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Vatne Møbler Ottomans and Poufs

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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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'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
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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...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vatne Møbler Ottomans and Poufs

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'Falcon' Easy Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
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An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman, suspended in air, and harnessed by four sculptu...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vatne Møbler Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

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Vatne Møbler ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Vatne Møbler ottomans and poufs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original ottomans and poufs by Vatne Møbler were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ottomans and poufs by Jens Risom, and Fredericia. Prices for Vatne Møbler ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $4,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,045.

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