Arne Norell Seating
Swedish, 1917-1971
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.
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Creator: Arne Norell
1970s Set of Two Swedish Arne Norell Rotang Lounge Chairs by Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s set of two Swedish Arne Norell Rotang lounge chairs by Norell
The chairs with their fully intact fabric upholstery are in good vintage condition and frames of the chairs have ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Beech
Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Sofa in Brown Leather and Wood
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s.
This high-quality sofa is designed by the talented Swedish designer Arne Norell. Characteris...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s
Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Original fabric, brown leather, brass, stained beech.
Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Brass
Sofa 'Illona' in Yellow Leather by Arne Norell, 1968
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa 'Illona' for two in mustard colored buffalo leather with a structure made of birch wood. Renewed cover and downs.
Arne Norell (1917–1971) was a Swedish furniture designer and ...
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1960s Norwegian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Two-seater sofa. Teak frame. Brown colored leather.
Swedish work realized in the 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
'Divina' armchair by Arne Norell, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare armchair designed by Arne Norell and produced by Westbergs Möbler AB in Tranås, Sweden, during the late 1950s. Model is called 'Divina' and we have a great pair with lacquered b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Cotton, Beech
"Scirocco" Safari Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Scirocco" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell, 1960s
Introducing a pair of iconic "Scirocco" safari chairs, designed by the esteemed Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. These chairs...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Linen, Ash
$5,365 / set
Pair of Swedish Vintage Midcentury Leather Cow Hide Armchairs
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of Swedish vintage midcentury leather cow hide armchairs. This design is attributed to Arne Norell, they date from around the 1960-70’s.
The quality is superb, t...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Model Inca Caramel Leather Lounge Chair
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brown caramel leather Inca lounge chair was designed by Arne Norell and produced from Norell Mobler AB in Sweden.
It is made from beech and stained in a teak colour with origin...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Brass
$7,034 / item
Pair of Arne Norell "Ari" Ariet Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather & Chromed Steel
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pair of lounge chairs were designed in the 1960s by Arne Norell for Norell Moebel. The frames are made of two curves of chrome-plated steel, and the single cushions ha...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Arne Norell Sofa Model Ilona Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
3-seat sofa model Ilona designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Löven by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arne Norell Merkur Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable Merkur lounge chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960. The chair has very nice olive green tufted leather cu...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Arne Norell, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Manhasset, NY
Arne Norell, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, 1960s
Rare pair of Swedish modern easy chairs designed by Arne Norel...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Genarp, SE
Design Arne Norell 1970´s
Made by Norell Möbler, Sweden
Buffalo leather, stained beech, leather straps brass details
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell AB, 'Merkur' ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
This rectangular shaped ottoman by Arne Norell features a comfortable cushion with tufted details. The brown...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Inca Chair ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel AB Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell
Manufactured by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden.
Characteristic for Arne Norell‘s Inca furniture series and done other ms...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Wood
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s
This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair Arne Norell Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Arne Norell Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs with rear casters.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather
$11,000 / set
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 designed by Arne Norell and holds a robust, sturdy character. The base is made of a...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak
1960s A Pair of Arne Norell Rocking and Swivel Lounge Chairs Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These rare mid-century rocking and swivel chairs are designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. The chairs are upholstered in richly patinated patchwork leather, showcasi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Arne Norell, rocking and swivel lounge chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This rare mid-century rocking and swivel chair was designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. The chair is upholstered in richly patinated patchwork leather, showcasing a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,378 / item
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model Loven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Original cognac buffalo leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather
$11,326 / set
A pair cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A pair of lacquered wood and cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB – 1957
28.74 × 35.83 × 34.65 in.
reupholster with bouclé fabric.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Leather & Chrome Sofa by Arne Norell Vintage 1960’s
By Arne Norell
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant and highly comfortable leather sofa was designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. Featuring a sleek chromed steel frame and high-quality leather ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Norell Saturn Lounge Chair + Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Arne Norell
Manufacturer: Norell Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Leather, Pine
Measurements: 35.5? wide
Condition:
In excellent original condition with...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Arne Norell Safari Chairs, Model Scirocco
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Arne Norell safari chairs. Original upholstered cushions with patinated leather.
Frame of rosewood.
Model Scirocco, made by Norell.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$7,153 / set
Pair of Arne Norell Brown Leather and Steel Ari Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Madrid, ES
Arne Norell designed the "Ari" lounge chair in 1966. The design won the British Furniture Manufacturer's "Showpiece of the Year" award in 1973.
This pair of easy chairs is manufactur...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Steel
$5,532 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Löven" by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
A lounge chair model "Löven" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
This chair has a timeless classic design and, as with all Norell furniture, the construction quality is extremely high. The frame...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
Swedish design 70s, Arne Norell loungechair, original upholstery, leather, chrom
By Arne Norell
Located in Tarm, 82
Swedish desiged lounge chair by Arne Norell. Made in about 1970. Refreshed by furniture craftsman at Retro Møbler Galleri. Original upholstery. Brown naturally patinated leather. Loo...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,039 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Original buffalo leather. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell “Lido” Sofa for Westbergs Mobler
By Arne Norell
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Arne Norell “Lido” Sofa for Westbergs. Sculptural Black Lacquered Legs Support this Unique 1960’s Sofa Form. More recent micro suede upholstery with nail hea...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Upholstery
ARNE NORELL armchair asymmetric made in Sweden around 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Norell asymmetrical free form model armchairn stained birch and newly upholstered off white boucle fabric . Produced in Sweden. Rare mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1970s Kontiki Three Seat Sofa by Arne Norell for Scanform with New Upholstery
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Kontiki Three-Seat Leather Sofa, initially designed by Arne Norell in 1970. This example was produced by Scanform in Colombia in the early 1970s. The 'Kontiki' line was ins...
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1970s Colombian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather, Foam
Leather Suite of Seating Furniture by Arne Norell, Sweden circa 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Knutsford, GB
An Arne Norell (1917-1971) 3 Seater Sofa.
Brown original leather with Teak frame.
Original condition.
Designed for Coja
Swedish Circa 1960
202 cm wide x 77 cm deep x 73 cm high
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1970s Arne Norrell Pair of Stitched Leather Lounge Pedestal Swivel Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1970s His and Hers stitched Leather lounge chairs after Arne Norrell. Wood bases with exaggerated stitched seams. Floating open wood arms add an element of design. These ch...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Löven by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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. Das Sofa wurde professionell gereinigt und aufgearbeitet. In unseren anderen Anzeig...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964.
This sofa is refined, modern and with a robust touch. A true Swedish and Norell design. It is made of leather with four cubic w...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Patinated Leather Wingback Krister Armchair by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in London, London
This is a 1970s "Krister" armchair designed by the renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell. The chair embodies the elegance and functionality typical of Scandinavian mid-century modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Seating
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Norell seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Norell seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Arne Norell were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Folke Ohlsson, Carl Malmsten, and Bruno Mathsson. Prices for Arne Norell seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $556 and can go as high as $26,416, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,599.