Swedish furniture company Norell Möbel AB continues the legacy of founder Arne Norell who created timeless, hand-crafted mid-century furnishings and impacted the world of Scandinavian modern furniture.
In 1954, Norell opened his first workshop in Solna, Sweden, before moving to Småland in 1958 to establish Möbel AB, today known as Norell Möbel AB. Arne Norell designed using a mix of turned and bentwood, leather and metal to create comfortable and durable sofas, lounge chairs and other furniture until his death in 1971.
His career working out of Småland produced some of his greatest work, such as the Inca armchair, the Indra and Ilona sofas, and the Sirocco Chair. Inspired by the iconic Safari chair by Kaare Klint, known as the father of Danish modern furniture design, the Sirocco chair was unique in that Norell used leather straps and buckles to secure the chair together over traditional glue and screws.
Norell Möbel AB has put many of Arne Norell’s designs into production for the first time since his death, contributing to Norell’s designs becoming better known and more collectible. During Norell’s lifetime, his work was popular among European interior designers; since then, Norell Möbel AB’s furniture has found homes in Swedish Parliament buildings, embassies, restaurants and hotels. Two years after Norell’s death, the British Furniture Manufacturers awarded his Ari chair the Showpiece of the Year award.
Norell Möbel AB remains a family-run company passed down to Norell’s daughter, Swedish furniture designer Marie Norell-Möller. Norell-Möller has produced many of her own award-winning designs, like the Paris café chair and the Leo armchair. A graduate from the Swedish University of Art, Crafts and Design, Norell-Möller developed a keen eye for softer, approachable designs, counter to many industrial forms found today. Norell-Möller’s designs, in tandem with her father’s, are handcrafted out of the same factory Arne started back in the 1960s.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage Norell Möbel AB armchairs, loveseats and other seating.
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...
Wood
$17,749 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with foot stools model Ari designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Steel
$2,220Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
1960s Arne Norrell Safari Lounge Chair by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Arne Norell “Sirocco” safari chair in beautifully aged brown leather with a solid dark wood frame. Designed in 1964, this is a classic piece of Scandinavian mid-century desig...
Leather, Rosewood
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
$9,733 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stools model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair in original leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back features thick buffalo leather...
Leather, Beech
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Scirocco 2 Safari Chairs by Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A Pair of Scirocco Safari easy chairs by Arne Norell (1917-1971). They are made of solid rosewood mounted with patinated grain leather seat, backrest and armrests. Loose cushions of ...
Brass
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair in patinated brown original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good vintag...
Brass
Safari Chair by Arne Norell for Norell Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Rødding, DK
This safari chair was produced by Norell Möbler in Sweden, identified by the manufacturer's label to the underside of the frame. The design is attributed to Arne Norell. The frame is...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,729
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in L 29.53 in
Midcentury "Ari" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool and comfortable “Ari” lounge chair by Arne Norell, made from steel and leather. Striking and decorative belt closing on the back. Leather in a milk chocolate brown color.
Metal
1960s Arne Norell Ari lounge chair by Norell Möbel AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome example of Swedish modern design, the "Ari" lounge chair was designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in the 1960s. The Ari is one of Norell's most recogniz...
Steel
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with stool. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good v...
Brass
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H 15.75 in W 30.32 in D 18.51 in
1970s Leather Footstool Designed by Arne Norell Manufactured by Norell Ab Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in London, GB
An original 1970s production footstool ottoman. In stained beech and teak wood with chocolate brown leather seat. These stools work with both Inca and Kontiki model chairs or as a st...
Leather, Beech, Teak
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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A beautiful example of a 1960s “Inca” ottoman by Arne Norell in stained beech and original green leather, manufactured by Möbel AB Arne Norel...
Leather, Beech
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H 16 in W 29.75 in D 22.5 in
Arne Norell Ottoman in Brown Leather Model Inca and Ilona for Norell Mobler
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hard to find ottoman in brown patinated leather and stained beechwood designed by Arne Norell to fit with his model Inca and Ilona furniture. This great ottoman is made from thick bu...
Leather, Beech