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.
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
$1,950Sale Price / item|35% Off
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
By Knut Sæter, Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler
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...
Leather, Rosewood
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
Rosewood, Upholstery
$2,900Sale Price|29% Off
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
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
$4,000Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 39.25 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic grey leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman. A more rare variation of the Falcon design...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
On Hold|$1,890
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Armchair / Lounge chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Armchair / Lounge chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler circa 1960, the rosewood frame in original, untouched finish. This chair was re-upholstered by the pr...
Rosewood
$3,846
H 29.01 in W 27.51 in D 27.51 in
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
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
Vatne Mobler Knut Saeter Rosewood Leather Sofa Danish Modern MCM
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960’s 4 seater sofa designed by Knut Saeter in black leather and rosewood. Minimalist design with the suspended profile and flared arms, each se...
Leather, Rosewood
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Frederik Kayser leather lounge chair for Vatne Mobler, Norway. 1960’s. Wingback chair with rosewood base and original cognac leather. Unmarked.
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s. An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Papercord, Teak
$7,211
H 26.78 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway. This high-quality sofa with timeless design is upholstered in cognac colo...
Leather, Wood
$3,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler - 2 Piece Set This Norwegian lounge and ottoman set by Vatne Mobler is upholst...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$7,898 / set
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful , Elegant and unique pair of rosewood armchairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser, made in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and sturdy, ...
Brass
$6,495
H 28.75 in W 87 in D 29.5 in
Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood and Leather Sofa This sofa measures: 87 wide x 29.5 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of ...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Chrome Base 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
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. The chair is made by Swedish Vat...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 38 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Falcon Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a 1970s original Falcon Chair, a standout piece of Scandinavian design by the esteemed Norwegian designer, Sigurd Resell, for Vatne Mobler. This iconic chair features an ...
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
1970s Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Chairs Leather by Vatne Møbler , Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original conditon with minor signs of use
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Pair of Lounge Chairs Vatne Mobler Norway 1970
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic pair of X-framed low back Falcon lounge chairs designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway 1970. They feature a curved stained beech...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Exceptional Midcentury Fredrik Kayser Lounge Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exceptional womb / egg chair Scandinavian Modern at its finest. Incredible build quality and precision went into this supper comfortable chair. Newly recovered in Alpaca Bouclé by Ho...
Alpaca, Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 32 in L 32 in
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1965
By Ingmar Relling, Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell, Westnofa Furniture, Sigurd Resell
Located in Decatur, GA
Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Sweden circa 1965. Executed in down filled leather cushions, canvas and chrome sling and a sculptural bent beechwood frame. An iconic...
Chrome
Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs + Side Table
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Sigurd Ressell Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Bentwood Measurements: Inquire for dimensions Condition: In excellent origi...
Leather, Bentwood
'Falcon' Chair with Armrests by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Falcon' Chair with Armrests, designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s. In good original condition with wear and visible patina, consistent with age and use.
Leather, Wood
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. Stun...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
1960s Pair of Falcon Armchairs Designed by Sigurd Ressell with Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in San Antonio, TX
This vintage pair is in overall good condition. Black leather. Bentwood frame. 1960s, Denmark. Norwegian interior and Industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also spelled Resell) was p...
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 39 in W 30 in D 32.5 in
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler in Brown Leather, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler in brown leather, Norway, 1970s A super comfortable iconic vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell designed high-backed X-framed falcon chair for Vatne Mobler Norway. Milk chocolate leather and canvas sling chair...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1970s Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Iconic X-framed falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway circa 1970. Featuring a sculptural bentwood beech wood frame, brown canvas sling and dark oliv...
Leather, Canvas, Beech