Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vatne Møbler has a rich legacy underscored by visionary collaborations with iconic Norwegian furniture designers. The company’s mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern lounge chairs and armchairs are known for their quality leather upholstery that acquires a beautiful patina over time.
Vatne Møbler was established in 1946 by Knut Sæter in the village of Vatne, Norway. Sæter was an interior architect who studied at the Bergen School of Arts and Crafts. He designed and manufactured the company’s first pieces. In 1955, interior architect Gerhard Berg started working for Vatne Møbler. His designs — particularly for sofas — soon became popular.
Later in the 1950s, furniture designer Fredrik A. Kayser began creating pieces for Vatne Møbler. His furniture earned the company international acclaim. In 1960, Kayser’s 711 chair for Vatne Møbler won first place at an Industry Council chair competition.
After Kayser died in 1968, the company was overseen by interior designer Sigurd Resell. Resell’s most enduring contribution to Vatne Møbler was the 1970 Falcon armchair. The comfortable, leather-upholstered, X-framed chair came in second place at an Industry Council chair competition. In the 1970s, Resell designed a series of striking glass-topped Falcon coffee tables.
Vatne Møbler’s success lasted through the 1980s, a decade which included a collaboration with furniture designer Olav Eldøy. In 1989, the company encountered financial problems and was sold to Norwegian manufacturer Stokke AS.
In 2002, Knut Sæter’s son, Per Arne Sæter, reopened the family business by relaunching Kayser’s classic designs along with a new collection. Production shut down in 2008 due to the financial crisis, but started again in 2010.
In 2015, the grandson of Knut Sæter, Amund Sæter, published Møbeleventyret Vatne: Boken om Vatne Møbler 1946-1989, a book about the early history of Vatne Møbler. The company continues to operate the Vatne Møbler As store in Norway.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Vatne Møbler seating and tables.
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Armchair 'Viking,' Leather Poltrona Frau, Norway 1980s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Naples, IT
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Wooden lounge chair with Poltrona Frau leather upholstery, circa 1980. Manufacturer's label on the bottom.The most distinctive feature is the curved w...
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian leather armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding...
Leather, Wood
Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, out-of-production Model 710 armchair which is similar to Fredrik Keyser's more common Model 711, but features a more upright seating position. Th...
Upholstery, Teak
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
Rosewood
Easy Chair Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
By Arne Norell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair in patinated brown leather and metal frame is a timeless piece of furniture designed by the renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell and manufactured by Vatne Møbler in th...
Metal
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant and exceptionally rare vintage circa 1968 model 108 lounge chairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Möbler. The frame of the chairs is made with a stunning beechwood. Th...
Beech
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
Oak
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair in burgundy leather by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring ...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 26 in W 90 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern light tan low deep leather 3 seat sofa on 2 front ball casters and 2 back wooden legs. Beautiful light tan soft leather is soft and shows signs of use...
Leather, Wood
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
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
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
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Sirocco Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent safari chair / easy chair model Sirocco in green leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s....
Leather
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
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Lounge Chairs in Leather, Canvas and Birch 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Meer, VAN
Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Lounge Chairs in Leather, Canvas and Birch for Vatne Møbler Norway 1970s This is a very elegant and comfortable pair of Falcon lounge chairs by Sigurd ...
Leather, Canvas, Birch
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition. Original cognac leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
H 28 in W 35.5 in D 35 in
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...
Leather, Pine
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair in burgundy leather by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring ...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Armchairs by Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler. They were made in Norway and date from the 1960’s. They are of outstanding quality and are extremel...
Bouclé, Rattan, Wood
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Walnut and Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian walnut and leather armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is ...
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Vintage Norwegian Teak Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser – 1960s Pair
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler in Norway, circa 1960s. The sculptural teak frames feature gently curved arms and clean...
Teak, Fabric
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Brown Leather Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell, Norway, 70s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Göteborg, SE
Iconic 1970s Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler. Featuring a sleek bentwood frame, chrome hardware and original brown leather cushions with beautiful pat...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Brown Leather Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell, Norway, 70s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Göteborg, SE
Iconic 1970s Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler. Featuring a sleek bentwood frame, chrome hardware and original brown leather cushions with beautiful pat...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Brown Leather Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell, Norway, 70s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Göteborg, SE
Iconic 1970s Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler. Featuring a sleek bentwood frame, chrome hardware and original brown leather cushions with beautiful pat...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 40.16 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Wingback Armchair by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare leather wingback armchair is designed by renowned Norwegian designer Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler in 1962 and crafted in Norway around 1964. The armchair features its...
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Brown Leather Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
Iconic armchair designed by Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell. Designed in 1970, with its solid beech frame, canvas sling, chrome hardware, and rich brown leather upholstery, this mo...
Leather, Beech
H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Chrome Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
Designed by Sigurd Resell in the 1970s and produced by furniture manufacturer Vatne Møbler the Falcon Chair is one of the most iconic midcentury designs. Known for its functionality,...
Chrome