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.
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Chrome Falcon Side End Table
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Chrome Falcon Side End Table Each side table measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 15.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our p...
Chrome
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sigurd Ressell Falcon End Tables for Vatne Møbler - a Pair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sigurd Russell Falcon square glass top side tables on beech wood bases for Vante Møbler circa 1960s.
Beech
$750
H 20 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Two Tiered Side End Table Adrian Pearsall for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern octagonal side, end or drinks table by Lane Furniture. Sleek and stylish and very unique. Features gorgeous walnut wood frame with a beautiful parquetry...
Wood
$1,435Sale Price|55% Off
H 20.5 in W 23 in D 32 in
1960s Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Bookcase End Tables - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Numbers 26 and 30 Classic mid cent...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut End Side Table or Nightstand
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet in style of Risom.
Walnut
Mid Century Side End Occasional Table after McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Nice diminutive Mid Century table having a circular wood top, on wrought iron legs. The top is newly repainted to semi gloss white, the legs to semi gloss black, creating a striking...
Wrought Iron
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of blonde Paul McCobb Planner group side tables. A McCobb Classic. Very good original condition.
Maple
$3,800 / set
H 21 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair of Large Square Jansen Chrome Brass Glass Side End Tables Mid-Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large square Mid-Century Modern end side tables stands.
Brass, Chrome
Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker End Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Klismos leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
Wood, Mahogany
$1,200
H 16.5 in Dm 20 in
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Side Table or End Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern classic designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. It consists of chrome plated steel with thick clear glass top.
Chrome
Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered end table by Wormley for Dunbar. Original condition, and finish.We have separately listed the other end table, and matching coffee ta...
Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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.
$1,850
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 29 in
Terrific Milo Baughman Attributed Chrome Z End Side Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Terrific looking larger-scale chrome end table attributed to Milo Baughman. This fine table is in wonderful vintage condition-just enough patina to give it authenticity.
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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
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