens Nielson "Laminex" Chairs by Westnofa
By Jens Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Scandinavian Modern "Laminex" chairs designed by Jens Nielsen. Produced by Westnofa in Norway.
Plywood
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair, nubuck leather, canvas, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Scandinavian vintage design directly from Denmark. The chairs were checked by craftsman. 2 chairs available.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made in Norway circa 1970s. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Chair is all original and shows lots of fading and patina.
Brass
Expertly Restored - Nordic Modern Sculpted Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style: Norwegian Modern Materials: Brazilian Rosewood, New Full-Grain Leather, Steel Hardware __________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture ...
Steel
1960s Pair of Danish Modern "Siesta" Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in 1960s Norway, this pair of iconic "Siesta" lounge chairs represents a masterclass in Scandinavian modern design.
Leather, Bentwood
Scandinavian Orveman Modern Lounge Chair With Footstool - Set
By Overman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman is upholstered in the same material as the recliner. Made in Norway by Orveman in the late 20th century, this chair and ottoman combination provides exceptional comfort.
Metal
$1,282 / item
Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Dapple Lounge chair by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: Powder coated steel, wooden frame with steel springs, cold foam and upholstery. Options: The textile...
Steel
Sven Ivar Dysthe Reclining Lounge Chair
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional lounge chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler is a handsome, powerful design. With a frame of solid teak, the seat features a horn-shaped headrest (which reminds...
Leather, Teak
Hans Brattrud Pivot Lounge Chair for Hove
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Brattrud pivot lounge chair for Hove; steel made by Ekornes
Steel
Falcon chairs by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in New York, NY
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler in the 1970s, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring comfortable and original black cu...
Leather, Bentwood
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