Westnofa was a collective of Norwegian furniture manufacturers formed in the 1950s. The name comes from the phrase West Norway Factories. The collective became known for producing laminated timber furniture during the 1960s and 70s. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Westnofa furniture.

Siesta Chairs

$1,174

Siesta chair by Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Siesta chair in bentwood and leather by Westnofa, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Brown Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling, Mid-Century Modern

$2,974

Brown Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling, Mid-Century Modern

By Ingmar Relling

Located in London, GB

Both visually striking and supremely functional, the Siesta Chair remains a celebrated icon of Nordic modernism.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

$320Sale Price|20% Off

Swivel Chair / Siesta, 1970s Cechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, suede faux leather - The leatherette shows signs of use, soiled on the arms - Good, original condition. - Cleared.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Siesta Easy Chair by Joe Möbler

$5,792

Vintage Siesta Easy Chair by Joe Möbler

Located in Brescia, IT

Original Scandinavian 1960s armchair with bouclé fabric. A unique piece of furniture with timeless beauty, this seat also has its own stool original. The frame is made of oak wood ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Located in Palermo, IT

"Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1965 This chair is renowned for its minimalist design and exceptional comfort, so much so that it was chosen to furnish the Whit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".

$1,547

1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair, model "Siesta". Original brown furniture leather, canvas, bent wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

$2,892 / item

Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Reclining Seat

By Laura Noriega

Located in Guadalajara, Jal.

"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak wood.

Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in

1970s, Scandinavian Adjustable Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Oak Wood

Located in Tarm, 82

Scandinavian adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Swedish furniture manufacturer. Refreshed by furniture craftsman. Original upholstery in brown patinated leather, good con...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern

$8,482 / set

H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in

Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful set of lounge chairs by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs are executed in solid patinated oak with an amazing patina. The chairs retain the original dark blue ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

$1,028

H 34.26 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown leather, dark bent wood, brown canvas. Manufactured by Dan...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Paul Leidersdorf Upholstered Lounge Chair

$3,600

$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Mid Century Scandinavian Rocker by and Ottoman Attributed to Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Esperance, NY

Presenting an exquisite vintage bentwood rocker with ottoman that exudes timeless beauty. This chair not only boasts an alluring design, but also offers exceptional comfort and a cap...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Lounge Chairs

$3,800 / set

H 34 in W 24.5 in D 28 in

Pair of Midcentury Italian Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of vintage Italian modern lounge chairs that feature a sculpted teak frame with "Z" shaped sides. The sleek design is covered in brown tufted vinyl. The angled legs a...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Vintage Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair with Unique Patina Design

$215Sale Price|69% Off

H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in

Vintage Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair with Unique Patina Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The vintage leather bentwood lounge chair is a stylish and comfortable seating option that features a cantilever design, meaning it has a base that is supported only on one end. The ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

$4,298 / item

H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

By Percival Lafer

Located in Weesp, NL

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern pair of white upholstery and Brazilian Jatoba wood lounge chairs made in São Paulo by Percival Lafer. Both very comfortable chairs are in great condition ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Siesta Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of siesta chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct siesta chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. We have 356 antique and vintage siesta chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of siesta chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Siesta chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made siesta chairs over the years, but those made by Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture and Homecrest are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Siesta Chairs?

Prices for siesta chairs start at $334 and top out at $19,170 with the average selling for $1,800.

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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Siesta Chairs

What is Westnofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Westnofa was a collective of Norwegian furniture manufacturers formed in the 1950s. The name comes from the phrase West Norway Factories. The collective became known for producing laminated timber furniture during the 1960s and 70s. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Westnofa furniture.

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