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.
1970s Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Falcon Side Table
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
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
1970s Olivewood Burl Side Table Milo Baughman for Lane Altavista
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olivewood Burl Side Table attributed to Milo Baughman for Lane Altavista Virginia 27w x 22d x 20h Preowned good condition remains as unrestored vintage Nic...
Composition
$2,850Sale Price|26% Off
H 24.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Lamp Table or Side Table, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s brass lamp / side table or game table base (with glass top) features acid-etched artistry by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. Similar to the 'Trilobi' tables, also by Master...
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
H 18 in Dm 16 in
Warren Platner for Knoll International Wire Side Table, circa 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful original production wire side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International, designed in 1966 and this example circa 1970s to 1980s. From Warren Platner's iconic coll...
Metal
$2,495 / 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
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
$500
H 19.75 in W 17.75 in D 19 in
Vintage 1970s Danish FBJ Mobler Teak Side Table w Fabric Magazine Rack & Casters
By FBJ Møbler
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage FBJ Mobler side table on caster wheels. This chic side end table features a 1970s design by FBJ Mobler, featuring a full teak wood construction, a unique drop fabric litera...
Teak
Side Table from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Tabletop with rounded edges walnut stained and lacquered with four black stained legs and also lacquered.
Wood
1970s Jan Kalous Side Table for ULUV, Czechoslovakia
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
Rattan, Beech
Corinthian capital side tables, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Add a classic touch to your decor with this cast Plaster Corinthian capital tables with a gold finish and fine Mirror top. The Mirror top can easily be removed should you wish to c...
Plaster
1970s Side Table, Brass
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Side Table, brass base and pulls, wood box with faux finish. Table has no drawers or doors.
Brass
$1,689
H 17.33 in W 21.07 in D 25.4 in
Wooden Side Table by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Wooden Side Table by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
Wood
$1,215
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 Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs + Side Table
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
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
Sold
H 18.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Coffee Table with Round Smoked Glass Top for Vatne Møbler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian coffee or cocktail table with circular smoked glass top supported by four bentwood legs designed by Sigurd Ressell and manufactured by Vatne Møbler. Retains manufactures...
Smoked Glass, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in
Slate Top 'Falcon' Side Table on Chrome Base by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is the side table designed to go with the very well known 'Falcon' chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler in Norway. This particular example is in very good condition...
Slate, Steel, Chrome
Sigurd Ressell 'Falcon' Side Table for Vatne Mobler
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler side table is comprised of a laminated beech base and smoked-glass top. The remnants of the Vatne Mobler 'Made in Norway' sticker remain.
Beech, Smoked Glass
Danish Modern Teak Tripod Side Table by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
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