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Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Lounge Chair and 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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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Midcentury Norwegian Modern Ekornes Leather Teak Lounge Chair
By Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Norwegian modern Ekornes leather teak lounge chair. Superb Light Sage green leather with
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs original from Norway, circa 1950-1959. Teak legs have
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Teak

Norwegian Dining Chairs
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Set of Norwegian-made dining chairs produced in the 1970s. Good condition. A conservative
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

  • Norwegian Dining Chairs
  • Norwegian Dining Chairs
  • Norwegian Dining Chairs
  • Norwegian Dining Chairs
H 35.44 in. W 16.93 in. D 20.87 in.
Norwegian Modern Hans Brattrud “Scandia” Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
chairs part of the “Scandia” series, designed by Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, circa 1957. One
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rybo Rykkin Leather Chair & Ottoman Norway
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Rybo Rykkin leather lounge chair & ottoman from Norway. This
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chair from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and produced
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair has become a symbol of Scandinavian roots for many families with ties to Norway, Sweden, or
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Chairs

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Wood

  • Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
  • Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
  • Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
  • Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
H 25.01 in. W 17.33 in. D 21.07 in.
Danish Modern Westnofa Norway Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and comfortable rocking chair designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by Westnofa
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood, Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern pair of Armchairs in Pine, Norway, 1970s
By Furusnickarn AB
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These simple yet complex solid pine chairs were created and manufactured in Norway by Krogenäs
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Scandinavian Wenge Plywood Pair of Lounge Chairs, Norway, 1970
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Superb shaped pair of plywood Scandinavian lounge chairs in the style of Ingmar Relling, Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wenge, Leather

Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cheeky lounge chairs, made in Norway in the 1940s. Rare, neat model with high comfort and a
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

  • Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
  • Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
  • Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
  • Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
H 29.93 in. W 19.69 in. D 25.6 in.
Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
By Arne Norell, Sigurd Ressell, Ingmar Relling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown lounge chair with brown faux-leather cushions and canvas back. Attributed to Ingmar Relling
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Faux Leather, Plywood

  • Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
  • Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
  • Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
  • Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
H 37.01 in. W 27.56 in. D 29.14 in.
Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Pair, Norway Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Norway, cube chairs have been in use since the Middle Ages, and in the 18th and 19th centuries
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Norwegian Stump Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural brutalist stump chair in solid wood, probably birch root. Handcrafted in Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Birch

Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning Nordic pair of safari lounge chairs in original condition, made in Norway 1965. These
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

  • Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
  • Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
  • Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
  • Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
H 33.47 in. W 29.53 in. D 31.5 in.
Sven Ivar Dysthe, Series of 6 "3001" Chairs, Norway 1960
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Series of 6 black leather and rosewood chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler, Norway 1960
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
" designer fabric. The chairs are signed and were made by the Norwegian company Westnofa.
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Heesch, NL
Special Hans Brattrud lounge chair. Designed in the 1960s. This Scandia chair for Hove Mobler is
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plywood

  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
H 39.38 in. W 26.38 in. D 33.47 in.
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Heesch, NL
Special Hans Brattrud easy chair. Designed in the 1950s. The design with the vertical ribs
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plywood

  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
  • Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
H 19.69 in. W 19.69 in. D 19.69 in.
Rosewood & Leather Norwegian Lounge Chairs by Frederik Kayser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood & leather Norwegian lounge chair pair by Frederik A. Kayser, circa 1960's. Sculpted solid
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood Arm / Lounge Chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, Norway
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Deland, FL
Hardwood rosewood frame and vinyl armchair designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe in Norway for Dokka Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Variable Balans Peter Opsvik Kneeling Ergonomic Chair, Varier, 1970s, Norway
By Peter Opsvik
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The iconic Variable Balans kneeling chair by Peter Opsvik is instantly recognizable. An industrial
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Scandinavian mid-century easy chair in shearling, produced in Norway, 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare Scandinavian easy chair in premium natural color shearling. Legs of dark
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Teak Office Desk Chair Minimalist Norway Black
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Westnofa black vinyl office chair minimalist. Bent wood seat adjustable chrome
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

  • Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
  • Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
  • Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
  • Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
H 33.47 in. W 21.26 in. D 33.47 in.
1970s Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Chairs Leather by Vatne Møbler ,Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original conditon with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

The Phoenix chair designed by HJELLEGJERDE Group of Norway
By Hjellegjerde AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly comfortable, stylish & rare lounge chair! Genuine leather seat can easily be removed
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Postmodern Ekstrem Chairs by Terje Ekstrøm, 1984, Made in Norway
Located in Staten Island, NY
Mod Ekstrem armchair designed by Terje Ekstrom. Ekstrem is not merely a chair, but rather a stand
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Corner Chairs

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Fabric

Lounge Chair, Model 965 for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Basel, BS
Leather and teak Wingback Lounge Chair, model 965 for Vatne Møbler, Dark brown leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Scandinavian Chair in Pine by Edvin Helseth in 1964 for Trybo Furniture, Norway
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
Located in Munster, NRW
Dining chair in massive pine by Edvin Helseth, 1964 for Trybo Furniture. Made in Norway. The
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Mid-Century Norwegian Leather Chair + Ottoman by Jan Eckhardt, 1960s
Located in København K, DK
since 1970s. Designed by norwegian architect Jan Eckhardt. Cubistic angles and the contrast between
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Easy Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne, Norway 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare easy chair was designed by one of the most iconic Norwegian designers, Fredrik A. Kayser
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Westnofa Norway Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Toledo, OH
Swedish Westnofa Norway Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ingmar Relling. Scandinavian Modern Period, 1960
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Bentwood

Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair Hove Mobler Norway 1957
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
, Norway 1957. This amazing lounge chair is completely restored and a leather expert created a fitting, new
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, 1957 Scandia swivel lounge chair with removable leather
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Lounge Chair by Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway for Westnofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare example, high back lounge chair, made by P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway Westnofa
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Hans Brattrud Lounge Chair Model 'Scandia' by Hove Mobler, Norway 1950s
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans Brattrud elegant and modern lounge chair model 'Scandia' by Hove Mobler, Norway 1950s. A
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Westnova, Norway 1960s If you're looking for a stylish and comfortable lounge chair that combines modern
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair with matching Ottoman Made in Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional leather swivel recliner with original matching ottoman made in Norway by Ekornes
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Jens Nielson Easy Chair Model Laminex Produced by Westnofa in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Laminex designed by Jens Nielson. Produced by Westnofa in Norway.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Laminate, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
By Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde low lounge chairs with orange/red corduroy upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Pine

Lounge Chair Green Leather and Rosewood Attributed to Fredrik Kayser, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of Norway's most iconic designers, Fredrik A. Kayser. This chair resembles Kayser's model 965H made
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Arne Tidemand-Ruud Lounge Chair Model Holmenkollen by Norcraft in Norway
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair model Holmenkollen designed by Arne Tidemand-Ruud. Produced by Norcraft in Norway.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Sigurd Resell Easy Chairs Model Cirkel by Rastad & Relling in Norway
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model Cirkel designed by Sigurd Resell. Produced by Rastad & Relling
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Kengu Easy Chair in Brown Leather by Solheim for Rykken, Norway
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Halle, DE
Kengu lounge chair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim. Manufactured by Rybo Rykken & Co., Norway, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Mid Century Norwegian Teak Dining Chairs Curved Back
By Neils O. Möller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Norwegian teak dining chairs curved back. Black Vinyl seat cushions - Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Elverum Mobel & Trevarefabrikk 1, Olav Haug
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Trevarefabrikk Country: Norway Model: Rocking chair (Gyngestol) nr. 46 Fabian Material: Off-white lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Minimalist Jens Nielsen, Lounge Chairs, for Westnofa, Norway
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of minimal lounge chairs designed by Jens Nielson and produced in 1966 by Westnofa Norway
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Sigurd Ressell Two Falcon Chairs with Leather Cushions by Vatne Møbler Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A pair of Falcon easy chairs designed by Sigurd Ressell. Manufactured by Vatne Møbler Norway in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Teak Highback Lounge Chair by Arnt Lande for Stokke, Norway, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Arnt Lande and made in Norway by Stokke Mobler this gorgeous "Combi Star" lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brilliantly-conceived compact lounge chair in patinated hand-sculpted teak and cognac leather
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech, Teak

Donghia "Norway" Club Chairs in Donghia "Edith" Fabric
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Angelo Donghia club chairs (Norway) completely restored and reupholstered in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Adolf Relling & Frederik Kayser "Kaminstolen" for Arnestad Bruk, Norway, 1940s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in 1946 by Norwegian designers, Adolf Relling & Frederik Kayser, these so called
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Egg Chairs, Royal by P.I. Langlo, Norway, 1950s
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This is a beautiful pair of mid-century Egg Chairs designed by P.I. Langlo of Norway in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Oak

Norwegian 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Danish Rosewood dining chairs Set of Four Norwegian 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

"Bambi" Dining Chairs by Rastad & Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four dining chairs, model "Bambi". Designed by Rastad og Relling Tegnekontor (design firm
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Sven Ivar Dysthe Teak & Bouclé Lounge Chairs 1001 Dokka Norway 1960s
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Sven Ivar Dysthe lounge chairs, model No. 1001 for Dokka Møbler in Norway, 1960s. Made
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Teak

Set of Two Edvin Helseth Pinewood Dining Chairs with Armrests, Trybo Norway
By Trybo, Edvin Helseth
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of two chairs designed by Edvin Helseth and manufactured in Norway by Trybo during the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Pine

Scandinavian Mid-Century Armchairs, Model Fox by Rolf Hesland, Norway 1950s
By Rolf Hesland
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The iconic and elusive 'Fox' armchair is among the very finest contributions that Norwegian
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Norwegian Modern Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Norwegian modern chairs available for sale. Each of these unique Norwegian modern chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. We have 1579 antique and vintage Norwegian modern chairs in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Norwegian modern chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern Norwegian modern chairs are consistently popular styles. Norwegian modern chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Westnofa Furniture, Vatne Møbler and Ingmar Relling are consistently popular.

How Much are Norwegian Modern Chairs?

Prices for Norwegian modern chairs start at $139 and top out at $46,895 with the average selling for $2,365.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Norwegian Modern Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.