Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway.
This high-quality sofa with
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Rare Pair of Loungers by Fredrik Kayser, Model No 860 for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Vatne Lenestolfabrikk (armchair factory) in 1958, creating furniture that could be easily shipped and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 27.17 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in
Fredrik A. Kayser Teak Vatne Lenestolfrabikk Side Tray Table, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Rome, IT
Solid teak side table with removable tray, Norway, 1950s circa.
Made and marked by VATNE
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 15.36 in W 22.84 in D 15.36 in
"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Gerhard Berg
Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
Era: 1950s
Materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Nordic Teak Arm Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in St-Brais, JU
furniture manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The chair was completely restored and features a new
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Fredrik Kayser, Pair of Teak Lounge Chairs, Model 711, Norwegian circa 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
and made by Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The teak frames have a lovely patina and feature roundels to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Norwegian Modern Loveseat in Leather and Teak by Fredrik Kayser
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two-seat sofa was designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk (ca. 1960s, Norway
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 51.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with the manufacturer's label (Vatne Lenestolfabrikk), as well as the export control mark (Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
sideboard. Kayser collaborated with Knut Sæter of Vatne Lenestolfabrikk (armchair factory) in 1958, creating
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
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Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
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Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
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Hans Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar Chairs
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Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Romantic Tables
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H 29.53 in W 72.45 in D 30.71 in
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Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
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Wood
H 22.25 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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H 78.75 in W 70.08 in D 32.29 in
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Located in Oslo, NO
Relling. And was Employed in 1954 at Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.
From the 1950s he designed for L.K Hjelle
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Coffee Table
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oslo, NO
fruitful collaboration with Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. Several of his design classics, such as the armchair 807
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Midcentury Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Dining Table with 2 Extension Plates
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oslo, NO
rosewood. The last eleven years of his life saw a fruitful collaboration with Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 63 in
Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
teak and rosewood Hertug sideboard. Kayser collaborated with Knut Sæter of Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 30.5 in
Fredrik A. Kayser model 711 Armchair in Rosewood Vatne Lenestolfabrikk-Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser model 711 armchair in rosewood with Leather Vatne Lenestolfabrikk-Norway, 1961
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Brass
H 29 in W 27.75 in D 30.5 in
Fredrik Kayser Model-711 Rosewood Lounge Chair for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Fredrik Kayser.
Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.
Period/Style: Norwegian Modern
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Brass
H 29.75 in W 27.25 in D 27 in
Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Teak Easy Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This easy chair was designed by Fredrik A. Kayser in the 1950s and manufactured by Vatne
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Pair of Lounge Chairs Rosewood 711 by Fredrik Kayser-Vatne Lenestolfabrikk 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
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A pair of Norwegian icons!
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Brass
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Fredrik Kayser Model-711 Lounge Chair for Vatne Lenestolfabrik
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 711 Lounge Chair designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk in Norway circa 1960’s
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Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Four-Seat Sofa Couch
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Knut Sæter and manufactured by his own company, Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The rosewood frame has curved
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Midcentury Floridasofa in White Sheepskin from Vatne, Norway, 1950s
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
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Knut Sæter Leather and Teak Sofa
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sæter and manufactured by his own company, Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The teak frame has curved armrests and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Teak and Cane Lounge Chair Model 571 by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, circa 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Teak and Cane Lounge Chair Model 571 by Fredrik Kayser, for for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, Norway, ca
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Midcentury Fredrik Kayser Sofa Model 860 for Vatne Møbelfabrikk 1960s, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
Vatne Lenestolfabrikk (armchair factory) in 1958, creating furniture that could be easily shipped and
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H 25.99 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Frederik A. Kayser for Vatne Mobler Teak Lounge Chair
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Located in Garnerville, NY
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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
Fredrik A. Kayser Teak Vatne Side Tray Table Norway
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Located in Munich, DE
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Reclining Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser
By Lenestolfabrikk AS, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Pair of Fredrik A. Kayser Easy Chairs in Oak
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Pair of Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chairs in Black Leather Chrome-Plated Steel
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Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Model 711 Lounge Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
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Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.
Striking Norwegian design from the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 29.34 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Fredrick A. Kayser Model-563 Easy Chairs in Teak and Wool; Norway, 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
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Norwegian designer Fredrick A. Kayser (1924-1968). This iteration of his model 563 for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 32 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of Black Leather Wingback Chairs and Ottoman by Gerhard Berg, 1965
By Stokke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Fredrik Kayser, Two-Seater Teak Sofa/Loveseat, Model 711, Norwegian circa 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
Pair of "Elephant" Chairs in Buffalo Hide Leather by Vatne Norway
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Oslo, NO
cushions. Legs in dark stained oak. Manufactured by Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Norway 1970s.
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Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Armchair Model 806 Manufactured by Vatne Norway 1963
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oslo, NO
in Norway by Vatne Lenestolfabrikk around 1963.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 75 in W 58 in D 58 in
Fredrik Kayser Model 711 Rosewood Lounge Chairs 1960's
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Berkeley, CA
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Fredrik Kayser Model 711 Rosewood Lounge Chair
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Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1960
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Impeccable Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Loveseat / Sofa New Black Leather
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Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, Norway, in the 1950s. The gorgeous sculptural frame that hugs the contoured seats
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Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
teak and rosewood Hertug sideboard. Kayser collaborated with Knut Sæter of Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Cord, Teak
Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak with cord weave rocking chair Rocker
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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