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Westnofa Furniture Tables

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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.

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Creator: Westnofa Furniture
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Bentwood Teak Siesta Occasional Side Table
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Minimalist Scandinavian Modern bentwood teak occasional side table By Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Furniture Norway, circa 1960s Measures: 27.5"W x 21.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Side Table by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern square end table by Westnofa of Norway in teak. Features solid teak curved edges and linear dowel legs. This piece fits perfectly as a side or occasional table. ...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Teak

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Glass Top Side Table
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Glass Top Side Table This side table measures: 27.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 16.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...
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Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Glass, Wood

Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Westnofa. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Rosewood Condition: This modern rosewood Westnofa coffee table is in excellent restored c...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Westnofa Made in Norway, C 1960/1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian mid century coffee / cocktail table made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The table is in good original condition, it shows some cosmetic wear, and signs of ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Teak

4 Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Italian design table
By Westnofa Furniture, Vintage Italian Glass, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 4 Mid Century Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with Italian design dining table .Norway 1980s Beautiful vintage Set of 4 dining chairs, with table ,model Totem, by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Norway. They are in black wooden fram with feathering slats back, between the slats red wooden balls. 2 chairs seats are black leather other 2 is in dark grey Leather furnishing. Dining Table is a very special and luxurious vintage Italian design piece. It’s from 1980s It’s the combination of Black metal hexagon-shaped legs. Spacers in copper and beveled glass panel complete its design. It will be the accent of any dining room. Dimensions Chairs width 55 cm Seat height 51 cm. Total depth 56 cm Total height 87 cm Height arm rests 65.2 cm. Table -120 cm x 120 cm Height 72.5 cm Year -1980's. In very good condition with minimal wear You can order 4 set chairs...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Westnofa Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Scandinavian Modern nightstands or end tables By Westnofa Furniture Norway, 1960s Stunning book...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Rosewood, Lacquer

Torstein Nilson for Westnofa Totem Dining Table with Six Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Dining room table with four side and two arm chairs. The table with six chairs has a post modern Memphis look in my opinion. Designed by Torstein Nilsen manufactured by Westnofa. Intricately stacked and shaped strips of laminate wood form the fan back of the chairs with wood spheres separating each of the back up rights. Dining table legs...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Birch

Totem Dining Table by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, 1980s
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Postmodern glass top dining table designed by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Norway. This table is a part of the Totem dining set and features a large rectangular glass top with rounded ends. The glass sits atop an ebonized wooden base. The center of the base is slatted with small wooden spheres...
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1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Norwegian Westnofa Solid Teak Round Dining Table, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful and very rare Westnofa 1960's Norwegian Dining or Dinette table, with a solid teak table top, a chrome base and an adjustable height!! This is the perfect table if you adore vintage mid century design and want to ensure the perfect table height. This high quality vintage Mid Century Danish teak grand table is signed by Westnofa, and the stunning solid teak table top displays wonderful wood grain. Designed to be adjustable from dining table / kitchen table height to cocktail table height. Adjustable from 27 3/4" at the highest to 20 3/4" at the lowest. (can lock in any height in-between) Since it is solid teak, it is one of those pieces that can be refinished again and again over the years if so desired. It looks great now without restoration. It seats 4 comfortably. It has been cared for very well throughout it's life, and it has a lot more life left in it. The table was from the same estate as these 4 Erik Buch Model 49 Dining Chairs...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Tables

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Chrome

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Westnofa Furniture tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Westnofa Furniture tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Westnofa Furniture were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Sigurd Ressell, and Erling Viksjø. Prices for Westnofa Furniture tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $346 and can go as high as $5,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,280.
Questions About Westnofa Furniture Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.

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