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Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Ekornes Stressless Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous iconic Stressless Recliner lounge chair by Ekornes. Chair is not signed but has the Made
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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
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2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
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

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak and metal, Norway, circa 1957
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
H 40.36 in W 28.75 in D 35.83 in
Set of 2 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 dapple lounge chairs by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: powder
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2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Set of 2 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Dapple Lounge chairs by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: Powder
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2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Set of 4 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
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

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

1960s Leather & Chrome “Pirate” Lounge Chair, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"PIRATE" CHROME STEEL AND LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR Designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim, Norway circa
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Expertly Restored - Nordic Modern Sculpted Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elsa & Nordahl Solheim “Pirate” Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"PIRATE" CHROME STEEL AND LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR WITH STOOL Designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Harald Relling for Westnofa Wing Wingback Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 'Wing Wingback lounge chair and ottomane were designed by Harald Relling and were produced by
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather and chrome leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Elsa and Nordahl
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Post-Modern Millennial Pink Leather Ekornes "Stressless" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ekorness, Ekornes Stressless, J.E. Ekornes
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Postmodern Ekornes "Stressless" reclining and swivel lounge chair and ottoman, rendered in
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Leather Lounge or Easy Chairs, Switzerland 1966
By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of lounge or easy chairs with a heavy chromed base and tuffed leather cushions designed by
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Leather and Chrome "Pirate" Lounge Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage leather and chrome “pirate” lounge chairs designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

High Back Steel Frame Siesta Chair in Grey Leather, circa 1970
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
lounge chair with matching ottoman. Beautiful leather in good condition with heavy chromed steel frame
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant midcentury Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Pirate Lounge Chair Brown Leather & Chrome by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykkin
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern brown leather and flatbar chrome "Pirate" lounge chair designed by Elsa
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling, original condition, leather.
By Harald Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
no stains. Original brown leather, chrome steel, teakwood, canvas. Manufactured by Norwegian
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman with copper frame
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage post modern Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman in off white leather cream and a
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Teak and Nickel Armless Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare teak and nickel armless version of the model 1000 AF lounge chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cream with Copper Frame
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Rare Pair of 'Pirate' Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken, 1960s
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Norway during the 1960s. A very interesting design with frames made of chromed flat steel combined with
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ottoman. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman. Very few
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2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne F. Tidemand Ruud for Nocraft 'Holmenkollen' Chair with Ottoman
By Arne Tidemand Ruud, AS Inventar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ottoman, leather, teak, brass, fabric, steel, Norway, 1959 This easy chair with ottoman is designed by
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Falcon chair, design Sigurd Ressell, wood and brown leather version
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Falcon chair designed by the Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010) and produced by the
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Antique 1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

Materials

Chrome

"Jazz" adjustable leather recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic "Jazz" adjustable leather recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes. Signed. ottoman: 12"w x 19"d x 18"h
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom, 1984
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ekstrem is not merely a chair, but rather a stand-alone object. It represents one of Norway’s first
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2010s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Brattrud Pivot Lounge Chair for Hove
Hans Brattrud Pivot Lounge Chair for Hove
H 30.5 in W 26.25 in D 27 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Chrome Base 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare Falcon lounge chair with armrest and chrome steel base. The cushions are upholstered with
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans Brattrud Rosewood Pivot Lounge Chair
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Brattrud rosewood pivot lounge chair for Hove Mobeler (Steel made by Ekornes).
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Brattrud Rosewood Pivot Lounge Chair
Hans Brattrud Rosewood Pivot Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 26.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Scandinavian Scandia Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 2000s
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
An elegant and modern Scandia lounge chairs. This model was designed by Hans Brattrud in 1957. This
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Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair Set by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The "Ekstrem" lounge chair is not merely a chair, but rather a stand-alone object. It represents
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Pair of Sculpted Walnut no. 711 Lounge Arm Chairs by Frederik Kayser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SCULPTED WALNUT MODEL NO. 711 LOUNGE CHAIRS Designed by Frederik Kayser in 1961, produced
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1001 AF Lounge Chair, New Edition
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Fjord Fiesta
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Norwegian manufacturer Dokka Möbler, the 1001 AF lounge armchair is now released by Fjordfiesta. Combining
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1001 AF Lounge Chair, New Edition
1001 AF Lounge Chair, New Edition
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
Kengu Pirate Brown Leather Chair Pair, Norway
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in Notteroy, NO
Kengu and Pirate brown leather chair pair. The price listed is for the two chairs as they are a
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Norwegian Scandia Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 1957, Set of 2
By Fjord Fiesta, Hans Brattrud
Located in Warsaw, PL
This is an elegant and modern set of Scandia lounge chairs. This model was designed by Hans
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scania Senior Lounge Chair by Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and modern Scania Senior lounge chair by Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Norway. Steam
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Brattrud Scandia Senior Rosewood and Oak, Norway, 1960s
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Oslo, NO
Hans Brattrud Scandia senior rosewood and oak, Norway, 1960s. Steel rod base. Additional cushion
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Steel “Siesta” Chair by Igmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare steel frame and leather “Siesta” lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
By Sigurd Resell
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of Sigurd Ressell's Falcon lounge chairs with original stone-colored leather and
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Paire of Chrome Steel, Canvas and Leather Falcon Armchairs by Sigurd Ressel
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chrome steel, canvas and tan leather armchairs. 1971s Norwegian design norvégien by
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Scandinavian Modern A Pair of Sigurd Ressel "Falcon" Chairs
By Sigurd Resell
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Sigurd Ressel "Falcon" chairs in patinated black leather on a chromed steel base. Edition
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scania Senior Lounge Chair by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler, Norway 1960s.
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Vienna, Vienna
An elegant and modern Scania Senior lounge chair by Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Norway 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Brattrud Lounge Chair for Hove Mobler, Norway, 1960
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Slatted wood and chromed steel lounge chair designed by Hans Brattrud and manufactured by Hove
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Norwegian Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Arne Norell for Vatne Møbler
By Arne Norell, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
Beautiful handstitched reclining lounge chair in chocolate brown top grain buffalo leather designed
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Vintage Ekornes stressless black leather fully adjustable lounge chair with swivelling black
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Leather Lounge Chair by Torring Mobelfabrikk, Norway, 1970
By Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
sixties. Stamped on base - Made in Norway by Ring Møbelfabrikk.  
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Iconic hanging chair Falcon in brown leather on a chromed steel base, designed by Sigurd Ressel and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Falcon Black Leather Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, Norway
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful iconic Falcon chair and ottoman, designed by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler. Black bended
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sven Ivar Dysthe Teak & Bouclé Lounge Chairs 1001 Dokka Norway 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
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

Sigurd Ressell Lounge Chair, Model Falcon, Leather and Steel
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sigurd Ressell lounge chair upholstered with patinated leather. Frame in steel. Model Falcon
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Hilversum, NL
Stressless Norwegian swivel chair from the 1970s, in original vintage condition. Featuring original
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair, 1970s
Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair, 1970s
H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An innovative lounge chair and ottoman having a sculptural chromed steel frame supporting a
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel
Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel
H 39.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Functionalist Lounge Chairs
By Christiania Jernseng 1, Herman Munthe Kaas, Jernvarefabrikk
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and minimalist lounge chair on a steel frame, wooden armrests with new pillow and
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Functionalist Lounge Chairs
Functionalist Lounge Chairs
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H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Reclining Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredibly comfortable as the name implies. Very nice vintage Scandinavian lounge chair with
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Sven Ivar Dysthe Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair for Dokka Möbler
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome modern lounge chair designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Möbler in Norway, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Sven Ivar Dysthe Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair for Dokka Møbler
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Sven Ivar Dysthe Manufacturer: Dokka Møbler Country of origin: Norway Date of
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sigurd Resell "Falcon" Lounge Chairs with Footstools
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful and rare pair of high-backed Sigurd Resell Falcon lounge chairs for Vante Mobler
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Norwegian Steel Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Norwegian steel lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, all Norwegian steel lounge chairs available were constructed with great care. Norwegian steel lounge chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Norwegian steel lounge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern Norwegian steel lounge chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large Norwegian steel lounge chairs, so small Norwegian steel lounge chairs measuring 23.63 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many Norwegian steel lounge chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Sigurd Resell, Dokka Mobler and Sven Ivar Dysthe produced popular Norwegian steel lounge chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Norwegian Steel Lounge Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $18,424 highest priced.

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.