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.
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sigurd Ressell Falcon End Tables for Vatne Møbler - a Pair
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sigurd Russell Falcon square glass top side tables on beech wood bases for Vante Møbler circa 1960s.
Beech
$3,695 / set
H 22.25 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany End Tables - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 27 wide x 27.5 deep x 22.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Mahogany
$1,945
H 20 in W 17.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak End Tables by Göte Möbler Nässjö, Sweden c.1960
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak side tables attributed to manufacturer Göte Möbler Nässjö. Dating from circa 1960, these tables are excellent examples of Scandinavia...
Hardwood, Teak
$2,595 / set
H 15.25 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Danish Round Coffee Table
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Danish Round Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 35.5 wide x 35.5 deep x 15.25 ...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Fully restored.
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century side end tables - pair Each table measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of...
Wood
1970s Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Falcon Side Table
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bentwood ‘Falcon’ Side table, designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler in 1971. This example was produced in Denmark in the 1970s. The design features a bent beechwo...
Metal
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb End or Side Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong pair of Robsjohn Gibbings designed black end or side tables. These need to be refinished. "Original Black" finish is worn. Signed and dated on underside. 1954 Price is f...
Wood
Midcentury Sigurd Resell Rosewood Falcon Coffee Table
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stylish modern "Falcon" glass top coffee table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Möbler. This vintage midcentury smoked glass table...
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
$1,199
H 17.33 in Dm 35.44 in
Round Coffee Table With Black Slate Plate By Sigurd Ressell Falcon From 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Lejre, DK
This round coffee table with a black slate plate, designed by Sigurd Ressell Falcon in the 1960s, is a striking piece that encapsulates the essence of mid-century modern design. Cr...
Slate, Metal
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany Nightstand End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
At a Glance: - Delicate scale and easy to use in multiple spaces. Paul McCobb was known for this. - Ample storage in a small overall form. - Finished all-around, are also meant to d...
Metal
Michael Taylor for Baker End Table
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An end table or nightstand by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture's New World collection. refinished in a pale grey stain.
Mahogany
Danish Modern Teak Tripod Side Table by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Peabody, MA
Sturdy teak tripod end or accent table with guitar pick or wedge shaped top, made in Norway, ca. mid 1950s, by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne. The top is carved from solid teak.
Teak