Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Norwegian
While Norway comprises something of an unsung chapter in the history of Scandinavian modernism, an export company called Westnofa shouldn’t be overlooked. It represented a collective of the country’s leading manufacturers to promote and export their furniture worldwide. Westnofa was key to the success of Norway’s mid-century designers and furniture brands, and fostered the growth of entities that might otherwise be unknown to today’s design aficionados.
Norway’s furniture factories were largely destroyed during World War II, and while the country’s sophisticated works — designed in teak, pine and other prized woods — had earned a place in Scandinavian modernism, its output was overshadowed by big names such as Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen who’d earned icon status in Finland and Denmark, respectively. Westnofa, a name derived from “West Norway Factories,” took shape in the late 1950s in order to circumvent the limitations that the country’s furniture industry had faced in the areas of marketing and production. Some of the manufacturers connected to Westnofa were P.I. Langlo Møbelfabrikk, Ekornes, Stokke and Vestlandske.
Westnofa took great pains to devise the most cost-effective and efficient method of packing and shipping worldwide. Flat-pack assembly for lightweight shipping was the result. In neighboring Sweden during the late 1940s, DUX president and furniture designer Folke Ohlsson put the same idea into practice. Flat-pack assembly saved space in warehouses and money on transportation. It’s a breakthrough that survives today — namely at popular Swedish brand IKEA.
While it’s unclear if Westnofa also produced furniture in addition to exporting the goods of a group of manufacturers, some of the more well-known designers that are today mentioned alongside the company include Ingmar Relling, Torstein Nilsen and Jens Nielsen. Relling is best known for seating and his most famous piece associated with Westnofa is his high-backed Siesta chair, which features supple leather cushions atop a bentwood frame. Torstein Nilsen designed an elegant glass-topped bentwood dining table that is also commonly linked with Westnofa. Jens Nielsen created minimalist, sculptural lounge chairs in birch and plywood that are connected with the Westnofa name.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Westnofa seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.
to
2
18
19
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
13
6
3
3
1
1
12
3
3
19
9
10
5
7
2
17
13
13
12
5
17
16
15
1
1
19
19
19
53
397
264
239
234
Creator: Westnofa Furniture
1970's Joe Rufenacht leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Joe Rufenacht swiveling leather Lounge Chair, produced by JR Furniture, Australia. Padded black leather seat and back rest on a swiveling bentwood...
Category
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966. The chair is constructed of two ingeniously integrat...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Marked by label
- Rare type.
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wood and leather Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske 1970
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern wood and leather Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske 1970.
Siesta model armchair with curved wooden structure without armrests with padded seat c...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harald Relling for Westnofa Wing Wingback Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 'Wing Wingback lounge chair and ottomane were designed by Harald Relling and were produced by Westnofa in Norway.
They are made from brown aniline leather on chromed tubular st...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual light wood siesta armchairs covered in a lovely retro black fabric.
Chair dimensions (approximately), se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
Mid-Century Black Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 196
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elevate Your Space with the Iconic Mid-Century "SIESTA" Armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnova"
Step into the world of timeless design an...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood chair covered in a lovely retro leather
Chair dimensions (approximate), seat height 38cm, back height 94c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual lightwood siesta four-seat sofa or chairs covered in a retro light fabric.
This sofa is very unusua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
1970s Danish Ingmar Relling Brown Leather Armchair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1970s Ingmar Relling chair, produced in Norway by the renowned 'Westnofa Møbelfabrikk' furniture makers, chair is covered in a brown leather, leather has a lovely patina and is in ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Westnofa Norwegian Burgundy Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian (1970s) wing back armchairs with low side arms upholstered in button tufted deep burgundy red leather and standing on flat bar metal legs with 4 adjusta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Large Norwegian Teak Armchair with Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Westnofa 1960.
By Westnofa Furniture, Folke Ohlsson
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair available with its footrest.
A clever metal system allows the armchair to tilt and offers great comfort with a slight rocking effect.
The armchair has ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Norway modern black leather and wood armchair by Westnofa, 1980s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Norway modern black leather and wood armchair by Westnofa, 1980s
Armchair with round base in black painted wood. The armchair has back and seat, padded and covered on the front in bl...
Category
1980s Norwegian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Siesta armchair in wood and leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Version with armrests of the famous WESTNOFA "Siesta" armchair designed by Ingmar Relling and produced by Westnofa around the mid-1970s in Norway. Beech plywood frame with black fabr...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Norway space age modern light blue leather black wood Armchair by Westnofa 1980
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Norway space age modern light blue leather black wood Armchair by Westnofa, 1980s
Armchair with round base in black painted wood. The armchair h...
Category
1980s Norwegian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970.
Armchair in curved solid wood and green and brown velvet, by Danber, ca. 1970
Armchair with curved s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Norvegian Modern Wood and Leather Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in MIlano, IT
Norvegian modern curved wood and black leather armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s.
Set of three armchairs with curved wooden structure with matt black coloring and blac...
Category
1970s Norwegian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
vintage armchairs chairs cinema chair Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage armchairs chairs cinema chair Westnofa
Unique cinema seats produced by Westnofa. These rare chairs have a folding seat.
period ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Related Items
Black Leather Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Ake Fribytter, Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The black leather clad cushions are designed almost like a catcher’s mitt, resting in the sling. The sling/cushion combo cradles the body like a ball in a glove. The bentwood frame c...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall back "Siesta" easy chair with attractively curved wooden frame and upholstered seat and back covered in dark brown leather. Designed by Norwegian architect and designer Ingmar R...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.75 in W 25.5 in D 32.25 in
Westnova - Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Bern, CH
Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair. Bent plywood frame with sling black leather seat pads.
Designed by Ingmar Relling, 1965. Produced by Westnova, Norwa...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Pair of Solid Pine Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A fun pair of sculptural lounge chairs. Made out of solid pine wood. From the 1970s.
These stunning chunky chairs make an undeniable statement with their bold and unique shape. Craf...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Mid-Century Black Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 196
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elevate Your Space with the Iconic Mid-Century "SIESTA" Armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnova"
Step into the world of timeless design an...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Ingmar Relling, Westnofa, Brown Leather, Bentwood, Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ingmar Relling, Westnofa, Mid-Century Modern, Brown Leather, Bentwood, Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970s
A "Siesta" lounge or arm chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Norway i...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 32 in W 28 in D 33 in
"Falcon" Easy Chair by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s.
Leather cushion in good condition with signs of usage.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High Back “Siesta” Lounge Chairs With Footre
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of Ingmar Relling brown leather and wood high back Siesta chairs with footrests for Westnofa. 1960s.
Separate Measurements:
Chair W26” D37” H38.5”
Stool W26” D24” H17”
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 61 in
Mid-Century “Siesta” Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful bent wood high-back “Siesta” Westnofa leather, lounge chair. Designed by Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) in 1965 for Westnofa, Norway. Features a beautiful bentwood frame in a r...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains. Black leather, canvas, and bent...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern
A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s.
These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity.
They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project.
The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
Previously Available Items
Black Siesta Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in London, GB
The Siesta Chair, designed by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling in 1965, is a quintessential example of Scandinavian modernism, celebrated for its minimalist aesthetic and exceptiona...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Poltrona "Siesta" di Ingmar Relling per Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrona scandinava anni '60 disegnata da Ingmar Relling per Westnofa, con struttura in legno curvato e cuscini in pelle nera.
Iconica poltrona "Siesta", progettata da Ingmar Rellin...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Westnofa Panter leather lounge chair with ottoman by Arnt Lande, 1970
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This extraordinary "The Panter" armchair is one of the top models from the Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa. The armchair comes in excellent condition with soft, high-quality brown le...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 30.32 in D 32.68 in
Ingmar Relling Siesta Easy Chair: Vintage Norwegian Elegance
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Ingmar Relling Siesta Easy Chairs: Vintage Norwegian Elegance"
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa Furniture, Norway
Mo...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Poltrona Siesta di Ingmar Relling per Westnofa Anni 80 con puff
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con poggia piedi in legno laccato, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in pelle.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Westnova Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of Westnova Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chairs Two identical chairs with low back bent plywood bases with sling leather seat pads.
Designed by Ingmar Relling, 1965. Produced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cord, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Armchair by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage Scandinavian teak armchair by Ingmar Relling. It was made in Norway by Westnofa, it dates from the 1960’s.
...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Wood and leather Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske 1970
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern wood and leather Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske 1970s.
Siesta model armchair with curved wooden structure without armrests with padded seat ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Back Cognac Siesta Lounge by Westnofa Newly Upholstered
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Low Back Siesta Lounge by Westnofa Newly Upholstered in Distressed Cognac Italian Leather
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa low back Siesta chair. This authentic Mid-Century Modern sling chair...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 31.5 in
Westnofa Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern lounge or side chair made by Westnofa of Norway. Circa. 1960's. Solid teak frame featuring sculptural curved arms. Structurally very solid and very comfortable. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Lounge Chair “Siesta”, by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Black, 1970s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century lounge chair “Siesta”, was designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Black in the 1970s.
It is made out of beech wood and black leather.
A unique piece which is a gr...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 299.22 in W 24.41 in L 299.22 in
Westnofa Siesta Occasional Arm Chairs, Ingmar Relling, Leather + Beech Wood
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling, Harald Relling
Located in Decatur, GA
Westnofa Siesta occasional arm chairs by Ingmar Relling, circa 1970s. Four total chairs available - sold in pairs. Bent beechwood, chocolate brow...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Westnofa Furniture armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Westnofa Furniture armchairs 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 Westnofa Furniture armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Westnofa Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Vatne Møbler, Ingmar Relling, and Torbjørn Afdal. Prices for Westnofa Furniture armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $625 and can go as high as $4,221, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,534.
Creators Similar to Westnofa Furniture
Questions About Westnofa Furniture Armchairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, the Westnofa furniture company is out of business. Westnofa was a Norwegian furniture company that was best known for the Siesta chair by Ingmar Relling. This chair won awards for its design and became highly desirable in the 60s and 70s, prompting the growth of more Westnofa designs. Unfortunately, the brand's popularity did not last. Shop a collection of vintage Westnofa furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Westnofa Furniture Furniture
Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Westnofa Furniture Chairs
Westnofa Furniture Dining Room Chairs
Westnofa Furniture Chaise Longues
Westnofa Furniture Ottomans and Poufs
Westnofa Furniture Club Chairs
Westnofa Furniture Rocking Chairs
Westnofa Furniture Sofas
Westnofa Furniture Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Westnofa Furniture Tables
Westnofa Furniture Night Stands