Rosewood Armchairs

"935" rosewood armchair by Fredrik A Kayser, for Vatne Möbler, Norway 1960´s. Very good condition, fully restored wooden structure and reupholstered. Fredrik A. Kayser is a well-...

A pair of 1960s high back lounge chairs and ottoman in well patinated cognac leather with Brazilian rosewood frames by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler. The vintage armchairs have rem...

Gorgeous pair of vintage model 934 lounge chairs in Brazilian rosewood, designed by Fredrik A. Kayser and manufactured by Vatne Mobler in Norway in the mid 1960s. The chairs have rem...

Fine and important 1960s Fredrik Kayser modern wingback chair with rosewood legs. Created for Vatne Møbler of Norway, it features faux shagreen stamped ultrasuede, three loose down f...

Fredrik A. Kayser model 711 armchair in rosewood with Leather Vatne Lenestolfabrikk-Norway, 1961  

100% original falcon chair in excellent vintage condition. This rare model features a headrest, armrests and rosewood frame, three hard to find upgrades. Designed by Sigurd Resell for Norwegian manufacturer, Vatne Møbler. Ingenious design beautifully balances style and comfort. Chair has a hammock like construction lending itself to maximum relaxation. The original dark brown leather has been professionally cleaned and condition and feels soft as butter. The original order tags are actually still sewn into the underside of the seat. Norwegian interior and industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also spelled Resell) was particularly active during the 1950s and 1960s and is best known for his collaboration with Vatne Møbler, which resulted in the iconic falcon chair. Born in 1920 in Meldal, Norway, Ressell studied carpentry at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft & Art Industry from 1943 until 1947. Sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s, Ressell established his own studio, designing for various clients and manufacturers, including Niels Vodder. From 1948-1968, Ressell created interiors and furniture for Norwegian furniture brand Rastad & Relling. Notable designs include the 56/1 and 61/1 Chairs for the Bambi Series (1955), the Blinken Armchair (1956), and furniture for the expansion of the Norwegian Parliament (1950s). During the 1960s, Ressell began experimenting with steel, which he implemented in designs like his circle armchair (1960s). In 1965, in collaboration with designer Cato Mansrud, Ressell designed the steel and canvas, safari-style Irafas Chair and Irafas Table for A. Grasaasen. The chair, which is safari spelled backwards, won second place at the Industry Council Chair Competition in 1965 and the Gold Medal at Ljubljana’s Biennial in 1966. In 1968, Ressell became the chief designer for Norwegian furniture company Vatne, and his seminal falcon chair (1970) soon followed. Originally named Blank Vals, the hammock-like chair was the result of a furniture competition for the Industry Council. Vatne began production of the chair in 1971 under the new name. Within two years, Vatne’s sales tripled as falcon chairs sold worldwide, particularly in the United States, Japan, Germany, and Australia. Originally produced with a chrome frame, the chair was redesigned with a lighter laminated base in 1974 for easier distribution. Although the chair’s popularity led to copycat versions in other countries, such as the Danish Superstar...

A pair of Norwegian icons! Model 711 lounge chair designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Norway, 1960s. This remarkable Norwegian ...

Midcentury high back chair designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, circa 1964. Similar to the works of Frits Henningsen, Børge Mogensen, Svend Skipper and Kaare Klint. Made in the 1960s, this high wingback style lounge chair includes a matching leather ottoman...

Incredible palisander on this pair of very rare Frederik Kayser easy chairs. Original leather upholstery, although we also have some new black leather cushions if preferred. Produced...

Superb pair of rare Frederik A Kayser easy chairs, Norway, 1965. Model 935 Produced by Vatne. Lovely grained rosewood and with original leather cushions, although this can be reuphol...

Pair of easy chairs designed by Hans Olsen, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, Denmark 1960. These chairs have solid rosewood frames and leather cushions. The cushions are newly colored i...