Vatne Møbler Living Room Sets
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
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood & Sheepskin Ottomans 1960s
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Fredrik Kayser - Model 965 Ottomans, 1964
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Vintage Norwegian Rosewood and Bottle Green Velour Sofa and Chair by Knut Sæter
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This elegant lounge set comprising a three-seater sofa and an armchair was designed by Knut Sæter for the renowned Norwegian manufacturer Vatne Møbler during the 1960s. It boasts exc...
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Mid Century Danish Vatne Mobler Teak Sofa & Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered
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Vatne Møbler living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Vatne Møbler living room sets 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 living room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original living room sets by Vatne Møbler were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider living room sets by Illum Wikkelsø, Poul Kjærholm, and Hans Olsen. Prices for Vatne Møbler living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,014 and can go as high as $9,388, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,423.