Vatne Møbler Chairs
Norwegian
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.
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Creator: Vatne Møbler
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Chrome Base 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare Falcon lounge chair with armrest and chrome steel base.
The cushions are upholstered with genuine black leather in very good and strong quality.
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vatne Møbler Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler black leather and rosewood lounge chair. All original black leather upholstery worn in nicely. Stunning rosewood curved arms and legs. Very sol...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vatne Møbler Chairs
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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...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vatne Møbler Chairs
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Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
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Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Vatne Møbler Chairs
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Vatne Møbler chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Vatne Møbler chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vatne Møbler chairs, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Vatne Møbler were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser, Dux of Sweden, and Hirtshals Savvaerk. Prices for Vatne Møbler chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,440 and can go as high as $4,344, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,025.